a few photographs

A few photographs from the Martha's Vineyard to Norfolk sail aboard the Picton Castle.  If you have followed the Pilot blog you will have seen them already.  Just back on shore a couple hours ago courtesty of the Virginia Pilot Association.  Haven't had time to look over the shoot yet, and won't for a while.  Got to get back to work.  steve

under sail

loading up

Loading up the dories, bikes, extra hawsers and some machinery onto the Picton Castle.

Wind has swung to the west with touches of blue sky.  Wind is forecast to move to the NW and then N throughout the day, perfect for the square rigger.  More here.

steve

a calm harbor

Breakfast, then a lot of work, then sailing with the tide.  More here.

steve

weather and a reminder

Rain and wind this morning, then a slight clearing.   Now more rain and the wind is really kicking up.  Glad we are in port.  Leave tomorrow around noon.

Just a reminder that communication will be limited.  You should be able to see photos and updates at the link below, assuming our satellite communications hold up.

steve

boats everywhere up here

Chowdah!

At the Black Dog Tavern.

Steve

Just getting settled in.  Brazilian dinner down in the village.  Weak cell signals.  Cool, breezy evening.  I've met several crew members, remember only a few names.  Lots of foreign languages being spoken.

steve

Vineyard Haven Harbor

Arrived here a little after 3 pm, easy flights to JFK and then Martha's Vineyard.  Taxi'd to Vineyard Haven Harbor where we met the Picton Castle at Tisbury Wharf.  Very friendly welcome from the crew.  And then word that sailing will be delayed for a day because of weather.  We'll leave Sunday morning instead of Saturday.

steve

The Picton Castle

We're here.  More in a while.  Steve