Date: June 15, 2024Sailing from: DominicaBound towards: St. MartinNoon Position: 16°50.8’N 062°24.4’WCourse: NWXN 1/2 NSpeed: 7 knts Wind force and direction: light and variableSeas: <1m SEBarometer: 1017Sky: 3/8 cuWater temp: 83.6° FDays run: 97nmPassage log: 116nmVoyage log: 27736Distance to next port: 95nmRemarks: A peaceful crystal clear night was enjoyed as we made our way slowly north […]

All hands were happy with our visit to Dominica. A very interesting and friendly country. But sail we must. From Dominica the plan was to sail Picton Castle for Marigot Bay, Saint Martin, about 200 miles away. It would be a good thing to get some actual sailing in after these short hops and delightful West Indian

Date: June 14 2024Sailing from: DominicaBound towards: St. MartinNoon Position: 15°34.6’N 061°29.0’WCourse: NNWSpeed: 6.3 knts Wind force and direction: light and variableSeas: <1m SEBarometer: 1016Sky: 5/8 cu, st, asWater temp: 84° FDays run: 19nmPassage log: 19nmVoyage log: 27639nmDistance to next port: 174nmRemarks: We hauled up the port anchor off Roseau, Dominica after breakfast and got under

The Picton Castle had a romping sail from St Pierre, Martinique to Dominica. Boat hoisted, with all hands aboard, we sailed off the anchor on an early morning before breakfast out from under the volcano. Fore yards braced on the port tack to cast the bow to port and northwards. Main yards on starboard tack braced to

June 13, 2024Position: 15°17.3’N, 061°22.7’W – Anchored at Roseau, DominicaWeather: 88°F, light northwesterliesWater Temperature: 84°FRemarks: Another hot, sunny, day in Dominica. The 8-12 watch embarks on an extensive painting spree. Spring breathes new life into the three-step with vibrant colors. Sara paints the hatch coaming. Edmund (aka “Figs” for some reason) meticulously primes the newly

Date: June 12, 2024Coordinates: 15°17.3’N, 061°22.7’W – Anchored at Roseau, DominicaWeather: 85°F light E wind Remarks: Ollie and Sophia went ashore with Donald this morning to go provisioning for fresh fruits. Now the fruit lockers have yummy Dominica pineapples, passion fruit, melons and bananas. Clara, Ansleigh, Sara and Zoe spent the day end-for-ending braces. Only one

The Picton Castle, with her spanker set keeping her head to wind, is anchored pretty close to the black sand beach that is the shore at St Pierre, Martinique. This is necessary as the shore drops off steeply here. I make my way to sit on a mahogany chest next to the wheel box up on the

Date: June 10, 2024Day’s run: 35nmCoordinates: 15°17.3’N, 061°22.7’W – Anchored at Roseau, DominicaWeather: 85°F Fresh NE wind Remarks: We had one of the best sailing days ever crossing the passage between Martinique and Dominica. Light winds in the lee of Mount Peleé gave way to a perfect sailing breeze filling in around the northern tip of

Date: June 9, 2024Coordinates: 14°44.5’N, 061°10.6’W – Anchored at Saint Pierre, MartiniqueWeather: 88°F sunny, light winds from the eastWater: 83°F Remarks: Another clear dry work day under the shadow of Mount Peleé, Martinique – its summit capped with a smooth lenticular cloud typical of high peaks of land. By 10 o’clock the sun is already roasting

Date: June 7, 2024Coordinates: 14°44.5’N, 061°10.6’W – Anchored at Saint Pierre, MartiniqueWeather: 91°F sunny, light winds from the eastWater: 83°F Remarks: It’s a hot day today. The 4-8 watch handles the deck well, while the 8-12 and 12-4 shifts explore the wonders of Martinique. Onboard, Line, Liam, Bruce, and Dee are painting the topsides. Ollie and Edmund