East Coast Summer 2007 Trip
Join the Armada!
This summer, join the Barque Picton Castle as she heads North with an armada of traditional sailing vessels taking part in the 2007 Tall Ships Challenge Atlantic Coast. Our ship is one of the very few Class A tall ships available to you to join, as most serve as Navy, Coast Guard and Merchant Marine training ships. This is your opportunity to experience square-rigged sailing and cruise in company with up to 20 other tall ships.
Sign aboard at St. Pierre, Martinique, for the classic ocean passage that will take us from the turquoise waters of the Caribbean to the historic city of Charleston, South Carolina—first stop on the Challenge schedule. This 16-day, deep-sea voyage is the perfect time to learn and hone your seafaring skills away from the distractions of port. At Charleston, there will be lots of fun and fanfare as tall ships from as far away as India, Brazil and Oman, and their international crews, converge for the first of four giant port festivals. Think music and mixers, parades of sail and crew challenges. Other ASTA ports will include Norfolk, Virginia; Newport, Rhode Island; and Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Live the life of a tall ship sailor. Steer and stow sails, haul lines and hoist anchors, and go ashore for the most outstanding camaraderie you'll find anywhere. Join us for two weeks or the entire summer.
Scheduled Summer Trip Legs and Prices
The following is the most current schedule for the legs of the 2007 East Coast Summer Trip:
| Leg | Location | Dates | Duration | Price |
| Leg 1 | Martinique to Charleston, SC | May 1 to May 18, 2007 | 18 Days | $2,160 |
| Leg 2 | Charleston, SC to Norfolk, VA | May 18 to June 9, 2007 | 21 Days | $2,520 |
| Leg 3 | Norfolk, VA to Newport, RI | June 10 to June 28, 2007 | 18 Days | $2,160 |
| Leg 4 | Newport, RI to Halifax, NS | June 29 to July 14, 2007 | 16 Days | $1,920 |
| Leg 5 | Halifax to Cape Breton to Lunenburg | July 15 to July 28, 2007 | 14 Days | $1,680 |
Prices
$840USD/week ($985 CAD or €630 EUR). Sign up for two weeks, four weeks or the whole summer.
Scheduled Port Stops
Here are the ASTA Tall Ship Challenge festival port dates:
| Charleston, South Carolina | May 18-20, 2007 |
| Norfolk, Virginia | June 7-12, 2007 |
| Newport, Rhode Island | June 27- July 1, 2007 |
| Halifax, Nova Scotia | July 13-16, 2007 |
| Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia | July 18-19, 2007 |
| Sydney, Nova Scotia | July 21-23, 2007 |
Apply Now!
Come sail with us! Complete the online application for the Summer 2007 East Coast Tall Ships Challenge or download and print the PDF version (100KB PDF: Get Adobe®Reader). For more information contact the voyage coordinator. We would be happy to have you with us.Come Sail With Us
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Sail the Atlantic World
- Leg 1 - Lunenburg to Bergen, Norway via Ireland, UK, Denmark and the Aland Islands
- Leg 2 - Norway to Mallorca, Spain via Netherlands, Germany, UK and France
- Leg 3 - Spain to Grenada via Madeira Islands, Canary Islands, Senegal, Cape Verde and Fernando de Noronha
- Leg 4 - Grenada to Lunenburg via Carriacou, Bequia, Martinique, Dominica, Anguilla, Nevis and BVI
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From the Voyages
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Train With Us
Find your favorite place, experience the world and learn to sail aboard the Picton Castle. Become a Sail Trainee.
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Trainee Testimonials
Although my initial goal was to learn to sail a tall ship, my expereince has reached far beyond my expectations. There is much more to tall ships than just sailing.
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