The Pirate Bay

🏁 1. Corporate Name

The Pirate Bay, Inc.

🏛 2. Type of Corporation

General Nonprofit Corporation – Public Benefit
(Not for profit, operating under California Corporations Code Section 5110)

📍 3. Registered Office and Agent

Registered Agent: Ocean Legal Services, LLC
Address: 18801 Mitchell S, Irvine, CA 92612

This address shall serve as the official point of contact for all legal notices, service of process, and government correspondence.

⚓ 4. Corporate Purpose

The purposes for which The Pirate Bay, Inc. is incorporated are exclusively for charitable, educational, and social purposes, including:

• The promotion of maritime culture and yachting excellence;
• Fostering camaraderie among individuals who share a passion for sailing and oceanic adventure;
• Hosting exclusive events, regattas, and gatherings for members and their guests;
• Preserving traditions of seafaring elegance and discretion.

The organization operates in accordance with Section 501(c)(7) of the Internal Revenue Code (Pleasure Clubs), and shall not engage in any activities that violate federal or state laws.

👤 5. Incorporator

Name: Jonathan A. Blackthorne
Address: 401 Bayside Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660

I, Jonathan A. Blackthorne, being the sole incorporator herein, do hereby certify that the information provided above is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.

Jonathan A. Blackthorne
Date: March 28, 2025

📅 6. Effective Date of Incorporation

April 1, 2025

🧑‍⚖️ 7. Board of Directors

The corporation shall be governed by a Board of Directors consisting of seven (7) members, initially appointed as follows:

• Jonathan A. Blackthorne – President
• Isabella M. Stormwind – Vice President
• Nathaniel R. Drake – Treasurer
• Eleanor T. Mariner – Secretary
• Captain Victor Hale – Director at Large
• Margaret L. Seabrook – Director at Large
• Thomas W. Langley – Director at Large

Directors shall serve staggered three-year terms and may be reappointed.

🧾 8. Membership Policy

Membership in The Pirate Bay, Inc. is strictly by invitation only. Prospective members must be nominated by an existing member and approved by the Board of Directors.

All members must adhere to the highest standards of conduct, etiquette, and discretion. Membership is limited to ensure exclusivity.

💰 9. Fiscal Year

The fiscal year of the corporation shall end on December 31 of each calendar year.

™ 10. Trademark Notice

™ The name "The Pirate Bay" is a registered trademark belonging to The Pirate Bay, Inc., used under exclusive rights since 1975. This organization is not affiliated with any other entities using similar names.

✉️ 11. Contact Information

Mailing Address:
401 Bayside Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660
Phone: +1 (949) 555-0197
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.thepiratebayclub.com