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Capt. Robert Searle's Raid of 1668 March 4th-7th 2010
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Registration will take place onsite when you arrive. Due to a last minute unforseen budget shortfall (The city cut our grant funding) we are asking everyone to pay $5 dollars at the registration tent. This will cover firewood, food , hay , and gunpowder for the event. We are very sorry to have to ask you for this with such short notice, but the city has put us in a bit of a bind. There will be a second , voluntery, $5 dollars collected if anyone wishes to take part in the Saturday night jollification after the feast and battle. This will allow access to adult libations through the evening. We appreciate your understanding in this matter.
Encampment Setup: For those of you that are able to make it to Searle's Raid this year here is a little information for you. The setup and arrival time for the event will be 12 noon Thursday March 4th at the Fountain of Youth. Remember that you are on your own for food on Thursday. Please, on Thrusday, have your vehicle removed from the camping area as soon as you have unloaded and setup you equipment. There will be no overnight parking of vehicles in the camping area.
If you arrive on Friday during the day please unload as quickly as possible then move your car to the parking area; you can then return to setup your camp. If you arrive on Saturday you will need to park your car in the parking lot then unload your gear. Exceptions will be made for those with handicap access tags issued by a state DMV.
No vehicles will be allowed in camp on Saturday without the authorization of myself or another event organizer. Please see, or call me, if you have any questions about this. This will also stand for after the battle on Saturday night. If you need to break down your camp and leave before Sunday, again please, see an event organizer for help with this.
These rules are our attempt to keep the camping area as "period" as possible. We feel that this will enhance everyone's enjoyment while at the event. Cars will be allowed into camp Sunday morning after 6am.
The "Sack of St. Augustine: Capt. Robert Searle's Raid of 1668” is a historical reenactment sponsored by Searle’s Buccaneers and the Men of Menendez (members of the Florida Historic Militia), with the assistance of the St. John's County Tourist Development Council.
The reenactment will take place on March 4th-7th, 2010, in St. Augustine, Florida, our nations' oldest city. We are always looking for new recruits to portray townspeople, garrison soldiers, Native Americans, and buccaneers! Our focus is on an accurate historical impression, using correct materials, styles, and equipment. You need not be a historian, actor, or military enthusiast to participate.
Searle's Raid Rules
General Rules
Encampment Rules
Appearance Rules and Suggestions
Weapons
Sword Fighting Rules