2010 Dog of the Sea Contest

Do you have what it takes to be the TOP DOG?  Demonstrate your skills and be the leader of the pack with Sea Dog Nights DOG OF THE SEA CONTEST for 2010. Win fabulous prizes, claim notoriety and lead the rest of us canines in next year’s Sea Dog's Gypsy Parade.  It doesn't take much, just be the mutt with the most, DOG POUNDS that is.

DOG POUNDS are the currency of the realm and each individual who passes through Gate will be given a small amount. There are hundreds of thousands of Dog Pounds in play. Keep a tight grip on them as there are unscrupulous brigands lurking in the shadows, ready and waiting to separate you from your booty. Deposit your mullah in Da Bank (located in the Orc’s Belly Inn) and it will be kept safe and secure. Any Dog Pounds occupying the general event site will be up for grabs, but be aware, nothing can be taken from Gate, personal tents or vendors!!  In other words, once your doggie dollars have been stashed in your tent, they are no longer at risk of being thieved. Dog Pounds can also be used for bribery, skullduggery or trade. Most of all their cumulative value will used to determine who amongst us is the top dog, the mutt with the most, Sea Dog Night’s 2010 DOG OF THE SEA.

The Dog of the Sea Contest officially begins Friday morning at 8 am and ends Sunday at noon when all the booty is gathered and counted. The winner of the 2010 Dog of the Sea Contest will be announced at Knotty Kourt on Sunday. Any scurvy pirate can go for the title of Dog of the Sea. This pirate can beg, borrow, steal, or have donated in their name more Dog Pounds than the rest of the pack. 

Yet all that cunning and bribery may not be enough to put you at the top. Have no fear, pirates and their mates will have the opportunity to earn even more doggie dollars by entering in several contests of skill and prowess. Not only will the top 3 winners for each contest win some phenomenal loot to take home, they will earn more dog pounds to use for themselves or to donate to others.. Listen for Heralds during the event for updates and details of all the contests.

Official Dog of the Sea Contests - Enter one or enter all!!

NEW-Dog of the Sea- Rapier Tourney-NEW

Show off your swashbuckling abilities in the newest contest this year by joining the Dog of the Sea Rapier Tourney. The first place winner will take away $20,000 Dog Pounds, second will take home $13,000 dog pounds and third will be awarded $7000 dog pounds.  Plus all winners will be awarded prizes any Rapierist would covet for their own.

Are you a lover and not a fighter, but still need the booty to win Dog of the Sea?  Well there may be a fighter out there who is not so much interested in the Dog Pounds as they are in grabbing the loot and having their name go down the annals of Sea Dog history as the 2010 Rapier Champion.  I suggest you check with Emilio of the Castilian Trading Company and he may be able to arrange a meeting of the minds.  Be prepared to beg, bribe or coerce that nimble fighter into winning the competition for you.  Team up and you can split the booty and share the glory. The bucks can be yours if you just use your pirate wit and cunning.

Time: Armor inspection and sign up begins at 10:00 AM Saturday. Fighting will commence shortly thereafter.

Place:  The War Zone.  See map at Gate or check in at the Scuttlebutt to find the War Zone location. Listen for Herald prior to event for further details. Note: All weapons and armor must be inspected prior to being used in any rounds of this competition.

Contact person: Emilio of the Castilian Trading Company

Dog of the Sea-Treasure Hunt

Here is your chance to capture your share of pirate spoils with the Dog of the Sea Treasure Hunt. Thar be an incredible chest of riches displayed on Dockside filled with enough plunder to quicken your black pirate heart. You’ll want a piece of that action, but how do you get in on the loot? You can earn a share of the treasure by using your wits and keenness to complete a series of puzzles and riddles and find a limited number of treasure tokens. This contest is open to all ages, young and old, teams or individuals, so grab your mates and collect all the tokens you can. Treasure tokens are an entitlement to a share of the treasure, but it is the sly dogs with the quick brains and the most tokens who will get first pick of the booty. 

Time and Place: Starting Saturday morning when Dockside awakes, stop by the Scuttlebutt and get your first clue to finding the elusive tokens, or track down the Treasure Master Danielle at Ignition and she will send you on your way. Shares will be divvied up Sunday afternoon (TBA-check at Scuttlebutt or listen for Herald) when the pirate with the most tokens gets the first pick of the hoard. The plundering continues in rounds as the last person to choose is eliminated and the first person chooses again, and on down the line until the coffers are bare. Did I mention amongst the heap of riches will be wads of cash, Dog Pounds that is, in the amounts of $20,000, $13,000 and $7000. So take the bling or choose the bucks, just find those tokens to get your share of the treasure.

Contact person:  Treasure Master Danielle at Ignition

Dog of the Sea-Tablaro Tournament  (Ages 21 and over)

Set em up and knock em down at the Dog of the Sea Tablaro Tournament. Win spectacular prizes and show off your pirate fortitude and strategic skills in this exciting drinking game. 10 official Tablaro games will be played in the tournament. Join in on one, or join in on all. You can earn points toward the 30 point total possible for the tournament.  With just winning a game you will earn 2 points toward your goal. Yet even if you are the loser, you win. Points will be accumulated after each game and the pirate with the most points at the end of the tournament will win a Tablaro board to take home, $20,000 Dog Pounds plus braggin rights as the Dog of the Sea Tablaro Tournament Champion for 2010. 2nd place winner will take away $13,000 dog poundsand a prize, with 3rd bringing in $7000 and a prize. Any tie breakers will be determined in a playoff style game. Official Tablaro game rules will be available at the tournament.

Time and place: Tournament sign up starts at 8 am on Friday at the Orc Belly Inn (see map at Gate or ask at Scuttlebutt for Inn location), with last call for a game to start being Sunday at noon. You must be 21 and present I.D. to prove such to enter either the Orc’s Belly Inn or the Dog of the Sea Tablaro Tournament. No exceptions.

Contact Person: Percy-Proprietor of Orc Belly Inn

Dog of the Sea-Dawg Bowl

Grab your mates, join the fun and obliterate your enemies in the 2010 Dawg Bowl. The Dawg Bowl is a slight variation of the game “Minute to Win It”. Five teams total, with each team consisting of five players can compete. Each team will elect one member at a time to compete in each of a series of games. After the players are chosen, the draw of a card will determine which game will be played. The competing members will attempt to be the first to successfully complete the tasks required to win the individual game. For the next game, a new player is elected by each team and a new game is drawn. The play continues until all games have been completed. There will be five games, one for each member of a team. Tie-breakers will be played if needed. This event is limited to five teams so arrive on time with your entire team present. The first five teams to arrive at the appointed place and time will compete to become the Dawg Bowl champions of 2010. The team with the most wins after all games have been played will win the top prize of $20,000 dog pounds, 2^nd wins $13,000 dog pounds and last but not least, 3^rd place takes home $7,000, plus a prize for each place. The winning teams Captain will be given the prize/Dog Pounds to divvy up as they see fit.  The rules of each game within the competition will be provided during the competition. Just show up (on time) with a team of 5 people and show us how it is done. Some events may be physically demanding (lifting/running) so please take care of your bad backs, knobby knees and peg legs.

Time: Saturday @ 1pm.

Place: To be announced, based on availability. Dawg Bowl location will be posted at the Scuttlebutt prior to the contest, and listen for the Herald for updated information.

Contact person Captain Kat of The Criminal Dawn

Dog of the Sea-Sirens Snare

Be the next Siren of Sea Dog by entering the 2010 Sirens Snare Competition. Show us how you’d lure great ships and all their crew into the depths of Davy Jones locker. Each contestant (not just the ladies, “men” dressed in fabulous drag to look like women are welcome and encouraged to participate) will compete for points in front of five qualified judges, along with an audience demonstrating their preference by loud and boisterous applause. Each femme fatal will be required to compete in the following 5 categories: I. Best Dressed  II. Best in Song  III. Most Seductive  IV Worst in Scream and V. Most Treacherous. Only individuals can win, but a group/house/ship can hire said females to win prizes for them.  The bewitching succubus with the most accumulated points at the completion of all categories will be become the next Siren of Sea Dog 2010. This Grand Prize Siren will receive a fantastic prize which will be the envy of her coven, $20,000 Dog Pounds....plus a mystery prize for the Sirens eyes only.... Not to be left alone, there will be a 2nd place winner who will walk away with $13,000 Dog Pounds, plus a 3rd place winner for $7000.

Time: The competition will commence Saturday evening between 6 and 8 pm. All contestants must contact Mamma G aboard the Head Hunter or Captain LeLu aboard The Penumbra (see map at Gate or ask at Scuttlebutt for ship location) prior to the competition. Be prepared to briefly discuss your frills and skills and learn the particulars of the contest.

Place: To be announced, based on availability. The Sirens Snare location will be posted at the Scuttlebutt and listen for the Herald prior to the event.

Contact Person: Mamma G aboard The Head Hunter or Captain Lelu aboard The Penumbra

:( Dog of the Sea-Capture the Flag Contest :(

The Capture the flag contest will not be held this year due to lack of sponsorship.  If you are willing to coordinate the Capture the Flag Contest for 2011, please contact Captain Zorgon on The Hazard or Captain Gracie aboard Graces Revenge.

Dog of the Sea-Boffer Tourney

Cut down your opponent and kick some buccaneer arse in the Dog of the Sea Boffer Tourney. Win incredible prizes and vie for the glorious title of 2010 Dog of the Sea Boffer Champion. After weapons inspection, then the reviewing of the official rules, 3 elimination rounds will be played until the top 16 fighters are selected. Those 16 scurvy dogs will then go one on one, with teeth bared and fur a flyin’ until a champion is established. One lucky pirate will take home spoils fit for a first-rate fighter plus $20,000 Dog Pounds to do with what they may! 2nd place can earn $13,000 Dog Pounds, with the 3rd place winner bringin back $7,000. Both will receive great prizes too. Whether you sponsor a fighter or come on your own, you best sharpen your teeth and your weapons if you want to come out as top dog in this competition. 

*NEW* Not ready to take on the champ?  Bring your weapons to hone your skills and join the fray at the Mercenaries Melee Saturday at 11 on the War Field

Time: Weapons inspection and sign up begins at 11 am Sunday. Fighting will commence around noon after a brief review of the official Sea Dog Boffer Rules.

Place: The War Zone. See map at Gate or check in at the Scuttlebutt to find the War Zone location. Listen for Herald prior to event for further details. Note: All weapons must be inspected prior to being used in any rounds of this competition.

Contact person: Riggs of Leo’s Pride

NEW - How to obtain extra dog pounds - NEW

Along with the official Dog of the Sea contests above, you can earn extra dog pounds this year by participating in several different events, plots or plans. Grab your maties, put your noggins together and increase your chances of being the mutt with the most…..

Play with the Gypsies

Participate in a winning way in the Gypsy Parade or show off your talent and flair in one of the many events on the Gypsy Stage (located near the Orc Belly Inn) and earn even more dog pounds for your stash.  Contact the Gypsy Queen or one of her bevy of beauties at the Gypsy Stage to find out how to take your share of their treasure.

                                              Locate the Money Couriers

There will be several pirates scurrying about throughout the weekend with packets of dog pounds upon their persons.  The packets will contain dog pound amounts ranging from $200 to $2000 dog pounds. Meet a challenge of the couriers choice , one on one and you win the packet of booty for your very own.  There is a catch. You must add $100 dog pounds (which must given the courier BEFORE the challenge begins) to the packet per challenge. If you win, you get your $100 bucks back plus the entire contents of the packet.  But BEWARE! If you lose the challenge, you lose the $100 bucks and you will not be able to issue any challenges to any courier for 60 minutes.

You got no bucks to throw in the kitty, or you are a straight up skinflint and don’t want part with your booty? There is another way. If by hook or by crook and devious pirate skullduggery you figure a way to remove the packet from the courier without their knowledge or notice, the whole packet is yours free and clear. But if you are caught, you must cough up the $100 bucks and forfeit any hope of a challenge. Remember! Nothing can be removed from ANYONES personal tent and the couriers cannot be attacked or harmed bodily unless it is part of their challenge.

Bring in the Bounty

There are several low life pirates, due to debits, deception or other such offenses who are “WANTED” by the Sea Dog Nation. Be the first group or individual to bring them to justice (Constables Court-details to be announced) and you will receive the bounty on their heads. Be on the lookout for the mugs of these notorious hooligans on the “Wanted Posters” which will be in evidence at several locations on site. Bounty amounts will vary.

In addition there is one very special heavy, shiny, symbolic item which is in circulation that can boost your pocket book greatly. It will be on open display at all times. Find it and bring it to Da Bank to reap your reward. 

There are many ways to reach your goal to become the 2010 Dog of the Sea.  See you at the games…..