1st Pirates Week on Nevis Starts Oct. 24

2009-10-23 17:46:20 by

Pirates! They mean different things in different places. On the small island of Nevis in the Eastern Caribbean, they mean history, culture, and a reason to have a good time. Pirates practiced racial freedom in the 1600s, set up the first workman's compensation and drank quite a bit. So Nevis, to educate people more about these pirates, is starting a Peppered Pickled Pirate Party Time. Grab your hat, your sword, and your drinking mug to join us for a good time on the high seas!

Activities and Schedule for October 24-31 and Nov. 21-28(courtesy of Pirates of Nevis):

Saturday
Bonfire and Pirate Watch at Pinney's beside Following the beach bars: Sunshine's, Chevy's and Lime. Starts at sunset, Lime will be showing movies.

Sunday
Pirate Party Starts
Pirate Invasion Day: Will be small regatta commemorating Kidd's flight from St. Kitts after he stole the French Ship.
Rest and recovery day from bonfire night, Check out Nevis with an Island tour!
Admiral's Dinner at Montpelier Plantation Inn with Fancy Dress, try dart blowing using blowguns!

Monday
Start of locally made Pepper Sauce Contest in town.
Diving to ship remains and Anchor off Long Point in morning.
Sandy Sea Scenes on Beach by Four Seasons or near beach bars. Main prize would be Pirate Hammock locally made from fishing nets and rope.
Crew Carousal Supper At Golden Rock ?Pirate Joke night with handmade prizes.

Tuesday
Ruins Hikes at 9:00 a.m.
Afternoon at Herbert Heights.
Stargazing and Dinner at Ms. June's discussing Celestial Navigation and sailing.

Wednesday
Heritage Village.
Museum Day with Naval/Pirate Exhibits.
"P" Party at Hermitage Hotel.

Thursday Atlantic Kayaking off Nisbet.
Snorkelling to Sea Fan Garden and Downed Plane with Marine Biologist.
Roaring Rum Mixer at Nisbet Plantation Beach Club.

Friday
Announce winner of Pepper Sauce Contest on radio.
Free day for exploring Nevis. Can schedule taxi tours, more hikes, diving, fishing or just sleep in the hammock!
West Indian Night at Mount Nevis Hotel, try your hand at Conch Shell Blowing.

Saturday
Family Day at Oualie Hotel for Charities
Do "Sink the Sailor" (Terramar Institute)
Water wash out (Water balloons and squirt guns).
Poker Road Race for Nevis Bicycling Club Music Night at Oualie.
May also have Crab Races, Tug of war, and more.

During Week
Treasure Chest Hunt ? Radio runs daily clues on where small "Treasure Chest" is located, clues will also be posted daily at Hotels.
Showing of Pirate Movies ? Mixture old pirate movies with Pirates of the Caribbean.
Change Centre (Charity for single mothers) do Raffle for craft or Art.

Tel: 1 869 663 9716
Email: pppptnevis@live.com
Website: www.piratesofnevis.com

Enjoy, come visit if you haven't planned your trip yet, and stop by our Coldwell Banker office while you are here.