Talk Like a Pirate We can't let you come on board the Black Swan without teaching you pirate-speak. Remember to say AArrrr! At the end of every sentence and scowl a lot. Drop the g at the end of your words, e.g. I love swimmin' in this clear water. And just think - if you can learn some words before you take our trip - you just might fool our pirates into thinking you are a real pirate and avoid walking the plank... So read on me hearties. Ahoy:  Hello Aye:  Yes or I agree Aarrr:  I agree, yes, or just sound like a pirate Avast:  A nautical term meaning "what are you up to?" Doubloon:  Money. A gold coin minted by the Spanish colonies, worth about seven weeks' pay. It was considered a lot of money. Grog:  A pirate's favourite drink. Heave To:  An order to stop. Jolly Roger:  The pirate flag with its skull and crossbones. Scallywag:  A term of contempt for a non seafarer. Sealegs:  The funny way pirates walked because of the rolling of the ship. Sea dog:  Very experienced sailor Shiver me Timers:  An expression of surprise. Walk the Plank:  a punishment where offenders were forced to walk off a wooden board on the side of a ship. Weigh anchor!!:  Let's go Yo Ho Ho:  Pirate laughter

How to Dress Like a Pirate You must have a favourite pirate from a film or old story - but if you haven't, all you need is: A bandana - like Jack Sparrow - to tie around your head An eye patch - essential to give you that experienced pirate look A big shirt or T-shirt ideally with a V-neck and long sleeves A pair of long shorts or cut off trousers A big scarf to tie around your waist and keep your trousers UP A sword - not real though else we won't let you on board!!! Now put it all on - and paint some scars on your face, so people will be really scared of you - if you have scars and lived to tell the tale - you must be good!

Know the Types of Pirate Ships Schooners Brigantines Galleon Bark Carrack Frigate The Black Swan is a Schooner

Pirate Jokes What has 8 arms and 8 legs? 8 pirates Did you hear about the new pirate movie? Yeah, it looks really good but it's rated arrr! What do you call a happy flag? A Jolly Roger What did Captain Hook want for his desert? Peter Pancake What treasure do pirates like to eat? Bounty What hook can't you hang your clothes on? Captain Hook Knock Knock Who's there? Turner Turner who? Turn around, there's a pirate behind you!

Pirate Puzzle Fun Just print and enjoy... Pirate Stereotypes Word Search Pirate's Life Word Search Help the Pirate Find his Path by 5s Help the Pirate Find his Path by 2s Pirate Colouring - Treasure and Sword Pirate Colouring - Walking the Plank Pirate Dot-To-Dot