Pirates of the Caribbean Celebration in Nevis

August 14, 11:02 AMCaribbean Travel ExaminerLea Ann Fessenden

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Ahoy Maties! The delightful little island of Nevis is gearing up for their Peppered Pickled Pirate Party! This island wide festival will be taking place Oct.24 through Oct. 31 and again from Nov. 21 through Nov. 28, 2009. So there’s simply no excuse to miss this fun, family event, you have two opportunities!

 Nevis wants to educate the world on its rich pirate history. Events include plenty of rum, sailing, hiking and festivities geared toward the celebration of Nevis’ past infamous pirates such as Captain William Kid, Edward Lowe, Captain Bartholomew Sharpe and Black Bart Roberts.

Grab your hat, your sword, and your drinking mug to join them for a good time on the high seas!

2009 Dates: October 24th through October 31st, November 21st through November 28th

Activities and Schedule:

Saturday Night:  Bonfire and Pirate Watch at Sunshine’s, oldest beach bar on Nevis.  Starts at sunset.

Sunday-Pirate Party Starts

1.    Pirate Invasion Day: Will be small regatta commemorating Kidd’s flight from St. Kitts after he stole the French Ship. 

2.    Horse Races mixed with Donkey Derby benefitting the  Animal Rescue Centre.

3.    Admiral’s Dinner at Montpelier Plantation Inn with Fancy Dress, try dart blowing using blowguns!

Monday

1.    Start of locally made Pepper Sauce Contest in town.

2.    Diving to ship remains and Anchor off Long Point in morning.

3.    Sandy Sea Scenes on Beach by Four Seasons or near beach bars. Main prize would be Pirate Hammock locally made from fishing nets and rope.

4.    Crew Carousal Supper At Golden Rock –Pirate Joke night with handmade prizes

Tuesday

1.    Ruins Hikes at 9:00 a.m.

2.    Afternoon at Herbert Heights.

3.    Stargazing and Dinner at Ms. June’s discussing Celestial Navigation and sailing.

Wednesday

1.    Heritage Village

2.    Museum Day with Naval/Pirate Exhibits

3.    “P” Party at Hermitage Hotel.

Thursday

1.    Atlantic Kayaking off Nisbet

2.    Snorkelling to Sea Fan Garden and Downed Plane with Marine Biologist

3.    Roaring Rum Mixer at Nisbet Plantation Beach Club

Friday

1.    Announce winner of Pepper Sauce Contest on radio.

2.    Free day for exploring Nevis.  Can schedule taxi tours, more hikes, diving, fishing or just sleep in the hammock!

3.    West Indian Night at Mount Nevis Hotel, try your hand at Conch Shell Blowing

Saturday-Family Day at Oualie Hotel for Charities

1.    Do “Sink the Sailor” (Terramar Institute)

2.    Water wash out (Water balloons and squirt guns).

3.    Poker Road Race for Nevis Bicycling Club Music Night at Oualie

4.    May also have Crab Races, Tug of war, and more

During Week

•    Treasure Chest Hunt – Radio runs daily clues on where small “Treasure Chest” is located, clues will also be posted daily at Hotels.

•    Showing of Pirate Movies – Mixture old pirate movies with Pirates of the Caribbean.

•    Change Centre (Charity for single mothers) do Raffle for craft or Art.

For nore information see http://piratesofnevis.com/.