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World Voyage 7
Around the world: Panama, Galapagos, Pitcairn, French Polynesia, Cook Islands, Vanuatu, Bali, Reunion, South Africa, St. Helena, Caribbean - March 2018 to May 2019
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The Barque Picton Castle is a three-masted tall ship based in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada but best known for our adventurous sail training voyages around the world. Anyone can become a trainee crew member, no experience required, just a desire to become part of the crew that sails the ship. With the guidance of our professional crew, you'll literally learn the ropes. Join us as a trainee crew member on our seventh world circumnavigation voyage beginning in March 2018, applications are being accepted now. Sign on for the full voyage or for just a leg of the voyage!
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Why Train Under Sail?
From the mid 19th century until the mid 20th century, sailing ships were the incubator and hatchery for almost all deep-sea steam-ship mariners be they naval or merchant marine. This is what came to be known as “train...
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How 13 Days Aboard A Tall Ship Helped Me Live In The Moment
Trainee Daphne Robichaud sailed from Sept-Iles to Quebec City aboard Picton Castle in the summer of 2017. Here's what she learned.
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