Barque Picton Castle
The Barque Picton Castle is a three-masted tall ship based in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada and best known for our adventurous international long distance sail training voyages. 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 Around the World Voyage 2021-2022. Sign aboard for three, six or nine months, or for the full year-long voyage. Sail to the Panama, Galapagos Islands, Pitcairn Island, French Polynesia, the Cook Islands, Niue, Fiji, Vanuatu, Bali, Reunion Island, South Africa, St. Helena, the Caribbean and Bermuda, making trade wind passages under sail. Sign on now, your adventure awaits! The Picton Castle is a training ship engaged in and dedicated to deep sea sail training and long distance education.
Latest Captain's Log
Bosun School for Rigging and Sailmaking, Autumn 2021 and Winter 2022
We are very pleased to announce two upcoming sessions of the Bosun School, one focused on rigging in the autumn of 2021 and one focused on sailmaking in the winter of 2022. Both sessions will take place in Lunenburg,...
News
Picton Castle's Voyage Around the World Makes the News in Bermuda
Bernews says "The three-masted tall ship Picton Castle will embark on a World Voyage, beginning in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada in April of 2021, and will visit more than 20 ports, including Bermuda before wrapping up in June 2022."
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