Sea Horse

Good Sir, Please add the following to the list: Port Royal Buccaneers Avery - Drake Gin Gin Catalina We shall bring our artillery and small arms again and be camping in the fort. Thank ye kindly. Avery

Ahoy Mates, A lead contingent of the East Coast Privateers is setting sail this morning. We shall arrive sometime around 3 and head straight to the fort. Our Captain, Blackwolfe, has a family emergency and may not make it down until Sunday: that is still iffy. The rest of our merry band are scheduled to arrive Friday. Avery

Thank you for the prompt reply Lily. I have been doing my best to get the word spread. Unfortunately I have been drydocked for the past few months. I lost my wife to cancer back in August and am now rejoining the world as it were. I know that many I spoke to at the beginning of the summer were disappointed that the beach encampment was no longer available. Since information does move heavily by word of mouth I wanted to check and see if any changes to that decision were made or are under consideration. From what you have indicated the only change is the way registration forms are submitted and the update to the NPS black powder rules. For those who have asked and do not have access to FB or this site I will be sure to spread the word and confirm that the beach encampent is closed and if they wish to participate they will need to submit their forms by 11/ 1/10 and seek alternative accomodations. Thank you again. Lilly, I too am asked about camping. There are many who are not aware that the beach is no longer available. It seems that the information on camping in the fort only has not reached everyone. Is there an update on this?

Lilly, I too am asked about camping. There are many who are not aware that the beach is no longer available. It seems that the information on camping in the fort only has not reached everyone. Is there an update on this?

Mission brings to mind a question. Actually the "stifling" provoked an visual and olfactory memory. Last year we had a shower set up near the parking lot (a generous description). What plans are there for the fort encampment crews and hygiene?

I'm working to get others to join and post on the forum. The information here seems invaluable for the upcoming fest. I honestly don't remember where I was when the picture was taken, but I was present, somewhere,,,, the fog of rum (after hours of course).

Aye, I do, Sea Horse aka Avery. The rest do not, but you should know Commodore Yellowbeard, he brings 2 cannon for the battles. Maybe the purple tent is a clue eh?

After carefully examining the photo: Also missing are James Raven, Avery, Crickett, and Commodore Yellowbeard

The East Coast Privateers will be doing presentation on the evolution of small arm and cannon. We shall also have short readings from historical documents and books on Pirate Life and of course Pirate trials.

Please list the East Coast Privateers as intending to camp in the fort.

Thank you for the reply. Oh, I was checking Roll Call and the East Coast Privateers do intend to be in the fort, foot print forthcoming via PM. I wll post our demonstrations on the appropriate thread.

Ahoy Mates, A question come to mind with regards to the space within the fort. Given that the encampement is now only permitted in the fort will the stage be there along with the large dining fly and food vendor? Seems that combined they do take up a bit of real estate. Just a passing thought / question.

I appreciate the expanation on how and why the decision was arrived at about the encampment. Thank you. It seems there are numerous concerns about the festival as well as the fort itself. The importance of working with the FORT staff cannot be understated. Hopefully a solution can be found for those with economic concerns who may now have to reconsider their participation.

Well I can answer the numbers question...100 Total = Participants + Vendor...not 100 of each. Fayma will have to answer the rest, but the goal of the Fort has always been to try and make the fort event as historically accurate as possible...I would be surprised if they did not allow us to continue to grow toward that goal. There is also the rumour that the festival will now be a timeline, and include 1800s (I've heard this from other sources as well) and other eras... So the number of GAoP/Buccaneer re-enactors may further be restricted by this. So if the rumour is true, the formula may actually look more like.... 100 Total = Vendors + other era participants + GAoP/Buccaneer participants. If memory serves me well, last year there were about 130 participants doing GAoP and/or Buccaneers, and about 90 the year before that... So I think under the new guidelines, we have already outgrown the event. Or are my numbers and information very incorrect? Mr. Bagley, it seems that your numbers also tell another story which I want to weigh in on. It seems to me that with the event growing the mindset would be to expand the beach encampment, or an alternative site, along with providing more encampment space in the fort. I don’t know the reason behind the decision to not allow the beach encamp this year. The rationale behind the faire being too spread out seems to be contradicted by wanting to move the non-period vendors outside to the Truman Annex. Each year I have seen the excitement grow and more people want to attend and participate as re-enactors. As Lady Constance stated, the ability to camp on the beach along with it being the cheapest way was a huge draw for people to come. I also need to point out the obvious: As far as I know this is an all volunteer festival. The sutlery, food, beverage, cannon, muskets, pistols, black powder, and effort are all donated. Then there is the issue of travel expenses as well. It seems that allowing so few to camp in the fort will force so many the burden of expense that may cause them to rethink participating. After all, the economy is not in good shape and people are hurting. Last year the allowed number for the encampment was 150 plus those in the fort. Mr. Bagley seems to be correct, the numbers stand a good chance of trending down and not up.

Ahoy Captain, Please add to the East Coast Privateers for the encampment. Stitchwitch Mad Dog Dave Iron Nick Rosie O'Brian I will send the footprint soon, with lines, and civilian names. Avery