WOW!!! That is what is being said about this event. On Thursaday we set up the BBC encampment and got ready for a great weekend. Hachett Meg was in charge of the camp and she did a great job with everything. Cutter, Snake, Cookie, Don Juan, Grace, Capn Pern, Clive,Dutch,Long Tom,Constible,Madam Christine,Willoughby,Maureen and Mingo were all in attendance.
Friday there was school of the sailor demos, Crew of the Vigilant did cannon drills and education for all there so we could work together with each other on the cannon line....great idea. Then came Dorian from Colonial Navy.org explaining his organization and mission. Shanty school by Willoughby and a new shanty or two. CJ from the Adventure came and explained the living history they do on the boat all year round in Charlestown, SC. Cutter did his surgical medicine and some knot work by Capn Pern. 150 first graders from one of the local schools came to the museum for an all day field trip to make boats and learn about blue crabs. They also got to go through our schallywag school and loved it. Would like to thank Captain Sterling and his crew for the help and Also the crew of the Vigilant.
Saturday came bright and early and it started off with a bang. Blind boat races, BBC crew was Capn Pern as the blind oarsman, Grace as the Naviguesser and Clive as the human fender. We almost won against the crew of the Arch Angel who cheated and well there was only one rule....there is no rules....So we fought like sailors till the end and lost our heat. The races continued all morning long not sure who really won but we had a blast. Watch Willoughby's video it is funny. They next game was the hawser relay and that was a real challenge.
Schallyway school three times that day and Cannon demo's rounded out the day. We then got cleaned up and set up for the concert. The York River Symphony was great and Mingo we thank you for all your hard work. Cookie cooked his magic with the pig on the grate all night and had help with the pig watch from others in the camp. The dinner was excellent and the music was wonderful and we had a great time.
Sunday clean up and goodbyes. Thanks to Dutch for a great event and everyone who helped to make it a success. Hope to attend this event again next year... Maybe in May...lol