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  This website has been launched to further the communication between, and development of, the sailing community in Second Life.  Second Life is a virtual world…

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    This class is intended to introduce the novice to sailing the Flying Tako and Shelly Fizz in Second Life. Every Sunday at noon this class is conducted in a…

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    This page contains the “Complete Learn to Sail” course material as provided by Isis Rexie. This course is also available for free inworld, and may be wear…

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    • ACA33: Details, Documentation, Review and Articles 

      ************************************************************************ The Second Life America’s Cup ACA33 Class Boat and Racer is a collaborative…

    • FIZZ: Details, Documentation, Review and Articles 

      Detailled Characteristics Current Release: 3.06 Comes with 3 versions 3.06: normal 3.06S: no Speed Indication 3.06R: no mod version (anti…

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      Detailled Characteristics Documentation What you should know: --------------------- The Shelly Fizz is a small, easy to sail, dinghy that…

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• Events and Cups  (94)

  A place to comment on SL Sailing events and regattas

  • Curse of the Champions? by: Bea Woodget

    August 30, 2010, 02:12

    Is there a curse of the champions? Will it apply to the SLVT winner? “How many sailors, and how many captains Who set out in joy for some faraway…

  • Mowry Sprints by: Jane Fossett

    February 18, 2009, 09:46

      NOTICE OF RACE Mowry Sprints Mowry Bay Yacht Club, March 7 2009 Eligibility:  The regatta is open to boats of the TAKO Class whose owners are…

  • Second Convention Roasts MarkTwain White by: Jane Fossett

    May 15, 2008, 07:27

    Today (May 15th) the third iteration of Second Convention commences at Artificial Isle. A virtual convention in Second Life with live music, sailboat…

  • Events and Articles of Note by: MarkTwain White

    February 18, 2008, 13:49

      Events in SL Sailing continue at a faster pace than Jane and I can keep up with sometimes. The USS-SL has experienced explosive growth in the past…

  • Casting a Big Net by: MarkTwain White

    December 21, 2007, 23:00

    It's been awhile since I posted an original piece here. If they paid better maybe I would post more often. OK, so clear the dock, here comes our catch. S…

  • News Roundup by: MarkTwain White

    November 23, 2007, 10:36

        My trip to Egypt was wonderful beyond words, but I will try. Grin. I have uploaded the beginnings of a MarkTwain White in Egypt website. I encourage…

  • Tako Cup 2007 Video Premieres! by: Jane Fossett

    November 16, 2007, 06:04

    Another Surfwidow Beaumont Masterpiece.

  • Armchair Binder wins Tako Cup 2007 by: Jane Fossett

    November 11, 2007, 21:16

    Under treacherous SL conditions and unstable Linden seas, Armchair Binder today prevailed over Hans Zinnemann 3:1 to take the Tako Cup 2007 by a unanimous…

  • Epi and Oli Split Friday Takos by: Jane Fossett

    October 27, 2007, 07:25

    Glida Pilote is usually in charge of the Friday Tako Races at NYC. However this week, while Glida is away, this supreme responsibility fell to Jane Fossett…

  • Wednesday Beach Cats by: Jane Fossett

    October 25, 2007, 09:17

    As many sailors will recall, the original TruCor Beach Cat was launched seven months ago as part of a charity fundraiser jointly sponsored by NYC, SYC,…

  • Dallin Dominates, Kasoli Weighs In by: Jane Fossett

    October 24, 2007, 06:41

    I had a chance to watch part of yesterday's ACA32 races at NYC. Cynthia Centaur is the Race Director for this weekly series, and the start gun usually goes off…

  • Big-Boat Race Results for October 21, 2007 by: Jane Fossett

    October 22, 2007, 09:48

      Last evening, members of the big-boat race fleet converged once again on Bismark Sea to share stories, watch the sun set, and put their racing…

  • Tako Cup Finals by: MarkTwain White

    October 16, 2007, 17:07

    On Sunday November 11 beginning at 10AM SLT the 2007 USS-SL Tako Cup will be decided in a no holds barred battle between Scotland's Favorite Son Hans…

  • Semifinals go to Armchair and Hans by: MarkTwain White

    October 13, 2007, 09:01

    Hans Zinnemann and Armchair Binder will meet in the Tako Cup Finals this coming week (times to be announced). Armchair won his semifinal match against Francois…

  • Tako Cup Start Line Match Race Protocol by: MarkTwain White

    October 12, 2007, 11:42

      We  have noticed that pre-start strategy has entered the Tako Cup scene. This is a good thing. However for those of you that are not comforable doing…

  • Tako Cup Quarterfinals by: MarkTwain White

    October 8, 2007, 06:26

    The Tako Cup Quarterfinals are in the books. There were some very exciting racing and some interesting outcomes. Perhaps the most interesting result was Hans…

  • Round One is in the Books by: MarkTwain White

    October 1, 2007, 18:58

    The 2007 Tako Cup opening match races are done. Flickr Photos are at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/marktwainwhite/sets/72157602227280668/ Details can be…

  • Tako Cup Fleet Race Finals by: MarkTwain White

    September 29, 2007, 13:36

    The fleet racing portion of the Tako Cup has drawn to a close with some fine racing at the Olympic Course at Starboards Yacht Club. Ten skippers vied for eight…

  • Photos of Tako Cup Act IV  by: MarkTwain White

    September 29, 2007, 12:36

    Here is a link to my Flicker photos of the fourth act of the Tako Cup.  http://www.flickr.com/photos/marktwainwhite/sets/72157602123363437/

  • Tako Cup Act II Photos by: MarkTwain White

    September 28, 2007, 12:42

    Here are my Flickr photos from Tako Cup Act II  http://www.flickr.com/photos/marktwainwhite/sets/72157602043490801/

  • Tako Cup Results -- Act IV by: MarkTwain White

    September 28, 2007, 06:45

    Armchair Binder raced unopposed in the evening races to compile a first place combined time (after throwout) of 24 minutes, 54 seconds.The morning races were…

  • Tako Cup Results -- Act III by: MarkTwain White

    September 26, 2007, 06:40

    Hans Zinnemann and Armchair Binder each won 3 of 4 races in Act III of the Tako Cup. Hans won three morning races and Armchair equaled the feat in the evening…

  • Sunday Regatta at SYC by: MarkTwain White

    September 18, 2007, 17:19

    The Sunday Regatta  (Sept 16) in Hollywood hosted a large fleet. The LONG Olympic Course was chosen to provide skippers a chance to practice for the upcoming…

  • AC Boats Race Results and Commentary by: MarkTwain White

    September 13, 2007, 12:22

    This posting catagory will contain AC Boat Results and Commentary. This includes the ACA32 Racer and Oyen's AC Boat. Post your results and or comments here…

  • Big Boat Race Results and Commentary by: MarkTwain White

    September 13, 2007, 12:17

      If you have a Defender, Trucordia Yawl, Larinda Schooner or other Trudeau Yacht that can use race wind, come join us on the NYC start line on Sunday…

  • Beach Cat Race Results and Commentary by: MarkTwain White

    September 13, 2007, 12:13

    Many of us think that racing boats with 2-person, interactive crews could be the biggest advance in SL sailboat racing since the dawn of the Tako, and the…

  • Tako Cup Results -- Act II by: MarkTwain White

    September 7, 2007, 21:45

    Armchair Binder continued his strong showing by winning three of four races in the evening Tako Cup Act II Fleet Race Regatta held at the Tradewinds Yacht…

  • Tako Cup Results -- Act I by: MarkTwain White

    September 1, 2007, 21:40

    Armchair Binder took 3 of the 4 evening races to come out top after the first Act of the Tako Cup. Cynthina Centaur got in some racing practice even…

  • Tako Cup  (15)
    • News Roundup by: MarkTwain White

      November 23, 2007, 10:36

          My trip to Egypt was wonderful beyond words, but I will try. Grin. I have uploaded the beginnings of a MarkTwain White in Egypt website. I encourage…

    • Tako Cup 2007 Video Premieres! by: Jane Fossett

      November 16, 2007, 06:04

      Another Surfwidow Beaumont Masterpiece.

    • Armchair Binder wins Tako Cup 2007 by: Jane Fossett

      November 11, 2007, 21:16

      Under treacherous SL conditions and unstable Linden seas, Armchair Binder today prevailed over Hans Zinnemann 3:1 to take the Tako Cup 2007 by a unanimous…

    • Tako Cup Finals by: MarkTwain White

      October 16, 2007, 17:07

      On Sunday November 11 beginning at 10AM SLT the 2007 USS-SL Tako Cup will be decided in a no holds barred battle between Scotland's Favorite Son Hans…

    • Semifinals go to Armchair and Hans by: MarkTwain White

      October 13, 2007, 09:01

      Hans Zinnemann and Armchair Binder will meet in the Tako Cup Finals this coming week (times to be announced). Armchair won his semifinal match against Francois…

    • Tako Cup Start Line Match Race Protocol by: MarkTwain White

      October 12, 2007, 11:42

        We  have noticed that pre-start strategy has entered the Tako Cup scene. This is a good thing. However for those of you that are not comforable doing…

    • Tako Cup Quarterfinals by: MarkTwain White

      October 8, 2007, 06:26

      The Tako Cup Quarterfinals are in the books. There were some very exciting racing and some interesting outcomes. Perhaps the most interesting result was Hans…

    • Round One is in the Books by: MarkTwain White

      October 1, 2007, 18:58

      The 2007 Tako Cup opening match races are done. Flickr Photos are at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/marktwainwhite/sets/72157602227280668/ Details can be…

    • Tako Cup Fleet Race Finals by: MarkTwain White

      September 29, 2007, 13:36

      The fleet racing portion of the Tako Cup has drawn to a close with some fine racing at the Olympic Course at Starboards Yacht Club. Ten skippers vied for eight…

    • Photos of Tako Cup Act IV  by: MarkTwain White

      September 29, 2007, 12:36

      Here is a link to my Flicker photos of the fourth act of the Tako Cup.  http://www.flickr.com/photos/marktwainwhite/sets/72157602123363437/

    • Tako Cup Act II Photos by: MarkTwain White

      September 28, 2007, 12:42

      Here are my Flickr photos from Tako Cup Act II  http://www.flickr.com/photos/marktwainwhite/sets/72157602043490801/

    • Tako Cup Results -- Act IV by: MarkTwain White

      September 28, 2007, 06:45

      Armchair Binder raced unopposed in the evening races to compile a first place combined time (after throwout) of 24 minutes, 54 seconds.The morning races were…

    • Tako Cup Results -- Act III by: MarkTwain White

      September 26, 2007, 06:40

      Hans Zinnemann and Armchair Binder each won 3 of 4 races in Act III of the Tako Cup. Hans won three morning races and Armchair equaled the feat in the evening…

    • Tako Cup Results -- Act II by: MarkTwain White

      September 7, 2007, 21:45

      Armchair Binder continued his strong showing by winning three of four races in the evening Tako Cup Act II Fleet Race Regatta held at the Tradewinds Yacht…

    • Tako Cup Results -- Act I by: MarkTwain White

      September 1, 2007, 21:40

      Armchair Binder took 3 of the 4 evening races to come out top after the first Act of the Tako Cup. Cynthina Centaur got in some racing practice even…

  • Fizz Cup News  (26)

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    • It Happened in the Blake Sea by: Bea Woodget

      May 19, 2010, 01:05

      June 2009 Memories... Souvenirs, souvenirs... You remain  in my heart And you make bloom again All my dreams of happiness They say that time…

    • Thirty-Five Attend Video Event by: MarkTwain White

      July 4, 2009, 16:47

      HOLLYWOOD (July 4, 2009) -- Thirty-five sailing fans gathered in the Hollywood Bowl today to watch a first ever event, the public/communal viewing of…

    • Premiere of MTW Production's Silver Cup Video by: MarkTwain White

      July 2, 2009, 20:53

      On Saturday morning at 8AM MTW Productions will premiere  it's FIZZ CUP Silver Finals Video. Join us for a exciting community event as you relive the…

    • Kei triumphal arrival in Japan by: Bea Woodget

      June 29, 2009, 06:38

      This is not "real (2nd) life"...but "virtual fiction"... TOKYO -- Kei Cioc back home after a night flight from Hollywood Airport Intl.  to Tokyo. Tokyo…

    • Thank you! by: Bea Woodget

      June 28, 2009, 11:17

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    • Silver Series Final: Suspense until the very last heat... by: Bea Woodget

      June 28, 2009, 02:17

      Or, when Tim comes back from hell... when Dahral and Toraba were very close to their goal. In this quest for the Holy Grail, they met the "legendary Bla…

    • Fizz Cup Finals by: MarkTwain White

      June 26, 2009, 10:04

      The Fizz Cup Finals Spectator Areas in  Blake Sea - Barbarosa. Blake Sea - Siren's Isle   Saturday June 27 at 8:00AM Sunday June 28 at 5:00AM

    • Fizz Cup stats (2nd) by: Bea Woodget

      June 20, 2009, 03:27

      Comparing some numbers.... ALL entrants vs. Finalists...

    • About Nose Diving by: Bea Woodget

      June 17, 2009, 02:17

      If you watch the contestants in the Fizz Cup struggle for a place on the stage, you will no doubt have seen some of them capsize or nose dive. At first a…

    • Fizz Cup enters second stage by: Bea Woodget

      June 16, 2009, 10:20

      This weekend's races at Far East Yacht Club concluded the sixth and last regatta of the Fizz Cup 2009 Qualifying Series. Let me explain what happens…

    • MISS FIZZ CUP 2009 CONTEST by: Bea Woodget

      June 14, 2009, 00:43

      All information available at Les Glénans - Santa Cruz: click the contest board to get the notecard with details. Details on Location and Date of the…

    • To take stock on the Fizz Cup... by: Bea Woodget

      June 1, 2009, 10:54

      After a magnificent day of racing masterfully orchestrated by the Nantucket Yacht Club and all the present volunteers (big thanks to SLCG), let us make a…

    • Psyche of Sailing by: Tim Warrhol

      May 19, 2009, 20:33

      It is always intriguing to me when someone new comes to a community; whether it be in real life, second life, or any other life. Some come in and…

    • Fizz Cup Stats by: Bea Woodget

      May 14, 2009, 20:23

      I found interesting to share some numbers with you:

    • Fizz Cup 2009 by: Bea Woodget

      May 8, 2009, 03:44

      Fizz Cup 2009 - Event 1 - Plum Gut / FIYC E1 / TS 1 / Group 1 Friday May 8, 2009 / 0600 SLT E1 / TS 1 / Group 2 Friday May 8, 2009 / 0730 SLT E1 /…

    • Fizz Cup Opening Ceremonies by: MarkTwain White

      May 2, 2009, 14:48

      Details can be found on the Forum sticky here.

    • Fizz Cup - Notice of Race available by: Bea Woodget

      May 1, 2009, 02:54

      The Notice of Race and Sailing Instructions (coming soon) are the key documents that will govern the competition. This NoR is available for download in…

    • Fizz Cup Update by: Bea Woodget

      April 28, 2009, 07:19

      Here is is the complete list of competitors at this date (please check it): If you registered but your name doesn't appear in this list, please IM Bea…

    • 2009 World Fizz Cup news by: Bea Woodget

      April 22, 2009, 01:11

      In spite of rough sea, sea currents and ground swells, it seems that we can arrive safe and sound without regretting the slightest loss. Anyway, if the…

    • World Fizz Cup 2009 Registration by: Jane Fossett

      March 28, 2009, 05:06

        The World Fizz Cup 2009 is off to a great start this year.  Yacht clubs are currently submitting applications to host race events,  and…

    • Video -- Gold Quarter Finals #1 by: MarkTwain White

      June 18, 2008, 11:39

      Here is archival footage of the Gold Cup Quarter Finals of the World Fizz Cup. This is part one. What is archival footage? It contains the same great video…

    • 2008 FLYING FIZZ WORLD CUP - SILVER CUP - SEMI FINALS  by: Bea Woodget

      May 24, 2008, 17:40

      SILVER Cup semi finals were held by SYC this Saturday... and all spectators enjoyed the races... 9 sailors were competing in 3 semi-finals, with a Scoring…

    • 2008 FLYING FIZZ WORLD CUP - SILVER CUP - QUARTER FINALS by: Bea Woodget

      May 18, 2008, 10:34

      SILVER Cup quarter finals were held by SYC this Week End.. 18 sailors were competing in 3 groups of 6, with a Scoring System based on ISAF Appendix A, best 4…

    • 2008 FLYING FIZZ WORLD CUP - Midterm Statement by: Bea Woodget

      May 15, 2008, 06:09

      The SPRING 2008 WORLD FIZZ CUP started in April 25 th and will end in June 8th. Some key numbers (red dot line shows where we are today): At the…

    • Fizz Cup Video #1  by: MarkTwain White

      April 27, 2008, 05:44

      Here is a video from yesterday's World Fizz Cup action in Sailor's Cove. If you click on the screen (not on the arrow part) you will be taken to the YouTube…

    • World Flying Fizz Cup 2008 - All qualification courses revealed... and more... by: Bea Woodget

      April 26, 2008, 09:10

      2008 World Fizz Cup - Qualification round 1 of 6- FIYC - FY04 Description: "Cruising in Sailor Cove", very first race of the 2008 World Fizz Cup. Easy start…

  • Sailing for Life  (14)
    • Final Sailing Assignments for Marathon Sail at Relay for Life by: Nber Medici

      July 15, 2010, 15:42

      Thanks so very much to all the sailors who have very graciously given of their time to help make the Marathon Sail a reality. Below is the listing by time of…

    • American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Second Life Welcomes “For Life” Events to its Bold, Virtual World Presence by: Bea Woodget

      July 13, 2010, 14:01

      Enhanced Relay to Celebrate “Wishing on a Cure” Theme for 2010 ATLANTA – July 7, 2010 – The sixth annual American Cancer Society Relay For Life® of…

    • Sail for Life Marathon Sail During Relay for Life by: Nber Medici

      July 7, 2010, 11:34

      Edited 7/12: Latest News, follow this link : I want to thank everyone who has signed up to sail in the Relay for Life Weekend Marathon Sail. I do want to…

    • For Life- Sail - Weekend Events by: Nber Medici

      June 27, 2010, 13:58

      I managed to track down Aislin, Chad, and Trader to get a report on the events of June 18-20... the "For Life" event for sailing. Nber:  So we survived the…

    • FOR LIFE IN SECOND LIFE by: Bea Woodget

      June 18, 2010, 02:42

      PROGRAM Please join us for the 2nd Annual NAUTILUS CITY SUMMER FESTIVAL, June 18 through 20, 2010 supporting the American Cancer Society's Sail for…

    • Tugby Returns JUST in Time for Sail for Life by: Nber Medici

      June 16, 2010, 03:33

      I can't remember when I first played a game of Tugby.  Joepie Korobase built the Tugboat and then built the game around the tugboat.  The game is GREAT fun…

    • RELAY FOR LIFE ~ SAIL FOR LIFE  by: Fanci Beebe

      June 10, 2010, 10:22

      CONCERT & CARNIVAL AN OUTSTANDING SUCCESS!!! ~ This year’s event was again held at Fishers Island Yacht Club on Clipper Bay. I am very pleased to say…

    • Do you like my boobs? by: Bea Woodget

      June 9, 2010, 00:01

      Okay, there is no picture, and I admit that the title is a bit sensationalist, but it's for a good cause. So men, if you like our breasts, help us to take care…

    • Tugby Returns! by: Nber Medici

      June 5, 2010, 09:51

      Some of you may remember a really fun activity that was scripted and built by Joepie Korabase named "Tugby". Through Joepie's generosity and help from Yuu…

    • GRAND SAIL for SAIL FOR LIFE by: Nber Medici

      May 27, 2010, 17:39

      A flotilla of boats carrying cancer Survivors and Caregivers will sail from the center of the Blake Sea to Nautilus.  This will be the sailing community’s…

    • Sail for Life by: Nber Medici

      May 14, 2010, 08:35

      Recently I caught up with Trader1 Whiplash (of T1 Radio fame), Aislin Keynes, and Chad Sawson to talk about Relay for Life in Second Life. Editor's…

    • Sailing For Life Awards by: MarkTwain White

      August 15, 2009, 13:29

      All SL sailors will want to make note of the very special event coming next Saturday, August 22nd at 8 am in Blake Sea - Haggarty. Join Nber Medici and the…

    • Sail for Life Logo Contest by: Nber Medici

      April 6, 2009, 13:28

      The Sail for Life Logo Contest is now concluded.  The entries are on display at the Sail for Life Headquarters Building in Holly Kai Estates.  Please feel…

    • Sail for Life Kicks Off! by: Nber Medici

      March 14, 2009, 14:54

      Today is the kick-off for the Relay for Life in Second Life.  Fund-raising for the American Cancer Society will culminate on the weekend of July 18th and 19th…

  • ACA-SL Cup  (16)
    • Interview with Naeve Rossini  by: Nber Medici

      February 10, 2010, 10:31

      For the past three weeks the attention of much of the SL Sailing Community has been focused on the 2010 ACA-SL Cup.  We've been involved as…

    • Trapez Breen brings Cup home by: Bea Woodget

      February 6, 2010, 16:15

      . Trapez Breen and her Dolly Deluxe were confirmed as 2010 Champions after they defeated Chad Sawson (Texas Twister) in the final stage of the 33rd…

    • 3, 2, 1 ... by: Bea Woodget

      February 6, 2010, 01:42

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    • 2007 ACA Cup - Interview with Leon Falta  by: Nber Medici

      February 4, 2010, 12:08

      Leon Falta has burst onto the SL Sailing scene and will be up against nobuko Criss in the bracket on Saturday Feb 6th.  I was able to score this interview…

    • Breaking News by: Bea Woodget

      February 3, 2010, 10:27

      America's Cup & Jules Verne Trophy America's Cup - D-5 First round Monday 8th at 10h06 (local time) USA-17 has been authorized by the Internatio…

    • Saturday Night Fever by: Bea Woodget

      February 1, 2010, 08:25

      At each major event, I am always amazed (or amused or annoyed), to read comments with a flood of superlatives on the races, competitors, their sportsmanship…

    • Let's Zep in by: Bea Woodget

      January 29, 2010, 11:59

      In the Air: BLIMPS , On water: ACA33, On the air: ACA33 Racers will rock you, DON'T MISS IT ! In recent weeks, Blake Sea was invaded by competitors who…

    • SL-ACA Cup: double challenge for finalists by: Bea Woodget

      January 27, 2010, 05:32

      The SL-ACA Cup will use both Fleet racing for series, and Match Racing for finals. Occasion is given here to focus on the main differences between these two…

    • 2007 ACA Winner - Eugene Sodwind Interview by: Nber Medici

      January 24, 2010, 21:38

      As all of you are aware by now, the ACA-SL Cup is just about to kick off. As I was thinking of the 2010 edition of the ACA Cup in SL, my mind drifted back…

    • Breaking news by: Bea Woodget

      January 22, 2010, 02:45

      Hollywood, January 21 st: Official boat revealed Just as you were getting used to the 2.52, the management of the SL-ACA CUP has announced that an update to…

    • Should I stay or should I go? by: Bea Woodget

      January 20, 2010, 13:21

      Today, January 20th: Flag turned from RED into ORANGE, which means 75% of chance they finally go in the next 48 hours, after a (too) long wait... Skippers and…

    • VMG applied to Course A of ACA-SL CUP by: Bea Woodget

      January 18, 2010, 06:59

      This is the second Part of the article "VMG demystified", to put into practice what we learned. Oh by the way, have you done your homework? Here are the…

    • VMG demystified by: Bea Woodget

      January 17, 2010, 03:33

      I think it is advisable to take every opportunity to try to provide guidelines and good practice for a better experience for all beginners. The "Top sailors"…

    • The 2010 ACA-SL Cup Begins by: MarkTwain White

      January 13, 2010, 07:59

      In early Spring 2007 Alcatel-Lucent (an official sponsor and the Official Media Provider for the 32nd America’s Cup) contracted 9th.com (http://www.9t…

    • The dispute worsens... by: Bea Woodget

      October 28, 2009, 03:46

      (don't see any allusion in this title please...) Read in Yachting World web site: " BMW Oracle wins its case as NY Court rules (November 28th) that Cup…

    • ACA-SL Cup Course -- AmericasCupAnywhere by: MarkTwain White

      August 5, 2007, 15:14

      Here is the course that was created for the ACA-SL Cup in 9th.Com's AmericasCupAnywhere complex.  Click on image for larger version suitable for printout. …

  • Big Cat Cup  (3)
    • Big Cat Cup Continues by: MarkTwain White

      January 18, 2008, 18:13

      After two weeks Bea Woodget leads the Big Cat Cup. Details are here. - MTW

    • Big Cat Cup by: MarkTwain White

      January 3, 2008, 17:30

      The Winter Series of the Big Cat Cup begins at noon on January 10th at Sailors Cove. Details can be found here.

    • Big Cat Race Results and Commentary by: MarkTwain White

      September 13, 2007, 12:25

      This posting catagory will contain Big Cat Results and Commentary.  Post your results and or comments here as a comment. Photo credit: Hans Zinnemann

  • SL Vuitton Trophy  (5)
    • SLVT Finals – Saturday 28th by: Bea Woodget

      August 23, 2010, 03:21

      This weekend (Saturday 28th) the Golden Gate Yacht Club SL will host the SLVT Finals in the Dire Strait sea. They will use the “alpha bravo” course…

    • Breaking News: Final Series of SLVT  by: Bea Woodget

      August 14, 2010, 12:32

      August, Saturday 14th: LDeWell Hawker and Lynn Parkin have brilliantly qualified for the SLVT semifinals. More details to come. Roan Blackburn has published…

    • SLVT 2nd Round of Quarterfinals - Sat. 14th by: Bea Woodget

      August 13, 2010, 04:57

      August, Saturday 7th: Last Saturday, Armano and Takabou have brilliantly qualified for the SLVT semifinals. Armano, unsurprisingly, dominated the debates and…

    • SLVT Finals: A Great Finish please by: Bea Woodget

      August 6, 2010, 10:26

      EDITORIAL: The SLVT Trophy is coming to an end. The next weekend, the 10 qualified competitors will do battle in a final which I hope will be remembered,…

    • SL Vuitton Trophy announced by: Bea Woodget

      May 19, 2010, 06:37

      Golden Gate Yacht Clubs SL will be holding its own version of the Louis Vuitton Trophy Series, as announced today by Don Berithos, commodore of GGYCSL. dotCO…

  • Tugby  (2)
    • Tugby – An Old Game Revisted by: Nber Medici

      August 30, 2010, 17:26

      Tugby (some describe it as Rugby in Tugboats) was introduced into the Second Life sailing community by Joepie Korabase a number of years ago.  She had made…

    • Hollywood Tugby League by: Bea Woodget

      August 9, 2010, 00:50

      Tugby League results are in: http://bit.ly/SYC-SL If you have never played Tugby... you should check this out. Also read: Tugby returns.

• Commentary/Opinion  (26)
  • I am against! by: Bea Woodget

    August 24, 2010, 12:30

    Yes I am against! because it’s dangerous because she does not have enough experience because there are pirates because she will lose two years of her…

  • Hey, we’ve got a problem here. (Part II) - “Okay. We’ve had a main B bus overheat” by: Bea Woodget

    August 17, 2010, 23:53

    Previous article: Hey, we’ve got a problem here. (Part I) – Introduction For various reasons the health of ocean waters, their fauna and…

  • Advertising and Sponsorship by: Bea Woodget

    August 11, 2010, 02:50

    From Wikipedia: Advertising is a form of communication intended to persuade an audience to purchase or take some action upon products, ideals, or…

  • Hey, we’ve got a problem here. (Part I – Introduction) by: Bea Woodget

    August 10, 2010, 01:02

    EDITORIAL This article is the announcement and the first in a long series, unfortunately, to address some environmental aspects. It is not about to start…

  • SLVT Finals: A Great Finish please by: Bea Woodget

    August 6, 2010, 10:26

    EDITORIAL: The SLVT Trophy is coming to an end. The next weekend, the 10 qualified competitors will do battle in a final which I hope will be remembered,…

  • RELAY FOR LIFE ~ SAIL FOR LIFE  by: Fanci Beebe

    June 10, 2010, 10:22

    CONCERT & CARNIVAL AN OUTSTANDING SUCCESS!!! ~ This year’s event was again held at Fishers Island Yacht Club on Clipper Bay. I am very pleased to say…

  • Quick Quiz - Gulf of Mexico by: Bea Woodget

    June 7, 2010, 12:54

    The first with 5 correct answers wins a full featured Flying Fizz. Second wins a Shelly. Third wins a demo Nemo. Good luck! (literally and figuratively).... …

  • JP54 - The UFO by: Bea Woodget

    May 26, 2010, 10:32

    ...or "I had a dream" JP stands for Jean-Pierre (Dick) 54 stands of course for 54-foot UFO stands for Unidentified Floating Object Jean-Pierre…

  • dotCOM Content Survey by: dotCOM staff

    May 13, 2010, 04:33

    dotCOM is committed to improving reader satisfaction and providing valuable and accurate information for SL Sailing community. In an effort to enhance our…

  • New at dotCOM by: Bea Woodget

    May 6, 2010, 07:53

    It has been months since I began to urge Mark to update the software for this site. But he delayed doing it and thereby demonstrated a wisdom that I do not…

  • Study Shows Sailors Really Do Make Better Lovers by: Bea Woodget

    April 1, 2010, 00:47

    Reprinted with permission from YachtPals.com Netherlands - Results from a study conducted by the Onzin Institute in Amsterdam were published this week, and…

  • 100% SAILING, 100% RACING ! by: Bea Woodget

    February 24, 2010, 03:46

    As part of the continuing evolution of slsailing.com's editorial line, we are seeking to keep you informed with the…

  • Thank you my friends! by: Nber Medici

    February 21, 2010, 03:36

    I have been moved almost to tears as I have read the comments from my friends... Six years in SL feels like a lifetime.  During that "lifetime" I have met…

  • BWind engine: Key points of Becca's baby, aka BBK by: Bea Woodget

    February 20, 2010, 09:28

    During the last Tradewinds Boat Builders Show (Feb 15th-22nd), hosted by TYC at Dex, Becca introduces herself as not a Real Life sailor, while she says shei…

  • Last Round: America's Cup Challenge turns into a Boxing Match by: Bea Woodget

    February 12, 2010, 01:51

    This article has been written by Nicolas Stiel, who is a senior reporter for several french magazines, including Challenges. The source article…

  • Sailor’s wishlist survey (Part III) by: Bea Woodget

    November 8, 2009, 07:46

    See Part I here: http://slsailing.com/?p=1601 See Part II here: http://slsailing.com/?p=1674 Chapter III: Sailors, what would you like to be…

  • Sailor’s wishlist survey (Part II) by: Bea Woodget

    November 7, 2009, 01:18

    See Part I here: http://slsailing.com/?p=1601 Chapter III: Competitors, what are your expectations? As we have seen previously (Part I), 96% of sailors…

  • Sailor's wishlist survey (Part I) by: Bea Woodget

    November 3, 2009, 09:00

    Introduction This article is intended to analyse the results of the survey that has been  conducted from October 27th to November 1st, 2009. 74 responses…

  • Remembering Oliphant Ming by: MarkTwain White

    August 21, 2009, 09:33

    ---------- SL Sailing has lost one of its oldest and most colorful figures. Oliphant Ming has passed. Oli’s good friend Pixeleen Mistral has…

  • Editorial .com-ment by: Jane Fossett

    December 29, 2008, 09:06

    Cognitive Loss As you probably already know, last week in 'The great COM crash of 2008' I lost most of the articles I posted to this website over the past…

  • Founding and History of MBYC  by: Jane Fossett

    October 21, 2008, 23:33

    by Saxxon Domela (ed. Jane Fossett) (Written January 2, 2008) In the dying days of 2005 near the Mowry-Selby border on the shores of Mowry Bay, a…

  • The Times They Are a Changin'
    & Blowing in the Wind by: MarkTwain White

    October 19, 2008, 13:23

    For an old school Republican who has rued the day that the neo-conservatives took over the Grand Ol Party and pushed compassionate conservatives to the…

  • Huge Rush to Cross! by: MarkTwain White

    June 21, 2008, 16:56

    They are lining up in Osprey Reef and Bulia sims for the anticipated opening of Union Passage connecting the western and southern USS-SL. Photos in Bulia this…

  • International Holidays by: MarkTwain White

    May 25, 2008, 06:08

     An Article by Nber Medici I have been so pleased with the international character of sailing in SL (as well in RL...but that is another story). If you…

  • The Times They Are a Changin' by: MarkTwain White

    April 20, 2008, 08:24

    It is so good to feel the renewed sense of excitement in the SL Sailing community. Congratulations to the folks at Fisher's Island Yacht Club for their new…

  • Starboards Yacht Club Photos by: MarkTwain White

    September 2, 2007, 12:43

    Four photos of the Sunday Sept 23 photos have been added to the SYC photo set here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/marktwainwhite/sets/72157602036773120/

• Miscellaneous  (23)
  • How Geeky are you? (Part I) by: Bea Woodget

    February 17, 2010, 04:57

    It is always beside me, sometimes in my purse or handbag, sometimes in the back pocket of my jeans against a buttock, sometimes it hangs between my breasts,…

  • The Times They Are a Changin' by: MarkTwain White

    April 20, 2008, 08:24

    It is so good to feel the renewed sense of excitement in the SL Sailing community. Congratulations to the folks at Fisher's Island Yacht Club for their new…

  • Videos  (22)
    • The Tall Ships Races Antwerp - 10 to 13 July by: Bea Woodget

      July 12, 2010, 01:12

      The fifth edition of The Tall Ships Races started Saturday and drew 100,000 visitors in Antwerp. The city hopes to attract one million visitors until Tuesday,…

    • It Happened in the Blake Sea by: Bea Woodget

      May 19, 2010, 01:05

      June 2009 Memories... Souvenirs, souvenirs... You remain  in my heart And you make bloom again All my dreams of happiness They say that time…

    • Premiere of Gold Cup Finals Video by: MarkTwain White

      July 22, 2009, 11:26

      Join us in the Hollywood Bowl (Hollywood sim) Sunday morning for our next premiere release of a sailing video, the 2009 Golf Fizz Cup Finals. Last month…

    • Thirty-Five Attend Video Event by: MarkTwain White

      July 4, 2009, 16:47

      HOLLYWOOD (July 4, 2009) -- Thirty-five sailing fans gathered in the Hollywood Bowl today to watch a first ever event, the public/communal viewing of…

    • Premiere of MTW Production's Silver Cup Video by: MarkTwain White

      July 2, 2009, 20:53

      On Saturday morning at 8AM MTW Productions will premiere  it's FIZZ CUP Silver Finals Video. Join us for a exciting community event as you relive the…

    • MTW Video on ACS's RELAY FOR LIFE by: MarkTwain White

      June 23, 2009, 11:53

      It was our honor to be asked by the American Cancer Society's representatives to create a promotional video for the ACS RFL event in Second Life. you can watch…

    • The Sun Sets on SAIL ON by: MarkTwain White

      April 26, 2009, 13:16

      Almost two months ago one of the staples of SL Sailing, SAIL ON went dark. The final episode was recorded in High Definition and can be viewed by clicking on…

    • Formal Launch of Shelly Fizz by: MarkTwain White

      April 21, 2009, 05:37

      The much anticipated release of the Shelly Fizz took place this past week in SL. A joint project of Jeremia Spotter, Alan Beresford and Mothgirl Dibou, the…

    • Video -- THE CONNECTION by: MarkTwain White

      June 28, 2008, 08:11

      Here is a video from the Connection event that took place on June 25, 2008. Watch in high resolution if your bandwidth supports it. Click on image to go to it.…

    • Video -- Awaiting the Connection by: MarkTwain White

      June 23, 2008, 23:45

      Here's a video from the last couple of day's activities as we await the coming of the connection. Please go to the YouTube site and both comment and rate…

    • Video -- Gold Quarter Finals #1 by: MarkTwain White

      June 18, 2008, 11:39

      Here is archival footage of the Gold Cup Quarter Finals of the World Fizz Cup. This is part one. What is archival footage? It contains the same great video…

    • Fizz Cup Silver Semi-Finals Video by: MarkTwain White

      May 31, 2008, 06:40

      Yes MTW Productions knows they got it backwards. They released the Silver Cup finals video BEFORE the semi-finals. That's indie film makers for you. Anyway,…

    • Fizz Cup Silver Finals by: MarkTwain White

      May 27, 2008, 05:24

      The World Fizz Cup Silver Cup finals was held on Saturyday May 24. We are uploading the video on the finals before the video on the semi-finals so that we can…

    • Dutch Barge Racing by: MarkTwain White

      May 20, 2008, 20:31

      Here is a short video of some of the Skutsjesilen last Sunday morning. A good reminder here in of the tonnage rule. The bigger boat has the right of way, and…

    • Video of Fizz Cup Silver Cup Quarters by: MarkTwain White

      May 19, 2008, 22:10

      Here is some video from the Silver Cup Quaterfinals.

    • SLSA Birth, Raft Up, and Cruise by: MarkTwain White

      May 12, 2008, 18:43

      A very signficant event in SL Sailing history took place on Saturday morning with the formal launch of the SL Sailing Association (btw, all of you should…

    • Fizz Cup Video #1  by: MarkTwain White

      April 27, 2008, 05:44

      Here is a video from yesterday's World Fizz Cup action in Sailor's Cove. If you click on the screen (not on the arrow part) you will be taken to the YouTube…

    • Passages #5 and #6 by: MarkTwain White

      April 21, 2008, 21:11

      Our Passages contests on Saturday mornings are rapidly maturing into a staple of the SL Sailing scene. Passages #5 and #6 saw two first time winners…

    • The Times They Are a Changin' by: MarkTwain White

      April 20, 2008, 08:24

      It is so good to feel the renewed sense of excitement in the SL Sailing community. Congratulations to the folks at Fisher's Island Yacht Club for their new…

    • Passages by: MarkTwain White

      April 17, 2008, 00:01

      This video records a very small part of the action during the contest between 10 captains on the open sailing sims of the United Sailing Sims. Please leave…

    • The Launch Video by: MarkTwain White

      February 24, 2008, 20:48

      Jacqueline Trudeau launched the Tradewind brigantine today in Trudeau Cay before an audience of more than a hundred residents filling two sims and…

    • Tako Cup 2007 Video Premieres! by: Jane Fossett

      November 16, 2007, 06:04

      Another Surfwidow Beaumont Masterpiece.

• Learning  (13)
  • “Match Racing” – Part II: What is Match Racing? by: Bea Woodget

    June 11, 2010, 01:00

    Read also: previous article -  “Match Racing” – Part I: History What is Match Racing? In sailing, a match race takes the form of an exciting…

  • "Match Racing" - Part I: History by: Bea Woodget

    May 23, 2010, 14:53

    In the sport of sailing, match racing is a particularly exciting and increasingly popular form of sailboat racing that encounters growing success. The term…

  • Luffing and Proper Course at the Start by: Bea Woodget

    April 14, 2010, 01:33

    Wednesday April 7th, Boogdolt 2.00pm: another sailboat regatta is about to begin! The line at Boogdolt is a bit narrow, facing the…

  • The Sailing Academy hits its Stride by: Bea Woodget

    February 7, 2010, 06:53

    Welcome to the first in a series of news and updates on the Sailing Academy (SA). We intend to keep you informed about the SA program and activities with this…

  • SL-ACA Cup: double challenge for finalists by: Bea Woodget

    January 27, 2010, 05:32

    The SL-ACA Cup will use both Fleet racing for series, and Match Racing for finals. Occasion is given here to focus on the main differences between these two…

  • VMG applied to Course A of ACA-SL CUP by: Bea Woodget

    January 18, 2010, 06:59

    This is the second Part of the article "VMG demystified", to put into practice what we learned. Oh by the way, have you done your homework? Here are the…

  • VMG demystified by: Bea Woodget

    January 17, 2010, 03:33

    I think it is advisable to take every opportunity to try to provide guidelines and good practice for a better experience for all beginners. The "Top sailors"…

  • Tactics, Tips & Rules  (13)

    A place to discuss tactics and rules. Post your tips as well.

    • “Match Racing” – Part II: What is Match Racing? by: Bea Woodget

      June 11, 2010, 01:00

      Read also: previous article -  “Match Racing” – Part I: History What is Match Racing? In sailing, a match race takes the form of an exciting…

    • "Match Racing" - Part I: History by: Bea Woodget

      May 23, 2010, 14:53

      In the sport of sailing, match racing is a particularly exciting and increasingly popular form of sailboat racing that encounters growing success. The term…

    • Luffing and Proper Course at the Start by: Bea Woodget

      April 14, 2010, 01:33

      Wednesday April 7th, Boogdolt 2.00pm: another sailboat regatta is about to begin! The line at Boogdolt is a bit narrow, facing the…

    • The Sailing Academy hits its Stride by: Bea Woodget

      February 7, 2010, 06:53

      Welcome to the first in a series of news and updates on the Sailing Academy (SA). We intend to keep you informed about the SA program and activities with this…

    • SL-ACA Cup: double challenge for finalists by: Bea Woodget

      January 27, 2010, 05:32

      The SL-ACA Cup will use both Fleet racing for series, and Match Racing for finals. Occasion is given here to focus on the main differences between these two…

    • VMG applied to Course A of ACA-SL CUP by: Bea Woodget

      January 18, 2010, 06:59

      This is the second Part of the article "VMG demystified", to put into practice what we learned. Oh by the way, have you done your homework? Here are the…

    • VMG demystified by: Bea Woodget

      January 17, 2010, 03:33

      I think it is advisable to take every opportunity to try to provide guidelines and good practice for a better experience for all beginners. The "Top sailors"…

    • Second Wind by: Vin Mariani

      February 18, 2008, 13:48

        Ready to hear more about how race wind works? This time I'll answer more of the questions I posed in my first article. So you don't have to jump back and…

    • Blow by: Vin Mariani

      January 25, 2008, 18:29

        Several weeks ago a group of us were sitting around the table on the terrace of Nantucket Yacht Club, knocking back a few and talking about the wind.…

    • Bea Woodget teaches Olympic Sailing Skills by: Jane Fossett

      December 14, 2007, 11:15

      As part of NYC's ongoing Sailing Skills Classes, Bea Woodget has pulled together a slide set that takes a close look at the Starboards Yacht Club Olympic…

    • Tako Cup Start Line Match Race Protocol by: MarkTwain White

      October 12, 2007, 11:42

        We  have noticed that pre-start strategy has entered the Tako Cup scene. This is a good thing. However for those of you that are not comforable doing…

    • Situational Awareness Is Critical to Good Racing by: MarkTwain White

      September 18, 2007, 17:26

      Be aware of what is around you. Have good situational awareness. The best way to do this is to zoom out with the control-8 keys. I sail with a double zoom out…

    • Tips on Setting Sail Angles by: MarkTwain White

      September 18, 2007, 17:11

      For those of you that are striving to improve your performance on the water here are some tips I originally wrote up on the Forum on setting sail angles. These…

• SLSA Rankings  (5)

  The SLSA Sailing Rankings rate skippers based on their performances over the last twelve months. Skippers score points by competing in SLSA Graded events. The…

  • SLSA Rankings: The First Quarter by: Bea Woodget

    June 1, 2010, 11:33

    The SLSA Rankings were launched on March 1st of this year. Three months of competition have passed and it is time to take a look back at the 1st quarter and…

  • Wazzup? Tako! by: Bea Woodget

    May 10, 2010, 16:39

    From the 14th through the 19th, TYC will be celebrating Kanker Greenacre (Read more) Sunday 16th is Founders day The Mowry Bay Cruising Club will be…

  • SLSA Rankings are online ! by: Bea Woodget

    May 1, 2010, 04:22

    http://slsailing.com/slsa-rankings/slsa-rankings-current-rankings/

  • ACA and the Ranking system by: Bea Woodget

    March 5, 2010, 11:21

    ACA Management by 9th.com supports the new SLSA Rankings and offers assistance to Yacht Clubs, RDs and volunteers seeking to get involved. Read more on the…

  • SLSA RANKINGS Ready for Launch !!! by: Bea Woodget

    February 24, 2010, 07:39

    A little while ago, the possible structure of a new Sailing Rankings System modeled after the ISAF World Sailing Rankings was discussed  on the sailing…

• People  (19)
  • Curse of the Champions? by: Bea Woodget

    August 30, 2010, 02:12

    Is there a curse of the champions? Will it apply to the SLVT winner? “How many sailors, and how many captains Who set out in joy for some faraway…

  • SL Sailor of the Year Award – Nominations are now open by: Bea Woodget

    August 21, 2010, 13:00

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  • ~Announcing the ACA 3.0 ~ Let's Talk To Caf and Quirky About It! by: Nber Medici

    August 19, 2010, 11:34

    The Launch Party for the ACA 3.0 will be on Saturday August 21st at noon in the Hollywood Bowl! (program here) I know that many people have a LOT of…

  • HALL OF FAME, MUSEUM ....................... and ............. SL SAILOR OF THE YEAR - AWARD 2010 by: Bea Woodget

    August 15, 2010, 01:00

    SL Sailing Hall of Fame and Museum You've certainly seen this notice by Saxxon Domela: “Hello Everyone. We are going to create a SL Sailing Hall of Fame at…

  • For Life- Sail - Weekend Events by: Nber Medici

    June 27, 2010, 13:58

    I managed to track down Aislin, Chad, and Trader to get a report on the events of June 18-20... the "For Life" event for sailing. Nber:  So we survived the…

  • Corsica my Love by: Bea Woodget

    June 24, 2010, 07:12

    In a previous article, we learnt that "Christofanu Culombu" was born in Corsica. Today, I would like to tell you more about this island. If Corsica has given…

  • Christopher Colombus, from Corsica by: Bea Woodget

    June 14, 2010, 02:47

    Christopher Columbus, as we all know, was the first person in modern history to cross the Atlantic Ocean to discover a route back and forth between the…

  • RELAY FOR LIFE ~ SAIL FOR LIFE  by: Fanci Beebe

    June 10, 2010, 10:22

    CONCERT & CARNIVAL AN OUTSTANDING SUCCESS!!! ~ This year’s event was again held at Fishers Island Yacht Club on Clipper Bay. I am very pleased to say…

  • A Man, a Boat, 09/11...and SAIL FOR LIFE by: Bea Woodget

    May 28, 2010, 09:42

    For a few days now, I have been looking for an original idea to write about SFL. The news has just given me an opportunity: The Belga Press has just published…

  • Sail for Life by: Nber Medici

    May 14, 2010, 08:35

    Recently I caught up with Trader1 Whiplash (of T1 Radio fame), Aislin Keynes, and Chad Sawson to talk about Relay for Life in Second Life. Editor's…

  • New at dotCOM by: Bea Woodget

    May 6, 2010, 07:53

    It has been months since I began to urge Mark to update the software for this site. But he delayed doing it and thereby demonstrated a wisdom that I do not…

  • Thank you my friends! by: Nber Medici

    February 21, 2010, 03:36

    I have been moved almost to tears as I have read the comments from my friends... Six years in SL feels like a lifetime.  During that "lifetime" I have met…

  • BWind engine: Key points of Becca's baby, aka BBK by: Bea Woodget

    February 20, 2010, 09:28

    During the last Tradewinds Boat Builders Show (Feb 15th-22nd), hosted by TYC at Dex, Becca introduces herself as not a Real Life sailor, while she says shei…

  • Happy Birthday Nber! by: MarkTwain White

    February 18, 2010, 18:34

    Dear Nber, Let me be the first one this morning and last one tonight to wish you a happy SIXTH SL BIRTHDAY! Kissy, kissy. I myself am only a bit more…

  • Interview with Naeve Rossini  by: Nber Medici

    February 10, 2010, 10:31

    For the past three weeks the attention of much of the SL Sailing Community has been focused on the 2010 ACA-SL Cup.  We've been involved as…

  • Father of SL Sailing Day by: MarkTwain White

    May 24, 2009, 21:37

    On May 23 Tradewinds Yacht Club hosted the Father of SL Sailing Day at their location in DEX sim. Kanker Greenacre, as even newbie sailors know, started…

  • Woots! Woodget Gets White Award for 2008  by: Jane Fossett

    December 26, 2008, 13:39

    SLSailing uses the "C" word. Sims cost a good deal of money, and the boats, buildings and landscaping that adorn the estates require an investment…

  • Founding and History of MBYC  by: Jane Fossett

    October 21, 2008, 23:33

    by Saxxon Domela (ed. Jane Fossett) (Written January 2, 2008) In the dying days of 2005 near the Mowry-Selby border on the shores of Mowry Bay, a…

  • Mothgirl Talks Winds of Change Thursday at NYC by: Jane Fossett

    October 21, 2008, 12:11

    This past week, Mothgirl Dibou rolled out her new Wind, Wave and Current System. Moth's been working on this for some time, and she's shared many of her ideas…

• News  (123)
  • SL Sailor of the Year Award – Nominations are now open by: Bea Woodget

    August 21, 2010, 13:00

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  • ~Announcing the ACA 3.0 ~ Let's Talk To Caf and Quirky About It! by: Nber Medici

    August 19, 2010, 11:34

    The Launch Party for the ACA 3.0 will be on Saturday August 21st at noon in the Hollywood Bowl! (program here) I know that many people have a LOT of…

  • HALL OF FAME, MUSEUM ....................... and ............. SL SAILOR OF THE YEAR - AWARD 2010 by: Bea Woodget

    August 15, 2010, 01:00

    SL Sailing Hall of Fame and Museum You've certainly seen this notice by Saxxon Domela: “Hello Everyone. We are going to create a SL Sailing Hall of Fame at…

  • RELAY FOR LIFE ~ SAIL FOR LIFE  by: Fanci Beebe

    June 10, 2010, 10:22

    CONCERT & CARNIVAL AN OUTSTANDING SUCCESS!!! ~ This year’s event was again held at Fishers Island Yacht Club on Clipper Bay. I am very pleased to say…

  • USS and Sailing Showcase Well by: MarkTwain White

    March 28, 2010, 21:18

    Congratulations to the United Sailing Sims and SL sailing for a strong showing in Second Life's Destination Guide. Eight…

  • BWind engine: Key points of Becca's baby, aka BBK by: Bea Woodget

    February 20, 2010, 09:28

    During the last Tradewinds Boat Builders Show (Feb 15th-22nd), hosted by TYC at Dex, Becca introduces herself as not a Real Life sailor, while she says shei…

  • Happy Birthday Nber! by: MarkTwain White

    February 18, 2010, 18:34

    Dear Nber, Let me be the first one this morning and last one tonight to wish you a happy SIXTH SL BIRTHDAY! Kissy, kissy. I myself am only a bit more…

  • Woots! Woodget Gets White Award for 2008  by: Jane Fossett

    December 26, 2008, 13:39

    SLSailing uses the "C" word. Sims cost a good deal of money, and the boats, buildings and landscaping that adorn the estates require an investment…

  • Announcements  (79)
    • Scoop - 34th America’s Cup by: Bea Woodget

      August 31, 2010, 12:07

      The 34th edition will be held on 72 feet (22 meters) catamarans with rigid wings, certainly in 2014 in San Francisco. (more details in comments)

    • Tugby – An Old Game Revisted by: Nber Medici

      August 30, 2010, 17:26

      Tugby (some describe it as Rugby in Tugboats) was introduced into the Second Life sailing community by Joepie Korabase a number of years ago.  She had made…

    • SLVT Finals – Saturday 28th by: Bea Woodget

      August 23, 2010, 03:21

      This weekend (Saturday 28th) the Golden Gate Yacht Club SL will host the SLVT Finals in the Dire Strait sea. They will use the “alpha bravo” course…

    • SL Sailor of the Year Award – Nominations are now open by: Bea Woodget

      August 21, 2010, 13:00

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    • ~Announcing the ACA 3.0 ~ Let's Talk To Caf and Quirky About It! by: Nber Medici

      August 19, 2010, 11:34

      The Launch Party for the ACA 3.0 will be on Saturday August 21st at noon in the Hollywood Bowl! (program here) I know that many people have a LOT of…

    • HALL OF FAME, MUSEUM ....................... and ............. SL SAILOR OF THE YEAR - AWARD 2010 by: Bea Woodget

      August 15, 2010, 01:00

      SL Sailing Hall of Fame and Museum You've certainly seen this notice by Saxxon Domela: “Hello Everyone. We are going to create a SL Sailing Hall of Fame at…

    • Oh boy, I can't wait ! by: Bea Woodget

      August 9, 2010, 09:59

      A strange texture is circulating inworld... What is it?  a new iPad? a Trudeau ONE.ONE (or TWO)? Mothgirl's return? a fix for sim crossings? the wedding of…

    • Sail for Life Marathon Sail During Relay for Life by: Nber Medici

      July 7, 2010, 11:34

      Edited 7/12: Latest News, follow this link : I want to thank everyone who has signed up to sail in the Relay for Life Weekend Marathon Sail. I do want to…

    • FOR LIFE IN SECOND LIFE by: Bea Woodget

      June 18, 2010, 02:42

      PROGRAM Please join us for the 2nd Annual NAUTILUS CITY SUMMER FESTIVAL, June 18 through 20, 2010 supporting the American Cancer Society's Sail for…

    • Tugby Returns JUST in Time for Sail for Life by: Nber Medici

      June 16, 2010, 03:33

      I can't remember when I first played a game of Tugby.  Joepie Korobase built the Tugboat and then built the game around the tugboat.  The game is GREAT fun…

    • RELAY FOR LIFE ~ SAIL FOR LIFE  by: Fanci Beebe

      June 10, 2010, 10:22

      CONCERT & CARNIVAL AN OUTSTANDING SUCCESS!!! ~ This year’s event was again held at Fishers Island Yacht Club on Clipper Bay. I am very pleased to say…

    • a New Flying Fizz enters BETA by: Bea Woodget

      June 8, 2010, 05:28

      Mothgirl Dibou released a beta update for the Fizz that makes full use of new functions released by LL. This allowed her "to strip down the number of scripts…

    • SYC launches its own web site by: Bea Woodget

      June 8, 2010, 03:48

      Starboards Yacht Club finally has its own web site.  We especially encourage you to go to the website for an important announcement for tomorrow night!

    • Tugby Returns! by: Nber Medici

      June 5, 2010, 09:51

      Some of you may remember a really fun activity that was scripted and built by Joepie Korabase named "Tugby". Through Joepie's generosity and help from Yuu…

    • GRAND SAIL for SAIL FOR LIFE by: Nber Medici

      May 27, 2010, 17:39

      A flotilla of boats carrying cancer Survivors and Caregivers will sail from the center of the Blake Sea to Nautilus.  This will be the sailing community’s…

    • How lucky you are! by: Bea Woodget

      May 22, 2010, 01:54

      ... but luck comes from kindness Could you imagine your favorite boat being largely improved, with a complete new sail engine, being full compliant with the…

    • SL Vuitton Trophy announced by: Bea Woodget

      May 19, 2010, 06:37

      Golden Gate Yacht Clubs SL will be holding its own version of the Louis Vuitton Trophy Series, as announced today by Don Berithos, commodore of GGYCSL. dotCO…

    • Wazzup? Tako! by: Bea Woodget

      May 10, 2010, 16:39

      From the 14th through the 19th, TYC will be celebrating Kanker Greenacre (Read more) Sunday 16th is Founders day The Mowry Bay Cruising Club will be…

    • SLSA RANKINGS Ready for Launch !!! by: Bea Woodget

      February 24, 2010, 07:39

      A little while ago, the possible structure of a new Sailing Rankings System modeled after the ISAF World Sailing Rankings was discussed  on the sailing…

    • BWind engine: Key points of Becca's baby, aka BBK by: Bea Woodget

      February 20, 2010, 09:28

      During the last Tradewinds Boat Builders Show (Feb 15th-22nd), hosted by TYC at Dex, Becca introduces herself as not a Real Life sailor, while she says shei…

    • Happy Birthday Nber! by: MarkTwain White

      February 18, 2010, 18:34

      Dear Nber, Let me be the first one this morning and last one tonight to wish you a happy SIXTH SL BIRTHDAY! Kissy, kissy. I myself am only a bit more…

    • The Sailing Academy hits its Stride by: Bea Woodget

      February 7, 2010, 06:53

      Welcome to the first in a series of news and updates on the Sailing Academy (SA). We intend to keep you informed about the SA program and activities with this…

    • 3, 2, 1 ... by: Bea Woodget

      February 6, 2010, 01:42

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    • Bea Woodget Appointed Editor of COM by: MarkTwain White

      February 4, 2010, 20:13

      I am pleased to announce that Bea Woodget has been appointed Editor of SLSailing.Com. Bea has shown great energy and vision in her service to the SL…

    • The 2010 ACA-SL Cup Begins by: MarkTwain White

      January 13, 2010, 07:59

      In early Spring 2007 Alcatel-Lucent (an official sponsor and the Official Media Provider for the 32nd America’s Cup) contracted 9th.com (http://www.9t…

    • FIYC Skate Party and Poinsettia Ball by: MarkTwain White

      December 14, 2009, 19:25

      FIYC announces their Annual Skate Party (December 19) and the Poinsettia Ball (December 20). DJ Midnight Capalini  will offer a  mixture of soft…

    • SS Galaxy Joins the USS by: MarkTwain White

      November 14, 2009, 07:26

      The major reconstruction of the southern USS continues with the announcement that the popular destination SS Galaxy is joining the USS. At the same time Fanci…

    • Blake Sea Townhall Meeting by: MarkTwain White

      August 21, 2009, 10:26

      There will be a townhall meeting with Jack and Blondin Linden at the Balloon Observation are in Blake Sea - Haggarty. The topic will be the soon to be…

    • Sailing For Life Awards by: MarkTwain White

      August 15, 2009, 13:29

      All SL sailors will want to make note of the very special event coming next Saturday, August 22nd at 8 am in Blake Sea - Haggarty. Join Nber Medici and the…

    • Premiere of Gold Cup Finals Video by: MarkTwain White

      July 22, 2009, 11:26

      Join us in the Hollywood Bowl (Hollywood sim) Sunday morning for our next premiere release of a sailing video, the 2009 Golf Fizz Cup Finals. Last month…

    • Premiere of MTW Production's Silver Cup Video by: MarkTwain White

      July 2, 2009, 20:53

      On Saturday morning at 8AM MTW Productions will premiere  it's FIZZ CUP Silver Finals Video. Join us for a exciting community event as you relive the…

    • Fizz Cup Finals by: MarkTwain White

      June 26, 2009, 10:04

      The Fizz Cup Finals Spectator Areas in  Blake Sea - Barbarosa. Blake Sea - Siren's Isle   Saturday June 27 at 8:00AM Sunday June 28 at 5:00AM

    • MTW Video on ACS's RELAY FOR LIFE by: MarkTwain White

      June 23, 2009, 11:53

      It was our honor to be asked by the American Cancer Society's representatives to create a promotional video for the ACS RFL event in Second Life. you can watch…

    • MISS FIZZ CUP 2009 CONTEST by: Bea Woodget

      June 14, 2009, 00:43

      All information available at Les Glénans - Santa Cruz: click the contest board to get the notecard with details. Details on Location and Date of the…

    • 12 HOUR CONCERT FOR RELAY FOR LIFE by: MarkTwain White

      June 12, 2009, 22:46

      12 HOUR CONCERT FOR RELAY FOR LIFE                                       in                 Celebration…

    • Fizz Cup 2009 by: Bea Woodget

      May 8, 2009, 03:44

      Fizz Cup 2009 - Event 1 - Plum Gut / FIYC E1 / TS 1 / Group 1 Friday May 8, 2009 / 0600 SLT E1 / TS 1 / Group 2 Friday May 8, 2009 / 0730 SLT E1 /…

    • Fizz Cup - Notice of Race available by: Bea Woodget

      May 1, 2009, 02:54

      The Notice of Race and Sailing Instructions (coming soon) are the key documents that will govern the competition. This NoR is available for download in…

    • Fizz Cup Update by: Bea Woodget

      April 28, 2009, 07:19

      Here is is the complete list of competitors at this date (please check it): If you registered but your name doesn't appear in this list, please IM Bea…

    • Shelly Fizz Sail Preloader by: MarkTwain White

      April 24, 2009, 07:25

      Alan Beresford has produced a simple script that will make it easy for you to put custom sails on y0ur Shelly Fizz. Here is what he said in a comment on…

    • 2009 World Fizz Cup news by: Bea Woodget

      April 22, 2009, 01:11

      In spite of rough sea, sea currents and ground swells, it seems that we can arrive safe and sound without regretting the slightest loss. Anyway, if the…

    • Blake Sea Update by: MarkTwain White

      April 17, 2009, 07:06

      The Lindens are excited about the upcoming Fizz Cup. Michael has been helping us set up an additional race course, The Turnbuckle Line, where the finals…

    • NYC Hosts Dil Spitz Photography April 25 by: Jane Fossett

      April 13, 2009, 21:08

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    • Sail for Life Logo Contest by: Nber Medici

      April 6, 2009, 13:28

      The Sail for Life Logo Contest is now concluded.  The entries are on display at the Sail for Life Headquarters Building in Holly Kai Estates.  Please feel…

    • "Be careful what you ask for" department... by: Jane Fossett

      March 22, 2009, 06:35

      Second Life Sailing Association Regatta Notice   *** 2009 FIZZ WORLD CUP ***   Mothgirl Dibou said: "A year ago the biggest event in the history…

    • Sail for Life Kicks Off! by: Nber Medici

      March 14, 2009, 14:54

      Today is the kick-off for the Relay for Life in Second Life.  Fund-raising for the American Cancer Society will culminate on the weekend of July 18th and 19th…

    • FIYC Flaunts Fizz on Friday by: Jane Fossett

      March 12, 2009, 10:08

        Fishers Island Yacht Club is honored to host the launch of Mothgirl Dibou's new one design sailboat: THE FLYING FIZZ 3.01   Please join the…

    • The envelope, please... by: Jane Fossett

      February 26, 2009, 07:02

      Mowry Bay, Mainland Feb. 25, 2009 Mowry Bay Yacht Club is pleased to announce that three legends in the SL Sailing Community have agreed to present…

    • Mowry Sprints by: Jane Fossett

      February 18, 2009, 09:46

        NOTICE OF RACE Mowry Sprints Mowry Bay Yacht Club, March 7 2009 Eligibility:  The regatta is open to boats of the TAKO Class whose owners are…

    • Sail-On Regatta in Blake Sea Sunday, January 25 by: Jane Fossett

      January 25, 2009, 06:49

      BLAKE SEA CIRCLE REGATTA (Sail On) When: 10AM Sunday Morning Location: MarkTwain White's regular SAIL ON program from the startline in Blake Sea --…

    • Nautilus Surrounds by: Jane Fossett

      January 23, 2009, 04:37

      Big Picture As I mentioned in my previous post, USS this evening completed its transfer to grid coordinates just East of Nautilus. The Nautilus region is…

    • Fossett Promoted to Editor by: MarkTwain White

      December 26, 2008, 16:17

      You may have just read Jane's article about the inaugural award named after some old guy with non-prim hair. Bea Woodget deserves all the praise she has been…

    • Woots! Woodget Gets White Award for 2008  by: Jane Fossett

      December 26, 2008, 13:39

      SLSailing uses the "C" word. Sims cost a good deal of money, and the boats, buildings and landscaping that adorn the estates require an investment…

    • USS Announcement of Great Import by: MarkTwain White

      December 19, 2008, 19:03

      The United Sailing Sims announces a joint community project with Linden Lab to enhance the sailing experience throughout Second Life. Once the move of the 130…

    • SYC Line Opens Up by: MarkTwain White

      September 23, 2008, 22:00

      SYC continues to improve their startline when on Tuesday evening they used an enviromentally safe 50 megaton device to sink Santa Rosa Island. "This totally…

    • Trudeau 20 Launches by: MarkTwain White

      September 14, 2008, 17:02

      The Trudeau 20 has launched! Here are the details. SYC will hold its Inaugural Trudeau 20 Regatta this coming Saturday Morning, September 20 at 8AM.…

    • The Olympics Come to SAIL ON by: MarkTwain White

      August 1, 2008, 05:56

      Everyone has a chance to shine like an Olympic champion on August 10 at SAIL ON. We are going to cover a regatta in an entirely new kind of sailing vessel, for…

    • USS-SL Grows and Moves! by: MarkTwain White

      June 18, 2008, 21:37

      The Sailors' Cove complex of 31 sims is about to join the United Sailing Sims of Second Life. The move will expand the USS-SL to 125 regions. The connection…

    • Second Convention Roasts MarkTwain White by: Jane Fossett

      May 15, 2008, 07:27

      Today (May 15th) the third iteration of Second Convention commences at Artificial Isle. A virtual convention in Second Life with live music, sailboat…

    • The Great Exodus and Raft Up by: MarkTwain White

      May 5, 2008, 22:35

      The Great Exodus and Raft Up (The greatest photo op in SL Sailing History) May 10, 2008 As fans of the great SL precursor Snow Crash are aware,…

    • Fisher's Island Yacht Club Meeting 1PM, April 14 by: Jane Fossett

      April 13, 2008, 11:06

      Epicurus Emmons has asked COM to post the following announcement to the SL Sailing Community: Sailors meeting at Fishers Island Yacht Club, Monday 14…

    • Second Sailing Wiki Launches by: Jane Fossett

      April 8, 2008, 07:26

      We've all seen it, and maybe done it. Someone IM's an entire SL Group of sailors to ask a question like: "How do I use the start line?", "How do I…

    • Living Just Got A Lot Easier by: MarkTwain White

      March 8, 2008, 17:29

      We have outstanding news about owning land not only in USS-SL but anywhere where open spaces sims are used for residences (this would include the new sims…

    • Views We Like by: MarkTwain White

      March 7, 2008, 10:41

      In an advertisement on COM yesterday we announced the launch of a series of Sim builds in the United Sailing Sims of Second Life that will go under the…

    • Advertisement by: MarkTwain White

      March 4, 2008, 22:11

      A rare opportunity awaits a limited number of SL skippers. Nber Medici and MarkTwain White are adding five new open spaces sims which will be sold in…

    • Passages Launched by: MarkTwain White

      February 23, 2008, 20:33

      On one of the stormest days on record in Second Life the Passages Course and Passages Pub were launched. In a near melt down day for the grid over two…

    • Passages Course and The Passages Pub to Open by: MarkTwain White

      February 19, 2008, 23:38

      In light of the imminent release of Jacqueline Trudeau's Tradewind brigantine (see Editor's Note below), Starboard's Yacht Club announces the opening of…

    • New Information About the Passages Course by: MarkTwain White

      February 9, 2008, 17:24

      An important dispatch has been published on the Forum regarding the Passages Course and can be found here. - MTW

    • Fizz ID System Resolved by: MarkTwain White

      January 18, 2008, 17:53

      After discussion and debate on ORG Mothgirl has decided to adopt the Tako ID system for the Flying Fizz. I have removed the Flying Fizz style ID registry from…

    • Adriatic Line Reopens by: Elisha Paklena

      January 8, 2008, 12:50

      I just saw a beautiful set of emails in my inbox regarding http://jira.secondlife.com/browse/SVC-1161 that I submitted last night. :) The Adriatic race…

    • Havok Sims Updated on Beta Grid by: Elisha Paklena

      January 7, 2008, 21:56

      Newsflash! Sidewinder Linden has changed up the lineup of sims on the Beta grid for Havok4 testing. Realizing the need to satisfy both the testing crowd who…

    • Flying Fizz Regatta by: MarkTwain White

      January 3, 2008, 13:18

      The Flying Fizz makes its Hollywood debut. Today was the first formal races from the Hollywood startline as Taku Raymaker tacked some Fizz racing to Waypoint…

    • Casting a Big Net by: MarkTwain White

      December 21, 2007, 23:00

      It's been awhile since I posted an original piece here. If they paid better maybe I would post more often. OK, so clear the dock, here comes our catch. S…

    • Bea Woodget teaches Olympic Sailing Skills by: Jane Fossett

      December 14, 2007, 11:15

      As part of NYC's ongoing Sailing Skills Classes, Bea Woodget has pulled together a slide set that takes a close look at the Starboards Yacht Club Olympic…

    • SL Sailing Coach Network by: Jane Fossett

      December 9, 2007, 11:17

      SYC has a wonderful "Introduction to Sailing" Class that meets each Sunday at 12:00. It's a great place for beginners to learn sailing. However, many new…

    • New Regatta Added to SYC Schedule by: MarkTwain White

      November 26, 2007, 17:26

      New event in SYC at "GMT compliant" time.... Great news for sailors from European and African coutries:  every sunday morning (your time), new sail boat…

    • Tako Cup Finals by: MarkTwain White

      October 16, 2007, 17:07

      On Sunday November 11 beginning at 10AM SLT the 2007 USS-SL Tako Cup will be decided in a no holds barred battle between Scotland's Favorite Son Hans…

    • Boat Show to Open Sunday by: MarkTwain White

      October 13, 2007, 13:21

      The Great Sailors Cove Boat Show will open Sunday October 14th and run through Saturday October 20th. Each day we will have a special exhibit.  Sunday's…

    • The Boat Show is Coming by: MarkTwain White

      October 4, 2007, 22:15

         The Sailors Cove Boat Show Oct 14 - 20th Free to exhibitors and the public The show will feature working sailboats - no props (speed boats), no…

    • SL Sailing is now on Television in SL by: MarkTwain White

      August 29, 2007, 14:22

         Check out SLCN.TV for our weekly broadcast from Starboards Yacht Club.

  • Sailing News  (23)
    • The Atlantic schooner is sailing ! by: Bea Woodget

      August 30, 2010, 17:01

      This summer, the Atlantic (the three masted replica of the 1905 Atlantic record holder with Charlie Barr) gently tugged her mooring lines, and today she is…

    • The Tall Ships Races Antwerp - 10 to 13 July by: Bea Woodget

      July 12, 2010, 01:12

      The fifth edition of The Tall Ships Races started Saturday and drew 100,000 visitors in Antwerp. The city hopes to attract one million visitors until Tuesday,…

    • MOD 70: THE STATE OF PLAY by: Bea Woodget

      June 21, 2010, 04:38

      by courtesy of Ocean Racing The idea of relaunching one-design ocean-racing multihulls is becoming reality.What is the current state of play with the MOD…

    • Ladycat: TRIUMPHAL ! by: Bea Woodget

      June 13, 2010, 03:44

      They did it! Ladycat enters legend status with a win at the most mythical race around Lake Geneva. Read also previous post on that race: http://slsailing.com/2…

    • BOM ! (June 11th-13th) by: Bea Woodget

      June 12, 2010, 04:10

      BOM! It's the abbreviation for the biggest race on inland waters in the world, and certainly one of the best moments of the summer: the Bol D'Or Mirabaud. This…

    • La Boudeuse sinks in an Ocean of debt by: Bea Woodget

      June 2, 2010, 06:49

      Paris, June 2nd 2010: Patrice Franceschi, the captain of "La Boudeuse", announced today that the "Terre-Océan" mission ceases all operations immediately due…

    • JP54 - The UFO by: Bea Woodget

      May 26, 2010, 10:32

      ...or "I had a dream" JP stands for Jean-Pierre (Dick) 54 stands of course for 54-foot UFO stands for Unidentified Floating Object Jean-Pierre…

    • World Record Marseille to Carthage* by: Bea Woodget

      May 16, 2010, 06:29

      (*) to be ratified by the WSSRC CouncilThey have "shrunk" the Mediterranean in crossing the finish line (Carthage) at 20h 17mn 34s Carthage (18h 13mn 30s…

    • The RACE - Interview with Bruno Peyron by: Bea Woodget

      April 12, 2010, 02:56

      In partnership with the magazine "Ocean-Racing" that we presented some time ago, dotCOM is very proud to release a preview of the interview with Bruno…

    • 48 days 07 hours 44 minutes 52 seconds! by: Bea Woodget

      March 21, 2010, 04:15

      Ushant, France - The Jules Verne Trophy now belongs to ten men who have sailed around the globe at an average of 18.76 knots along the optimum course,…

    • Breaking news - They just did it !!! by: Bea Woodget

      March 20, 2010, 02:40

      dotCOM is proud to be one of the the first web site worldwide  to announce it: Groupama crossed the finish line at 21:40:45 UTC.  New record: 48 days 7…

    • Breaking News - G-Class edition by: Bea Woodget

      February 26, 2010, 05:36

      Jules Verne Trophy Indian record for Groupama On crossing the longitude of the most southerly tip of Tasmania at 2322 UTC on Tuesday, Groupama 3 has scored…

    • 100% SAILING, 100% RACING ! by: Bea Woodget

      February 24, 2010, 03:46

      As part of the continuing evolution of slsailing.com's editorial line, we are seeking to keep you informed with the…

    • Last Round: America's Cup Challenge turns into a Boxing Match by: Bea Woodget

      February 12, 2010, 01:51

      This article has been written by Nicolas Stiel, who is a senior reporter for several french magazines, including Challenges. The source article…

    • 3, 2, 1 ... by: Bea Woodget

      February 6, 2010, 01:42

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    • Breaking News by: Bea Woodget

      February 3, 2010, 10:27

      America's Cup & Jules Verne Trophy America's Cup - D-5 First round Monday 8th at 10h06 (local time) USA-17 has been authorized by the Internatio…

    • Last minute: Jules Verne Trophy by: Bea Woodget

      February 1, 2010, 13:29

      Sunday January 31st, 13h 55' 53'' UTC: WOOOOT ! Groupama 3 crossed the start line for an incredible record trial. They decided to start in a very narrow (and…

    • Breaking news by: Bea Woodget

      January 22, 2010, 02:45

      Hollywood, January 21 st: Official boat revealed Just as you were getting used to the 2.52, the management of the SL-ACA CUP has announced that an update to…

    • Should I stay or should I go? by: Bea Woodget

      January 20, 2010, 13:21

      Today, January 20th: Flag turned from RED into ORANGE, which means 75% of chance they finally go in the next 48 hours, after a (too) long wait... Skippers and…

    • The dispute worsens... by: Bea Woodget

      October 28, 2009, 03:46

      (don't see any allusion in this title please...) Read in Yachting World web site: " BMW Oracle wins its case as NY Court rules (November 28th) that Cup…

    • Let the pre-race maneuvering continue! by: Nber Medici

      August 6, 2009, 12:39

      The United Arab Emirates has been named as as the venue for the America's Cup race which will be held in February, the defending champions Alinghi said on…

    • Fastnet Memorial Service - August 5th by: Nber Medici

      August 5, 2009, 10:22

      There will be a memorial service today to commemorate the 30th Anniversary of the 1979 Fastnet Race.  Service will be at Holy Trinity Church in Cowes at…

    • Meanwhile, on Earth by: Bea Woodget

      August 2, 2009, 10:33

      translated from french Newpaper "Le Monde" (http://www.lemonde.fr) and "Voiles et Voiliers" magazine (http://www.voilesetvoiliers.com) Pascal…

  • Races  (21)
    • SLVT 2nd Round of Quarterfinals - Sat. 14th by: Bea Woodget

      August 13, 2010, 04:57

      August, Saturday 7th: Last Saturday, Armano and Takabou have brilliantly qualified for the SLVT semifinals. Armano, unsurprisingly, dominated the debates and…

    • ACA and the Ranking system by: Bea Woodget

      March 5, 2010, 11:21

      ACA Management by 9th.com supports the new SLSA Rankings and offers assistance to Yacht Clubs, RDs and volunteers seeking to get involved. Read more on the…

    • Passages In Treacherous Waters by: MarkTwain White

      March 30, 2008, 15:22

      The fourth Passages contest was held on Saturday, March 29. Eleven boats sailed off into the treacherous waters of the Southern United Sailing Sims. Seven…

    • Passages #3 by: MarkTwain White

      March 22, 2008, 15:53

      The third edition of Passages took to the waters of the Southern United Sailing Sims today when nine Tradewind brigatines set sail. Of the nine boats, one…

    • 10 Boats Went to Sea by: MarkTwain White

      March 19, 2008, 21:45

      Ten boats set sail from Hollywood last Saturday morning. The morning was bright and clear. The crews were in high spirits. With that many Tradewind…

    • New Rules for Saturday March 15 by: MarkTwain White

      March 13, 2008, 18:03

      We have tweaked the Passages Rules and Regulations. The new rules can be found on the Rules and Regulation Page under the Passages section of this web…

    • The Inaugural Passages Contest by: MarkTwain White

      March 10, 2008, 16:56

      The inaugural running of the Passages Contest took place in USS-SL waters on Saturday when six Tradewind brigantine captains sailed from Santa Cruz sim…

    • Passages Postponed to March 8 by: Jane Fossett

      February 29, 2008, 06:44

      While preparing for the new Passages Race, we discovered a problem with the Start Line script that causes errors in race wind. The error occurs in all…

    • Passages Rules Updated by: MarkTwain White

      February 26, 2008, 11:33

      There has been some significant updating to the Passages rules. The version here on COM has the new rules marked in green. The new rules are also available…

    • The Launch Video by: MarkTwain White

      February 24, 2008, 20:48

      Jacqueline Trudeau launched the Tradewind brigantine today in Trudeau Cay before an audience of more than a hundred residents filling two sims and…

    • Passages Launched by: MarkTwain White

      February 23, 2008, 20:33

      On one of the stormest days on record in Second Life the Passages Course and Passages Pub were launched. In a near melt down day for the grid over two…

    • Passages Course by: MarkTwain White

      February 1, 2008, 08:13

      Here is updated information about the Passages Course (original announcement is here). The first contest will be organized shortly after the new sims appear.…

    • NYC A1 Course by: MarkTwain White

      August 7, 2007, 08:09

      Here is the A1 Course at Nantucket Yacht Club. Click to open a larger version suitable for print out.

    • Long Olympic Course - SYC by: MarkTwain White

      August 6, 2007, 14:59

      Here is the Long Olympic Course at Starboards Yacht Club. The course is a classic triangular Olympic style course which has been extended to bring the…

    • Islands Course - SYC by: MarkTwain White

      August 6, 2007, 08:59

      Here is the Islands Course at Starboards Yacht Club. Click on the map to open a larger version suitable for print out.

    • NYC S2 Course by: MarkTwain White

      August 6, 2007, 08:38

      Here is the S2 Course at Nantucket Yacht Club. Click on Map to open a larger version suitable for print out.

    • NYC S1 Course by: MarkTwain White

      August 6, 2007, 08:36

      Here is the S1 Course at Nantucket Yacht Club. Click on map to open a larger version suitable for print out.

    • NYC B2 Course by: MarkTwain White

      August 6, 2007, 08:30

      Here is the B2 Course at Nantucket Yacht Club. Click on the map for a larger version suitable for print out.

    • NYC B1 Course by: MarkTwain White

      August 6, 2007, 08:26

      Here is the B1 Course at Nantucket Yacht Club. Click on map to open a larger version suitable for print out.

    • NYC A2 Course by: MarkTwain White

      August 6, 2007, 08:22

      Here is the A2 Course at Nantucket Yacht Club. Click to open a larger version suitable for print out.

    • Short Olympic Course -- SYC by: MarkTwain White

      August 1, 2007, 14:52

      Here is the Short Olympic Course at Starboards Yacht Club. The course is a classic triangular Olympic style course.  The map has south up. Click to open…

  • SL Coast Guard  (1)

    News and Information from the SL Coast Guard

    • SLCG Proclaims SL Safe Boating Week by: Sanstrom Laxness

      March 17, 2010, 12:06

      PROCLAMATION Recreational boating is fun and enjoyable, and we are fortunate that we have sufficient resources to accommodate the wide variety…

• Blake Sea  (24)
  • It Happened in the Blake Sea by: Bea Woodget

    May 19, 2010, 01:05

    June 2009 Memories... Souvenirs, souvenirs... You remain  in my heart And you make bloom again All my dreams of happiness They say that time…

  • Blake Sea Information by: Bea Woodget

    October 2, 2009, 16:37

    Information regarding the Blake Sea can be found at the following locations. Blake Sea Code of Conduct The Blake Sea Code of Conduct can be found in the…

  • Blake Sea Log  (4)
    • Should I stay or should I go? by: Bea Woodget

      January 20, 2010, 13:21

      Today, January 20th: Flag turned from RED into ORANGE, which means 75% of chance they finally go in the next 48 hours, after a (too) long wait... Skippers and…

    • Pre-Townhall Meeting Transcript by: MarkTwain White

      August 24, 2009, 20:24

      Based on conversations that took place on the SL Sailing Association IM channel the night before the scheduled Townhall Meeting it seemed to me that we could…

    • Townhall Meeting Transcript by: MarkTwain White

      August 24, 2009, 11:43

      This is an edited transcript of the Blake Sea Townhall Meeting on August 23, 2009. Since Jack Linden spoke in SL Voice, Blondin Linden transcribed what…

    • Blake Sea Log #1 -- How Blake Sea Got Its Name by: MarkTwain White

      May 14, 2009, 21:34

      In the not too distant future we hope to have a dedication ceremony in the Blake Sea to honor it and its namesake, Sir Peter Blake, the New Zealand…

  • Blake Sea News  (17)
    • SYC launches its own web site by: Bea Woodget

      June 8, 2010, 03:48

      Starboards Yacht Club finally has its own web site.  We especially encourage you to go to the website for an important announcement for tomorrow night!

    • Fighting Sail Comes to the Blake Sea by: MarkTwain White

      February 24, 2010, 22:09

      It has finally happened. The long anticipated invasion of the pirates has begun in the southeastern portion of the Blake Sea. With the pirates come the…

    • Marks Moved, Pirates Welcomed by: MarkTwain White

      January 3, 2010, 14:42

      As promised, the racing mark in Blake Sea Cannonade has now been relocated in Blake Sea Hawser. SLSailing.Com caught the event on camera. While…

    • Updating Mark Locations by: MarkTwain White

      January 1, 2010, 17:32

      We have moved the old black/white mark that used to be in Lost Isle to the southeast quadrant of Blake Sea China (200,70). This Sunday, January 3, we will move…

    • Blake Sea Steering Committee Formed by: MarkTwain White

      November 28, 2009, 18:00

      The nominations are in. The six yacht clubs in the USS have each appointed two members to serve on the newly created Blake Sea Steering Committee. The…

    • SS Galaxy Joins the USS by: MarkTwain White

      November 14, 2009, 07:26

      The major reconstruction of the southern USS continues with the announcement that the popular destination SS Galaxy is joining the USS. At the same time Fanci…

    • Contested Waters Sims by: MarkTwain White

      October 30, 2009, 19:18

      The United Sailing Sims announces the "Contested Water" sims. Pirates throughout SL are hereby notified that they have a place in the Blake Sea/USS area…

    • Blake Sea Update -- Reboot Schedule by: MarkTwain White

      October 24, 2009, 13:45

      Keira Linden, my personal choice for the Linden I would most like to see as a mermaid avatar, will be helping out the conditions in the Blake Sea by doing…

    • Update on Blake Sea Ferry by: MarkTwain White

      October 17, 2009, 14:11

      When LL first indicated they wanted to run a ferry and seaplane in the Blake Sea Michael Linden asked for some suggestions for ferry and seaplane stops in the…

    • Blake Sea Documentation is Published by: MarkTwain White

      October 2, 2009, 10:43

      I am very pleased to announce that the Blake Sea turns a new page today with the introduction of  four new documents: Community Partnership Program Community…

    • Blake Sea Rezz Zones by: MarkTwain White

      September 4, 2009, 11:01

      At the recent Blake Sea Townhall meeting the issue of Blake Sea rezz zones was discussed. It was felt by nearly everyone that opening the Blake Sea to full…

    • Pre-Townhall Meeting Transcript by: MarkTwain White

      August 24, 2009, 20:24

      Based on conversations that took place on the SL Sailing Association IM channel the night before the scheduled Townhall Meeting it seemed to me that we could…

    • Townhall Meeting Transcript by: MarkTwain White

      August 24, 2009, 11:43

      This is an edited transcript of the Blake Sea Townhall Meeting on August 23, 2009. Since Jack Linden spoke in SL Voice, Blondin Linden transcribed what…

    • Sailing For Life Awards by: MarkTwain White

      August 15, 2009, 13:29

      All SL sailors will want to make note of the very special event coming next Saturday, August 22nd at 8 am in Blake Sea - Haggarty. Join Nber Medici and the…

    • Fizz Cup Finals by: MarkTwain White

      June 26, 2009, 10:04

      The Fizz Cup Finals Spectator Areas in  Blake Sea - Barbarosa. Blake Sea - Siren's Isle   Saturday June 27 at 8:00AM Sunday June 28 at 5:00AM

    • Two Big Improvments: The Lighthouse and the Platform by: MarkTwain White

      May 21, 2009, 20:57

      From day one of the discussions with LL on the creation of the Blake Sea it was proposed that RJ Kikuchiyo's Fastnet Lighthouse should be included in the…

    • BLAKE SEA UPDATE #1 by: MarkTwain White

      February 13, 2009, 17:31

      Welcome to the first of what will be many Blake Sea Updates. This semi-column, semi-announcement page will work hand in hand with two new features that…

  • Blake Sea Administration Protocols  (1)
    • Blake Sea 2.0 Administration Protocols by: Bea Woodget

      October 2, 2009, 16:32

      Blake Sea 2.0 Administration Protocols (adopted October 1, 2009) 1. The USS Owners and Linden Lab will mutually agree upon a primary liaison between LL…

  • Blake Sea Information  (1)
    • Blake Sea Information by: Bea Woodget

      October 2, 2009, 16:37

      Information regarding the Blake Sea can be found at the following locations. Blake Sea Code of Conduct The Blake Sea Code of Conduct can be found in the…

  • Blake Sea Charts  (1)
    • Available course Charts on the Blake Sea by: Bea Woodget

      January 1, 2010, 02:31

      Page under construction Atlantic StartLine ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Rezz Area Pacific StartLine ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Rezz Area Travertine StartLine ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Rezz…

  • Blake Sea Steering Committee  (1)
    • BSSC by: Bea Woodget

      January 28, 2010, 02:55

      This category will be used to inform the community about activities of the Blake Sea Steering Committee. SLSailing.com is a regular community update…

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