The Captain's Log
Picton Castle Captain and his crew post of their travels around the world.
Captain’s Log #2 of the World Voyage 2022-2024 – Beautiful Summer Days, With Autumn in the Shadows
When I mentioned in the last Captain’s Log that “a freeing port had been torn off in storm”, I have been asked to point out …
Captain’s Log #1 of the World Voyage 2022
We are going to sea! Getting the Barque Picton Castle ready for blue-water. Loving up the ship. After three years of being tied up hard …
Now Hiring – Picton Castle Operations Assistant (9-month term)
Picton Castle is a sail training tall ship best known for extended international voyages to exotic ports and islands. Trainee crew, who require no previous …
Setting off
My first vessel of any significance was the Brixham Trawler Ketch MAVERICK under Captain Jack Carstarphen. She was engaged as an island windjammer sailing in …
Bosun School Begins
Last week on Monday, students from Canada, the United States, Denmark, Ireland and Germany arrived in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada for the start of the …
Full Scholarships for Bosun School Students Ages 35 and Under
Thanks to a few generous Picton Castle and Bosun School alumni and other donors , we are now able to offer full scholarships to every …
Sailing Blue Water in Square Rig
Today there are any number of lovely sailing vessels making wonderful trips under sail that most anyone can join. Schooners, brigantines and the like. Most …
Sou-easter – update from Lunenburg
Spring in Lunenburg… Hunkered down in a darkening dusk here in Lunenburg in late spring a few days ago. Outside it was howling holy hooly, …
Bosun School Starts June 27th, 2022
This just in – Bosun School will begin on Monday June 27th, 2022! What could be better than spending time in and around boats …
Fundraising Comedy Show
Join us at the Grand Banker Bar & Grill in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada on Friday April 1 at 9:00pm for a comedy show! Presenting …