sailing the open seas

Ever watch the Tall Ship Chronicles series on the Life Network? T'was an amazing series hosted by Newfoundland comedian-writer-broadcaster Andrew Younghusband. (a witty wag from The Rock, if ever there was one)

"In November of 1997, the 179-foot tall ship Picton Castle set sail on an 18-month world voyage with an eclectic 25-member crew of adventurers consisting of trainees from all walks of life. Sixteen one-hour episodes following the voyage were televised in Canada from July 2001 through December 2002 on Life Network."

Q&A with Andrew Younghusband

LN: Of all the places you visited, which was your favourite? You can name a few, if it's too hard to choose just one.

AY: There's three. I get asked this question a lot, and this is the answer I always give. Pitcairn Island, Palmerston Island, and Malekula, Vanuatu. All very isolated, all incredibly hospitable.

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And why does this television series come to mind, you ask?

Pitcairn row gives glimpse of mutinous past

The New Zealand Herald
By Kathy Marks
26.10.2004

Pitcairn Island sex fiend's jokes turn to tears

The Herald Sun
By Claire Harvey
26.10.2004

Sometimes, paradise ain't all it's cracked up to be.