After 25,000 miles, mostly deep sea, on this voyage it is something of a novel thing for the crew of the Picton Castle to be sailing among these wonderful eastern Caribbean islands. Sailing on and off the hook, experiencing close quarters sailing, lees, wind shifts, sail trim, squalls, inter-island traffic, yachts, delightful friendly ports -it’s […]
Date: June 6, 2024Position: 14°44.5’N / 061°10.6’W – At Anchor in Saint Pierre, MartiniqueDays run: 104nmWeather: 90°F, sunny. Moderate E’ly breezeWater: 83°F Remarks: The sky was clear and the stars dazzlingly bright throughout the passage overnight. The lights of St. Lucia came and went and Martinique appeared on the horizon after sunrise. We had a good
Date: June 5, 2024Position: 13°00.5’N / 061°14.6’W – At Anchor in Admiralty Bay, Bequia, St. Vincent and the GrenadinesWeather: 84°F, partly cloudyWater: 82°F Remarks: At Bequia the morning was spent stowing for sea. The Captain cleared out ashore and we loosed all sail. With the fore yards braced up on a starboard tack, the anchor was
Date: June 4, 2024Position: 13°00.5’N / 061°14.6’W – At Anchor in Admiralty Bay, Bequia, St. Vincent and the GrenadinesPort anchor out with two shots of chain well in the waterWeather: 84°F, Scattered showers Water: 82°F Remarks: Light easterly winds with scattered showers throughout the day. Port watch takes the deck after having a great time ashore, touring
Date: June 3, 2024Position: 13°00.5’N / 061°14.6’W – At Anchor in Admiralty Bay, Bequia, St. Vincent and the GrenadinesPort anchor out with two shots of chain well in the waterWeather: 80°F, pleasant easterly wind, partly cloudyRemarks: Beautiful day at anchor in Admiralty Bay, Bequia. Ferry boats come and go to nearby St Vincent. A huge
Date: June 2, 2024Position: 13°00.5’N / 061°14.6’W – At Anchor in Admiralty Bay, Bequia, St. Vincent and the GrenadinesPort anchor out with two shots of chain well in the waterWeather: 84°F, Scattered showers throughout the the day with strong easterly gusts. Wind shifts to the southeast mid afternoon.Water temp: 82.5°FRemarks: Scattered rain showers overnight continuing
Date: June 1, 2024Position: 13°00.5’N / 061°14.6’W – At Anchor in Admiralty Bay, Bequia, St. Vincent and the GrenadinesPort anchor out with two shots of chain well in the waterWeather: 80°F, Squalls throughout the morning with strong easterly gusts. Clearing in the afternoonRemarks: A strong squall passed over the bay before the off-watch went ashore.
After 4,000 miles in 31 days under sail from St. Helena in the Picton Castle all hands enjoyed their time ashore on the tranquil island of Carriacou. A small island only 6 miles long with maybe 8,000 residents and little tourism, yet plenty to do and see. Hilly but low and pretty dry, it’s pretty sweet at
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Date: May 31, 2024Depart: Hillsborough Bay, Carriacou, Grenada at 0900Arrive: Port Elizabeth, Bequia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines at 1530Days run: 35nmPosition: 13°00.5’N / 061°14.6’W – At Anchor in Admiralty Bay, BequiaPort anchor out with two shots of chain well in the waterWeather: 84°F, clouds over the island chain, clear at seaRemarks: The ship woke
Date: May 30, 2024Depart: St George’s, Grenada 0600Arrive: Hillsborough Bay, Carriacou 1300Days run: 32nmPosition: 12-29.1N / 061-27.7W – At Anchor in Hillsborough BayPort anchor out with three shots of chain, starboard anchor out with two shots of chainWeather: 80 degrees F, mostly cloudy with rain, clearing by late afternoonRemarks: The all-hands wake up call sang
