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Comment on VMG demystified by perfent

perfent — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 05:25:15 +0000

Thank you! I have struggled with VMG through two other websites and your the first one to explain it to a NON-mathematician. Tomorrow I begin the “VMG Applied” article.

Comment on Vote for SL Sailor of the Year by Orca Flotta

Orca Flotta — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 16:20:55 +0000

… we should name him Potbellydaddy!

LOL

Comment on Vote for SL Sailor of the Year by Orca Flotta

Orca Flotta — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 16:18:44 +0000

@ Kent: Polldaddy sure sounds creepy doesn’t it? Is probably some “dirty old man” kinda character, a very shady guy with an eye on the young girls. Eeeeks

Comment on Vote for SL Sailor of the Year by Orca Flotta

Orca Flotta — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 16:16:17 +0000

oh my ;/
How come I ever made the cut? I don’t even own a sim, neither am I to be seen in Blake very often. Clearly I should be disqualified.

Comment on Vote for SL Sailor of the Year by Kentrock

Kentrock — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 11:00:42 +0000

I guesss I am out of the loop.

Comment on Vote for SL Sailor of the Year by Kentrock

Kentrock — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 10:54:52 +0000

Who the hell is Polldady?

Comment on SL Sailor of the Year Award 2011 by Vote for SL Sailor of the Year

Vote for SL Sailor of the Year — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 10:12:01 +0000

[...] and they will pass the torch to the persons whom you will vote for. Complete lists of nominees were published here. [...]

Comment on SL Sailor of the Year Award 2011 by SL Sailor of the Year Award 2011 « Marina Sport Racer Sailing Club

SL Sailor of the Year Award 2011 « Marina Sport Racer Sailing Club — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 15:25:28 +0000

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Comment on SL Sailor of the Year Award 2011 by Samlara Vintner

Samlara Vintner — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 09:33:24 +0000

I don’t know if you have decided on a Party location
BUT
I would like to offer EYBC as a location situated in Eden and North sea sims:))
Thankies:)))

Comment on Francois Jacques INTERVIEW SPOTLIGHT by Anu

Anu — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 12:31:40 +0000

I miss the what-u-always-wanted-to-know-but-never-ever-dared-to-ask question ^^ No, kidding – very interesting interview about one of the most interesting ppl in the scene. Thumbs up, Bea! Looking forward to seeing more interviews of this quality.

Comment on Francois Jacques INTERVIEW SPOTLIGHT by Orca Flotta

Orca Flotta — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 12:06:20 +0000

I always knew Fran was a beautigful and highly intelligent woman. In this interview it becomes even more clear what an independent and original thinker she is.

Some of the questions made me cringe tho since they were so clever I’d needed to write a book to answer them.

Best interview ever!

Comment on USS Owners at SLCC by Chad Sawson

Chad Sawson — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 10:44:02 +0000

This was simply a great weekend! Thankfully I didn’t check my cowboy hat with my luggage! United Airlines and I will be having some discussions, believe you me! It was way kewl to meet everyone in person and a huge shout out to Dale for setting us up for the USA 76 trip. I did fix the link so take another shot at looking at all the pics. We all look forward to working with Marc Viale on dialing the USS and Blake Sea performance back in and giving us all the experiences we had when we first moved to the area. Mark your calendars, two year and we go again… And… The Americas Cup races will be underway in the Bay!

Comment on USS Owners at SLCC by Patrick Leavitt

Patrick Leavitt — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 20:54:58 +0000

Thanks for posting this everyone. What a lovely day to be on the water. I kept thinking that weekend how I would of loved to be there since it was so close to my stomping grounds. I will check out that website for sure!

Comment on USS Owners at SLCC by Nber Medici

Nber Medici — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 19:04:33 +0000

Oh Good Grief… Pixel and MTW have the same tastes in shirts! I surely wish I could have been there to meet Pix…

Comment on USS Owners at SLCC by Damb Writer

Damb Writer — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 17:27:57 +0000

Hey Mark, Should have let me know of the meeting. I would not have had to travel far to meet with every one. Grins.

Comment on USS Owners at SLCC by MarkTwain White

MarkTwain White — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 13:16:59 +0000

Damn. I knew I forgot something. Thanks for the link Zat.

Comment on USS Owners at SLCC by ZATZAi

ZATZAi — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 06:27:58 +0000

I had to chuckle at that “looks very much like he owned the boat” caption. It was truly a wonderful cruise, going out east of Angel Island and on under the Golden Gate, then coming back west of Angel Island to return to Richmond harbor.

Just wanted to mention that these guys who bought the USA 76 from Larry Ellison are trying to make a thing of doing regular tours in the bay with the USA 76. Especially when the ACA cup returns in 2013 (They should be located at Pier 39 in San Fransisco by then as opposed to Richmond). They have a web site located at the following address for those interested…

http://www.acsailingsf.com/

Comment on Learn to Sail course by Isis Rexie by Thex Lecker

Thex Lecker — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 17:30:13 +0000

Great tutorial and it’s great to watch it on the web since the texture loading inworld takes forever. Thanks for making this available!

Comment on Semper Paratus – Memorial Service for Niki Writer by Jakob Faulds

Jakob Faulds — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 21:07:19 +0000

I really miss Niki.

Comment on Miss August – Your Free Picture of the month – 2011 calendar by Marina Sport Racer Sailing Club

Marina Sport Racer Sailing Club — Tue, 03 May 2011 10:57:49 +0000

Hehehe…
Anyway, I love May month calendar.
My birthday month… ^^

Aside a clap, clap! For the Roan gift vid…

Freedom & balance for everybody!

Comment on Miss August – Your Free Picture of the month – 2011 calendar by Noodleqt Exonar

Noodleqt Exonar — Tue, 03 May 2011 08:41:56 +0000

Really, we should hire a photographer and make a calendar with sailing girls from SL? It sure would be fun, but is it possible to make that kinda high quality images?

Comment on Miss August – Your Free Picture of the month – 2011 calendar by Roan Blackburn

Roan Blackburn — Mon, 02 May 2011 22:35:04 +0000

That worked. Thanks, Bea

Comment on Miss August – Your Free Picture of the month – 2011 calendar by Bea Woodget

Bea Woodget — Mon, 02 May 2011 21:16:01 +0000

A special one for Roan: MAKING OF ALLURE HOMME SPORT CHANEL
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXDX_R7z_Fw
Nice boat isn’t?

Comment on Miss August – Your Free Picture of the month – 2011 calendar by Roan Blackburn

Roan Blackburn — Mon, 02 May 2011 20:59:04 +0000

Fair is fair. When do us girls get to see some shapely seaweed-wrapped fellas?

Comment on dotCOM to turn into a BLOG NETWORK by Katwoman Pawpad

Katwoman Pawpad — Sun, 10 Apr 2011 04:13:06 +0000

Hi im Katwoman i am the founder of Motorboat Owners and Users of Secondlife. We do weekly cruises,Radio Controlled boat cups,Parties, and Weekly Boat Reviews.

Huggs who ever sees this
Katwoman

Comment on Les Voiles de Saint-Barth – 4-9 April 2011 by Les Voiles de Saint-Barth – 4-9 April 2011 « Marina Sport Racer Sailing Club

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 09:13:38 +0000

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Comment on TINY WORLD REGATTA by TINY WORLD REGATTA « Marina Sport Racer Sailing Club

TINY WORLD REGATTA « Marina Sport Racer Sailing Club — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 08:04:33 +0000

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Comment on JFOs to join SLSAILING.COM by Bea Woodget

Bea Woodget — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 14:09:50 +0000

@ Jane: You can not imagine how many messages of congratulations and encouragement this post has received. But I know that you confuse your own ego and the interest of the community, and that you think that what you are doing is for the best of the community, when it’s for you only. It’s a shame, what a pity. Btw, it seems you lost all sense of humor, it is unfortunate.

Comment on JFOs to join SLSAILING.COM by Jane Fossett

Jane Fossett — Sat, 02 Apr 2011 22:30:35 +0000

I assume this was intended to be an April Fools Joke,
but it confused a number of people, including me.
I was not aware of the post.

In any event, just to be clear:
Jane Fossett is MetaverseSailing.wordpress.com .
If you get confused, or can’t spell a big word like Metaverse,
there are several related blogs with redirects, including:

SLSailingNotCOM.wordpress.com
and
SLSailing.wordpress.com

Thanks!

Comment on JFOs to join SLSAILING.COM by Caf Binder

Caf Binder — Sat, 02 Apr 2011 02:01:41 +0000

…me and my good, naive soul. …. sad, but hilarious.
( I ve spotted Q a one but felt like a duck here ))

Comment on JFOs to join SLSAILING.COM by Caf Binder

Caf Binder — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 15:26:02 +0000

Greaaaaaat news! Long time no see people *joining*!
Maybe the community is still possible
Woot ladies! :-*

Comment on JFOs to join SLSAILING.COM by Nber Medici

Nber Medici — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 12:34:32 +0000

Good one Bea! (and Jane)

Comment on Press Release – Mar 18, 2011 by Orca Flotta

Orca Flotta — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 12:41:42 +0000

Béa, didn’t you say something about a new forum? And now what we get is just another blogroll.

Comment on Press Release – Mar 18, 2011 by Bea Woodget

Bea Woodget — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 10:12:32 +0000

@ Elbag: Not sure to catch what you mean here. I run dotCOM alone for 14 months now, I don’t plan to change the editorial line, I even add more features to better serve the community (see next edito) and to let everyone express himself. Your participation is welcome. But maybe you are talking about the forum?

Comment on Press Release – Mar 18, 2011 by Elbag Gable

Elbag Gable — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 10:03:56 +0000

I do hope that this will not turn into a forum for overinflated egomaniacs to broadcast their platitudes and opinions to the detriment of common sense and the ENJOYMENT of sailing simulation in Second Life.
This is NOT Real Life and even though we try an emulate much of the RL sailing experience through the superb technical skills and manifestations of developers and builders of boats and their physics, at the end of the day SL is a Game, a Simulation, and as such should be FUN and not an arduous up hill struggle against purism and stultifying correctness. Sail and have FUN everyone!

Comment on Press Release – Mar 18, 2011 by noodleqt exonar

noodleqt exonar — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 09:07:01 +0000

WOOOTS to all those involved in taking slsailing to its current state, and WOOOTS to those who are involved in taking it even further. It is a valuable window into our little world, and it is a very nice resource for inworlders.

Comment on Press Release – Mar 18, 2011 by Beejee Boucher

Beejee Boucher — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 16:19:57 +0000

lol

“bad news” note in SL, you scared me…..pfffff… dont scare a little cows

this blog has been i my list since MTW was born in like 2000 BC, i like this website from MTW, Jane and you

go girl

Comment on Press Release – Mar 18, 2011 by Bea Woodget

Bea Woodget — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 13:43:25 +0000

Although I am convinced that I am making a huge mistake , be assured I’ll do my best to continue in the spirit initiated by MarkTwain, serving the community and with the greatest possible open-mindedness. Beyond a task, this is a duty, an honor for me, and my pleasure.
This site is for you all, and all are welcome to contribute. New projects will be announced soon in this regard.
Bea

Added: Mark? THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR GIVING BIRTH TO THIS SITE !!!

Comment on Tools for SL Sailors and SL Yacht Clubs by Liv Leigh

Liv Leigh — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 10:13:27 +0000

I like this idea, it opens up a lot of possibilities for people to cooperate and add content.

Comment on Tribute to Epi by Allie Tomsen

Allie Tomsen — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 19:36:29 +0000

What a beautiful, sensitive tribute! My eyes are blurred with tears and my throat is dry… yes, Surf, it was that touching.
And Pippa, I only wish I could do something as artistic using mere words to convey our feelings of love and loss.
I can’t. But here is my hand…

Comment on Wild, Wilder, WildCat by Armano Xaris

Armano Xaris — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 00:01:11 +0000

I did not find the boat so easy to sail fast at all when i tried it.

It’s easy to sail but seems definately not easy to sail really fast.

Comment on Wild, Wilder, WildCat by Liv Leigh

Liv Leigh — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 13:18:20 +0000

Actually the AC45 and 72 are probably going to have additional features that will make them interesting to advanced sailors. You are right that this boat is a good entry-level boat.
Over all I would like to say, that this boat is a good product that shows the Japanese sense of perfection: it is well-finished, looks good, is nicely scripted and behaves well on the grid.

Comment on Wild, Wilder, WildCat by Naeve

Naeve — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 17:55:35 +0000

One thing that’s worth mentioning is that it is only L$1000, which puts it on the more affordable side of the scale of the most popular boats in SL.

As an entry-level boat, it’s very accessible. Yes, there are cheaper boats available, even free ones, but this boat is a pretty good balance between cost, glamour, and ease of use.

If the AC45′s and AC72′s use the exact same engine, it could make for an interesting mixed fleet for racing hard wing catamarans.

Comment on La Boudeuse sinks in an Ocean of debt by aidil fit

aidil fit — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 12:35:01 +0000

good morning patrice,do you still remember me .1 letnan in indonesia crew at laboudeuse

Comment on Hey, we’ve got a problem here. (Part III) – “Watch the waste” by Manul Rotaru

Manul Rotaru — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 21:56:16 +0000

Thanks for this important article and the links. I hope, many ppl follow your invitation to click your links and check the sites.

Comment on Protected: Edito – In a good mood! by Bea Woodget

Bea Woodget — Sat, 19 Feb 2011 10:34:09 +0000

Comment on Protected: Edito – In a good mood! by Naeve

Naeve — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 18:11:22 +0000

Comment on 34th AC: Schedule Overview and the race for budgets by Bea Woodget

Bea Woodget — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 12:31:29 +0000

Thank you Don. The graphic because I think lot of people like me have difficulties to understand the whole organization.
Regarding LVT, my understanding is that ACCS from july 13 till Sept. 1 2013 is the “new” or say is also known as the Louis Vuitton Cup, as indicated below the graphic:
ACCS: America’s Cup Challenger selection Series (aka Louis Vuitton Cup)
Is it correct?

Comment on 34th AC: Schedule Overview and the race for budgets by iSAIL

iSAIL — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 05:11:19 +0000

Great graphic . Yes two Italian Teams . Austalia Yes. New Zealand , Yes .Youve left a out team . Argo Challenge campaign to fund an international crew of disabled athletes in the Americas Cup. Also Chinas. Been on a Boat ride of late . One more Slightly Important thing .
The Louis Vuitton Cup .Challengers Series. . Seems to be missing here.
Schedules haven’t been announced for the World series yet . Because It will involve the teams most ;likely to challenge. Venue and dates are really up to completion of the teams and of course the AC45…..(Source,s Acrm.,Oracle racing , Big boat racing ,AU. LVCC 2013. Team Energys mas fleet to mostly donated boats , Great to see the french putting such a great effort together .Shame the Brits had the rug pulled out form under there feet , Im sure well be hearing more from them. This im almost sure of.
Editor iSail

Comment on Protected: Edito – In a good mood! by Noodleqt Exonar

Noodleqt Exonar — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 17:38:36 +0000

Comment on Protected: Edito – In a bad mood? by Noodleqt Exonar

Noodleqt Exonar — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 16:54:33 +0000

Comment on Protected: Edito – In a good mood! by Liv Leigh

Liv Leigh — Sat, 05 Feb 2011 17:58:41 +0000

Comment on Protected: Edito – In a bad mood? by Liv Leigh

Liv Leigh — Sat, 05 Feb 2011 17:50:25 +0000

Comment on OW2011 – Round 4 by Armano Xaris

Armano Xaris — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 21:59:15 +0000

Very right Bea. Well spoken.

Comment on On Being A Race Director – My Job is Secure… No One Else Wants It! by Bea Woodget

Bea Woodget — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 15:08:26 +0000

Indeed, in the context of the source article, which Jane provided the link probably for good and sound reason, the term “Race Director” is more akin to the general concept, including, Cup Director, Race Committee and Race Director.

Comment on On Being A Race Director – My Job is Secure… No One Else Wants It! by Noodleqt Exonar

Noodleqt Exonar — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 14:52:43 +0000

I love RDing. It’s not really about keeping the sailors happy. It is a lot more about making it happen. By the rules. If you don’t do it by the rules, then all hell is loose
Over here we have yachtclubs with weekly races. Some clubs have dedicated teams handling the job, but most clubs have some sort of arrangement, where the contestants take turns RDing. Ohh, – there’s an idea for us inworld sailors, huh?
We all “hate” it, when we open a letter saying “congrats, ur it three weeks from now!”. However, at the end of the day, we all end up learning so much from just one evening of RDing.
For bigger events we have trained RDs available from our national sailing organisation. Anyone can take the national RD exam and start RDing. I asked a couple of these guys about it, and they all tell me they are simply having a good time being RDs. Simple as that.
Me? I’d much rather sail, but I will also take my turn RDing.

Comment on On Being A Race Director – My Job is Secure… No One Else Wants It! by jane fossett

jane fossett — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 14:23:39 +0000

Here’s the link to the original article:
http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/6/6_1/on-being-a-race-director-.shtml

Comment on Blog of the Month by Noodleqt Exonar

Noodleqt Exonar — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 09:17:55 +0000

You must have been struck by bad luck. TYC is usually quite good lagwise. And in any other way too.

Comment on Blog of the Month by Vanadis Falconer

Vanadis Falconer — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 06:56:04 +0000

Unfortumally TYC has so mutch lag – no change of settings make it better.

Comment on Scoop – 34th America’s Cup by Noodleqt Exonar

Noodleqt Exonar — Sat, 08 Jan 2011 10:24:51 +0000

Spot on! The winners of the AC circus are not to be found at sea. They are located on land wearing suits. Which is why they built the IOD in the first place. I can so relate to Janes “awkward plastic spiders skitterring across the water”. Indeed. Lets race in sailboats.

Comment on Portfolio by OceanRacing by Cliff Theas

Cliff Theas — Sat, 08 Jan 2011 10:16:12 +0000

Meilleurs voeux pour 2011.

Tu pars, tu pars plus…

Je te souhaite le meilleur pour ta SL and RL life !

A+

Cliff

Comment on Scoop – 34th America’s Cup by Bea Woodget

Bea Woodget — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 14:12:30 +0000

Bada bing !
SF welcomes the 1st America’s Business Cup…
The event could generate $ 1.4 billion dollars of economic benefits, and allow the creation of 8,000 jobs, according to city officials…

Comment on Opening of the One World 2011 Regatta by Jane Fossett

Jane Fossett — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 01:14:01 +0000

Thank you Bea for posting this.
ONE WORLD hits the water tomorrow, and this evening there are twenty-two teams ready to set sail. Each team is full of funny, smart, energetic people, ranging from Old Crusty Salts to Newbies Learning to Swim.
There are Eight Qualifying Events lined up in the next two months, each hosted by GREAT Sailing Clubs and Estates. In March, the Top Four Teams Still Standing will do a Finals Shoot-Out to determine the winner. That Winning Team will carry home the Dryssen Cup.
The Dryssen Cup’s a prize worth sailing hard for; it celebrates and champions the spirit of our whole SLSailing Community.

Tomorrow we kick it off; there’s a great party to celebrate the Opening, followed by a weekend of fleet races.
I just hope the sims and the fragile border crossings hold up under the racing hulls, and do service to all the great sailors involved.
But whatever happens,
I know we’ll all laugh together,
and I know Delinda’s out there somewhere cheering us on.
!!!LETS SAIL!!!
!!! ONE WORLD !!!

Comment on SEA STORIES with Delinda Dyrssen by Liv Leigh

Liv Leigh — Sun, 02 Jan 2011 12:26:43 +0000

Delinda’s series was one of the first that I noticed and started reading on .COM. Though the last interview is pretty old already by now for SL standards I remember them well.

Comment on SL Boat Builders blogs by Aloysious Wonder

Aloysious Wonder — Sat, 25 Dec 2010 02:59:30 +0000

How come the ACA racer is so hard to buy?

I can’t access any of the places this page says they are for sale, from Second Life.
I have looked on Second Life too, every now and then I look for one, then I get tired of trying to find one in a search, and give up.
I’m in Santa Barbara right now; I don’t see any ACA racer. I just got told not to chat here; but, when I typed that I was looking for an ACA 33 racer, I got no response.
With so many people working on one boat, it seems like it would be easier to find it in a search, using the name of the boat, so I could buy one.

Comment on Noxious to Bertaggia – A Cruise report by Kittendoodad Lansomething

Kittendoodad Lansomething — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 18:13:43 +0000

Thanks for your comments Grandad and Tory

I did intend to write a report on every cruise we did, but it was soon pointed out to me that they will soon become very ‘samey’ – we sailed from here to there passing through x,y and z sims etc. Instead, I want to report on the special cruises we do, for example I’ve been writing a report on the Long Haul we did earlier this year (a series of 11 linked cruises) and hope to be able to publish it very soon. At the same time I’m working on another series of cruises that will pass through two continents and around a third, so stay tuned

Comment on SEA STORIES with Delinda Dyrssen by Jane Fossett

Jane Fossett — Sun, 19 Dec 2010 21:25:54 +0000

I knew Delinda well; we discussed and edited each other’s articles here on many occasions. She was easily one of the kindest, most generous, and truly most dedicated people I’ve met in Second Life.
I guess what I’ll mostly remember Delinda for is something simple and fun… when she was healthy, she ran late-night, pick-up Trudeau regattas in Sailors Cove. It was all about her love of sailing, and the races were guaranteed great fun and often pretty silly with most of us crashing someplace.
Getting marooned on a desert island may not sound like much fun to some… but they prolly never sailed with Delinda.
Fair winds, DD.

Comment on SEA STORIES with Delinda Dyrssen by ZATZAi

ZATZAi — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 08:42:34 +0000

:_(

Comment on Noxious to Bertaggia – A Cruise report by Olga

Olga — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 07:05:05 +0000

Hey Tory, I thought you left second life…..

Comment on Noxious to Bertaggia – A Cruise report by Tory Micheline

Tory Micheline — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 23:16:54 +0000

Kittensusie,
And it was like – there you were – jumping in to take over the cruise, totally competent and with the exact disposition of what was needed.

Thank you ! and thank all the sailors who continue to sail the seas of the Second Life.
-Tory Micheline

Comment on Double Handed Fizz – Rule Quiz by Noodleqt Exonar

Noodleqt Exonar — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 13:36:03 +0000

The original post is about the Fizz Cup 2010. If the Fizz Cup 201o uses full ISAF rules, then RRSSL is not important. In a real world ISAF scenario, the ROW boat decides what is needed in order sail the boat, – including hiking. One might argue that hiking has to to with keeping the boat flat, but it might also be used to speed down the boat in a starting situation. It may be used on course if you wanna tack behind a boat to get on the other side. U might need to hike briefly to see some detail at the top of the mast or to stretch ur legs because ur cramping after a long day at sea. Bottom line is: No-one but the skipper/crew can decide if – or if not – hiking is neccessary.
Joro mentions rule 16. Rule 16 is about boats changing course, so it does not apply here. AFAIK no other rule except rule 2 prevents hiking at will, and so any reason for hiking is valid unless it is “to touch and fault the other boat”.
What it boils down to is the definition of keeping clear. The ROW boat must be able to change course in any direction without immediately hitting the other part. Changing course may call for hiking as well. A windshift or gust may do so too. Keeping clear means keeping the room big enough for a quick hike.

Case 73:
http://game.finckh.net/reg_gbr/cases/case73.htm

Comment on Double Handed Fizz – Rule Quiz by joro Aya

joro Aya — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 09:08:35 +0000

i would think there are some other rules applicable here.
by hiking when it’s not necesary to keep the boat flat, the crew-member deliberately creates a dangerous situation.
also, by hiking when it’s not needed, the crew member is trying to “game the rules”.
also, by hiking when it’s not really necesary, the blue boat makes it impossible for the yellow boat to react and keep clear. (rule 16)

Comment on Breaking News – America’s Cup by Noodleqt Exonar

Noodleqt Exonar — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 11:26:26 +0000

I suppose the sailing teams are realizing, that the AC show is moving away from what most people would regard as a fair sailing match. Does the latest development in the AC game really support the idea of sportmanship? Perhaps. Does it ensure that the team with the best sailing skills is the team that wins? I seriously doubt that; I hope to be proven wrong, but right now the WMRT looks much more interesting… sailingwise.

Comment on SEA STORIES with Delinda Dyrssen by Chad Sawson

Chad Sawson — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 12:14:13 +0000

May you sail with fair winds for eternity Delinda, the shipmates you leave behind will miss your wonderful companionship…

Comment on SEA STORIES with Delinda Dyrssen by BennyThe Boozehound

BennyThe Boozehound — Sun, 21 Nov 2010 21:24:42 +0000

Sail on my friend, you will always live in our memories

Comment on SEA STORIES with Delinda Dyrssen by Bri Ryan

Bri Ryan — Sun, 21 Nov 2010 19:28:50 +0000

Godspeed dear DW

Comment on SEA STORIES with Delinda Dyrssen by Nber Medici

Nber Medici — Sun, 21 Nov 2010 14:46:47 +0000

Rest in peace, Delinda. May you always have fair winds and following seas.

Comment on Noxious to Bertaggia – A Cruise report by MBCC Grandpa Rotaru

MBCC Grandpa Rotaru — Sat, 20 Nov 2010 01:44:39 +0000

Hey

This is very good, I really liked reading it, and I also liked that the article gave an insight into the work of an MBCC leader and tour operator, showing such a cruise out of that perspective also.

I am really glad when reading the article of Kittensomething Whatshername, she is a great sailor, doing a great job!

Comment on Noxious to Bertaggia – A Cruise report by kittensusie Landar

kittensusie Landar — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 16:56:54 +0000

Thanks Granny I was looking forward to cruising from Corsica to Nautilus for so long, it was totally fantastic to be able to do it at last! Unfortunately I forgot to add the route map in my report, something I intended to do right from the very start of writing the report. I will add the map in my next report, and will from now on remember to include route maps in all other reports……

Kittenthingy Whatshername

Comment on SL Web Viewer Beta launch by Noodleqt Exonar

Noodleqt Exonar — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 13:03:45 +0000

Just tried OnLive. Wauw… It looks like a game changer for then entire business of computer games. If the streaming SL experience is anything like that, it will make SL available and playable on just about any device with a connection. One downside might be that you will probably need to pay per minute, but if it saves you from endless driver issues and updates, then it might be worth it.

Comment on Noxious to Bertaggia – A Cruise report by MBCC Grandma Flotta

MBCC Grandma Flotta — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 01:17:24 +0000

That cruise was a hoot! And our usually lame ass crash … uh, crusing club, for the first time ever, can even be counted as pioneers, having done this brandnew intercontinental transition route way before most other sailors.
And a very nice write-up and log of what happened.
\o/ YAY! \o/

Comment on SL Web Viewer Beta launch by Nber Medici

Nber Medici — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 19:00:08 +0000

I tried it… wasn’t overly impressed. You can’t go everywhere and you can’t build. Audio was good though and it didn’t feel laggy.

Comment on Silber Sands and LDeWell Hawker Named SLSA dotCOM SL Sailors Of The Year by Jane Fossett

Jane Fossett — Sun, 14 Nov 2010 20:42:56 +0000

Woots!
I can’t imagine two nicer, more deserving people for this award.
Congrats Silber and Hawk!

[Now... I have this rules thing I need your help with.... ]

Comment on Trudeau ONE Cup by M.S.R.S.C. by Bea Woodget

Bea Woodget — Sun, 07 Nov 2010 11:02:26 +0000

@ Banban123: you may want to check in the Calendar, T-ONE races are planned:
(http://slsailing.com/slsa-calendar/)
- every tuesday at 10.00AM SLT (GGYCSL)
- every thursday and friday at 3.30PM SLT (NYC)
A T-one cup will occur starting in december.

Comment on Trudeau ONE Cup by M.S.R.S.C. by banban123 aboma

banban123 aboma — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 15:50:13 +0000

how do I join a race trudeau ONE?

Comment on SL Boat Builders blogs by Sailing Yachts

Sailing Yachts — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 06:57:19 +0000

Your blog keeps getting better and better! Your older articles are not as good as newer ones you have a lot more creativity and originality now. Keep it up!I am impressed by the information that you have on this site.

Comment on Saint-Tropez Sightseeing by Bea Woodget

Bea Woodget — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 11:08:50 +0000

Agreed Noodle. I remember spending 15 days holiday in Port Grimaud in the tent camping, when I was a student. Saint Tropez was a walk for us, like visiting a zoo … A nice Zoo…

Comment on Saint-Tropez Sightseeing by Noodleqt Exonar

Noodleqt Exonar — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 10:43:07 +0000

Actually Saint-Tropez is a really nice place, – even for the non billionaires among us Especially if you’re there a little off-season. BTW, if you ever go, don’t miss the nearby Port Grimaud… Google it and have a look. Why don’t we have such a harbour on SL?

Comment on What to do when you encounter “Anachrophobia” by MarkTwain White

MarkTwain White — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 22:46:16 +0000

I understand that if my friend and I encounter an Arachnid in the wild, to secure my safety I need only to outrun my friend.

Comment on How Geeky are you? (Part I) by Bea Woodget

Bea Woodget — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 16:48:00 +0000

how do I get the iPhone with me in a Flying Fizz? Well, this way ? :)

iPhone app: all-in-one-wifiremote-universal

Comment on How Geeky are you? (Part I) by Noodleqt Exonar

Noodleqt Exonar — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 13:59:11 +0000

Tried the sailmaster this late summer season. It is fantastic. Just need the isail start functions as well. Now, – how do I get the iPhone with me in a Flying Fizz?

Comment on TALKING ABOUT WHALES by Tasha Kostolany

Tasha Kostolany — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 02:01:34 +0000

here is the link in hard copy

https://sites.google.com/site/tradewindsyc/project-updates/manulsnewseashepherdboat

Comment on TALKING ABOUT WHALES by Tasha Kostolany

Tasha Kostolany — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 02:00:09 +0000

The above link leads to an article about the boat Manul is now working on which he will give away for FREE in sl

Thank you Manul for reminding us that we ALL live on the same planet and we ALL need to be concerned

Comment on TALKING ABOUT WHALES by Chakku451 Rieko

Chakku451 Rieko — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 07:35:28 +0000

I have Japanese-American inlaws and my Grandmother-in-law was born in Japan, but came to America when she was very young. This is one of those subjects that the family does not discuss as it is a matter of great shame to them. As far as anyone knows, nobody in the family participates in this, but it is still shameful to them that the situation in Japan is the way that it is.

I was born in Orlando, Florida and always loved going to Sea World. I’m of two minds about the subject of whale/dolphin captivity. On the one hand, it causes me some guilt that I enjoy the park, but on the other hand, what are the current chances of any dolphins or orcas being left when humanity as a whole finally comes to its senses on this subject?

Comment on TALKING ABOUT WHALES by Indigo Mertel

Indigo Mertel — Sun, 17 Oct 2010 14:11:20 +0000

Well done, Manul.

I’ll spread the word through the ERC channels.

Comment on TALKING ABOUT WHALES by Sidney Holt

Sidney Holt — Sun, 17 Oct 2010 13:08:44 +0000

Excellent article. Sidney

Comment on Fizz Cup 2010 welcomes you ! by Bea Woodget

Bea Woodget — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 06:50:47 +0000

Liv wrote:
“The organisation is open though to initiatives of third parties who wish to contribute to the cup by own initiatives. Things that can be thought of by prospective organisers are a “Miss Fizz” election, like we had in previous years and social events or fun games around the cup.
The Fizz Cup Committee will welcome such intitiatives and, provided they meet our quality standards, will be happy to call them ‘offical’ Fizz Cup social events.”
and
“Any additional events proposed by (groups of) sailors and clubs are welcomed as private initiatives and will be facilitated if the proposal is deemed fit, but will not be organised by the committee itself.”
Any volunteer?

Comment on Fizz Cup 2010 welcomes you ! by Chakku451 Rieko

Chakku451 Rieko — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 06:46:16 +0000

The burning question on this Neko’s mind is…

Will there be a Miss Fizz contest this year?

Comment on Semper Paratus – Memorial Service for Niki Writer by Tig Spijkers

Tig Spijkers — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 21:05:07 +0000

Niki will be remembered

Comment on Blog of the month by Armano Xarsi

Armano Xarsi — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 21:13:15 +0000

Watch her i say, watch that girl for the future .

Armano

Comment on VMG demystified by Noodle

Noodle — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 09:17:33 +0000

Very nice writeup… It is worth noting that many casual sailors only use VMG going upwind, whereas in RL it is really also very useful going downwind.

Comment on Double Handed Fizz – Rule Quiz by Bea Woodget

Bea Woodget — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 19:34:19 +0000

Correct, it is. “potential reprimand by the race committee”…uh…
Guidelines are guidelines… and rules are rules
So, will we consider Rule 2 is part of RRSSL? Yeah, one more!

Comment on Double Handed Fizz – Rule Quiz by jeremia Spotter

jeremia Spotter — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 19:29:40 +0000

Isn’t it implemented in the RRSSL under the race guidelines #9?

Comment on Double Handed Fizz – Rule Quiz by Bea Woodget

Bea Woodget — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 15:50:31 +0000

Thank you for your comments. It is Case 73, well done.
Additional question @ Jere: What with Rule 2 not in RRSSL?

Comment on Double Handed Fizz – Rule Quiz by Noodleqt

Noodleqt — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 17:51:31 +0000

Hmm… Many classes have precise rules about how to sit and especially how not to sit. Dates back to IOR rules. Typically the torso must be inside the vertical extension of the deck edge. Doesnt really apply on dingies. In this case I believe the ruling will – for all practical purposes – be, that all gear and crew must be in a normal position, or there is a fault on Ls side. So… yes, if the person is just in the trapez and not trying to reach the other boat on purpose, L can protest. I am sure this incident is in the call book.

Comment on Double Handed Fizz – Rule Quiz by jere

jere — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 15:06:30 +0000

Sure it can, there is no rule how to sit in the boat. But RD/judge has to keep an eye on rule 2 /fair sailing
http://game.finckh.net/regeln/cases/case73.htm

jere

Comment on ACA seeking Race Directors and… SL ACA Trophy ! by Bea Woodget

Bea Woodget — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 08:01:58 +0000

I support this initiative and hope “independently minded” RDs will answer this call. There is room for different formats of events, from cruising to fleet regattas and Match Racing, associated with a training program. The Sailing Academy can take part and contribute in this project.

Comment on Sailing Songs Quiz by Bea Woodget

Bea Woodget — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 07:50:07 +0000

We have a winner with correct answers to questions 1 to 5….

But yet no one found who is the guitar player in “tie breaking” question, neither the title of that tune. It is a great great great cover!

Comment on Sailing Songs Quiz by Nber Medici

Nber Medici — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 17:38:14 +0000

DAMN… these are HARD

Comment on SL Boat Builders blogs by Bea Woodget

Bea Woodget — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 18:03:34 +0000

Sure I will. You may also use that form: http://slsailing.com/resources/

Comment on SL Boat Builders blogs by Don Berithos

Don Berithos — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 17:58:36 +0000

Can you please add our site for the VCC Racer.
Thank you.http://vuttioncupclassracer.blogspot.com/

Comment on Tugby – An Old Game Revisted by Nber Medici

Nber Medici — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 01:30:49 +0000

I did a video for Tugby. Check it out Stuart

Comment on Tugby – An Old Game Revisted by Stuart Choche

Stuart Choche — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 22:50:23 +0000

makes me think, coming back to SL. Good that some ppl remember the fun we had

regards

Stu

Comment on Scoop – 34th America’s Cup by Bea Woodget

Bea Woodget — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 20:57:01 +0000

Regarding the “scoop” article, the main point was the 72-feet cat and the wing.
The first date was indeed 2014…until they realized 2014 is also a Olympic Winter Game year, and also a FIFA Soccer World Cup year… The sponsors (and medias) are not unlimited resources. There is also another reason (more questionnable)…
The issue with the venue is much more complex, and not only related to the America’s Cup: lot of other events and organizations are concerned with the announcement of the AC45 “World Series” and Cup for Youth… WSTA and Louis Vuitton Trophy, WMRT, Extrem-40, Class-C, … are put into question now. Some sponsors already invested a lot of money into these events, some others in the MOD70 (Ocean and Cities Race) project, most of them are European, and it seems there are a lot of bargain behind the curtain for now. It seems SF has maybe 70% of chance (it will be then in September/October 2013 to get a correct wind and no fog), but at least two cities in Europe are in competition.
The negotiations with the sponsors and investors will decide for sure. The delay as announced for this choice is December.
There are also a lot to say about the “fair” protocol (AC72) when read in details and compared with the speech… and lot of question until September 30th.
The main information of this conference was the AC45 project.
That’s the true new thing here.
Again, many reason behind this choice, but there is no doubt the AC has entered a new stage, in which business and media rule.
I ‘ll write more about that and the consequences.
The most surprising for me, during and after this conference, was the questions (or lack of) by journalists, none asking anything about the true revolution, and also the american press and blogs in the following days… There are 2 worlds, and one is not aware of the other, or doesn’t care…

Comment on Scoop – 34th America’s Cup by jane fossett

jane fossett — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 20:23:23 +0000

On August 31, 2010 10:18 am Don Berithos posted to the Forum:
“Americas cup news”
“Year, new fast boat and fair Protocol rules will be unveiled September 13th
Tuesday, August 31st, 2010 Organizers for the 34th America’s Cup plan on September 13 to host a press conference in Valencia to reveal three of the four cornerstones of the next competition:
?The year in which it will be held
?The new Class of Boat for the competition
?The competition rules (The Protocol)”

Bea Woodget responded in Don’s thread, saying:
“No need to wait till September 13th, the SCOOP is already on dotCOM…”

The “SCOOP link” was:
“Scoop – 34th America’s Cup”"
“The 34th edition will be held on 72 feet (22 meters) catamarans with rigid wings, certainly in 2014 in San Francisco. …”

Yesterday I think I heard the official match date is 2013, and the venue is not set. The San Francisco papers, blogs, and commentary confirm that. I agree with Bea SF is a good-bet pick… but SF will not be ready to even submit a venue proposal until the end of this month– at the earliest.
I don’t have any interest in Bea’s source, but I’d really like to know if Bea is still ‘certain’ SF is the venue.
If so, that would confirm my worry that the America’s Cup is now ‘rigged,’ and just a show for hi-profit media attention… akin to Professional Wrestling.

Comment on SL Yacht Clubs by Armano

Armano — Sun, 12 Sep 2010 22:31:37 +0000

There is never “too strong” in racing. There is only a lot of “not strong enough”.

Comment on SL Yacht Clubs by jane fossett

jane fossett — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 21:12:37 +0000

Huge kudos to NM and MTW for their assistance.
DYC, Mango, FIYC… and my guess is the entire SL Sailing World held out their hands in support of Waypoint.
This was not charity… Actually… it was not even in support of Waypoint; WYC has already done so much.
I thought we collectively needed WYC strong, vibrant, and aggressive in order to grow all sailing.
I can list many races where I wrote long articles ‘against’ WYC … since they were so strong, I assumed they would win.
In fact… since they WERE SO STRONG… on those rare occasion when they were defeated, they took it with polite humor.
We are all sailors together. Let’s learn from WYC and act like it.

Comment on SL Yacht Clubs by Nber Medici

Nber Medici — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 20:55:36 +0000

Waypoint Yacht Club is still in Newport Bay, just a smaller parcel. Financial constraints meant that they couldn’t use the full sim. MarkTwain and I worked with Taku to make sure they could stay where they wanted.

Comment on Scoop – 34th America’s Cup by Liv Leigh

Liv Leigh — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:04:36 +0000

I guess the America’s Cup has never been about fair racing, if you look back at it’s history since the 1850′s, up to present day, you see little to nothing that has to do with sports as we commonly see it nowadays: “A sport is an organized, competitive, entertaining, and skillful physical activity requiring commitment and fair play, in which a winner can be defined by objective means”*

*Definition from wikipedia

Comment on Collector’s Edition – SLSA Rankings 6 months by Bea Woodget

Bea Woodget — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 18:06:07 +0000

Humm… I forgot TrYC in the list of Yacht Clubs…. So sorry, all my apologies ….

Comment on SL Yacht Clubs by Bea Woodget

Bea Woodget — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:50:26 +0000

I think they are on the way to move to http://slurl.com/secondlife/Anchor which was their annex so far

Comment on SL Yacht Clubs by Vanadis Falconer

Vanadis Falconer — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:45:44 +0000

Hi
What happend to Waypoint YC! Was on my way so sail on the Olympic course but everything was gone just a lawn left.
Have they moved or just shut down?

Comment on Scoop – 34th America’s Cup by jane fossett

jane fossett — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:39:03 +0000

I guess I have no logical basis for this opinion, but I admit I have great, enduring affection for the history of the Americas Cup and the glorious tradition of classic monohulls and courageous teams that competed over fifteen decades.
The last AC go-around looked pretty bizarre; full of bankers and attorneys… a ‘Beta-game test’* with awkward plastic spiders skitterring across the water.
Grin… It’s just my opinion.

* actually… “Alpha game test.”

Comment on Scoop – 34th America’s Cup by Bea Woodget

Bea Woodget — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 21:07:41 +0000

Yep. We already have lot of details, including performances of this new class (in writing by US Sailing as defined by the defender). Somehow similar to Extreme-40 with wings…
It is also quite sure that next LVT will use something close to Extreme-40 and not ACC anymore (last in Dubai, where several teams won’t join for that reason).
It is also great to see american interested in serious multihull racing. I like it, but one must be honest: in another hand, such a choice gives the defender a step ahead in terms of architectural research. Given their poor results in ACC these days, at the Louis Vuitton Trophy and the 1851 Cup against Team Origin in early August in Cowes, it is clear they better to choose a multihull to stay ahead and keep an architectural R&D advantage. Fair isnt’it? … Russell Coutts repeated the wish of BMW Oracle Racing, winner of the America’s Cup, was to modernize the event and make it much more attractive. He never told more fair…

Comment on Scoop – 34th America’s Cup by Soro Dagostino

Soro Dagostino — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 19:47:19 +0000

Oooops, it looks as if the ACA 30 might be the stuff of history. Be that as it may, it does have a lot of bells and whistles to keep us all busy until Juan and the boys come up with the new cat’s design.

Comment on Curse of the Champions? by Bea Woodget

Bea Woodget — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 18:32:50 +0000

Don? No!

Comment on Curse of the Champions? by Don Berithos

Don Berithos — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:37:19 +0000

YCs want to “rule” SL Sailing).?Isnt this who hosting most the events now ? Are our current efforts in vain ?. Were not doing a good enough Job?.

2. If you are looking for new effort promoting new sailors why don’t you promote SLSA Rankings and the Sailing Academy?
This is the second or third time Ive seen this . http://isailsl.blogspot.com/ Posts a link to your site twice on its Blog’ isnt this enough?.
Blog or.COM Is there a diference in these Media forms ?I thought here was .
3.Why not hold …blah blah“. Ask the Yacht Clubs?
[The legends race well how about an all star race at the opening of the Hall of fame , Hall of fame should elect a committee and invite the Competitors ,. To there Invitional Or Have a suggestion box at the site our actually all the clubs in SL so sailors could .Suggest participants }is what I wrote if suggestions are BLah Blah from the clubs that oragnize and hold events each week and suggestion boxs a bad idea whos trying to control sailing?
4.We be happy to hold the Jane Vrs Bea Charity Merithon Race race, Yes I did right Merithon , With lots of lights and entertainment all day long In the Sea of Fables . At the Free Adiratic sailing . Nor would look like this .
Jane Fossit vrs Beu Woodget Charity Laps event (Donate the proceeds to the Hall of fame . One suggestion .
Leaving .The Free adiratic line Travel North to the arafura line then south to the Yuu line Mainly to get it some use east and back around the island . Lets say three hours Time limit . Sailors could sponser amount of laps made in this time frame . On a Per Lap Basis . Winner will be the most laps completed . And of course the sailing hall of fame. Any Takers?

Comment on Curse of the Champions? by Bea Woodget

Bea Woodget — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 06:53:51 +0000

1. Are “Beu Woodget” and “Jane Fossit” names of SL AVies Mister Dang Benitos?
2. Could you please remove your mitten when using a keyboard?
3. About the nice “light at the end of tunnel for the grading races“: No, there is no tunnel after the light… There is certainly a point you misunderstood: Rankings are perpetual, on a 12-month period calculated on a rolling basis (btw several projects are underway to use the current rankings as a “qualification” level for entering a Cup). Thus: No ending. No finals. Surprising isn’t it? I know this may be hard to understand, as this kind of event doesn’t belong to anyone, neither an individual nor a Yacht Club, but to the community, thus to everyone. The light is there, in daily races, in monthly updates on the Rankings. But if you are looking for a party with spotlights, to bring more traffic at your club, feel free to host one around your grading events. For our part, meanwhile, we sail.
4. “Why not hold …blah blah“. Ask the Yacht Clubs? Ask also some others (YCs and bloggers) why they boycott the SLSA Rankings? (and also the Academy by the way?). The Rankings are based on a voluntarism approach, open to all, with no obligation. It is in the hands of sailors first (made for them), then RDs. “YCs” for some of them, are like brakes. I’d wish more independent RDs host grading events, more YCs involved, more classes, more opportunities to race in some timezones (this last point is the main question we have: I have no answer, as so far, YCs want to “rule” SL Sailing).
5. The basic principle of SLSA rankings will remain unchanged: if someone tries to change the purpose of graded events for his own business, changing basic principle, the concerned events will be immediately ungraded.
6. Regarding a “Beu vs Fossit” match, my dear Dang, what are criterias? Do you mean a “race of bloggers”, or did Fossit won a cup I am not aware of?
7. “The legends race well how about an all star race at the opening of the Hall of fame , Hall of fame should elect a committee and invite the Competitors ,. To there Invitional Or Have a suggestion box at the site our actually all the clubs in SL so sailors could .Suggest participants“. Isn’t what I suggested? Also, there are 2 different things: a fun event (Champion’s Trophy), and a serious SL Sailors of the Year (which is also largely boycotted…but works pretty well)

Comment on Curse of the Champions? by don berithos

don berithos — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 01:54:08 +0000

First let me say I think a Beu Woodget Vrs Jane Fossit Race a must .
Champions race?
What is the light at the end of tunnel for the grading races ? Is there one .
Why not hold a class grading event for each class at each club that holds a grading event ?
If there are Multi clubs The I think the club that holds the weekly should probably hold a finals. Qualifers at the bi weekly . Or other way around or even host a party for . The SLVT returns in November with a new format and Under the Louis Vuitton Trophy Banner, So I dont belive Armano and Hawk are going anywhere soon ,Just dont swin with the medals around your necks and Armano watch for the sharp edges on that trophy. !!!!
The legends race well how about an all star race at the opening of the Hall of fame , Hall of fame should elect a committee and invite the Competitors ,. To there Invitional Or Have a suggestion box at the site our actually all the clubs in SL so sailors could .Suggest participants . I volunteer That the Jane VRS Bea match be held in free adriatic waters and be a charity event , I pledge 1000lL a lap around the sea fables winner is the first to Quit or sign off.

Comment on Curse of the Champions? by Bea Woodget

Bea Woodget — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 22:41:35 +0000

What a scoop Armano!
Btw, yes, a T-ONE Cup is underway

Comment on Curse of the Champions? by Armano

Armano — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 22:38:03 +0000

Let me announce in tradition of sl sailing like discribed bye bea, that i will just crew with moontears vought at the trudeau one cup that will be there one day inevitable .

Armano

Comment on Curse of the Champions? by Bea Woodget

Bea Woodget — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 22:25:03 +0000

@ Jane:
Funny, I’d have a lot to answer…
- “we should spend time on new efforts promoting new sailors” is somehow the opposite of “This kind of event only works in humor”
Here is a test for your humor:
- If you are looking for new effort promoting new sailors why don’t you promote SLSA Rankings and the Sailing Academy? Searching for both terms on metaverse, I get “Sorry, but nothing matched your search criteria. Please try again with some different keywords.” They don’t exist at all. Fine.
- In the list of names you provided, they are certainly all the “best sailors ever seen in greatest races“, but none is concerned, none won a “Cup” I am aware of.
So, your comment Jane, biaises the original idea (a fun event), and cannot be considered as serious.
That said, as you “have a few ideas… lets think them through, see if it makes any sense“, I will wait for better days… We have plenty of time…

Comment on Curse of the Champions? by jane fossett

jane fossett — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 22:22:51 +0000

Grin… thinking…

If you go way back on the Forum,
I thifour yearsnk there should be a post… somewhere.

Jane Fossett goes to Cecropia Annex and ‘throws down the gauntlet…’
challenging Kazenojin Seiringu to an SLSF Cup Race, and
offering to pay the bail-bond charges to get Cory Copeland out of Jail…

Comment on Curse of the Champions? by jane fossett

jane fossett — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 22:08:05 +0000

Bea said:
“A few suggestions: Such an event should be done by people old enough to know everything about our history (they DID SL Sailing! and they ARE our memory), and so they know how to greet our bedridden champions … :
* Organized by Jane
* Hosted by Francois
* Commented by MarkTwain
* Combined or coupled with Hall of Fame Opening by Saxxon”
Jane replies:
—- My first thought is similar to what others posted above. I think maybe we should spend time on new efforts promoting new sailors, not recycling the a.k.a. ‘Old Salts.” . I’m pretty sure those ‘Old Salts’ feel the same way– they are not so old.
— My second thought is: How could we do both things? In other words, leverage an All Stars Seniors Event to promote a Charity or a Grid Sailing Initiative. You could even get Jane back on the water for that… and wow, I’ll beat Svar and Cory… and even Gene and Taku… In a moment of hubris, I’d even take on Jaimey, Myrrh, and Arrek.
Frankly I admit there’s no chance I’ll ever beat M1sha or Tasha (if Liv is Tasha’s crew, anyway ).
Grin… I’ll even name my crew… RJ Kikuchiyo; RJ and I will leave a spot vacant for Oli Ming on the rail….
This kind of event only works in humor and good purpose; I have a few ideas… lets think them through, see if it makes any sense.
xxx

Comment on Curse of the Champions? by Naeve

Naeve — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 18:22:15 +0000

This is starting to sound like the Old-Timers All-Star Game…

Comment on Curse of the Champions? by Chakku451 Rieko

Chakku451 Rieko — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 12:58:45 +0000

I’m willing to host a pre-race / post-race / during-the-race party at my place in Holly Kai! (If doing so won’t break the covenant.) I’m buying a new grill this evening and want to break it in.

Anyone know where I can get a prune juice vendor inworld?

Comment on Curse of the Champions? by Liv Leigh

Liv Leigh — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 09:26:39 +0000

It becomes even funnier if you ask people who they consider the greatest sailors in SL ever. You may easily end up with a list of names, mostly consisting of people who have never won such a big tournament:

Myrrh Massiel, M1sha Dallin, Gemma Vuckovic, Miwha Masala…

Comment on Lit Beacons by jane fossett

jane fossett — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 02:50:36 +0000

On January 6, 2009 at 10:07am Elisha Paklena said: “You have made me cry at my desk. I miss him still. I’ll have to go and visit, immediately.”

I came back to this website tonight to look up a link about RJ’s lighthouses for a sailor who asked. I reread the post from two years ago… and I cried too.

As I write this however, I have to comment its the absolute most gorgeous evening sailing weather tonight of the whole New England summer. After many days of blustery rain, there’s a coal-black sky overhead, a constant gentle breeze… and stars sprinkled absolutely everywhere.

Finally it’s quiet too; a big relief since the Rhodes 19 Nationals race fleet hauled out and packed up. Forty-six boats was the biggest R19 Nationals shoot-out ever, and geez they are are a loud bunch.

Tonight’s one of those nights I sorely end up missing Djduerer Zou… and Lachlan… and Mannie… and Oli Ming….

I tell myself they are still here on the water having fun and guiding us. I look up to Polaris.. and know they are doing the same.

We are sailors, we are One after all.

Time to haul on that halyard and SMILE.

Comment on I am against! by Chakku451 Rieko

Chakku451 Rieko — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 20:37:37 +0000

This will be a life altering experience for her. I do hope and pray that she will return home in good health and free from the scars, both mental and physical, that potentially await her out there on the big blue ocean. Not being an avid seafarer inRL, I still have experienced first hand how unforgiving She can be on her bad days.

I’m a bit envious too. I had a life altering experience at her age. I was rescued from a VERY bad situation and found myself in the home of the wonderful people who taught me the true meaning of what parents and a family are.

Fair winds, Laura! Many go with you in spirit as you make this remarkable journey.

Comment on I am against! by Nber Medici

Nber Medici — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:35:57 +0000

I concur with Bea that I am jealous of this young lady in having the courage and skill to attempt this. I also will be praying for her safety as I know everyone else will be doing as well.

Comment on I am against! by Sharp Chronisch

Sharp Chronisch — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 06:44:16 +0000

I really hope that i will not have to read in her Wiki entry: Born September 1995…missed since Oktober 2010..

But: Go Laura: if we don’t live our dreams, we will never be happy, even if we die for.

Sharp

Comment on I am against! by Liv Leigh

Liv Leigh — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 23:58:58 +0000

I am Dutch and I will explain to you why I am against this:
- I think mediocrity should be her major goal in life
- I think she should refrain from doing anything that sets her apart from the rest of us
- I think she should suffer those same miserable adolescent years that the authorities at the child potection bureaus went through
- I think the Dutch history as a seafaring nation is just a scam: there never was an East India Company, De Ruyter’s fleet did not sail up the Thames to destroy the English fleet in their home base, there are no such places like New York or Cape Town, the earth is still flat and one should not leave port to prevent oneself from falling over it’s edge.

Go Laura! Burn your passport at sea and raise a New Zealand flag!

Comment on I am against! by jane fossett

jane fossett — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 20:53:00 +0000

Actually, please enable contributor editing.
Here’s the real image:
http://metaversesailing.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/fantastic-four.jpg?w=500&h=375

Comment on I am against! by jane fossett

jane fossett — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 20:47:12 +0000

Hiya!
Please enable image embedding for comments!
Here is the image thqt was dropped above:
http://metaversesailing.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/spin-graphic.jpg

Comment on I am against! by jane fossett

jane fossett — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 20:44:19 +0000

Only 20 years?
Here’s who I envy…

Go Lynn!!!
I mean Armano…
Wait: TAKABOU!!!!
Opps, I mean mean HAWK!!!

Comment on SLVT Finals – Saturday 28th by Don Berithos

Don Berithos — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 14:37:28 +0000

http://isailsl.blogspot.com/
All comments will be answered on officail site Or drop me a notecard .In world.
Thank you.

Comment on SLVT Finals – Saturday 28th by Naeve

Naeve — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 07:23:26 +0000

Best of 5? That’s a little much isn’t it? I thought it was to be Best of 3.

The former requires a minimum of 12 races to resolve (9 if you skip the consolation final). With the previous track record, this would take about 5-6 hours.

Best of 3 could be done in 8 races, or about 3-4 hours.

Comment on SLVT Finals – Saturday 28th by Bea Woodget

Bea Woodget — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 21:19:27 +0000

It seems clear now that V2.53 will be used.
Good winds to all finalists, no doubt you gonna give us (poor spectators) a great show.

Comment on SLVT Finals – Saturday 28th by LDeWell Hawker

LDeWell Hawker — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 21:12:14 +0000

I have always been under the impression that the boat we qualified on and sail was the only boat we would race in finals. I seems a bit absurd to me to change that. I have actually just acquired a version 3.0 and given my RL schedule this week, my RD duties in SL as well as covering for Gemma’s races I would never even have time to sail it. Armano, Lynn and Takabou are all very fine sailors and competitors and we will give it our best efforts on Saturday. I am sure we all hope SL is fair to all of us!

Comment on SLVT Finals – Saturday 28th by Bea Woodget

Bea Woodget — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 18:41:04 +0000

@ Armano. I can’t agree more with you, and your comment helps to get things clearer. That’s a positive attitude. I appreciate. Good winds, all my best for the finals.

Comment on SLVT Finals – Saturday 28th by Armano Xaris

Armano Xaris — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 18:36:27 +0000

In my perspective it’s always up to the yachtclub and race director for which kind of boat a certain race is organised. In this case Don stated clearly enough for me that we will race aca version 2.53 at the final. I will never discuss that because it seems not appropriate to me.

Whatever boat we use. I will be there and race. The race is also the only
thing what matters really for me. I look forward to race with hawk this saturday. I’m not disturbed bye anything atm.

Armano

Comment on SLVT Finals – Saturday 28th by Bea Woodget

Bea Woodget — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 15:29:57 +0000

I did. I read notices, forum, and your blog:
In forum you wrote: ” I would like to use the 3,0 for the finals I think its to soon unless the rest of the skippers would like to race The 3,0 ill post a questionare , Leave to the Finals entries”. Same in your notices. On your blog, the poll for boat choice is titled “SLVT final poll ACA 2.53/V3“.
So, yes, it is very clear that because of you, the boat used for the final is uncertain yet, exactly what I wrote.
Once you had read this article, you accuse me to add confusion??? And you dispatch a note about that inworld. In this note, you write again: “version 2,53v will be used unless the four skippers have other thoughts“. My understanding is that until the 4 skippers have decided, we still don’t know.
At least, thanks to you, we now are sure about 3 things:
- boat for the final is unknown (waiting for sailors to decide as you said)
- you are an idiot by the way you dare dispatch wrong information in group notice with names, and accuse others to add confusion when you do it by yourself
- I have a nice subject for my next edito.

Comment on SLVT Finals – Saturday 28th by don berithos

don berithos — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 14:25:42 +0000

Seems someone didnt read there notices You know
THE PART WHERE IT SAYS WE ARE USING ACA. 2,53V
Why dont you and Mr, Kentrock spread the word .

Comment on Perpetual Calendar (search) by Bea Woodget

Bea Woodget — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 21:53:56 +0000

Ding Dang…Done Don! I added one.
This (perpetual calendar) is only for test purpose (14 entries only),as explained here: http://www.slsailing.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=4593&p=24062#p24062
You will find explanation about the aggregated calendar in first posts of the same thread.
The aggregated calendar as provided on .net remains the “official” one. If you encounter troubles with that, I suggest you contact Nomad.
The calendar, embedded on dotCOM, is the code as provided on the forum.
This perpetual calendar, without a general agreement on syntax (entries) will certainly not survive, but maybe for rankings only, to ease search of events for a given class of boats.

Comment on Perpetual Calendar (search) by don berithos

don berithos — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 17:35:24 +0000

Bea you think you could add one of our events to this ? Also could someone please update our calendar link please .We do have a aca grading race everweek thank you .

Comment on Original Beginner’s Class by Nber Medici

Nber Medici — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 12:35:06 +0000

Hi Bob… thank you so much for the excitement! Please feel free to take a look at the website for Starboards Yacht Club at:
https://sites.google.com/site/starboardsyachtclub/

Comment on Original Beginner’s Class by Bob Beaton

Bob Beaton — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 06:14:05 +0000

That’s ‘thanks much’ not ‘mush’, too excited to type correctly! -Bob

Comment on Original Beginner’s Class by Bob Beaton

Bob Beaton — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 06:12:03 +0000

Thanks mush!

I read the article; rented a Taco boat and had a blast!

I already knew how to sail, but not in SL.

Haven’t sailed in real life in a number of years, but it all came back to me!

I spent almost the entire day in frustration trying to get sailing, until I found your web page and article!

Now, to figure out where to rez my ancient trade boat!

I have flour and olive oil to deliver to the Romans!

Yippee! Fun!

Bob

Comment on SLVT Finals: A Great Finish please by Bea Woodget

Bea Woodget — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 22:34:30 +0000

Thanks for your comments. It will help to learn from experience.

Comment on SLVT Finals: A Great Finish please by Liv Leigh

Liv Leigh — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 21:46:04 +0000

To Naeve:
Actually SL-VT1 didn’t have a single-elimination match.. but matches between the competitors, in round-robin format. My main choice for this format was given by the time-consuming character of match racing when it comes to selecting a few finalists out of a larger group. I was expecting it to be ‘hell on earth’, for the racers, the umpires, but also for myself as organiser at TYC if I would not find a strategy to contain the event within an hour to 90 minutes per timeslot.
I am not saying it is the ideal format, but it was my try on match racing in a way that I hoped would survive the test against virtuality.

To Bea:
I myself have never regarded the racers as ‘representing clubs’ in the finals, nor did I consider the TYC round as an event to pick someone to ‘represent the club’. In my view, it has always been ‘the event held at TYC’.
The idea to open up all events to all racers, came from the old idea that if we would disallow a racer to join in more qualifying events, we would ‘force’ them to choose between yacht clubs. That was an evil we thought more important to avoid than a little unevenness in the competition.
The other option: letting everyone race in every event,… would have lead to a drastic increase in time consumption per event again, a thing that at least I would not have been happy with.

There are limits.. to some people at least.

Comment on SLVT Finals: A Great Finish please by Naeve

Naeve — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 20:33:52 +0000

SLVT 2 held a best-of-3 match race fogr Group 2. SLVT 1 had a single-elimination match race.

SLVT 3 used best-of-3 match races, following a traditional quarterfinal bracket with seeding done prior to racing.

SLVT 5 advanced the winner of each group to the qualifier final, with a wild card slot awarded to the first runner up (fastest average time).

SLVT 6 used best-of-3 match races in the opening round, followed by two fleet races (sorta best-of-3?). The people advancing to the SLVT finals were the winners of the fleet races, although they raced the next day for first place bragging rights. The remaining four racers faced off in a semifinal bracket, although there was no cross-group competition until the consolation final to determine 3rd place.

Comment on SLVT Finals: A Great Finish please by don berithos

don berithos — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 19:08:54 +0000

Round six was titled slvt independent. ‘Free Adriatic .Sailing hosted it .
These events have brought more attention and interest than and excitement to match racing in Sl.
New boats are being built for this purpose alone ,courses made ,And a team spirit has arose threw the many many new ACA racers this event has drawn in . This event was designed to bring clubs together and it has .
Even Clubs that did not participate offered helping hands and knowledge .

Each club has its own identity there for each clubs format was left to there Racing Staff . As to how they interpreted from the orginal Format layed out .

I think its a testimony to the resilience and willingness to learn of this sailors.
Old pros and new that they return to ever event. To try and make the finals .
My hats off to all of these people.
As this is my first reggatta in secondlife I can only say me and our team have given 200 percent effort. And Continue to hold our heads high .And belive at the end of the day even after ever effort has been made to derail our effort call us names ,tell us were doing it wrong . We can say job well done and be happy. We not only excited the sl Sailing world we made a lot new friends and discoverd alot new places to SAIL. In sl .
We dont want control the wind . We want to set it free.
special thanks to . Sl, Coast Guard .
ACA racers.
Tradewinds yacht club .
Mango yacht club .
Golden gate and its member.
Nantuckut Yacht Club .
Free Adriatic Sailing .
Danshire Yacht club .
Mowry Yacht club
MBCC Cruising Club .
Marina Sport Racer Sailing Club.
Triumphal Yacht club .
Far East Yacht club .
B J Yacht club .
SYC Yacht club for there help in scheduling events .
Novenber the series returns with a fresh face and The Louis Vuitton trophy In Dubai . We will have Match racing flights everday of the events So learn the rules .
Thanks to the Sailing Academy for there continued Match racing Education .
We dont want to control the wind. We want to set if free .
Don berithos ceo Isail Media Group.

Comment on American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Second Life Welcomes “For Life” Events to its Bold, Virtual World Presence by John Rockefeller

John Rockefeller — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 19:51:17 +0000

I’m there! Donated some L$ to help the cause

Comment on American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Second Life Welcomes “For Life” Events to its Bold, Virtual World Presence by Annabelle Babii

Annabelle Babii — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 16:55:03 +0000

Join us!
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/RELAY%20FOR%20LIFE/215/23/84

Comment on American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Second Life Welcomes “For Life” Events to its Bold, Virtual World Presence by Mireille Jenvieve

Mireille Jenvieve — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 16:45:58 +0000

Aeon and I love supporting Relay for Life both in SecondLife and in our first life. We thank the American Cancer Society for its forward-thinking approach to making fundraising and other caring activities part of the SecondLife experience!

Comment on Sail for Life Marathon Sail During Relay for Life by Chakku

Chakku — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 23:13:38 +0000

Just signed up for the 10-11pm Saturday night slot.
I thought I wasn’t going to be able to sail this year, as my RL job is in the amusement park industry and weekends are the peak time. The sailing gods must have been watching out for me this year. *tee-hee*

Comment on Sail for Life Marathon Sail During Relay for Life by beejee boucher

beejee boucher — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 08:02:03 +0000

grin >:)

Comment on Sail for Life Marathon Sail During Relay for Life by Bea Woodget

Bea Woodget — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 06:38:53 +0000

@ beejee: “sandwiched between Liv and Bea”. Talking about sailing, right?

Comment on Sail for Life Marathon Sail During Relay for Life by beejee boucher

beejee boucher — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 05:45:02 +0000

oooh entered again cuz i saw the spreadsheet, im availabe before Liv or sandwiched (tiny mind is a joy forever) between Liv and Bea

Comment on Sail for Life Marathon Sail During Relay for Life by beejee boucher

beejee boucher — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 05:32:30 +0000

okidokie i entered, but i only does tiny laps with wafflebreaks

Comment on Sail for Life Marathon Sail During Relay for Life by Nber Medici

Nber Medici — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 20:57:17 +0000

Cate… got you assigned. Consider your assignments fixed (spreadsheet should be updated). I’m still in flux on unassigned time slots. I have people who have said they will sail…but I’d like to spread the sailing around and not have a small number of people do all the sailing. As the time draws closer… I may need to change that philosophy.

Comment on Sail for Life Marathon Sail During Relay for Life by Cate Foulsbane

Cate Foulsbane — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 20:19:53 +0000

Nber, thank you! Great spreadsheet.
Only one thing wrong…I am shown as backup for 6-7am SLT Sunday July 18th.
You have not decided on final assignments?
I also added myself for 4-5 pm SLT Saturday July 17th and 5-6 am SLT on July 18th. If you need to have other individuals do those slots, I can be backup.
Thanks again,
Cate…

Comment on Sail for Life Marathon Sail During Relay for Life by Nber Medici

Nber Medici — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 16:29:08 +0000

Cate, yes I have you down for that time. I’m going to get a list up today of who is scheduled for when. It is on my “to-do” list. (Nber looks at her to-do list and groans. hehehe)

Comment on Sail for Life Marathon Sail During Relay for Life by Cate Foulsbane

Cate Foulsbane — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 16:18:17 +0000

Yoo Hoo! I signed up for 6-7 am SLT, Sunday July 18.
I haven’t received any sort of confirmation so don’t know if my sign-up “took.”
Can someone make sure I am down for that time..or let me know if that time is already covered? The more I know, the better I am able to figure out what I CAN do..and what I can’t.
Thanks, Nber,
Cate…

Comment on The Tall Ships Races Antwerp – 10 to 13 July by Nber Medici

Nber Medici — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 16:07:36 +0000

One word for the video – WOW – thanks Bea!

Comment on Sail for Life Marathon Sail During Relay for Life by Nber Medici

Nber Medici — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 12:12:19 +0000

OOOOPS! Yes, the times on the form are SL times. Thanks for asking.

Comment on Sail for Life Marathon Sail During Relay for Life by Kim Yebut

Kim Yebut — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 02:53:55 +0000

It would help to make sure if the times are SLT makes it better planable for non americans that think of filling gaps

Comment on Sail for Life Marathon Sail During Relay for Life by Nber Medici

Nber Medici — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 00:58:00 +0000

You are on my list Jake!! Thanks for signing up.

Comment on Sail for Life Marathon Sail During Relay for Life by jakespeed northman

jakespeed northman — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 01:39:32 +0000

Hi,

I enjoy sailing, I’m available then, put me down for any vacant slots or think of me as a backup sailor available with little notice.

All the best,

Jake.

Comment on For Life- Sail – Weekend Events by MarkTwain White

MarkTwain White — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 22:11:23 +0000

What an awesome article. What an awesome experience. It is an honor to be friends with each one of you.

Comment on Corsica my Love by Armano

Armano — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 17:59:13 +0000

Corsica just as nice in sl?

Comment on Corsica my Love by Croco

Croco — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 02:35:39 +0000

I love Corsica. Never forgot my visit there and was impressed by the pure, rough, landscapes and diversity there. Its on my list to visit again

Comment on Corsica my Love by Nber Medici

Nber Medici — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 14:45:19 +0000

Very nice Bea! Thank you

Comment on Christopher Colombus, from Corsica by Alberik Rotaru

Alberik Rotaru — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 17:24:35 +0000

There is also a persuasive theory that he was a Byzantine prince, originally from Chios. Chios was a Genoese possession at the time. The name Colon is Greek, not Italian and is linked to the Palaiologoi, the last Byzantine dynasty. Columbus kept his diary in Greek and Latin. Many Byzantine exiles concealed their origin and religion in Catholic Italy and Spain, both because of religious repression in those countries and because of the intensive, and fairly successful, effort by the Ottomans to ensure there were no claimants to the Byzantine throne.

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

Bea Woodget — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 17:18:10 +0000

…MTW Prod…?

Comment on “Match Racing” – Part II: What is Match Racing? by Nber Medici

Nber Medici — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 17:16:21 +0000

RE: Armchair’s Video posting…. WOW instant replay on the water. Please do not ask for this in SL.

Comment on “Match Racing” – Part II: What is Match Racing? by Armchair

Armchair — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 22:28:41 +0000

New to umpiring is a TV umpire as seen in this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbiRCQL29Ps&feature=player_embedded

Comment on a New Flying Fizz enters BETA by Mothgirl Dibou

Mothgirl Dibou — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 08:32:45 +0000

Uhm, the 90% is a number that I said it in my enthusiasm and is not confirmed by any measurements. But you can imagine that, in a boat with 22 moving prims out of a total of 28, a new function that makes moving those prims easier has an enormous impact. Together with another new function, it made it possible to delete 11 scripts and save an enormous amount of internal link messages

Comment on La Boudeuse sinks in an Ocean of debt by Kentrock Messmer

Kentrock Messmer — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 15:45:07 +0000

It’s very sad to hear this beautiful ship has to abandon it’s worthy mission.

Here is a link for tall ship lovers. http://www.sailtraining.org/tallships/2010greatlakes/index.php

Comment on La Boudeuse sinks in an Ocean of debt by Manul Rotaru

Manul Rotaru — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 22:30:25 +0000

Merde….. indeed makes sad and sulky to read that…

Comment on SL Vuitton Trophy announced by don berithos

don berithos — Thu, 20 May 2010 02:29:20 +0000

Thanks Bea we look forawrd to a challeging regatta seried and look forward to working with slsailing dotcom. I have added your link to ISAIL WOOOT.

Comment on SL Vuitton Trophy announced by Bea Woodget

Bea Woodget — Wed, 19 May 2010 13:59:10 +0000

Woot

2 remarks:

1°) Again, SLSA and dotCOM are 2 different things that have nothing to do. You participate in a big misunderstanding/great confusion with the terms. Please correct.

2°) I’d appreciate you add a link to dotCOM on your blog.

Comment on dotCOM Content Survey by Allie Tomsen

Allie Tomsen — Mon, 17 May 2010 23:40:19 +0000

Tried to submit questionnaire, guess I was too late. It wouldn’t send. Sorry. (Nothing edifying or juicy in it anyway.)

Comment on About Site by Chad

Chad — Fri, 07 May 2010 20:30:00 +0000

Hey Bob,

I know you got in contact with my boss Andy. Can we talk about the sponsorship or you can choose to speak with him directly. I believe he email you already.

Thanks!
Chad Journey

Comment on About Site by Chad

Chad — Tue, 04 May 2010 16:26:06 +0000

Hello!

I came across your site and would like to talk to you about sponsoring your website.

Please let me know if this is something you are interested in.

Thanks again!
Chad

Comment on Sail for Life Logo Contest by nber medici

nber medici — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 15:02:10 +0000

Cate, Check the date on the original post. These logos are from last year’s contest. The current contest winner will be announced soon I believe.

Comment on Sail for Life Logo Contest by Cate Foulsbane

Cate Foulsbane — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 14:39:32 +0000

Oh, I like this! Good job! Now, where can I get tshirts with this logo?!?

Comment on Study Shows Sailors Really Do Make Better Lovers by Orca Flotta

Orca Flotta — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 13:20:56 +0000

April 1st!

LOL

Liv: Onzin = Unsinn = nonsense?

Comment on Study Shows Sailors Really Do Make Better Lovers by jacquelinetrudeau

jacquelinetrudeau — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 12:48:05 +0000

>>University of Harderwijk.

I’m hazy on what a wijk is (neighborhood, right?), but the first part of that name is also relevant to a study such as this.

Comment on Study Shows Sailors Really Do Make Better Lovers by Vick Forcella

Vick Forcella — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 12:42:56 +0000

I have heard some vague rumours about this research. If I recall correctly the Onzin Institute is a subsidiary of the University of Harderwijk. The result isn’t surprising, we knew it was true but now there is Scientific Proof for it.