The Pirates of Currituck was established in 2003 cause we felt like it. Currituck County is rich in pirate history. These scurvy dogs joined together to establish the fact that pirates and their descendents still exist on the mainland and still have more fun than those who fear them and those who don't have the cahoonies to have fun.
The Pirates (and their following) have increased over the years and we all have a great time!
Want to have a chance to enjoy this Pirate Adventure? That's easy! Just come to The Outer Banks Bike Rally in the spring and/or the Outer Banks Bike Show in the fall, have a good time and be proud of it! Different types of T's, apparel and pirate loot is available and signifies that you have no fear of having a damn good time.
Costume Links
To make things more fun, we've done the internet search for you. Below is a list of costume links. Go to any of these sites and search for pirate. There are many to choose from and some sites are cheaper than others. Not all sites will have all sizes available so just search around if you run into that situation.
Pirates of Currituck Jargon
"Argh" -The first word in any pirate’s vocabulary. This word is used to punctuate any sentence and should be liberally sprinkled throughout the dialogue.
"Iron Galleon" - V-Twin
"Privateers" - Government sanctioned pirates, judges, senators, and any other government officials (except the military).
"Aye" - Yes or any other affirmative reply.
"Ye" - Used in place of “you”.
"Me" - Used in place of “my”.
"Booty" - treasure or the rear end of a good wench.
"Pieces of Eight" - coins found in pirate hoards.
"Doubloons" - Fake Spanish coins we ride to bars to collect for prizes at Barry's.
"Keelhaul" - A method of punishment at Barry's in which the victim is tied to the ship, thrown overboard and dragged underwater along the length of the keel or is thrown out of Barry's for messing up real bad.
"Letter of Marque" - License to attack and loot enemy ships. These are free in Currituck.
"American Main" - The Outer Banks.
"Spanish Main" - Pedro's South of the Border.
"Cat O’Nine Tails" - a nine thonged whip. (great for parties)
"Hulk" - British prison ships that captured pirates and privateers - but we got rid of them - argh
"Scuttle" - To sink or premature passing out.
"Cackle Fruit" - Hen’s eggs.
"Marooned" - To be stranded or your bike want crank.
"Chain Shot" - Flipping tourist the bird.
"Six Pounders" - Cannons and also a reference to big titties.
"Scallywag" - A villainous or mischievous person.
"Scurvy Dog" - A prolific pirate.
"Hornswaggle" - To cheat.
"Nelson’s Folly" - Rum.
"Bring ‘em Near" - get a telescope or put on your contacts.
"Heave-To" - To come to a halt.
"Black Jack" - A leather tankard.
"Barbary Coast" - The Mediterranean coastline of North Africa, from Egypt to the Atlantic coastline.
"Hempen Halter" - The hangman’s noose.
"Jolly Roger" - Flag declaring piracy, usually black with a white skull and crossbones or crossed swords.
"Broadside" - All the guns on one side of a ship, also shots fired by that line of guns - water balloons can be substituted for shot.
"Pirate Round" - Ride to Nags head and back.
"Careen" - To beach a ship and tip her on her side so the bottom can be cleaned and painted, or pass out at Barry's and be painted before you wake up.
"Cutlass" - A short heavy sword with a curved blade used by pirates and sailors.
"Fire Ship" - A ship loaded with powder and tar then set afire and set adrift against enemy ships to destroy them. At Barry's we call this the Bar.
"Man-of-War" - A vessel designed and outfitted for battle usually a V-Twin.
"Overhaul" - To come up next to.
“Ahoy, Matey” - Hail, fellow sailor, ie: Hey You!
“No prey, no pay” - Crew received no wages, but shared in whatever loot was taken.
“Bring ‘er alongside” - Command to bring ships side to side for boarding.
“Hang ‘im from the yardarm” - Pirate phrase for punishment for shipmates of captured prisoners.
“Dance the hempen jig” - To hang.
“Measure ye fer yer chains” - To be outfitted for a gibbet cage.
“Shiver me timbers” - phrase expressing surprise. ie: damn
“Scourge of the seven seas” - An extremely evil pirate.
“Blow the man down” – To kill someone.
“Run a shot across the bow” - Last call at Barrys.
“Run a rig” - To play a trick.
“Hang the jib” - To pout or frown.