The Captain's Log
Picton Castle Captain and his crew post of their travels around the world.
Under Sail Bound for Pitcairn
Yesterday we topped up fuel at the barren island of Baltra in the Galapagos, then set sail to the west and bound deep into the …
Day’s Run-July 19th, 2023
Date: 19 July 2023 Sailing from: Galapagos Bound towards: Pitcairn Island Course: SW Speed: 5.7 knots Wind force and direction: Force 3-4 SSE Seas/swell: 1.5m …
At Galapagos
Our Barque Picton Castle came to anchor at the town and in the harbour of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, aka “Bahia Naufragio”, aka “Wreck Bay,” on …
Galapagos Bound-Under Sail Again!
The Panama Canal takes thousands of miles off a passage to and from the Pacific for any vessel. But it was rare indeed in the …
Day’s Run-July 8, 2023
Date: 8 July 2023 Sailing from: Panama Bound towards: Galapagos Noon position: 0°13.9’S 088°44.4’W Course: WSW Speed: 3.9 knots Wind force and direction: Force 4 …
Day’s Run-July 5th,2023
Date: 5 July 2023 Sailing from: Panama Bound towards: Galapagos Noon position: 0°13.86’N 084°04.92’W Course: W Speed: 6.1 knots Wind force and direction: Force-3-4 SSW …
Passage To Galapagos
Well, the Picton Castle is bound for the Galapagos now. After hot, steamy and fascinating days in Panama City and Balboa, we slipped our moorings …
Day’s Run-July 6th,2023
Date: 6 July 2023 Sailing from: Panama Bound towards: Galapagos Noon position: 0°10’N 085°41.8’W Course: WxS Speed: 4.1 knots Wind force and direction: Force 4 …
Day’s Run-July 4th, 2023
Date: 4 July 2023 Sailing from: Panama Bound towards: Galapagos Noon position: 01°27’N 082°02.3’W Course: SWxW 1/4 S Speed: 6.5 knots Wind force and direction: …
Interlude At Taboga
After many hot steamy days at moorings right in Panama City and at the approaching channel for the Big Canal, I wanted the crew to …