[MR] Sapphire Joust

[Travis Brandel]

May 25-27  -  Sapphire Joust
Barony of Caer Mear, Richmond, VA

In the full bloom of Spring, young warriors yearn to test their mettle on
the tourney field.  Nothing is more glorious than to fight for one so fair
and comely, who inspires great acts of chivalry and unparalleled honor upon
the field.  The annual Sapphire Joust held in the Barony of Caer Mear calls
all fighters to come and test their skills in the tourney.  There will be
both heavy weapons and rapier tournaments.  As is the want of Baron Balynar,
the sapphire prizes will be awarded to the fighters who are deemed the most
chivalrous and honorable on the field that day.  All fighters are encouraged
to wear the favor of one dear to them.
For the less combative, there will be no lack of activities, including A&S
displays and classes, contests of games, children's activities, and archery.
Since the weather will be spectacular and weekend long, there are activities
planned for Saturday and Sunday.  See the lists below for more details.

Heavy Weapons:  On Saturday, in addition to the traditional double
elimination tourney in the afternoon, there will be three single elimination
tournaments, one in each of two sword, great sword, and polearm, beginning
at 10:00 am.  Authorizations will begin at 9:30 am.  On Sunday there will be
a general fighting practice and classes in each of the weapons forms,
followed by melees.
Rapier:  In addition to the traditional Sapphire Joust rapier tourney, there
will be a number of rapier activities throughout the day.  More information
will be given in the May Acorn.
A&S Activities:  There will be a best favor contest, a best favor on the
field contest, and a best courtly love poem contest.  Also there will be an
open contest for work in progress, where a sapphire prize will be given to
the winner with the best documentation.  There will also be a variety of
classes taught by many of our talented Atlantian artisans.  See the May
Acorn for a list of classes.
Merchants: are welcome.  Merchants who reserve will be guaranteed space, but
you must send your space requirements with your reservation.  If you do not
reserve merchant space, you are not guaranteed merchant space.
Food:  There will be a sumptuous feast Saturday night prepared by Baron
Kendrick del Grenwoode.  The feast is limited to 250 people.  For those that
are unable to attend the feast, you will be able to purchase a meal of
simple fare for modest some.  You must reserve for the meal of simple fare
to receive it.
Lodging:  There are cabins for 200 in increments of 13, 16, and 20.  To
reserve a cabin, you must send half the number of reservations for the
cabin.  After a cabin is reserved, you may have people send in reservations
requesting to be placed in your cabin.  After May 4th, any remaining spots
in cabins will be allocated based on reservations.  Plenty of tent camping
is available.
Cost:  The cost for the weekend is $17.00 for camping, $7.00 for day
travelers.  Children 12 and under are half price. The feast fee is $7.00,
the meal of simple fare is $4.00.
Site:  The event will be held at Westview on the James, 1231 West View Road,
Goochland, VA 23063.  The site opens at 4:00 pm on Friday, May 25 and closes
at 6:00 on Sunday, May 27.  The site is DRY.  Pets must be leashed.
Reservations:  Send reservations to the autocrat, listing the mundane and
SCA names of everyone in the reservation.  For onboard, please include feast
preference.  Make checks payable to the Barony of Caer Mear, SCA, Inc.
Autocrat:  Sir Iain Monlach (John Morgan) 4503 West End Drive, Richmond VA
23294-5912, (804) 747-1661, email:  JohnDMorgan1 at earthlink.net

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