Sailing-Picton Castle
Today I got to see the GLORY of these incredible sailing ships!I was able to photograph all but one and hope to see it as it leaves the Harbor on the last day heading out to sea,the Eagle.
I have to say this was without a doubt my favorite and I've never seen so many hands on a sailing vessel before,all in tune with one another as a well oiled machine.I will be posting several of this particular ship over the next few days as well as the wonderful information from their web site to answer any questions this land-lover cant! Today I wanted to sail away with them....check out their site for all of the information.Hope you enjoy! What an incredible day!!!!
Picton Castle
The 284-ton Barque Picton Castle is a traditionally rigged and operated sail training ship based in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada, but best known for her voyages around the world. Since 1997, the ship has made five global circumnavigations, as well as two trips to the Great Lakes and other jaunts up and down the coasts of the US and Canada. Along the way she has introduced more than a thousand people to the challenges and rewards of square-rigged sailing, earning awards from Tall Ships America and Sail Training International.
This fall, the Picton Castle will cast off on a brand-new adventure, exploring the islands of the South Pacific. Trainees may sign aboard for the entire 8-month voyage or segments of four months. As a training ship all on board work, stand watch, and learn the ways of a square-rigged sailing ship. Workshops are conducted in wire and rope rigging, sail making, boat handling, navigation, and practical seamanship. The ship also delivers much-needed educational materials and other supplies to the remote islands she visits. The Picton Castle is outfitted to the highest standard with safety gear and equipment. She is a strong, seaworthy home afloat for young adventurers devoted to learning the art of deep-water seafaring.
Flag: Cook Islands
Rig: Barque, 3-masted
Homeport: Avatiu, Rarotonga, Cook Islands
Normal cruising waters: Worldwide service with refits in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada
Sparred length: 179’
LOA: 148'
LOD: 135'
LWL: 130'
Draft: 14'6"
Beam: 24’
Rig height: 100'’
Freeboard: 6'
Sail area: 12,450 square feet
Tons: 284 GRT
Power: 690 HP diesel
Hull: steel
Sailing-Picton Castle
Today I got to see the GLORY of these incredible sailing ships!I was able to photograph all but one and hope to see it as it leaves the Harbor on the last day heading out to sea,the Eagle.
I have to say this was without a doubt my favorite and I've never seen so many hands on a sailing vessel before,all in tune with one another as a well oiled machine.I will be posting several of this particular ship over the next few days as well as the wonderful information from their web site to answer any questions this land-lover cant! Today I wanted to sail away with them....check out their site for all of the information.Hope you enjoy! What an incredible day!!!!
Picton Castle
The 284-ton Barque Picton Castle is a traditionally rigged and operated sail training ship based in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada, but best known for her voyages around the world. Since 1997, the ship has made five global circumnavigations, as well as two trips to the Great Lakes and other jaunts up and down the coasts of the US and Canada. Along the way she has introduced more than a thousand people to the challenges and rewards of square-rigged sailing, earning awards from Tall Ships America and Sail Training International.
This fall, the Picton Castle will cast off on a brand-new adventure, exploring the islands of the South Pacific. Trainees may sign aboard for the entire 8-month voyage or segments of four months. As a training ship all on board work, stand watch, and learn the ways of a square-rigged sailing ship. Workshops are conducted in wire and rope rigging, sail making, boat handling, navigation, and practical seamanship. The ship also delivers much-needed educational materials and other supplies to the remote islands she visits. The Picton Castle is outfitted to the highest standard with safety gear and equipment. She is a strong, seaworthy home afloat for young adventurers devoted to learning the art of deep-water seafaring.
Flag: Cook Islands
Rig: Barque, 3-masted
Homeport: Avatiu, Rarotonga, Cook Islands
Normal cruising waters: Worldwide service with refits in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada
Sparred length: 179’
LOA: 148'
LOD: 135'
LWL: 130'
Draft: 14'6"
Beam: 24’
Rig height: 100'’
Freeboard: 6'
Sail area: 12,450 square feet
Tons: 284 GRT
Power: 690 HP diesel
Hull: steel