goings on with blackbeards crew

[Dutchman]

ahoy all, dutch from Blackbeard's crew here. It's been a long time since anyone from the crew has posted so I'll share the recent news with you.

The big news is we have doubled in size since the last festival with amazingly talented folks. In addition, our beloved Quartermaster (and crew founder), John Glass attempted to retire to lead a new venture within the crew. We revolted and retired his title to him instead. Cap'n Pern now holds the new title of boatswain, is in charge of the group and I am the new pressgang master. Billy Flynt has returned from his voyages onboard the Kalmar Nykel and continues on as events coordinator.

The festival was a success with large crowds, great visiting pyrates and a host of outstanding period vendors filling in the largest working encampment yet. Saturday was a busy day with battles at sea and skits ashore. Sunday got washed out- oh to be able to control the weather. Be sure to plan on attending next years festival the first weekend in June.

The crew has travelled up and down the coast this year with appearances from South Carolina to Pennsylvania with crew members attending Pyratecon as well. 2008 is shaping up to be just as busy returning to old haunts and new venues in the works.

If you have not done so, please check out the crews web site at www.blackbeardscrew.org

hope all are well,

-dutch