WELL BELAYED TO ALL CREW MEMBERS PRESENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
A Fantastic Invasion!!!!
Blackbeards Crew set up the largest encampment to date. A somewhat new campl configuration was used. Keeping in mind that "We are here to capture your imagination" we set up the camp to create an environment that the public had to walk into to feel as though you were taking a trip back in time.
A very good turnout of crew pitched in to show Yorktown what Black-Beard was all about. We had Weapons and Tactics demonstrations walking the crowd through all the steps necessary to capture a prize. Display tables were set up for Weapons, Seamanship, Navigation, Apothecary, Carpentry, and a feasting table.
Many photo opportunities were fulfilled. The Pillory was set up and manned throughout the day.
Two Schools for Skallywags were conducted. I think the largest classes we have had to date.
The Lohse's moved the Serenity over to the dock closest to the encampment so we could
use her as prop for the invasion. Two boarding parties were sent aboard the Alliance to assist in a battle between the shore pirates. Singing and interaction with the passengers were enjoyed by all. Captain Lohse extended an invitation to the crew to join them any time we are in Yorktown in character or not.
Roving musicians visited the local vendors to attract attention to the shops that contributed to bringing us to Yorktown. A couple of new twists were added. We used a cup with songs on a stick that were randomly chosen by the patrons, Then we sang the songs they chose. The other thing that we did new was a little dance session in the patio area.
Another new thing that was done was playing colonial games with the patrons. It was a lot of fun for everyone and a big hit to be done in the furure.
Below is a letter from the York County Representative:
Cap'n Pern,
On behalf of the Riverwalk Landing Business Association, I'd like to thank you and the rest of Blackbeard's Crew for a great day of activities and pillaging this past Saturday at Riverwalk Landing on the Yorktown waterfront. I'd also like to extend my appreciation for the care you all took in ensuring that the event was as safe as possible for our patrons and guests.
The professionalism displayed by you and your fellow mates throughout this experience has been well-noted. Needless to say, we look forward to the opportunity of hosting Blackbeard's Crew again in the future, perhaps on an annual basis. I hope you all enjoyed your visit to Riverwalk Landing in historic Yorktown, and am hopeful that you'll return to take part in our many offerings.
If I can be of any service to you, please do not hesitate to let me know. Thanks and best of luck with the rest of your invasions this year!
Chad Edmondson