Aye! Lads and lassies!
Welcome to Pacific Northwest Pirates, a WWW logbook of activities and appearances
by the pirate crewes of Washington state. Here, you'll find everything you
need to know about the Caribbean Pirates of the Northwest, the International
Pirates, Seattle Chapter, and The Vampirates. This page is updated
on the first of each month so you can adjust your course accordingly.
Upcoming Voyages. . .
Now that the New Year has finally arrived, The Vampirates plan to
voyage out into the community again. Slated for February are appearances
at both the Port Orchard Care Center and the Ridgemont Senior Citizens Apartments
in Port Orchard, Washington. Call (360) 769-0624 for information.
Also in February, don't miss the appearances by the International Pirates,
Seattle Chapter in Pioneer Square. Representing Captain Morgan's Spiced
Rum, the pirates roam from place to place during the annual Fat Tuesday
celebration. Great rum specials and a chance to plunder the pirate's treasure
chest. As we get specific dates and times, we'll post them here first.
Movie Review: Cutthroat Island
Critics may have given this Geena Davis, Matthew Modine flick a big thumbs
down, but we liked it. Although we could have done without the overuse of
pyrotechnics (what was in those cannonballs, plutonium?), Cutthroat Island
was one of the more accurate portrayals of ship-to-ship battles, costuming
and a pirate's life in general. Geena Davis was perfect as the unforgiving,
unapologetic Captain Morgan. It's about time someone was happy with piracy
as a career choice. We also thoroughly enjoyed final battle between Morgan
and her uncle. We won't give anything away, suffice it to say, "Bad
Dog!"
While this movie won't stay in the theaters long, it definitely gets two
cutlasses up for the video library. Also, if you can snag the movie poster,
do so. It's a sail emblazone with the skull and crossed sabers of Calico
Jack Rackam.
It's about time a woman pirate was portrayed as a strong and cunning adversary
to her traditional male counterparts! We've known all along who really
wore the pants on the ship!
Nah, nah, nah, nah, nah, naaaaaahhhhhh! We just acquired the "Cutthroat
Island" "movie poster" which is actually the canvas replica
of a battle-worn sail from Captain Morgan's ship!!
The best $12 you'll spend . . .
Being a pirate or wench, it's easy to think you're alone in the world. But
fear not! There's lots of fellow adventurers throughout the U.S. and abroad.
In fact, there's even a journal for rogues of the sea.
"No Quarter Given" is published six times a year and covers
everything from upcoming events and festivals to costuming suggestions and
valuable tips on how to develop a pirate personality. The newsletter costs
only $12. Send checks made payable to Christine Lampe, c/o No Quarter Given,
PO Box 7456, Riverside, CA 92513-7456. Or call (909) 785-1233. Tell her
you saw this notice on the Pacific Northwest Pirates page.
Other Pirate events on the horizon. . .
Feb. 2-4 is the Gasparilla Pirate Festival in Tampa. This is a Mardi
Gras-type festival commemorating the city's invasion by pirate Jose Gaspar.
A Shipwreck Ball, fireworks, pirate invasion and parade are all part of
the festivities. Call (813) 272-1939 for more information.
Feb. 24 is the Pirate Feast in Adelphi, MI. This event, which recreates
a buccaneer tavern in the year 1690, sells out fast. Tickets are $15. Call
John Montrie at (301) 552-9115 before 9 p.m.
COMING SOON!
Look here for convenient links to other pages of interest to pirates of
all shapes sizes and temperments......
Contact Information
Caribbean Pirates of the Northwest
c/o Ken Boisse, PO Box 33786, Seattle, WA 98133-0786
Community service organization available to personal appearances, parades
and special events throughout the world. The group's current membership
is approximately 20 pirates and wenches.
International Pirates, Seattle Chapter
11458 108th Ave NE, Kirkland, WA 98033
Phone: (206)823-6476
Community service organization available for personal appearances and special
events throughout the world. Chapters are located throughout North America
and the Caribbean. The group currently boasts a membership of approximately
30 pirates and wenches.
The Vampirates
c/o Hurricane, 1581 Cosmo Lane E, Port Orchard, WA 98366
Phone: (360)769-0624
Five piece pirate band and band of pirates based on the Washington Peninsula.
Available for community service activities, personal appearances and special
events throughout the world. Band performs wide range of music, including
folk, popular standards from the 50s and 60s, and Caribbean flavored sounds
of Jimmy Buffett.
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