Battle of the Inland Seas XI: Pirate's Return

July 15-17th, 2005

Camp Rotary
20505 29 Mile Road
Ray Townhip, MI 48096

ARGH! Pirates have returned to the Shire of Altenberg once again, bent on pillage and mayhem!
Bring yer Letter of Marque and join the King's Privateers, or sharpen yer cutlass, don yer parrot, and join the Buccaneer crew!

Warning: Brass Hats be targets fer pillage and plunder!

Site opens at 2 bells on Friday ( 5pm ) fer campers, and closes at 8 bells on Sunday ( noon ).

Site fee (includes camping): $6
Non-Member Surcharge: $3
Children 12 and under get in free!

Activities

Fun fer yer Sprats! (12 and under):
Treasure Hunt
Treasure Chest Building
Fun ‘ n Games
Battle ! Bring yer cutlasses and boathooks fer:
Plank Tourney
Combat!
Archery!
Rapier Ship Battle!
Merchanting
Beading Class
$15 cost for supplies
Make a necklace or bracelet
10 years & Older
Treasure Hunt!
Fer kids of all ages
Follow the maps, dig up Blackbeard's hoard!
Press Gang fer the Charity!
Impress yer friends! Stone yer enemies!
Fer the right price, anyone can be "convicted"
Pirate Garb Contest!
Wear your best Piratey attire from any period!
Prizes for most authentic and cheesiest!
Fill yer bellies at the Galley at Midday!
Tubes of meat in a bun (with or without onions and peppers)
Cold apples and oranges to stave off Ricketts
Eggs boiled to hardness
Cold soda and water
Lemonade, FREE to anyone who can tell a piratey tale or sing a sea shanty
Crate-O-Provender at 6 Bells (7pm)
Picnic-style feast
$8 in advance, $10 on-site

If ye be a Merchant, and wants space ta sell yer wares, contact the QuarterMaster (Merchant Steward), m.k.a. Allison Anderson, at alleycat@wolfger.com.  Aargh! An' be sure to say how much space ye be needing, and if ye need shade over yer booty! (Shaded spots are first-contact, first-served... Shadey pirates, on the other hand....)

Fer more info, contact Cap'n Jacqueline Rackham a.k.a. Solveig Thorgilsdottir (m.k.a. B Girard) (586) 925-0106 before 2 Bells (9pm) solveig1490@yahoo.com

Check out some of the fun we had last year!
http://www.wolfger.com/08142004.html

20505 29 Mile Road
Ray Township, MI 48096

From I-94:
EASTBOUND:

Take the New Haven /Richmond exit and turn left onto New Haven Road. This will take you through the Village of New Haven. Once you leave New Haven, New Haven Road (also called Main Street) turns into 29 Mile road. Camp Rotary is approximately 6 miles outside of New Haven Village limits, between North Avenue & Romeo Plank

WESTBOUND:

Take the 26 Mile Road (New Haven) exit and turn RIGHT onto 26 Mile Road,then RIGHT again onto Main Street / New Haven Road / M-19. This will take you through the Village of New Haven. Once you leave New Haven, New Haven Road (also called Main Street) turns into 29 Mile road. Camp Rotary is approximately 6 miles outside of New Haven Village limits, between North Avenue & Romeo Plank

From I-69:

Take I-69 East or Westbound to M-53 South. Follow M-53 South to 32 Mile Road. Turn Left onto 32 Mile Road to Romeo Plank. Turn Right onto Romeo Plank. Follow Romeo Plank until 29 Mile Road. Turn Left onto 29 Mile Road. Follow 29 Mile Road until you see the site. The site will be located on your left. Ray Township Fire Department is right next door.

From I-75:

NORTHBOUND:

Take I-75 North to M-59 East. Follow M-59 East until M-53 North. Follow M-53 North until the 26 Mile Road Exit. Turn Right onto 26 Mile Road. Follow 26 Mile Road until Romeo Plank. Turn Left onto Romeo Plank. Follow Romeo Plank until 29 Mile Road. Turn Right onto 29 Mile Road. Follow 29 Mile Road until you see the site on your Left Side.

SOUTHBOUND:

Take I-75 Southbound until you reach I-69. Follow the I-69 directions as stated above.

Click maps for directions