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Dunyer Sister

Lat:   19.723533 Long: -79.801657 (Cayman Brac)   ….Sexy Sister went too far… the crew came to find their boat renamed… from Sexy Sister to Dunyer Sister… I’m not one to gossip, so you didn’t hear this from me… but something went down last night. This morning the balloons went flying (i think in a last ditch [...]

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Incoming!

Lat:   19.723533 Long: -79.801657 (Cayman Brac) Walk at your own risk… You couldn’t get to the boats today without the threat of getting hit with an icy cold water balloon… pirates must have started very early preparing for today’s launch…. While the newbies lobbed balloons, Buccaneer Barb pulled the big guns out of secret storage… water cannons made over the years for [...]

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And so it begins…

Boat Leaders (Captians! as Jack Sparrow would say) gathered in front of the boats today to claim their flag  which will be be proudly flown and threatened daily by other boats’ pirates…. the games begin… Over slightly choppy seas I voyaged out with Sexy Sister (as it will be officially renamed tomorrow) to dive with [...]

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We’re Braaaac!

What a reunion…. or sorts… it doesn’t matter how many bags you lug, or the long flights, there’s nothing like seeking people you haven’t seen in a year who are so much like family that you just start again where you left off… then there are the new crew members  whom I’ve had the privilage [...]

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And the beat goes on…

Reporting in from the American Airlines Lounge in Dallas as I make my way to our pirate lair in Houston… While we are kicking off this trip, chapters are gearing up for next year!  I am excited to tell you about our Chapter in Omaha Nebraska celebrating its 3rd anniversary as a dive center Saturday [...]

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What to pack?

So I’ve learned you can pack pretty light for a week at the Brac… the Dive Pirate Tshirts, shorts, and bathing suits are a breeze, then it’s time to put some thought into the extracurricular accessories: Miss Dive Pirates Contest: I’ve included a picture or two from last year, so you can truly appreciate the [...]

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And the winner is:

Trudy Viers of the Brac Reef Beach Resort!   Bloody Pirate knows how to score some booty! She’ll be outfitted in the best pirate gear with a Commodore Membership for the money she squirreled away in her pirate piggy bank! Thanks Trudy! Our other big players were: Chris Hocker Jesse Cannon Phil Riggs of Texan Scuba [...]

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North California Chapter Scores Big Booty for recipients!

Joe and Margo Lillie sported their hot pink trip shirts this past Sunday while hosting their successful fundraiser that more than pays for this year’s recipient and paves the way for other recipients looking forward to 2014. Their BBQ included a silent auction and a big thank you goes out to them and their friends [...]

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We’re Brac…. in neon pink!

 So by now you should have received your trip packet, along with your every cool trip shirt that will not be missed no matter where you are traveling from! I just couldn’t sit still at my desk today, so I decided to start packing!  Just the fun stuff for our activity nights, etc. You may [...]

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What a Whirlwind Week!

What a Whirlwind Week! Can’t believe it’s Friday Pirates! A week ago I was meeting four of our recipients and cooking on the patio of Mammoth Lake Scuba, who graciously hosted our training and held a fundraiser for us. Meet Beth Rossin-Dietert, she won the underwater pirate run, and a new go-pro! Thank you Ryan [...]

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