 Pirate Definitions for the Coaching Corner
Avast mateys, Let’s ‘ave some fun. ‘ere be the terms.
Pirates – all fencing coaches amateur or professional whether they honor the code or not
Buccaneer – pirate who honors the code
The code – the education, training, and certification of fencing coaches
Skallywag – referee
Sassypants – referee who dabbles in pirating
Privateer – misguided pirate who for some reason (known only to them) or economic necessity is also a skallywag
Letter of Marque – the more genteel amongst the privateers
Treasure – all fencers willing to learn
Bilge rats – know-it-all fencers who are none of the above
Pirates ….stand and deliver additional terms for a vote by the crew
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"...you must be a pirate for the pirate's code to apply and you're not. And thirdly, the code is more what you'd call "guidelines" than actual rules." Capt. Barbossa
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