The Captain's Log
Picton Castle Captain and his crew post of their travels around the world.
Day’s Run – 31 December, 2018
Monday December 31st, 2018 Those who were awake while it was still dark were able to enjoy a gorgeous Monday morning red and orange sunrise, …
Day’s Run – 29 December, 2018
Last night the black Indian Ocean sky was radiantly littered with bright, twinkling stars and planets. When these nights arise, the night watches entertain themselves …
Day’s Run – 28 December, 2018
Smaller seas, lighter winds and cooler air on board Picton Castle today, which made for a lovely day at sea. This morning the 4-8 watch …
Another Day Under Stuns’ls
December 27, 2018 – Indian Ocean – noon position approximately 16-14 South / 083-58 – on passage from Bali towards Rodrigues and Reunion Islands The …
Day’s Run – 27 December, 2018
A gorgeous pink sun arose on our port quarter this morning, the age old saying “pink sky in the morning, sailors take warning” was not …
Day’s Run – 26 December, 2018
Calm, steady winds this morning, with a current that is conveniently headed in the same direction as we are, west, pushing the ship another knot …
Day’s Run – 25 December, 2018
Merry Christmas all! It’s 2000 here aboard the Picton Castle as we sail west into a gorgeous Christmas evening sunset. We had an amazing sunny …
Day’s Run – 24 December, 2018
‘Twas the night before Christmas and on board Picton Castle Not a trainee was stirring, all was quiet in the forecastle The stockings were hung …
Day’s Run – December 23, 2018
Last night the moon shone vibrantly, illuminating the deck as if a street lamp was hung above our ship. During the 8-12 watch, the topmast …
Day’s Run – 22 December, 2018
We awoke to a sunny Saturday this morning! Excellent weather to set our stuns’ls, and that we did. All stuns’l booms were sent up, blocks …