An Island Event For Me (And You)!
Avast, ye scurvy dogs! If ye be lookin' fer freedom, adventure on th' open sea, long work hours, battles, booty, 'n a fantastic wardrobe then a pirates life be fer ye on July 29th at high noon!
Put on yer finest privateerin' threads, commandeer yourself a sailin' vessel (or swim wit' th' fishes), weigh anchor, 'n set sail fer N 40° 10.637 W 105° 51.926
Through th' mist ye will arrive at th' mysterious Gull island. At th' posted coordinates be a beach where 'tis safe t' land.
Meet 'n join yer fellow pirates at high noon t' share yer fav'rit tales, tales o' conquest & riches, while tryin' yer hook (hand) at a series o' pirate challenges:
- Foil Ahoy - We'll supply yards o' this shiny booty 'n ye'll supply th' creativity. Th' pirate wit' th' best foiled headgear shall be th' winner o' a geocachin' doubloon!
- One Leg Jake - Remove off that peg leg 'n stand up straight, mateys! Th' marauder who outlasts th' others in stayin' vertical shall win a glistenin' geocoin!
- Cap'n Says (fer younger buccaneer, aged 10 years 'n younger) - Follow yer orders from th' Captain 'n do as yer told! Those wit' th' best listenin' skills will win a fancy geocoin fer thar troubles.
Aft th' prizes are handed out, we'll be lootin' a group lithograph afore headin' back t' our ports o' call.
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Notes for the landlubbers:
There are boats that can be rented at a number of area marinas. If attendees wish, they can organize a boat rental amongst themselves to split the costs. You are also free to bring your own canoe, kayak, or inflatable vessel for a quick paddle out to this event.