Letter to the Upper Thames Sailing Club Members.
Ahoy, Me Hearties!
Captain Philip here, and I need yer help to man all the boats for our jolly team, the Black Pig, to victory in the Upper Thames Sailing Club Relay Race. I be a great and brave captain, but a lousy sailor, so I be lookin' for some brave and competent crew and cadets to join our ranks and take to the seas (well, the river!) for a day of swashbucklin' fun and friendly competition.
Blistering barnacles! We're on the hunt for four helms and two brave crew members to man our dinghies, a stolen Wayfarer, a Rocketed Merlin, a not so OK OK and a whatever ye cadets can sail. If ye've got the spirit of adventure and a taste for the high seas, then we want ye! Dolloping doubloons! This be no ordinary race; it's a test of skill, courage, and a bit of luck. So, if ye think ye've got what it takes, step up and prove it. Lolloping landlubbers need not apply!The Adventure Awaits:
What We Need: Coddling catfish! We need four helms and two crew for this grand adventure with suitable names:
Wayfarer Helm
OK Helm
Merlin Rocket Helm
Cadet Helm
Two Crew Members to man the Wayfarer and Merlin Rocket
Date:This Saturday
Coddling catfish! Don't be a dithering dogfish, seize this opportunity and set sail with the best crew on the high seas. Tottering turtles, there's no time to waste – the race awaits!
**Time:** 3pm
**Location:** The River Bank
**Team Name:** The Black Pig and this be our flag and marker
What I Need: Competent Sailors: Ye need to know yer way 'round a dinghy because I certainly don't.
One or more cadets. Suffering seagulls, this race is ours for the taking!
Pirate Spirit: Dress like a pirate, act like a pirate, and be ready for some hearty laughter and high seas hijinks.
Team Spirit: Work together, cheer each other on, and enjoy the camaraderie of yer fellow crew members.
What's in it for Ye:- An afternoon filled with fun, laughter, and adventure- The chance to show off yer sailing skills-
Braggin' rights as part of the most feared (and fun!) crew on the river
How to Join: Reply to this email philip@philipmrussell.education We need a full crew to man the Black Pig, so don't delay!
Dress Code: Pirate attire (Stripy t-shirts, Bandanas, tricorn hats, and hearty laughs are a must!)
This be a call to arms for all ye aspiring pirates and seasoned sailors alike. Let's hoist the sails, take to the water, and show 'em what the crew of the Black Pig is made of! So, me hearties, who's with me? Raise yer hand, step aboard, and let’s show them what true sailors are made of. Stuttering starfish, to the victory, we sail!
Captain Philip
The Black Pig
P.S. Extra rum rations for those who bring the best pirate jokes! At the Bar after the race Arrr! Cadets get Coke!!!
P.P.S. As an veteran School House Team Leader my Team has always won - by hook or by crook
