The Captain's Log
Picton Castle Captain and his crew post of their travels around the world.
Day’s Run – December 24, 2023
Date: 24 December 2023 Sailing from: Serangan, Bali Bound towards: Reunion Noon position: 9°51.7’S 113°44.7’W Course: WSW Speed: 6.1 knots Wind force and direction: Force …
Our Warung in Serangan, Bali
Mount Agung over Serangan Harbour The dinghy dock, a mum and child getting cool in the afternoon and a pooch to take it all in …
Bali Days
The early morning comes in warm and calm but also fair with clear skies. A bit unusual for this time of year. I was expecting …
At Anchor at Serangan
Lots on the go here at Serangan, Bali and Picton Castle. Here is a “shopping list” of the buzz. Calm light breezes. Warm enough but …
Mail for Picton Castle Crew in Cape Town
Picton Castle will arrive in Cape Town, South Africa in late February. If you would like to send a letter or parcel to a crew …
Sailing Into Bali
Well. It was an interesting run for Picton Castle and crew from Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu, over the western South Pacific, for 25 days. Specifically, the …
Day’s Run – December 9, 2023
Date: 9 December 2023 Sailing from: Luganville, Vanuatu Bound towards: Bali, Indonesia Noon position: 10°2.6’S 117°26.3’E Course: WNW Speed: 6.9 knots Wind force and direction: …
Captain’s Log – Bound for Bali
With the Torres Strait astern the Picton Castle is almost halfway between Vanuatu and Bali and under power, pushed along by the big Danish B&W …
Day’s Run – December 8, 2023
Date: 8 December 2023 Sailing from: Luganville, Vanuatu Bound towards: Bali, Indonesia Noon position: 10°45.1’S 120°13.6’E Course: NWxW Speed: 6.5 knots Wind force and direction: …
Day’s Run – December 6, 2023
Date: 6 December 2023 Sailing from: Luganville, Vanuatu Bound towards: Bali, Indonesia Noon position: 11°17.7’S 125°52.2’E Course: W Speed: 6.6 knots Wind force and direction: …