the Royaliste

Thanks all!..we did a fine day sailing by the Pier and Wharf today, raiding and attacking the ferry's, submarines, and durn near anything we could aim a cannon at, the tacked away smartly on a beam reach to cheering crowds...really fun for both us and the tourists More suprise raids to follow........

Well, this one's pretty big for me, and it's pretty big for pirates in general, but.....The Tallship Royaliste will now call the fantastic waterfront location of Pier 39 in San Francisco it's home port!! So, next time you are having that vacation of a lifetime, stop on down for a fullblown dose of piracy!......More news to come as the plan unfolds Phase one begins April first, and that's no foolin'!!

ROYALISTE San Francisco's 'Official' Pirate Ship

'Ships ans Seamen of the American Revolution' gives very good evolution of signaling by various countries leading up to standardization.

Those sound like good dates for me and me brood.  What are you charging to sail on the Royaliste?

Bloody 'eck, we'll just keep the fittest of the youngin's, and sell 'im off in Tortuga! ...........Actually, we'll most likely follow whatever protocol the fleet sets up, but you'll be the first on our guest list........

Oxnard California has been added to the list of ports for the event. The dates are August 5-8....Any 'o you Oxnard pirates, we'll be keepin' a weather eye out!!.......

This is a re-post on request from another thread.....

Ahoy and avast!..I may have the potential to 'swallow the anchor' and strike an accord with Pier 39 in Fisherman's Wharf.No need explaining how many dubloons pass by that location each and every day of the year.So.........Any of you 'serious' vendors with quantities of merchandise may want to touch base with me in this possible floating tourist trap amongst the hustle and bustle of heavy commercialism....Unless you have a steady quantity or supply, please don't respond, as I'm doing feasibility study on this, and frankly, the fewer the distractions, the mo' better to conceptualize...Thanks...

Ahoy and avast!..I may have the potential to 'swallow the anchor' and strike an accord with Pier 39 in Fisherman's Wharf.No need explaining how many dubloons pass by that location each and every day of the year.So.........Any of you 'serious' vendors with quantities of merchandise may want to touch base with me in this possible floating tourist trap amongst the hustle and bustle of heavy commercialism....Unless you have a steady quantity or supply, please don't respond, as I'm doing feasibility study on this, and frankly, the fewer the distractions, the mo' better to conceptualize...Thanks...

Yaarrgh!...It's been a long while, but we now have wonderful set 'o new heads'ls on the Royaliste, with a new main course squares'l on the way!..She handles quick, looks salty, and more importantly, will run in heavy 'trades for another few decades!....I found out from the sailmaker that he cut down my old one from an even older one, making it 46 years old as I speak!...that be a old sail, maytees!.........Great sea battles ahead now! Fast and fleet, she'll run with a bone in her teeth, indeed!.....And some interesting upcoming suprise raids on Pier 39, San Francisco, by an 'accord'

Jeesh!...If times are that tuff, then trace your blade,hilt, and quillions, and send the tracing to me. I'll make you one from nice leather for the cost of the postage....Hate to see pirates in a jam.........

Spinnakers are striped because the design makes the ship seem like it is moving faster than a plain sail.

Hmmmm, after watching a race near the St. Francis Yacht Club Sunday, this 'fact' seems in doubt to me.. Many beautiful spinnakers, but not a striped one in sight; they all must have wanted to seem as though they were going slow

Aye, 'tis great to see all of this excitement over the Tallships this year!..Just a reminder,tho..The Tallships Challenge 2005 begins June 23 in Victoria, and ends August 11-14 in Los Angeles.. All of these other happenings in April, May, and June are 'pre-events'...Still great fun, but some clarification be necessary to stay focused on the BIG event!Tallship Challenge 2005 homepage

I really,really hate it when, after deep research on a particular vessel or spec. or factoid on a particular ship, I finally arrive at a half a dozen or so all 'official' signed off versions of what is factual, and hardly any of it jives!!...Jeesh!..Bloody historians, and their own 'agendas'!........

It's been noted everywhere thru history that a sailor's life was rugged, unsafe, and plain deadly. FWIW, as far as shoes, this presents us 'fulltime' onboard reenactors a rub; how to stay safe, but not be in 'yellow rubber galoshes'......since actual sailing is work, and safety is utmost with us, I've shifted to a black, pull on pair of low-cut Rossi brand boots from Australia for ondeck as I much as I can work them in. They are good gripping ondeck and aloft, yet pretty much 'go' with any of my sailor garb for pants and slops.......round toed, look O.K. in photos..

As far as going aloft, I can imagine that some might actually prefer barefeet (esp. any seaman of 'native' origins. A man used to scampering barefoot up a coconut palm would probably do the same in the rigging. But I would think a man of European background might prefer to be shod).

I

Spent much time living in the tropics??..I can't buy into this concept; in most island nations, the palms are territorily 'owned' for generations by families. If one studies people 'scurrying' up palm trees, you'll find hereditary 'notches' in all trunks. They are footholds, few people climb palms like primates................Several of my crew are 'natives' as you describe them, and wouldn't even think of doing such a thing. They even threaten me when putting Stockholm tar on rigging; don't want the stuff on their hands, much less their feet!..A sailor's feet are his life; nothing is better protected.........You can climb one-handed, but forget 'one-footed'

Although finite, there is the difference between a seaman who's station is on deck versus that of a topman...Two really different worlds back in the 'day'. It would be far easier to imagine bafefoot deck sailors than barefoot topmen........

I'm interested in what Wartooth says though, I find it much easier to go aloft in shoes than bare feet - definitely not near-impossible. I guess it's down to preference.

I'll bow down to your experience, of course, Foxe. I had always read that shoes in the rigging were a big "no-no". I would have assumed that the bare feet would conform more easily to the lines and ropes. Then again, I've never had to climb up there.

Wartooth

Without impuning on anyone's reading, I go aloft daily in everything from tennie's to wellington's, depending on work to be performed, but never barefoot, (barring an occaisional swimming jaunt)...I'm not a pauper, and I enjoy the skin on all of my toes!..All forms of rigging is like rawhide knots to your feet.....

Nope, not at all, mates! I 'wuz just 'burpin' in' for Stynky!

****BURP!**.............So who's hordin' the catsup?...........

:angry: oh well, keep us posted, eh?....

'Tis a mite early, but I'll plant these seeds for those interested. During the events of 'Tallships Challenge 2005' and 'Sail San Francisco! 2005' starting July 28th, we are organising a spectacular mock sea battle 'War of 1812' era, due to the amount of participating Tallships that carry working armament. Positive response already from ship's and the Fort Reynolds folks, so.....If you are a reenactor, and need a really good 'fix', you might want to head to California for this magnificent event. Angel Island has easy ferry access across Racoon Strait (Named for the H.M.S.Raccoon), and a commanding view of the event as it unfolds.......Royaliste, Lynx, and another are already onboard, looks real promising!...Sail Ho! Beat to Quarters!........

:angry:

Ahoy!..Not really 'pirate', but....I'm selling off some swords; not replica, but period. USN model 1852 and USMC model 1851 NCO. Both date to Spanish American war. Also a matching belt rig... A genuine model 1861 Officer's Staff and Field, Army of the Potomac, smallsword type. All with scabbards, altho the Navy rig is a newer replacement(the leather rots away fast at sea) Mebbee some more to follow, as I just let go of a huge saber to a fellow rogue......

Jeesh!..With the A.I.D.S. rate, and ignorance as to why in all of Hispanola, I'd n'er eat one anyhoo!..Tooo many cute little Nemo's swimmin' out there!

Count on some stiff resistance as usual!.... :)

Here's a few interestin' tidbits you also wondered on.... As far as navigation, 9 feet is all the corps will claim for draft above Lake Poncetraine; I draw 6...dunno on the Bounty...My masts sit at 45' for my mainmaist, and 20 more for her topmast. Mizzen is about the same. I can rig and drop my topmasts without loosinng any yards to 50' in about a half an hour. The Bounty has waay taller segmented masts, so it'll be a bit more labor intensive for her. The lowest bridgebelow Minneapolis is 52', so........not too bad a problem, just more to deal with as far as our full keels in the current......It is for sure postponed to '06 for her... We are seriously considering the adventure, but holding off till after Tallships Challenge 2005 for committment. A summer on the river could be 'interesting' to say the least..On POTC, well, 'o course we'd love to do it, but we're considering a trip to that particular region regardless; ...'PIRATE'......

Also... not sure you are able to answer this... doubtful.. but, gonna ask anyway... since I am still waiting on word from those in charge of the Bounty.... if you may PM me on what dates you know she will be used. I know that the HMS Bounty will be sailing the Mississippi this year.. & trying to make sure I can volunteer aboard her when she sails the Mississippi. Fabulous ship! It felt like home bein' on & below her decks.

My most recent chat with the Bounty is that the trip you mentioned in 2005 is off. It's being rescheduled for 2006. I'm considering shootin' her up along the river, but I fear she'll move a might slow for me due to her larger mast stepping issues on the taller bridges.