Great Lakes 2019
Tall Ships Challenge sailing to nine different ports in the Great Lakes, both USA and Canada - sign on for just a week or the full voyage - June to September 2019
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The Barque Picton Castle is a three-masted tall ship based in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada and 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 in the summer of 2019 when we'll sail as part of a majestic fleet of tall ships in the Great Lakes in Canada and the USA. Sign on now, your adventure awaits!
Latest Captain's Log
Day’s Run – 20 March 2019
Day came in light overcast, but nice and warm. Wore ship around to port tack at dawn. Sent up stuns'l gear. Set studding sails (stuns'ls) before noon. Everything else much the same. Yard getting worked on. Deck planks...
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Now Hiring - Second Mate
A licensed second mate is needed for Picton Castle's upcoming summer voyage to the Great Lakes. Approximate dates June 8 to September 15, 2019, starting and ending in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada.
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