We are the International Brotherhood Of Neutral Pyrates, aka The Pyrates Union

Welcome aboard the Pyrate Ship Neutral...

A place where Pyrates can be Pyrates without conflict, back stabbing or general contempt.
We be an easy going bunch who seek fun, frolick and a rum or two along the way.
Despite any rumours, we LIKE to make friends with other Pyrates
...and remain...well...neutral, to all matters that be considered "Pyrate politicks".

So climb aboard, grab a grog and set sail...there be places to see, Pyrates to meet and fun to be had!

Beginnings:

The IBONP was formed September 1, 2007 by three Pyrates - Capt. Blackie, Pyrate Seika and Capt. John Swallow. It all grew out of a need for fair treatment of Pyrates, annoyance with some unprofessional behaviour in the Pyrate community and the wish to create a focal point for all Pyrates to benefit from. We wished to avoid the "politics" that had seeped in to many a Pyrate crew and return to the true Pyrate ways of an equal share for all. We are the world's only official Pyrates Union!

Our Code:

• serve the best interests of the Pyrate community

• consider all members part of an international brotherhood; regardless of port of origin, other affiliations or coastal influence

• provide a central point of contact for communication between members and festivals, events, suppliers, etc.

• provide an open forum for members to discuss business, adventures, ideas, etc.

• promote members and their respective talents through the site and to promote trade between them and to them

• ensure that all members are treated equally and fairly at festivals and events and to endeavour to acquire member discounts whenever possible

• create a resource and learning centre for members to find clothing, props, historical information and more

• send communications to all members regarding events, promotions or other news of interest

• arrange meetings for members at least once per year; potentially in conjunction with one of the larger events

Members:

Our members include Pyrates from many ports - including the likes of The Black Fox (Pirates Way Magazine), The crew of PyrateCon 2008, the notorious Pyrate magician Capt. Thom Bedlam, renowned Pyrate author Geordie 'Plank Shank' Telfer, Sean Perry - the founder of the Lafayette Cemetery Research Project (New Orleans)...and many more!