Dun Carraig's Nautical Tournament
(2012-06-23 - Site opens at 9 AM & Closes at 10 PM)
Dun Carraig
The Mary Rose, one of Henry VIII’s warships, was launched in 1511, and saw her last voyage in 1545. In honor of this majestic warship (WAR!), raise your sails and come visit Dun Carraig for a day of Nautical- themed fun(AVAST!)! Come fight and feast and get authorized in something new for Pennsic!
Website: http://duncarraig.net/nautical/
Martial Activities: There will be Armored Combat, Rapier, and Archery activities, for honor and glory, as well as honing your martial skills for the great and impending War at the end of the summer season (WAR!)!
Arts & Sciences Activities: There will be both competitions and an Arts & Sciences display. A&S Competitions are:
--Best Nautical-Themed Item (that could be found on a ship such as the Mary Rose)
--Best Nautical-Themed Poem/Song/”Ditty”
Please check the website for updates on the Martial and A&S activities (to include possible classes!).
Cost:
Adult, Member: $10.00 Day-Trip $9.00 Feast $0.00 Camping
Adult, Non-Member: $15.00 Day-Trip $9.00 Feast $0.00 Camping
Youth (5-17): $5.00 Day-Trip $9.00 Feast $0.00 Camping
Child (0-4): $0.00 Day-Trip $0.00 Feast $0.00 Camping
Make Checks Payable To: SCA-MD, Inc., Barony of Dun Carraig
Site: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 13500 Baden Westwood Rd, Brandywine, MD 20613. Site opens 9am, closes at 10pm.
Site Restrictions: No Pets. Contact the Event Steward if a service animal is needed. Alcohol is permitted, but only beer or wine(in accordance with the Episcopal Church’s rules). No Smoking inside the building or in Public Areas.
Feast Information: Lady Tirzah MacCrudden will be preparing a feast fit for a royal sea-faring crowd, but hurry! Feast space is limited. Contact Lady Tirzah (lltirzah[AT]gmail.com) with any dietary concerns.
Event Steward\'s Information: Mistress Ceridwen ferch Owain (Linda McLaughlin), 16735 Teagues Point Rd, Hughesville, MD 20637, Phone: (301) 274-4171, E-mail: lgoldman05[AT]yahoo.com
Reservations: Matthew of Summerdale (Matt Keck), 17826 Piney Point Rd, Tall Timbers, MD 20637, Phone: (301) 576-0561, E-mail: makeck[AT]gmail.com
Directions:
From the DC Area: Take your best route to the 5 South exit on the southern side of DC Beltway (Exit 7A). After following 5 approx. 9.5 miles take Short Cut Road on left. After .5 mile take Brandywine Road/MD-381 on right for 5.8 miles. Turn left onto Baden Westwood Rd, arrive at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church on left.
From the Baltimore Area: Take your best route to 301 South. Just before the town of Waldorf, make a left turn onto Missouri Ave. Continue for 1 mile then take Brandywine Road/MD-381 on the left for 5 miles. Turn left onto Baden Westwood Rd, arrive at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church on left.
From South of the 301 Bridge: Take your best route to the 301 bridge. Follow 301 approx 25 miles after crossing the bridge and then take right onto Cedarville Rd. After following for 5 miles take right onto Brandywine road/MD-381. In about 1 mile take left onto Baden Westwood Rd, arrive at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church on left.