So this is my first go at the Monthly Travels Challenge, although, for this one I didn’t have to travel very far!
On the South coast of England I think it’s safe to say that we are all a little crazy (in a good way) and my hometown is no different. Back in 2012 Hastings managed to gather 14,231 people dressed as pirates on the beach to gain the world record for the most pirates in one place – this is not even counting all of the ‘pirates’ downing rum in the surrounding pubs. I’m proud to say that I was one of those pirates (in the record number, not the pub!) and thoroughly enjoyed myself. As we’ve gotten older it’s become a bit difficult to go every year as we all have different commitments but it’s great when we can get together to sing a sea shanty or two on this great day.
It’s a fun day, with a pirate ship currently being built in the main part of the town, and decorations going up from the shopping center to the historic old town, and there’s something brilliant about seeing a group of teenagers dressed at pirates browsing in New Look. There are also Jack Sparrow look-a-likes, pirate crazy golf, a parade, smuggler adventure and lots, lots more!
Pirate Day is on July every year (as far as I can remember) and falls on the 26th of July this year, if you’re in the area I would definitely suggest coming along (more information can be found online, although as far as I’m aware there is no official page this link is the best one) and if you’re not able to come why not have your own pirate party with friends – there’s nothing like fancy dress and pretend sword fights on a summer’s day!
July 22, 2015 at 12:13 pm
I’ve had an obsession with pirates ever since I was little! This would be a dream event for me if I could go but since I live in Northern Ireland I’ll just have to make do with dressing up in my pirate costume at Halloween. Maybe I’ll have a chance to go someday!
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July 22, 2015 at 12:34 pm
I hope you get to experience it one day. It’s great walking into the traditional pubs in the old town and everyone’s dressed like pirates!
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July 22, 2015 at 1:10 pm
Love it. I myself am a record breaking fairy.
Along similar kinds of line. There was a charity day for Anna’s Hope which tried to gather a record breaking number of fairies in one place. To qualify you had to have a wand, wings, and a tutu. My daughter and I did it but my wife didn’t – she decided to be selfless and be on stand by with the camera….
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July 22, 2015 at 4:03 pm
Haha, being a fairy sounds like fun! And well done for supporting a charity that does such good work for children.
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July 22, 2015 at 5:44 pm
I’ve actually head of this before as one of my friends is from Eastbourne, and told me about how amazing it is! Looks like a lot of fun, and i’m glad there’s lots of rum drinking involved!
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July 22, 2015 at 6:07 pm
It is great fun, and with all the old pubs in the consumption of rum and other forms of alcohol is (almost) obligatory!
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September 26, 2015 at 2:44 pm
Wow, a pirate day. Sounds nice. The most important fact is to have fun. Why pirates in Hastings? Any reason behind the date?
I’m not too much into pirates, I ditched all the Jack Sparrow films etc. but if I were around, I’d come and see that. But not in a pirate getup. 😛
Cheers.
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