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Buccaneers were privateers who attacked Spanish shipping in the Caribbean sea during the late 17th Century. The term buccaneer is now generally used as a synonym for pirate. Originally, buccaneer is
derived from the French word "boucanier", which loosely translates as "someone who smokes meat" and which in turn comes from the native American "bukan". The Caribbean Arawak used this word,
"bukan" or "buccan" to describe a sort of grill which they smoked meat on, preferably Manatee. It was a wooden framed device was also used by French hunters to smoke meat like feral (wild) cattle and
pigs- they were called "boucanier".
In the first quarter of the 1600s, some Frenchmen who were driven away from the island of Hispaniola fled to nearby Tortuga. The Spaniards tried to drive them out of Tortuga, but the buccaneers were
joined by many other French, Dutch and English and turned to piracy against Spanish shipping, generally using small craft to attack galleons (sailing ships) in the Caribbean. They would often attack at
night, and climb aboard before the alarm could be raised. Buccaneers were expert marksmen and would quickly kill the helmsman and any officers aboard. Buccaneers' reputation as cruel pirates grew
until most victims would surrender, hoping they would not be killed. Finally they became so strong that they even sailed to the mainland of Spanish America and attacked cities.
English settlers occupying Jamaica began to spread the name buccaneers and associated it with the meaning of pirates. Viewed from London, buccaneering was a low-budget way to wage war on
England's rival, Spain. So, the English crown empowered buccaneers with letters of marque, legalizing their operations in return for a share of their profits. The buccaneers were invited by Jamaica's
Governor Thomas Modyford to base ships at Port Royal, located on Palisadoes on the south of Jamaca. The buccaneers robbed Spanish shipping and colonies, and returned to Port Royal with their
plunder, making the city the most prosperous in the Caribbean. There were even English navy officers sent to lead the buccaneers, such as Christopher Myngs. Their activities went on irrespective of
whether England happened to be at war with Spain or France.
Although we don't conduct privateering operations, we do like taking small craft and harassing scaley marine life and local waterways (so to speak). Puns and joking aside, we are strong supporters of
conservation and maritime courtesy. We hope you enjoy our website and may have learned something in the process. Mike
derived from the French word "boucanier", which loosely translates as "someone who smokes meat" and which in turn comes from the native American "bukan". The Caribbean Arawak used this word,
"bukan" or "buccan" to describe a sort of grill which they smoked meat on, preferably Manatee. It was a wooden framed device was also used by French hunters to smoke meat like feral (wild) cattle and
pigs- they were called "boucanier".
In the first quarter of the 1600s, some Frenchmen who were driven away from the island of Hispaniola fled to nearby Tortuga. The Spaniards tried to drive them out of Tortuga, but the buccaneers were
joined by many other French, Dutch and English and turned to piracy against Spanish shipping, generally using small craft to attack galleons (sailing ships) in the Caribbean. They would often attack at
night, and climb aboard before the alarm could be raised. Buccaneers were expert marksmen and would quickly kill the helmsman and any officers aboard. Buccaneers' reputation as cruel pirates grew
until most victims would surrender, hoping they would not be killed. Finally they became so strong that they even sailed to the mainland of Spanish America and attacked cities.
English settlers occupying Jamaica began to spread the name buccaneers and associated it with the meaning of pirates. Viewed from London, buccaneering was a low-budget way to wage war on
England's rival, Spain. So, the English crown empowered buccaneers with letters of marque, legalizing their operations in return for a share of their profits. The buccaneers were invited by Jamaica's
Governor Thomas Modyford to base ships at Port Royal, located on Palisadoes on the south of Jamaca. The buccaneers robbed Spanish shipping and colonies, and returned to Port Royal with their
plunder, making the city the most prosperous in the Caribbean. There were even English navy officers sent to lead the buccaneers, such as Christopher Myngs. Their activities went on irrespective of
whether England happened to be at war with Spain or France.
Although we don't conduct privateering operations, we do like taking small craft and harassing scaley marine life and local waterways (so to speak). Puns and joking aside, we are strong supporters of
conservation and maritime courtesy. We hope you enjoy our website and may have learned something in the process. Mike
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| YES! We're really giving away FREE STUFF!! |
| NOTICE!!!! |
There has been another change to the "No Wake"
zones in the Orange Beach, AL, area. Earlier in June
of this year, the area in Cotton Bayou near Zekes
Marina was changed to No Wake / Idle Speed. Now,
in December 2015, the last stretch of waterway from
Jubilee Landing to the Florida state line on Old
River has been included as a No Wake / Idle Speed
Zone. Even though there may be several who will
complain about this- I, myself, have seen far too
many accidents and near accidents in this area, and
hope this change will be for the better in keeping
lives safe while everyone enjoys our local
waterways.
We have included this map to give everyone an idea
of the No Wake zones in the Orange Beach area.
I hope this is helpful, and that everyone will practice
safe AND courteous boating. MDB
zones in the Orange Beach, AL, area. Earlier in June
of this year, the area in Cotton Bayou near Zekes
Marina was changed to No Wake / Idle Speed. Now,
in December 2015, the last stretch of waterway from
Jubilee Landing to the Florida state line on Old
River has been included as a No Wake / Idle Speed
Zone. Even though there may be several who will
complain about this- I, myself, have seen far too
many accidents and near accidents in this area, and
hope this change will be for the better in keeping
lives safe while everyone enjoys our local
waterways.
We have included this map to give everyone an idea
of the No Wake zones in the Orange Beach area.
I hope this is helpful, and that everyone will practice
safe AND courteous boating. MDB
| They're Here!! YETI CUPS- laser etched with our logo- and we are giving them away to SOMEONE who has liked & is "FOLLOWING" our Badonsky Buccaneers facebook page! So, "LIKE", "SHARE", & "FOLLOW" our page for a chance to win- win- WIN!! To qualify, you must "LIKE" our facebook page- (by clicking on the "LIKE" button on the top of the page) at www.facebook.com/badonskybuccaneers then "SHARE" it with your friends! We have reached 1000 likes, we have randomly drawn two names- and announced the winner on our page and have been unsuccessful at giving away the yeti cup! You must "LIKE" AND "FOLLOW" so you will know when the winners are announced! |
Our April 9, 2016 Crystal River Trip
| Changes to the Alabama State Waters Sept 30 2016 Ok Alabama Anglers! Just a reminder, and as I have just confirmed- the legislation to extended Alabama State Waters to 9 Miles will expire at the end of this month (Sept 30)! As of now, no new provisions have been made to make this permanent! This will affect your ability to fish several fish species in these waters in future state seasons. Contact your representatives and voice your opinion on passing further laws to make it permanent! For more information, see http://outdooralabama.com/9-mile-faq |
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| The Alabama Marine Resources is deploying some new reef materials! New material and pyramids are being set almost everyday. This includes 50 new ecoreefs within the newer Minton Reef Zones, only about 3 Miles offshore. We have heard there are also plans for new deployments off of Dauphin Island in the near future. Stay up to date on all the new reef deployments in the offshore and near shore artificial reef zones. Files are updated as public reefs are completed. Offshore and near shore reef coordinates can be found at: http://www.outdooralabama.com/artificial-reefs Right click the files and select "SAVE" to properly download them. |
CUP WINNERS SO FAR!
Arthur
Vickey
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