The Captain's Log
Picton Castle Captain and his crew post of their travels around the world.
Bosun School Summer 2021 Graduation
Last week we marked the end of the Bosun School Summer 2021 program with a graduation ceremony for the students. It had been a wonderful …
Bosun School for Rigging and Sailmaking, Autumn 2021 and Winter 2022
We are very pleased to announce two upcoming sessions of the Bosun School, one focused on rigging in the autumn of 2021 and one focused …
Introduction to Caulking
Yesterday afternoon, Captain Moreland led a workshop that introduced the Bosun School students to caulking. We had been waiting until more of our students arrived …
World Voyage Sets Sail In Spring 2022
Picton Castle is scheduled to set sail on her eighth world circumnavigation voyage shortly. We had hoped, almost expected, to be able to begin the …
World Voyage Sets Sail In Spring 2022
Picton Castle is scheduled to set sail on her eighth world circumnavigation voyage shortly. We had hoped, almost expected, to be able to begin the voyage …
Overhauling Moorings at the Dory Shop With Ironbound Rigging
Last week, Bosun School students were given an excellent opportunity to learn about fixed moorings by helping overhaul moorings at the Dory Shop to make …
Bosun School – Launching the Semi-Dory and Rocky
Last Friday in Lunenburg the sun was shining, and it was such a beautiful day on the waterfront. It was the perfect opportunity for Bosun …
Bosun School Students Tour the BLUENOSE II
The beautiful, world-renowned Schooner BLUENOSE II is a Lunenburg, Nova Scotia icon. She is one of the largest two-masted schooners in the world. The original …
Bosun School Applications Open to Fully Vaccinated Americans
Canada’s border will open to fully vaccinated US citizens and permanent residents on August 9th. This means that we can now accept students from the …
Summer 2021 Bosun School Begins!
Today is the official first day of Bosun School here in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada. Students have arrived over the past few days and we …