Ye PirateCon code

1.	Dress up - an eye patch alone will not suffice
2.	Say "Arrr" - ye can't be sayin' "Arrr" too much
3.	Be jolly - it be PirateCon so cut loose & 'ave fun
4.	Don't upset kids - or be measured fer yer chains
5.	Don't drink & drive - driving be fer lubbers
6.	Don't be a bilge rat - disgrace not y'self nor us
7.	No pirate left behind - look out for ye shipmates

If you're organzing a PirateCon, here are some ideas that you might find useful and, if you're attending a PirateCon, this page might give you some idea of what to expect...

A PirateCon is a special type of pirate event:

• It is nothing more complicated that an opportunity to have fun with a large group of people dressed as pirates and is not to be taken seriously
• No-one owns PirateCon so you don't need our or anyone else's permission to call your event a "PirateCon"
• If you don't dress up you can't really join in, but you don't have to dress up as a pirate - any pirate-related costume will be ok. See the Provisions page for info & supplies
• A PirateCon is usually for adults only. The sight of a crowd of jolly pirates may be hugely entertaining for children but the midst of it is no place for them
• You should try to talk like a pirate (see the Lore page) but for PirateCon you only need to sound like a pirate which simply means saying "Arrr" more or less constantly
• A PirateCon is usually an informal public gathering and, while some pirates will have taken the initiative to organize it, you are responsible for your own actions
• PirateCon is intended to foster a sense of community. It is not a case of "every man for himself" so please do your part to help keep the crew together and on course

Note that in the context of PirateCon at least, a "pirate" is someone who celebrates freedom. This means no actual acts of piracy, plundering, slitting throats etc. However, carousing and wenching are not only acceptable but postively encouraged, arrr.

1. Set a date & start location. Many PirateCons occur on or around September 19th because this is International Talk Like A Pirate Day but it can be any day you like
2. Invite plenty of pirates (a Facebook event can be good for this)
3. Plan the route & activities
4. Keep yer crew on course (a megaphone really helps with this)
5. Make sure you tell us 'ere at PirateCon.info the date, location and web-address for your event so we can help promote it by including it in the list on the main page.

1. Say "Arrr" continuously - no hearty band of seafarin' scoundrels should e'er be silent and "Arrr" should be the constant background sound at every PirateCon
2. Group "Arrr" - when someone in the crew says "Arrr" loudly everyone in the crew must respond with a loud "Arrr" (this should happen often, especially in bars)
3. Have a pirate name - "<Color>beard" is a good choice, especially if you don't have a beard
4. "Matey/Lass" is how ye address individual men/women (so you don't need to remember their pirate names)
5. "Me hearties" is how ye needs be addressin' yer fellow pirates collectively
6. Drink rum or beer - it's PirateCon fer land sakes!
7. Pay with cash and tip generously - it saves time and cultivates goodwill so we'll be welcome back next time

If ye can't be botherin' t'learn authentic pirate sayings and nautical terminology, simply expand on "Arrr" as follows:

Authentic pirate speak
be on the Lore page

Note that "booty" in authentic pirate speak means money/treasure, but in PirateCon speak it means booty.