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 on the Atlantic Voyage in 2020-2021. Sign aboard for three, six or nine months, or for the full year-long voyage. Sail transatlantic, explore storied ports in Europe, Africa, and the West Indies. Sign on now, your adventure awaits!
Latest Captain's Log
Hurricane Dorian – the day after the day after…
Monday September 9, 2019 Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. Hurricane Dorian blew through here over the weekend. A beautiful sunny day here in Lunenburg. Cool fresh west wind blows across the harbour. Streets are getting cleaned...
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Ship's Cat Fiji Returned Safely to Picton Castle
After going missing during mysterious adventures ashore in Erie, Pennsylvania, USA, following the Tall Ships Erie event, Picton Castle ship's cat Fiji was found and returned safely to the ship.
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