Now listen up to me, hearties.
We have now been entered into the race but we lack just one thing YOU.I be a-thinkin' that the Black Pig might be a little too large and maybe a little too slow on the Thames to beat down those other teams. So, I propose that we get some new boats. I understand there be lying at the Upper Thames Sailing Club a Wayfarer or two just waiting to be commandeered, as well as some Merlins and a not-so-OK OK and these little one cadeters.Here be the plan: on Saturday morning, a team of us brave conscripts will take these boats and make sure the stop cocks are left open on all the other boats to give us a fairer chance of being the winning team.
Kipper me capstans! We'll be the swiftest and most feared on the water!
We still Need: because some crew are running off to Twickenham
Helms and Crew:
Wayfarer Helm
OK Helm
Merlin Rocket Helm
Cadet Helm
Two Crew Members to support the fleet
Many Saboteurs
Lots of Cadets
Our Secret Weapon:
I have the trusty baton which will give us the advantage over the other boats. And to strike fear into their hearts, I have all the Marks—the good old Jolly Roger—to drape over our boats. Blistering barnacles! They'll weigh anchor and flee as we approach!
Suffering seagulls! Plundering porpoises! We need all hands on deck to make this race one to remember. Staggering stalactites! We won't be outdone by those nautical nitwits in the other boats.
Fair winds and following seas,
Captain Philip
The Black Pig
P.S. Blistering barnacles! Extra rum rations or Coke for those under the age of drunkeness for those who bring the best pirate jokes! Arrr!
P.P.S. Shuddering sharks! Dithering dogfish! Don't forget to bring yer best pirate accent and be ready for some scuttling cuttlefish fun. Tottering turtles! Let's make this a race they won't soon forget!
