The Captain's Log
Picton Castle Captain and his crew post of their travels around the world.
Day’s Run – May 17, 2018
The day came in mostly cloudy but, while still hazy, it has cleared up. The Picton Castle is romping along in fresh tradewinds just ahead …
Skirting Rosalind Banks
May 17, 208 16-31N / 080-11W The day comes in mostly cloudy, warm and humid. Winds pretty steady Force 5 at ESE. Sea moderate to …
Day’s Run – May 16, 2018
Roughly SW of Jamaica Picton Castle has found fresh easterly tradewinds of about twenty knots and she is romping along. We find ourselves sailing beautifully …
Day’s Run – May 15, 2018
Picton Castle is cruising along with all sails set, we would be a glorious sight for an onlooker in a passing ship. All four headsails …
Day’s Run – May 14, 2018
The day comes in fair and clear with light easterly winds. Blue skies and sea all around and above. Small flying fish dashing out of …
Steaming East
May 13, 2018 The Picton Castle and her new crew (and two cats) are steaming along about 100 miles south of Cuba bound for the …
Day’s Run – May 13, 2018
We were in a squall system much of last night and this morning. Now the wind is settling down to southeast and the sun is …
Day’s Run – May 12, 2018
Ships Work: Last night’s stormy squalls kept the 12-4 and 4 – 8 watches on their toes. Heavy rain and wind mixed with thunder and …
Day’s Run – May 11, 2018
Ship’s Work: All hands muster yesterday at 1615 for an insight into the advantages and disadvantages of a square rigger vs a schooner and an …
Day’s Run – May 10, 2018
Passed Cuba last night at dusk, then south into the Caribbean Sea. Small seas, light winds, lots of stars as the North Star keeps sinking …