Captain Daniel Moreland Wins International Sail Trainer Of The Year Award
November 28, 2011 at 5:50 PM
Each year at the annual conference, Sail Training International recognizes excellence by handing out awards to sail trainers, volunteers and sail training organizations large and small. This year, at the conference in Toulon, France, Captain Daniel Moreland was recognized as Sail Trainer of the Year.
Picton Castle Bosun School Students Build Skiff At The Dory Shop
November 2, 2011 at 2:35 PM
On Friday October 28, 2011 a skiff made of tropical hardwood was launched at the Dory Shop. This boat was special because of its construction materials, but also because of its builders - the students of the Bosun School.
Two Incredible New Videos by Picton Castle Trainee Crew
September 27, 2011 at 2:23 PM
Both Wendy Heisler and Dan Eden sailed on Leg 4 of Picton Castle's fifth world voyage, taking photos and video along the way. Each has put together a few short films, allowing you to see first-hand what life aboard is like.
Captain Arthur Kimberly, master of the Brigantine ROMANCE, dies at age 89
September 21, 2011 at 5:44 PM
Best know to the ROMANCE crew and to us as Skipper, Captain Arthur Kimberly trained a generation of traditional sailors, including our captain, Daniel Moreland.
Sailor/Actor Billy Campbell in Lunenburg to Film "The Disappeared"
September 12, 2011 at 6:22 PM
Billy Campbell, actor and crew member on World Voyage 4 and World Voyage 5, is best known to his shipmates and friends as Ollie. He's in Lunenburg to combine his passion for sailing and for acting, starring as Mannie, the first mate, in "The Disappeared" which is being filmed in Lunenburg Bay this month.
"A Much More Amazing Voyage Than I Anticipated"
September 7, 2011 at 12:07 PM
Captain Daniel Moreland, who will be in command on the upcoming Atlantic Voyage, talks with Robert Hirtle of the Progress Bulletin about the voyage.
Gap Year Gaining Traction in Canada
August 16, 2011 at 11:38 AM
While most Europeans are familiar with the concept, if they haven't done it themselves, the idea of taking a gap year is becoming more popular in Canada.
Picton Castle Cargo Sale
July 18, 2011 at 6:41 PM
Share in the voyages of the Picton Castle by picking out your own treasure at our Cargo Sale. Items have been selected in ports around the world by the Captain and crew for their workmanship, uniqueness and beauty. On the Picton Castle wharf in Lunenburg this weekend - Saturday July 23 from 10am to 5pm and Sunday July 24 from 10am to 3pm.
Picton Castle Homecoming
June 13, 2011 at 3:03 PM
After 14 months and 30,000 nautical miles, Picton Castle is expected to sail home to Lunenburg at 1:00pm Saturday June 18.
Crew Member Sophie Martel Develops Her Skills
June 13, 2011 at 2:54 PM
Sophie Martel, former second mate on board Bluenose II, makes the most of her time while the vessel is undergoing restoration by sailing around the world on Picton Castle.
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