Ye Hardy Mates was founded by Avasta on November 13, 2003. The crew initally started with her and one sloop, joining the flag The Midnight Sun. Avasta's previous crew had left the flag, and she wanted to stay a part of it. She built the crew up and started stalls when they were introduced. The crew began to seek a more active flag and joined Silver Dawn on July 1, 2004. They were involved in taking Eta Island as well as her defenses, including the Scallywag Wars of spring 2005.