pirates
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Fantastical Pirates and Swashbuckling Tales
Seattle sure loves its pirates! Whether you splashed in the surf with the Seafair Pirates last weekend, or had to miss out because Reasons, here’s a few books to keep you in a swashbuckling state of mind for more summer fun. Don yer eyepatch, grab yer compass and get ready to navigate the stormy waters… Continue reading
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What Your SeaFair Pirates Arrr Reading
When they’re not hoisting the Jolly Roger or broadsiding a parade crowd with their cannons, the Seafair pirates love to weigh anchor with a good book, just like the rest of us. When asked, they’ll admit that Readin’ is their favorite of the “Three Arrrs!” So here me hardies is a brace of the saltiest… Continue reading
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There be Pirates!
Whether it be the sight of black sails of the Black Pearl upon the horizon or the roaring sound of the amphibious landing craft Moby Duck storming Alki Beach, pirates throughout history have been feared and romanticized by myth and legend. And once again, the most famous Pirates in Seattle return for the yearly storming… Continue reading
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Explore your Inner Captain: Great Reads about Nautical Pioneers
Ah, sailing: the full sail puffed up with pride, the wind whipping through my hair, the salty scent of brackish water. At least, for the next 89 minutes. Then I have to return the rental boat. The beautiful waterways in and around Seattle inspire us with dreams of great voyages, whether you’ve got Old Salty… Continue reading
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Seafair means Pirates
Ahoy mates! Shiver me timbers and all that pirate talk. It’s Seafair in Seattle and for many folks that means the Pirates are in town. With their booming cannon and boisterous pranks the Seafair Pirates give the kids of Seattle a delicious shiver and scary dreams. Watching the Pirates kidnap shrieking kids and drag their swords… Continue reading