The Captain's Log
Picton Castle Captain and his crew post of their travels around the world.
Day’s Run – June 22, 2018
The Galapagos Islands fade astern. Big long South Pacific swells roll in from the south. Frigate birds perch on the spanker gaff span. Yesterday the …
Day’s Run – June 19, 2018
Yesterday at 0900 we sailed across the Equator! We hosted a formal visit from His Majesty King Neptune and His royal court. A momentous occasion …
Day’s Run – June 17, 2018
A gorgeous Sunday at sea here on the Picton Castle, sailing full and by, close hauled on the port tack under the warmth of the …
Day’s Run – June 16, 2018
We are currently sailing along under full sail, steering full and by (about SxW), a degree and a quarter north of the equator, parallel to …
Interlude at Balboa
The Picton Castle lay in the stream off the Balboa Yacht Club right next to the channel for the Panama Canal for some time as …
Day’s Run – June 15, 2018
We are sailing along a degree and a half north of the Equator and parallel to it. Skies are blue again, seas are a bit …
Day’s Run – June 14, 2018
Our ship has caught a bug, leaving a few hands with tummy trouble. Nevertheless on we sail in pretty good conditions and work continues as …
Day’s Run – June 13, 2018
With deck brushes in hand, the bright eyed and bushy tailed 4-8 watch enjoyed a pleasant sunrise this morning as they scrubbed the ship’s decks. …
Day’s Run – June 12, 2018
As the new Picton Castle salts are nearing two months on board, the mates are encouraging them to advance their skills and knowledge. Last evening …
Day’s Run – June 11, 2018
Bound from Panama towards the South Pacific Since we left Panama two days ago a flock of booby birds are hitching a ride on our …