Dress Like a Pirate

"Making a pirate costume can be as easy as finding an old shirt, cutting off a pair of old pants, wrapping a cloth sash around your waist and a head scarf on your head and adding a pair of sandals,” said the pirate “Scribe” — also known as Greg Latimer of Damariscotta. Latimer is the commodore of the Mystic Pirates of the Damariscotta, the group coordinating the Pirate Rendezvous.

“To make it even easier, the Mystic Pirates have a credo that we are neither politically nor historically correct — so costumed participants can relax, wear what they want to, and enjoy themselves,” Scribe said.

On the other hand, shoppers at the Pirate Boutiques (held on the 2 Saturday's prior to event) will have the opportunity to learn about local and Internet resources for more complex costumes, including re-enactment swords, hats, boots and clothing.

“We’ve had a real interest in bodices [a woman’s vestlike clothing item, laced up the front] from some of our female re-enactors, and in realistic hats and coats from other re-enactors,” Scribe said.

Shoppers will have a chance to peruse racks of clothing for sale that members of the Mystic Pirates have been collecting for a year, gleaning the pirate costume items from thrift stores, garage sales and many other sources. Proceeds will benefit the Lincoln County Holiday Wishes Food and Gift drive, which is the beneficiary of the Pirate Rendezvous.

For more information on how to dress like a pirate and Bucaneer Boutiques please contact the "Scribe" at 207-380-9912 or email  piraterendezvous@yahoo.com