The Pirates of Bat Rock Cove LbNA #53503 (ARCHIVED)
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Add Location| Owner: | Adoptable |
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| Plant date: | May 14, 2010 |
| Location: | |
| City: | San Rafael |
| County: | Marin |
| State: | California |
| Boxes: | 1 |
| Planted by: | Geodarts  |
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| Found by: | TimberToo |
| Last found: | Nov 15, 2011 |
| Status: | FF |
| Last edited: | May 14, 2010 |
In the days of yore, when Pirates roamed the Seven Seas, a daring
band led by Captain Smiley Spudgarden slipped into this cove to
leave their treasure. Years later, Minnesota Smith, the famed
adventurer, bookkeeper, and archaeologist, came across a note left by the Captain:
Notes from Diary of Minnesota Smith: The map is lost to history and I have reason to believe that the Captain ate it,
However, I used my knowledge of the Seas and Pirate Songs to conclude that the Captain used a 14.40° declination (true north) when he wrote the note. I also learned that the place where he started is now near the upper parking area of China Camp State Park and is marked by an information sign explaining estuaries and the bay.
By happenstance, there are trails most of the way, but like we say in the adventuring field, some trails are better than others. Captain Spudgarden went the direct route, but things have changed since his time so I had to take extra steps here and there. Fortunately, I found landmarks and markers that helped me.
Notes About the Letterbox: This is both geocache and a letterbox, with separate logbooks for each. The experience is meant to be similar for each group.
There is poison oak throughout the area, but it should not be on
the path or in the way of the container. Still, make sure you (or
your children) know what it looks like.
There is limited free parking near the entrance to China Camp,
otherwise a parking fee is required. Dogs are not permitted in the
area where the container is placed, but could be on leash in the main
part of the park.
band led by Captain Smiley Spudgarden slipped into this cove to
leave their treasure. Years later, Minnesota Smith, the famed
adventurer, bookkeeper, and archaeologist, came across a note left by the Captain:
| Me hearties - Jelly Bones Harley, th' peanut vendor, and Audra Hatchetback, me Jack o' Cups, ventured along. After wandering a bit, we used our dreadnaughts t' spy a place for th' booty. I left a map with one and directions with another:
T' find th' treasure, head 90 degrees, 'bout three or four pirate paces. I reckon that Jelly and Audra will respect th' pirate code (bein' honest hands). If ye come here, do th' same or risk th' dreaded pirate curse: The treasure belongs t'all and shares are to be even. If ye be a young child, take somethin' for yer journey should ye want. But if ye be big, trade equal. --Cap'n Smiley Spudgarden |
Notes from Diary of Minnesota Smith: The map is lost to history and I have reason to believe that the Captain ate it,
However, I used my knowledge of the Seas and Pirate Songs to conclude that the Captain used a 14.40° declination (true north) when he wrote the note. I also learned that the place where he started is now near the upper parking area of China Camp State Park and is marked by an information sign explaining estuaries and the bay.
By happenstance, there are trails most of the way, but like we say in the adventuring field, some trails are better than others. Captain Spudgarden went the direct route, but things have changed since his time so I had to take extra steps here and there. Fortunately, I found landmarks and markers that helped me.
Notes About the Letterbox: This is both geocache and a letterbox, with separate logbooks for each. The experience is meant to be similar for each group.
There is poison oak throughout the area, but it should not be on
the path or in the way of the container. Still, make sure you (or
your children) know what it looks like.
There is limited free parking near the entrance to China Camp,
otherwise a parking fee is required. Dogs are not permitted in the
area where the container is placed, but could be on leash in the main
part of the park.