Admissions

Join the Crew

Four steps. No forms longer than a rope. We test nerve, not marks.

The Harbor ☠ Join the Crew

  1. Fire the Signal

    Send a raven (or fill the form on the Send a Raven page). Tell us your name, your parrot’s name, and one thing you’d steal if you could.

  2. Prove Your Nerve

    A short interview on the bowsprit, at dusk, in a moderate breeze. We’re looking for enthusiasm, not answers.

  3. Pay Your Dues

    Tuition in doubloons, paid at the Quartermaster. Bounties available if your excellence is loud enough. It usually is.

  4. Walk the Plank

    Ceremonial only. You step off the bowsprit, we catch you. Then you’re one of The Crew. There is no undo button at sea.

☠ The Admission Tide

Signals accepted bySpring tide, Nov 1
Bowsprit interviewsNov – Dec
The Plank ceremonyJan 12
First voyage (term begins)Jan 20

* The tide does not wait for the undecided. Neither does the parrot, who has already started naming your bunk.

☠ Click the chest — your future is in there ☠
A pile of gold doubloons
What you’ll be paying in (or finding in the first term)
Frequently Asked

Questions From the Shore

As answered by the Quartermaster, with the Quartermaster’s usual enthusiasm.

Can I pay in gems instead of doubloons?
Yes, if they are real, and yes, if they are large. The Quartermaster assesses all gems personally, with a loupe and a "hmm." A "hmm" is a passing grade. A "hmm-hmm" is a discount.
Is there Wi-Fi?
The wind is our Wi-Fi. It is always on, occasionally strong, and it cuts out for a few days around the equator. The Crew have never once complained. They were born online.
What if I can’t swim?
We will throw you a rope and your dignity. Both are reusable. First-timer training includes "The Sea Is Not Personal," a four-lesson course that has never once needed a fifth.
What is the refund policy?
We do not do refunds. We do do treasure. Any crew member whose first genuine find exceeds their total tuition has the difference returned, minus one coin, which goes to Mrs. Oat for the kettle.
Do I need my own parrot?
No — the Parrot Licence includes the bird, and the bird is excellent. Yes, we have a waiting list of crew who wanted "just one." The waiting list is two parrots deep.

The Sea Is Patient. Don’t Be.

Admission opens with the spring tide. The tide does not wait for the undecided.

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