Pirates Inc

Fishing - Community - Mental Health

MAKING THE INVISIBLE - VISIBLE

Home of the GUINESS WORLD RECORD movement -

Building stronger communities across the Sunshine Coast and Moreton Bay through outdoor participation and preventative mental health initiatives.

Incorporated Association No. IA4804507

ABN 67 730 744 132

Queensland Not-for-Profit Community Organisation

Who Are The Pirates?

The Pirates Community Was Built Around the World Class

PUMICESTONE PASSAGE

Fishing
Crabbing
Prawning
Camping
Four-wheel driving
Cooking together outdoors

These are not just hobbies.

They are how we build belonging.

And belonging protects mental health.

What The Pirates Are?

Isolation increases risk. Connection strengthens resilience. The Pirates create spaces where people can spend time outdoors, connect with others and support one another before problems become crisis. Prevention starts with community.

Pirate Initiatives

Pirate Circles

Community mental health groups led by trained Internal Family Systems facilitators.

Goal for 2026:
Raise $70,000 to fund two facilitators:

Sunshine Coast
Moreton Bay

#PiratesOffThePlank

Global awareness "Guiness World Record" campaign.

First Friday in May.

Do the #piratesofftheplank gesture.
Make the invisible visible.

Funds raised support Pirate Circles.

Conservation & Sustainability

Protecting the Passage through practical action:

Fishing line recycling
Tackle tidy bags
Wildlife rescue collaboration
Marine stewardship

Accessibility & Inclusion

Everyone deserves access to blue space.

We advocate for:

Accessible pontoons
Inclusive ramp design
Adaptive vessel access

Access protects dignity.

#piratesofftheplank Capactity & Scholarship GALA BALL AUCTION

Pumicestone Room - Sandstone Point Hotel

Strictly capped at 200 guests

All members attend FREE

PIRATES EXPERT MONTHLY BLOG

Featuring local ALVEY Ambassodor

Brett Weiler - Platypus Fishing Lines Pro Team, Frogleys Offshore Pro Team,

Rainbow Beach Tackle World, Gamakatsu Hooks, Atomic Lures.

WHAT WE’RE PROUD OF

Incorporated association governance
Active community membership
Successful competitions
Environmental initiatives
Growing partnerships

#piratesofftheplank - More info

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More info - World Record Attempt

More info - Accesibility & Inclusion

More info - RESCUE & Conservation

More info - GALA BALL

What is a Pirate Circle?

Upcoming Events

Pirates Off The Plank World Record Attempt 2026
Fri, 01 May
Online – Global Participation
Some struggles cannot be seen. One hand. One eye. Help make the invisible visible.
RSVP
May Fishing & Crabbing Competition
Sat, 02 May
Toorbul Boat Ramp
Pumicestone Passage Pirates May Fishing & Crabbing Competition 2026
RSVP
Management Committee Meeting
Wed, 29 July
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83542639020?pwd=K
RSVP
August Fishing & Crabbing Competition 2026
Sat, 29 Aug
Toorbul Boat Ramp
🎣 Join the Pumicestone Passage Pirates for the August Fishing & Crabbing Competition! A relaxed, family-friendly day on the beautiful Pumicestone Passage with prizes, live music, community stalls and great company. Whether you're an experienced angler or bringing the kids for their first cast, ever
RSVP
Management Committee Meeting
Wed, 02 Sept
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87598034800?pwd=6
Details
Membership Offer
Pirates Off The Plank Scholarship BALL - Making the Invisible VISIBLE
Fri, 07 May
Sandstone Point Hotel
A global movement for mental health awareness and community connection. On the first Friday in May 2027 we gather for the Pirates Off The Plank Movement Ball and attempt World Record Attempt #2.
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Pirates Inc. Sponsors

On behalf of everyone at the pirates we would like to thanks the following businesses for your support in suicide prevention, wellbeing improvement, conserving the Pumicestone Passage and respecting the Gubbi Gubbi