Black Spot Pyracy has no true captain.  Major decisions are decided upon by a core group of original founders.  Most of the time decisions are made by the group by "ayes" and "nays."  Crew members share the responsibilities and divide whatever tasks need doing.  We take turns or volunteer (willingly or otherwise!) to get things done.  So what do you do when you have to have one person stand up as the Captain?  Well, we draw straws, of course!!  The crew of the Black Spot draws straws and whoever picks the short one (or the one with the blackened end!) is thereby the Captain for the Day - be it adult, or child.  Thus, we are all victim to the perils of being leader, as well as the spoils that come with the task.  I have lovingly named this position as "Captain O' Day."