The Captain's Log
Picton Castle Captain and his crew post of their travels around the world.
Around Cuba
May 10, 2018 The day comes in fair and mild. Small seas. Light force 3 breezes out of the ESE. Yards against the backstays on …
Day’s Run – May 9, 2018
Ship’s work: At 0800 fore and main royals were set by the oncoming and off coming watches. Another gorgeous day aboard the Picton Castle. An …
Day’s Run – May 8, 2018
Ship’s work: A sun filled blue sky morning, we couldn’t ask for more pleasant sailing weather. The well deck is sprinkled with remnants of saw …
Day’s Run – May 7, 2018
Ship’s work: After a day of “make and mend” Sunday’s rest the crew are back at it on their watches. A beautiful blue sky sunny …
Finest Kind Passage
May 7, 2018 We are having a fine passage to the Caribbean Sea from New Orleans here in the Picton Castle. The ship is at …
Day’s Run – May 6, 2018
Ship’s work: Sundays at sea consist of no ship’s work, the sail maker and bosun can rest their hands, the cook can sleep in as …
Day’s Run – May 5, 2018
First full day at sea under sail after much training and drilling. Warm, light northerly winds as we make our way towards the westernmost point …
Signing On
April 29, 2018 There is an age old tradition of “signing on the ship”. In days gone by a mariner would sign his name into …
Back to Work
May 3, 2018 The day comes in fair and clear on the Picton Castle, a cool northeasterly breeze. Big ships and tugs and barges making …
World Voyage 7 – We’re On Our Way!
And we’re off! After a week and a half of preparations alongside the dock in New Orleans, Picton Castle and the crew of World Voyage …