The Captain's Log
Picton Castle Captain and his crew post of their travels around the world.
Day’s Run – 2 August, 2017
By Purser Allison Steele With ship’s work continuing on, many of the crew are enjoying their new roles and adjusting to new challenges. The …
Captain’s Log – Norris Point Part 2
By Purser: Allison Steele With the heartiest of welcomes, Norris Point laid out the welcome mat for PICTON CASTLE. We were the only ship in …
Captain’s Log – Norris Point Part 1
By Purser: Allison Steele We’ve always known Newfoundland is a beautiful, hospitable province but nothing could prepare us for the incredible welcome we received at …
Captain’s Log – Ports O’Call of our Voyage Around The World.
While it is very important for all of us who sail in this ship to understand and appreciate that our voyage around the blue ocean …
Day’s Run – 27 July, 2017
By Purser Allison Steele We made some good distance today with a combination of sailing and motorsailing, taking advantage of the winds when we could. …
Day’s Run – 26 July, 2017
By Purser Allison Steele Today the crew enjoyed quite a bit of warm sunshine and took the opportunity to lay in on various projects during …
Captain’s Log – Sailmaking
By Purser Allison Steele Today as we make our way to Norris Point, Newfoundland, Captain Sikkema led a workshop on sail making. PICTON CASTLE is …
A Voyage Under Sail Around The World
A voyage under sail around the world – setting out, the skippers view. Captain D.Moreland Next spring I plan to cast off in the Barque …
Day’s Run – 25 July, 2017
By Purser Allison Steele With calm waters and a nice breeze, the crew fell back into the ebb and flow of the ship quite …
Captain’s Log – Tall Ships Rendezvous at Quebec City
With 40 ships, 3,000 sailors, the Prime Minister of Canada and a massive fireworks display, Rendez-vous 2017 in Quebec City was a huge success! We …