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Smashed !

July 8, 2011 Sailing News

Loick Peyron and Banque Populaire 5 smash another WSSC record.

Save the Date! SL8B Begins on June 20th!

June 20, 2011 Announcements

Save the Date! SL8B Begins on June 20th!.

By courtesy of Ocean-Racing. With six boats and a transatlantic race being set up, the MOD 70 circuit is no longer just a virtual image. We went and saw for ourselves on board number one, Race For Water, skippered by Stève Ravussin. This boat is already out sailing, while waiting for the first exhibition match this autumn [...]

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Hermione, freedom’s frigate

May 9, 2011 Sailing News

The Hermione frigate – the legendary ship which allowed La Fayette to join the American insurgents in the struggle for their independence in 1780 – is under reconstruction in Rochefort (France). The “new” Hermione is an exact replica of that famous ship, build with the same methods, components and materials as the original one. Almost finished, construction [...]

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Come sail with us

May 1, 2011 People

A very short article to be considered an effort by the fairer sex to promote SL Sailing… A salty cruising boat pulled in to dock, and a stunningly beautiful woman stepped off with a parrot on her shoulder. – “Where did you get that?” asked one of the dock rats. – “Met her online!” replied the parrot.

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SL on the move

April 30, 2011 Miscellaneous

Regardless of whether you use an Android mobile, or an iPhone/iPad, you can now “enjoy” SL on the move. This should greatly expand in the future, but already some products offer interesting features. User reviews would be welcome.Here is a shortlist. Android: Mobile Grid Client iPhone / iPad: Pocket Metaverse, AnsheX Client for SL (free), Sparkle IM (IM only)

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About Mowry Bay YC and Facilities generally

April 28, 2011 Commentary/Opinion

Elbag Gable opened a very interesting thread on the forum, about the difficulty in maintaining some areas free for SL Sailing, including some historical sims. A sort of cry for help to save Mowry Bay, which could be greatly extended to others areas. Join the discussion at http://goo.gl/w8thu

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Announcing the Fizz Cup 2011

April 19, 2011 Fizz Cup News

Racing in Fizz, is sometimes refreshing not to say wet. So the 4th Fizz Cup, a top-level event, will start this summer, in the hot season, in a unique and revolutionary format. As usual, this event will be very challenging, requiring not only the best skills in Fizz handling, but also your navigation skills and [...]

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