The Captain's Log
Picton Castle Captain and his crew post of their travels around the world.
Around the World Rum
Lunenburg is known for many things, not least of which is rum-running. Those days are long gone, and while rum-running is no longer a part …
First Day of School
Captain’s Log Over the past few weeks, my social media feeds have been filled with photos of adorable kids heading to school for the first …
Hurricane Dorian – the day after the day after…
Monday September 9, 2019 Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. Hurricane Dorian blew through here over the weekend. A beautiful sunny day here in Lunenburg. Cool fresh west …
Homeward Bound from the Great Lakes
After a busy and exciting summer visiting ports in four of the five Great Lakes, Picton Castle is on the final leg of this voyage, …
Captain’s Log – Fiji
If you happened to be on social media on 29 or 30 August, you no doubt will have read Fiji’s latest tale. For those of …
Applying for the Atlantic Voyage 2020-2021
Every voyage Picton Castle makes is different – partly because of the itinerary or the weather conditions, but most significantly because of the people who …
Day’s Run – 23-25 August 2019
Position: Alongside Erie Maritime Museum, Erie PA Weather: Sunny and warm with a light Easterly breeze. Saturday turned partly cloudy and a bit cooler, and …
Day’s Run – 10 August 2019
Position: Alongside Government Dock, Sarnia Weather: Mostly sunny and warm with light Westerly breeze. Forecast steady until late Monday (possible thunderstorm). Ship’s Work: Some spot …
Day’s Run – 7 August 2019
Position: Anchored St James’s Harbour, Beaver Island Weather: AM partly cloudy and sunny with light Southerly winds; PM Cloud increasing & winds filling in from …
Day’s Run – 5 August 2019
Current Position: Manitou Passage, Lake Michigan Weather: Sunny and cool with moderate Northerly winds. Earlier passage of cold front and thunderstorm with cool and gusty …