ANNUAL PIRATE HOT DOG EVENT
“A merry life and a short one.”
‘DECORATION DAY’
Mon, May 25, 2026
The boarding plank goes down at 5PM raises at 5:15, no one will be admitted early or late ~
In case of rain, expect to get wet.
–> world’s best hot dogs
–> excellent pirate grog
–> beer that is too cold
–> NELSON’s Blood
–> “Pirate Music” playing too loud (conversation will thus be limited)
–> Cannon blasts
–> Sword fights
–> Marksmanship contest
–> Axe throwing
–> Drunken dancing
Bring no food or drinks, no outside additions will be permitted. “Permitted” food (hot dogs) and drinks (Grog) will be available.
All will be expected to roast their own “dog” over open fire as “Redfin” the cook fell out of favor on a longer voyage, and for the crew’s entertainment, was forced to walk the plank .
Pirate dress is not required, pirate weapons are of course permitted.
This is a NSBA event, sorry but there is no available room for guests. Limited space is available on the bridge of the ‘CSA Jefferson Davis’. Only the first 12 to RSVP will be welcomed. northshoresdr@yahoo.com –> Send email to that address to receive the secret pass phrase. All who do not know the secret pass phrase will be forced to walk the plank.
No descendants of Spotswood, James, Barnet, Maynard, or Rogers will be welcomed.
On arrival please sign the waiver with your “Pirate Name” giving up all your rights and your right to sue the NSBA.
In case of a tidal wave or an attack from Maynard or Hornigold, we may later need to do a head count.
By order from the Captain It will be OK to “moon” the Moon after too much Grog, but —
— only black powder guns will be allowed
— sword play is expected
— don’t piss in the Branch
— don’t swim in the Turtle Pond
— don’t fall off the Bridge—
— Beware of the Alligators 
Pirate voted least fun will be required to walk the plank
“If you’d fought like a man, you needn’t be hanged like a dog.” –Anne Bonney
This is a North Shores Beer Association Event.
NSBA ANNUAL PIRATE HOT DOG COOKOUT
