Bermuda looked like a cloud on the horizon when Zoe Skinner sailed into her home port last week, on board a 150ft sail-training vessel, Picton Castle. “It was surreal,” the 22-year-old said. “I asked the people with me, ‘do you see that?’ I was not ... ow.ly/59hy105zXta

The Picton Castle will arrive at the Adams & Knickle Wharf at 2 pm on Saturday, July 13th. The Bluenose II Wharf and the Zwicker Wharf are great places to watch from! Hope to see you there. #lunenburg @barquepictoncastle #tallships

Who is looking forward to tomorrow? Below is a view of the Lunenburg waterfront of where the Picton Castle will be (Red circle) and where best to view from (green circle).

On Saturday, July 13 Picton Castle returned to its home in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia after completing her eighth world voyage. 👏 Picton Castle's journey began in May 2023 and she sailed to places like Fiji, Bali, Cape Town, and much more! 🌏 📷: Picton Castle

Join us for an epic journey - To Tahiti, The South Seas - and Around Cape Horn to St. Helena before heading to New Orleans. The voyage begins in April 2025. The link below contains more information about the voyage and applying.

A walk along Lunenburg’s waterfront after dinner. The Picton Castle was in port. #RoadTrip #Lunenburg #waterfront @TownLunenburgNS #NovaScotia Visit Nova Scotia #PictonCastle #TallShips

Captain's Log - Lunenburg Waterfront in the Summer "The Lunenburg Waterfront can be a blast to the senses in the summer. A cacophony of sound from the Schooner Bluenose II or fishing vessel Maude Adams horns" Full Log here: picton-castle.com/.../lunenburg-…

Captain's Log: Bosun School Goes to a Sail Loft Written by Ansleigh Coplin: Bosun's Mate "Michele marks the fourth generation of sailmakers in the Stevens family, but she's the first woman to run the show." Full link here: picton-castle.com/.../captains-l…

Sailing Around the World on Picton Castle with Captain Dan Moreland Last week, Picton Castle's Captain Moreland participated in a Sea Story with The Great Chesapeake Bay Schooner Race and The American Schooner Association! Check out the recording: youtu.be/3baeg46cmnE?si…

Captain’s Log: Bosun School Sails on the Bluenose II Written by Ally Gibson "Our Bosun School students were honoured to be welcomed aboard by the friendly crew of the Bluenose II as they joined them for a sail on Wednesday morning." Full Log here: picton-castle.com/2024/10/01/cap…

Remember Deb’s former sailing vessel Picton Castle? That’s a picture of it behind her when it last visited #Anguilla. Picton Castle’s next world voyage is coming up! See the interview with Captain Dan: youtu.be/3baeg46cmnE?si… #TraditionSailingAnguilla

A few memories from my weekend trip to Barque Picton Castle, Captain Dan and our Ambassadors at Sea Riki (tuxie) and Tea (calico). They received their official papers and badges in Lunenburg NS. Picton Castle

Captain's Log - Return to the Sail Loft Written by Ansleigh Coplin "About a week after our initial visit, a sunny September morning found Bosun school returning to the Michele Stevens sail loft to see the finished sails." Full Log here: picton-castle.com/.../captains-l…

Un Drummondvillois boucle un tour du monde en voilier —> journalexpress.ca/2024/10/05/un-…

Julien was Chief Engineer on our last voyage!

Tradition is currently taking reservations for all sailing excursions beginning in December, shared & private. ❤️⛵️ Visit tradition-sailing.com to check available dates for shared sails & keep in mind, high season dates book more quickly. #TraditionSailingAnguilla #Anguilla

Welcome, Maggie Ostler – Bluenose II’s new Director of Operations! 📣 Maggie brings deep expertise in ship and organizational operations —and she’s spent two and a half years at sea, even completing a world circumnavigation! Welcome aboard. Maggie!

Join the crew! We’re looking for a Second Mate to join our team. As Second Mate, you’ll play a key role in the safe operation of Bluenose II, help train our crew, and share the history of Bluenose II with visitors from around the world. Learn more: bluenose.novascotia.ca/join-the-Bluen…

Are you ready for an adventure? Bluenose II is hiring Deckhands for the 2025 sailing season! If you’re hardworking, love the sea, and have great people skills, this is for you — no experience needed! 📅 Apply by January 3 📍 Details and application form: loom.ly/C2WIjEg