Trade Winds

Becky Shamen's explorations took her to a place known for it's recreating the days in the West Indies when pirates sailed the seas: Trade Winds. With twelve sims, there's no shortage of water to sail around in and islands to explore. So what did Becky Find?

Read Becky's article in Places.

Happy "Talk Like a Pirate Day"

Arrrr! Shiver me timbers! Tis be "Talk Like A Pirate Day." An' time ta takes a look at a few pirate-themed places in Second Life. First, if ye wish ta catch up on yer pirate speak, be checkin' our old article on th' lingo.

In the past, we wrote about a detailed pirate themed area "Morgan Straits." It's no longer around, but there are other places one can engage in a little swashbuckling. One place you'll be wanting to check out is the Blake Sea. This is a HUGE area of water and islands east of the Second Life mainland. To join up with the Blake Sea Battles Group, head to Blake Diego (215, 45, 36)


There, one can get information about the group, in addition to a couple freebie craft, and one demo of a small armed ship. You can also find schedules of events, such as the sea battles.

Typing "Pirates" in Second Life search will get you a number of adult-themed roleplay areas. Near the top of the list were a couple that weren't, Trade Winds (51, 139, 22), and Pirates Destiny at Nassau Stronghold (126, 119, 25). But these places may not be friendly to nonhuman avatars, except merfolk. They have some freebie items, such as clothes, swimmer HUDs, and a merchant at Trade Winds had a freebie vessel, but while they may not mind a furry tourist walking around, being welcome in a combat RP may be another matter. This is too bad, as going about Trade Winds, there was some good scenery. But looking at Blake Sea Battles Group, the charter doesn't say anything about problems with anyone having a tail.

Besides these places, no doubt there will be a lot of venues holding pirate themed events, such as Club Cutlass near the SL Newser office. But to enjoy pirate-themed fun all year round, the best place in terms of volume of water and welcoming of one's looks is the Blake Sea.

Happy Talk Like a Pirate Day Mateys.

Bixyl Shuftan

Trade Winds

Yo ho ho and a bottle of rum! Becky Shaman's alt Joshua Xavier got himself a ship, and went to the Trade Winds to do a little sailing and exploring. The voyage was not without hazard as the place is known to harbor pirates. So did Joshua encounter any buccaneers, or RP admins whom had a dislike for boats that didn't exactly fit the approved list?

Read more in Places.

Trade Winds Ship Decorating Contest

The Trade Wings group, noted for their Pirate vs Royal Navy wooden ship combat in the Blake Sea, recently held a contest for Christmas, for the best decorated ship.

Our judges had their work cut out for them, all 3 of the ships were amazing.  Congratulations to GM Nikolaidis for his first place ship.  He won 500 L's and a cute trophy!  Blithe Binder and Juliet Darkfold tied for 2nd place, both winning 250L's each and cute trophies.  Thanks to all that entered and all that came to watch.  Thank you also to Reggie and Tinka for judging and to Dog for putting up the prize money!

The pirates will next be decorating their ships for Mardi Gras 2014.

SL Video: "Continental Navy Versus Pirates Ship Battle in Second Life"

Continental Navy versus Pirates Ship Battle in Second Life, Sept 18, '13 from Angelic Helling.

 "Within Second Life there is a few of 1700s themed areas where Pirates abound and sail the seas in search of plunder. Standing in the way are the many Navies of the world including the formidable Continental Navy. Join us from a Pirate Captains perspective as she sails her ship into battle against the Continentals! This is the first of two rounds held in the Trade Winds Region on Sept 18th, 2013"