Piratemania is officially England’s biggest annual Geocaching camping event. The whole ethos is good, honest piratey fun for all ages. The first event in Europe to have achieved Mega status through organic growth, it’s a testament to each and every pirate that attends that we keep on growing, year on year. Expect the unexpected! Click the links below for lots of photos taken at each event.
Piratemania I
Piratemania I was held around 26th July 2008 at Pindale Farm, Hope, Derbyshire. See the listing We had daft piratey fun from the off! Some half-decent caching… and good vibes all round… Attendance: Approx 150 Winning team: Red Team Captains: Lord and Lady Elph Shanty of the Year: Yo Ho Yo Ho Reds The Colour …
Piratemania II
The second Piratemania was at Rivendale in Alsop-on-le-Dale, again in the Peak District. Lots of flags as usual. Family fun, that’s de rigeur! Massive emphasis on the great outdoors! Far too much guyliner :/ A (little) grog… Smiles on every face… and a rather camp outfit! The red team won again! Something of a lucky …
Piratemania III
Well this is where it started to go bonkers and the party really started – once you got through the crops! Walking the plank was easier for some than others… And the Kangaroo Boxing made a first appearance! Not to mention a ventriloquist But it’s all about the recognition of your pirating skills! The one …
Piratemania IV
This is where we went MEGA – and for the first time we had four teams! Lemons won prizes – got to keep that SCURRRRVY at bay! Chillies will do the job just as well – especially Birds Eye super-hot ones… Altogether more palatable was the fab cakes… We said there’d be fireworks… And some …
What Piratemania is not
Piratemania is all about having a good time, but if you have never been before, there are some important things you must know! Piratemania evolved We never intended nor expected Piratemania to turn into a Mega Event in 2011. We just put out a little pirate-themed event and it grew. So, that ethos will remain, …