Introduction

Welcome to the Waterbearers Home Page! Waterbearing is an activity that is usually geared towards (but is certainly not limited to) warm weather melee fighting events. It's a fun and necessary activity that may bring you proposals of marriage, pledges of first-born children, or, at a minimum, lots of thanks and gratitude. Within you will find information about the basics of water bearing, water bearing at Pennsic War XXX and contact information. Enjoy!

 
Pennsic is almost here! Please check out the sections on waterbearing at Pennsic and supporting your group at Pennsic. Everything you need to know is contained there.

A few general reminders:

In the Middle Kingdom, we use vinyl tubing for waterbearing.  I recommend using plastic juice or water jugs (clean!) and clear vinyl tubing, which can be threaded through the jug handles. Such tubing may be obtained at almost any hardware/home improvement store which carries plumbing supplies.

Family band radios have become increasingly popular at events.  Please check with the Waterbearer, Chirurgeon, or Marshal in charge to find out if radios are permitted on the field at a particular event.  At Pennsic, we discourage their use on the field, as there is already enough radio traffic going around, and we use a dispatch to keep it under control.

EVERYONE needs water! However, please be realistic about your resources.   Martial activities are always the first priority of waterbearers, and others will be supported as resources allow.

Please volunteer some time at Pennsic.  Waterbearing is the most instantly-gratifying form of service you can participate in, and at Pennsic, we need a lot of help.

Many thanks!
Lady Soffya