The Captain's Log
Picton Castle Captain and his crew post of their travels around the world.
Laying Off Balboa
Once through the Panama Canal we moored the Picton Castle off the Balboa Yacht Club just as dark descended (as it does so swiftly in …
Transiting the Panama Canal in Picton Castle
The Panama Canal is a very big deal. Transiting through this techno marvel is even more so. Transiting this wonder of the man made world …
Panama Canal Transit Photo Essay
Photos by Tammy Moreland On Wednesday May 31, 2018, the sail training ship Picton Castle transited the Panama Canal from the Caribbean Sea to the …
Anchorage Area F, Port of Colon, Panama – May 29, 2018
After sailing the 18 miles from enchanting and ancient Portobelo the Picton Castle came to anchor yesterday after swinging ship and adjusting compass at the …
May 24, 2018 – Portobelo
Quietly at anchor the Picton Castle is surrounded by still waters and the dense jungles of the Isthmus of Panama. Thick abiding jungle. Early this …
May 23, 2018 in Portobelo, Panama
The day came in surprisingly clear. Mists hung over the jungles either side of the Picton Castle, weaving in among the trees like living things. …
Day’s Run – May 21, 2018 and Arriving in Panama
On Monday May 21, with much excitement among the crew, we arrived in Portobelo, Panama around 1000, set the starboard anchor and went in to …
Day’s Run – May 20, 2018
Our third Sunday at sea! Work is laid to rest allowing for hand blisters and muscles to heal for a day. Engine on, full steam …
Day’s Run – May 19, 2018
Picton Castle is making her way into the Gulf of Panama and we are feeling the hot muggy tropical heat for which this area is …
Day’s Run – May 18, 2018
Day comes in warm and high overcast. Sailing around the lee of Serrano Reef with the chart showing many shipwrecks on it. Ships work: This …