Ahoy, mateys, it is Talk Like a Pirate Day on September 19, 2021. In honour of that day here are some pirate-themed links and information for you.
Pirate Lingo
aarrgghh – disgust, anger
ahoy – greeting
avast – stop and pay attention
aye – yes
batten down the hatches – prepare for a coming storm
blow me down! – amazement or shock
booty – treasure
Davy Jones’s Locker – graveyard at the bottom of the sea
doubloons – Spanish gold coins
hearties – friends, fellow sailors
jolly roger – pirate flag with skull and crossbones
landlubber – person inexperienced with sailing
matey – friend
pieces of eight – Spanish coins
savvy – do you understand?
scallywag – an inexperienced pirate, considered an insult
scurvy dog – an insulting name
shiver me timbers – surprise, shock
weigh anchor – get ready to sail
yo-ho-ho – cheery expression
Watch Pirate Movies
Pirate Food
You could take the kids out for a White Spot Pirate Breakfast or Pirate Pak and the nice thing is you can do this any day not just September 19.
Vancouver Maritime Museum Pirates Tour
The museum is offering a pirate-themed tour on September 19th. You will learn some pirate code and about ships and hear stories about infamous pirates. There are limited tickets so book early to secure a spot.
Pirate Books
Head over to your local library. You can find books about ships, treasure and pirate history for all ages to read.
LEGO Pirate Builds
LEGO ideas just held a contest that ended on August 31, 2021. Although the contest is over, you can view the entries for some inspiration to create your own pirate-themed LEGO creations.
Pirate Drinks
Rum is said to be the favoured choice of pirates. BC Liquor Stores has 39 recipes for rum drinks on their website if you are a rum connoisseur.
Pirate Clothes
If you will be dressing like a pirate check out some ideas from Country Living.
