Blackwater Pirate Memberships

So you want to know how it feels to be a pirate?, eh.  
Well, here's your chance.

The Blackwater Pyrates is an public service association that does good deeds along the Blackwater River in Milton, Florida and the surrounding areas. To help support these efforts the association collects membership fees as laid out below.

 Our organization has grown rapidly since it’s beginnings in 2005 and we are expanding each year in an effort to support our goals of river cleanup, boater safety, river conservation and river-related education. We would like to extend this invitation to join us in our efforts. Thank you for your interest in the Blackwater Pyrates.

The cost to be a Pyrate is: (definitions below)

Captain's Crew: $200.00 first year (couple) and $175.00 each consecutive year thereafter. Children are considered single ($100.00 each). Pyrates 21 years or younger are Junior Pyrates.

Pyrate: $100.00 per family with unlimited family members (See Junior Pyrates).

Offshore Pyrates: $35.00/yr per address.

Awaiting Pyrates: As Pyrates join, we put them in awaiting status which means if a Captain's Crew Member drops their privileges, we start with the first pyrates to join in order and offer them the Captain's Crew position in order so each has a chance to refuse.

NOTE: Privileges for the Captains Crew is still being voted upon so the number of privileges that they have will likely increase.

PYRATE LEVELS & DEFINITIONS:

Captains Crew: These are the Pyrates who pay the most dues, enjoy all the privilege of the crew, and ride on the boat. There will be 30 slots available on this crew level based on who signs up first. Once full, a waiting list will be formed in anticipation of someone falling on his or her sword. If a Captain's Crew member forfeits their position, they will get first chosen when returning, thus passed over if they do not step forward. In other words crew, only so many folks can get on this boat, and it has to be those most serious about Pyrate'n. They are expected to participate in most community events, take on educational roles, organize and chair committees, and make a local nuisance of themselves when it comes to Pyrate'n.

Pyrates: It is these fine crew members who work on occasion to gain favor and participate in events throughout the year at their leisure while enjoying Pyrate Store discounts and the monthly newsletter. These naives can be seen fighting on shore during Riverfest, walking beside the ship in parades, walking around dead during the ghost walk, riding in the Pyrate taxi at the Redneck Parade, participating in committees, educational events, or just being representative of the Pyrate philosophy in the community. (i.e. The Civil War re-enactors are pyrates because they shoot at the Captains Crew when they attack something, thus the if the boat sinks, they won't be on it).

Offshore Pyrates: These Pyrates are limited by distance, dis-interest, limited funds and above all, work. Since they are limited it is noted that they enjoy and receive the monthly newsletter, can join any Pyrate function, can receive the monthly newsletter and crew store discounts, but they could usually care less about riding on the ship, much less working on it. So for these limited Pyrates we have declared a modified dues schedule.

Dues (Doubloons Due info)
For 2007, August 30th is the cutoff for dues. Cutoff, meaning those who still receive the newsletter just for signing up will no longer receive it, thus, we'll be having all the fun “ you'll be looking for the most informative newsletter on the face of the planet.

2008 Dues will be payable by June 30, 2008 with a 3 month grace period. Anyone joining during that grace period will pay the full amount of dues. Anyone joining after the grace period will have their dues prorated. As long as a member keeps their dues paid on time (current) they will remain a consecutive member and hold their place within the crew. If they stop paying and then rejoin they will have to start at the beginning again. Example: There will only be so many slots for the Captain's crew (30. 31 if a couple comes aboard), so you don't want to lose your place on the boat, now do you? (See Awaiting Pyrates)

Greetings Shipmates;

As our Pirate Crew List grows so does the fun in Milton, Florida on the Blackwater River.  Once you become a member of the Blackwater Pirates Association we will send you e-mails of fun things that are happening in and around Milton.  This is a group of folks from all over the United States who are joining together to create fun, merriment and participating in the revitalization of Historic Milton.  Come join us.

Captain Blackwater Bones

 Join the Blackwater Pirate Crew 
Today! 
 
Join in on the Plundering and the 
other Fun Adventures: 
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Membership Form - Word File

Membership Form - PDF File

E-Mail to:
  e-Mail: Mysticmotor1@aol.com
Phone: (850) 393-3144
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