Academia Duellatoria
Historic European Fencing
The Portland and Medford areas only dedicated historic European martial arts schools. The academies instructors have been studying Europe's martial culture and providing historical and martial arts instruction in Oregon for over 15 years. The instructors bring a rich and varied background in martial arts, fencing theatre and film, history, armoring, weapon smithing and instruction to the study of Europe's martial traditions.
The Academy will provide demonstrations and oppportunities to handle reproduction weapons. Hands on classes for the public on the use of historical systems of knife fighting, longsword, arming sword, rapier and pole arms will be provided throughout the weekend.
http://duellatoria.com/
Blacksmith Jim Rich
Jim Rich is a professional blacksmith, tall ship sailor and 18th century musician. His smithing uses traditional tools and techniques. He provided the tools in the blacksmith shop scene from "Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl" and forged the knives carried by the pirates, including Jack Sparrow, for all three films.
Jim has sailed for years as professional crew on the brig Lady Washington and the privateer schooner Lynx. He sings and plays 18th century woodwinds with several Northwest early music ensembles including the Jefferson Baroque Orchestra of which he is founder and artistic director. He also performs sea-songs & chanteys of the 17th & 18th centuries.
Brotherhood of Oceanic Mercenaries (B.O.O.M)
Prepare to be boarded by the notorious Privateers of the "Emerald Rose". These freedom loving outcasts are sure to liven up any event as they relive "The Golden Age of Piracy" with black powder cannon demonstrations, and a music variety show featuring authentic sea shanties, swordplay, Irish dancing and historical re-enactments. www.boompirates.com/
The King's Navy
The King's Navy is a local group of dedicated Re-enactors striving to portray, as accurately as possible, the Sailors and Marines of the Royal Navy. Members of "The Kings Navy" have been participating in re-enacting for over twenty years and have appeared at events throughout the Pacific NW, Canada, California, and at historic events for the National Park Service and at Colonial Willamsburg. Through hands-on demonstration the daily life of 18th century sailors and Marines is brought to life.
Pirates of Puget Sound
The Pirates of Puget Sound be sailin' down to join their brethren at the Portland Pirate Festival. A division of the Seattle Knights, the Pirates of Puget Sound have appeared in shows and festivals from coast to coast. Featuring the infamous "Jack Pack," these pirates come armed to the eye patch with weapons as sharp as their wits, battling one another at the drop of a parrot with rapiers, cutlasses, belaying pins and bad puns. Between bouts of combat and comedy, the Jack Pack stand ready to entertain the whole family with a host of games. Sharp-eyed wee ones can play Bounty Hunter or take up Treasure Seeking and try their hand at sinkin' ships, loadin' cannon or battin' rats. www.piratesofpugetsound.com
Pirates of the Cursed Seas stratagy game
This interactive strategy game is easy to learn, fun to play and challanging for all age levels. Privateers will be there to show you how to play this Epic-sized lawn game. Join the Privateers of PDX Yar for an epic adventure on the high seas! (www.pdxyar.org)
Don Gavitte, Pirate Historian
Don involves pirates, buccaneers and maritime predation in just about every class he teaches at Grant High School in Portland. Don was also recently awarded an MA in History from Portland State University for his thesis, "Agents of Globalization in the Marchland: Pirates & Buccaneers in the Caribbean, 1567-1714." A two year stint teaching and researching local pirate lore in the Virgin Islands was Don's last known port of call before moving to the Rose City in 1999.