The Captain's Log

Picton Castle Captain and his crew post of their travels around the world.

Day's Run

Day’s Run – 11 April 2019

Squally day today. But fair winds and a good drill for the gang to take in sail and set sails again after the squalls. We …

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Day’s Run – 10 April 2019

At noon we are sailing along in nice winds, but surrounded by squalls. Took in royal in advance of a dark squall approaching from the …

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Day’s Run – 9 April 2019

At midday we find ourselves in light easterly winds. This morning around dawn we were overtaken by a large wet squall. Not overly powerful but …

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Day’s Run – 8 April 2019

A fresh trade wind sailing day. Studding sails set again. On this blue water breezy day, we are making good westing towards the hump of …

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Day’s Run – 7 April 2019

A fresh trade wind sailing day. Winds picked up overnight. Studding sails taken in. Light rain squalls, not much. Steering for what I think is …

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Day’s Run – 6 April 2019

Day came in with low broken clouds and a beautiful sunrise. Winds had laid down overnight and a new swell had come from somewhere to …

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Day’s Run – 5 April 2019

Day came in with low broken clouds and a few light squalls. The cleared throughout the morning. “Land Ho” when we saw Ascension Island fine …

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Day’s Run – 3 April 2019

Day came in fair and partly cloudy. Classic trade wind sailing. Blue seas and skies everywhere. A couple of flying fish flew aboard last night …

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Day’s Run – 2 April 2019

Day came in partly cloudy and clearing. Wind picked up a bit. A beautiful trade winds day. The new royal yard almost done. New pin …

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Day’s Run – 1 April 2019

Day came in cloudy with small rain squalls. By noon had cleared with lovely blue skies. Sundry silly Aprils fools pranks about the ship. Wore …

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