Sunbeamer Sailing Ships

 

In Sunlight Bay near the Puddle Jumper Mall are a couple of sailing ships, with the sails in the Relay for Life's Team Sunbeamer's logo. The team has every intention of outsailing cancer this year.

 

Bixyl Shuftan

 

 

Reader Submitted: "Sunset Chill"

 

 

 From Gem Sunkiller, taken at the Fandom con at Nautical

 

Reader Submitted: SLB Boat

 

 

 From Kamida Delec, "Free Sailing Boat: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Enchant/20/75/21 "

 

 

 "Real location of the boat, click on the model in the display. http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Erik/192/49/22 "

 

"Where Mercats Go"

 

 

Second Life has a number of places that appeal to water activities, and some places that appeal to tinies. But how about both? In the Safe Waters Foundation group, I heard about such a place from JoyceTravels.

 

Talahoy Mercat and Dinkie Friends,

We have been busy with SO many things making Aloha Dinkie Deep a wonderful place to play and live as Mercat and Dinkie! 

 

Dropping over with a friend, we found ourselves on a small island. Joyce and her friends greeted us, and invited us to look around and enjoy the activities. There was a surboard rezzer (and a nearby surf shack), there was a nearby tiny-sized schooner, and a tiny sailboat rezzer. I saw what looked like a sailboat race course around the small island. There was also a small dance floor for parties.

I decided to give the sailboat a try. This was a bit more detailed than some other sailboats as it took into account the wind in the virtual world. Text above the boat (not visible in the picture) showed which direction and how fast it was. It was green when the wind was directly behind you, yellow when it was to the side and slightly behind you, and red when the wind was blowing at your front. I decided to try to sail the race course. But I soon ran into trouble. Trying to get through the markers, I ended up sailing into the wind. So there wasn't anything I could do but wait. And after a few minutes of it not changing, I turned around and sailed back to the island. 

 

I recalled reading in the age of sail, sailors could sometimes have to wait for days for favorable winds. While one wouldn't have to wait that long in Second Life, it did seem patience was needed for these sailboats. Oh well.

The island was at http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Aloha%20Beach/34/156/52

Bixyl Shuftan

New Expansion in Eastern Bellisseria Allows Travel By Boat To Blake Sea

 

 

 With the Second Life Birthday behind them, the Moles have gone back to working on new Linden homes on the land of Bellisseria. Among them are a number of sims just west of the southern tip of the continent of Satori. The bulk of these sims look like they're designated to hold houseboats, though the sandy area on the very northern tip are for something else and there's an empty space that for now doesn't have any sims. 

But there's a little something that makes this expansion different, especially if you like boating. Two all-water sims, SSPSteady On and SSPDeep Anchor, connect these sims, and the rest of Bellisseria, to the older mainland continent. 

 

While there was a connection several sims to the south a year ago, the way the sims were built didn't allow for boat travel further up the coast, even if ban lines weren't a problem. With this new waterway, this time boating can be done up the Satori coast, and go east to a favorite area of sailing fans: The Blake Sea.

While someone else was the first to tell the Newser about the connection, SarahKB7 Koskinen would later do so to announce an accomplishment, being the first to document sailing from Bellisseria to the Blake sea (image from Sarah).

A little something that weekend sailors and serious boaters will enjoy.

 

Bixyl Shuftan

 

SL Video: "Wellerman Sea Shanty"

 

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From Inworld Films on March 2021, "Inspired by Nathan Evans the 26 year old postman who just liked to sing on TikTok and became totally FAMOUS for this song !"
 

New Sponsor: Coral Estates

 

Coral Estates is born in 2007 renting private islands in Second Life. We love to manage our estate where you will find full prim islands, homesteads, commercial, or residential even light residential or even land parcel from 1024sqms to 65536sqm.

All days we are on Second Life to provide the best land to our new customers or a good daily help to our continued residents which trust in Coral Estates.

Come in and visit us at :
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We be happy to find you the best land in Second Life for your second life for the best prices in market.

Website: https://www.coralestates.net/welcome

Kristaki Hudson

SL Video: "Come Sail Away"

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From Airene Rene on Jan 27, "Simple video only coz unplanned . Thank you Blake Sea."

Announcement: Bellisseria's 1 Year Anniversary Celebration

Let's celebrate together!

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Bellisseria%20Fairgrounds/146/138/24

April 15, 2019 saw the launch of the new Linden Lab premium homes and Bellisseria was born.
Soon those that nestled into the comforts of a brand new home found more than just a nice place to live,
they found community, discovered new friendships, parties, adventures and so much more.

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Event Hosted at Bellisseria Fairgrounds
Friday, April 17th - Sunday, April 19th

Sponsored by:
Linden Lab
Bellisseria Citizens Group
Bellissseria Entertainers and Events
Bellis Blues Cafe

Bellisseria Entertainers and Events Music:
DJ's and Set Times:

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Special Features at the event

--Friday, April 17th – Sunday, April 19th--

Main Stage:  Live Djs & Dancing
Beach Party Theme  : Friday - Sunday

--Friday, April 17th Feature Events--

Rock N Sail around Bellisseria
Friday, April 17th @ 9:00 am slt

Particle Show:  1:00 pm slt
Delain Canucci

--Saturday, April 18th 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm slt--

Boat Parade:
Noon SLT, Saturday, April 18, 2020
Sinamax and Camden


Bellisseria Info Building:
Linden Lab

Come tour Bellisseria’s History and Information

Custom Gifts:
Donna Casta    

Media:
Bellisseria's 1 Year Anniversary Video Premiere




Thursday, April 16th, @ 9:00 AM SLT
https://youtu.be/xP5yhxd5f6w

Sceneris
Prudence Anton
Cian Wycliffe

Reader Submitted: Sailboatin'

From Curzan Marikh Alexain (Curzan Marikh). He and his lady friend doing some sailboating across the Blake Sea.

Cartoon of the Day: Sinking Pirate

Sometimes karma catches up to pirates in unexpected ways.

By Bixyl Shuftan

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.

SL Video: "The Queen Anne's Revenge - Second Life "

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From "The Virtual Redblog of Redgrrl" on August 2008, "a short video of my lovely ship The Queen Anne's Revenge, Silent's Folly - Cooper River, Wando. The ship was made by Baron Grayson of Relic and the antique furnishings were those I collected on my many plundering raids. Enjoy! Featuring Jolly Roger by Adam and the Ants."

Press Release: Sail4Life Launches its Inaugural Triple Crown of Sailing

Sail4Life, the Relay for Life team that represents SecondLIfe’s sailing and water-oriented community, will launch its inaugural Triple of Crown of Sailing on April 25 at the Nantucket Yacht Club (NYC).

“The Triple Crown of Sailing is a series composed of three races,” said Delight, Sail4Life team co-captain. “Each race features a different type of sailing yacht. The series is based on a low point total.” Skippers will have no crew.

During the Triple Crown of Sailing, three clubs will host—Nantucket Yacht Club (NYC), Seychelles Yacht Club (SIYC), and Fishers Island Yacht Club (FIYC). Race #1 is April 25, 2-6 p.m., at NYC (http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Nantucket%20Yacht%20Club/60/29/23). Race #2 is May 16, 2-6 p.m., at SIYC (http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Port%20Victoria%20Isle/46/188/22). The final race is June 27, 2-6 p.m., at Plum Gut in Sailors Cove East (http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Plum%20Gut/53/162/29), and sponsored by FIYC.

Parties to raise funds for Sail4Life/Relay for Life follow each race. NYC has scheduled a Guns N’ Roses party.

Registration to race closes April 23 at midnight. To register and for complete details, go to the SL Sailing Forum post at http://forum.slsailing.co/index.php?board=206.0 and return the completed registration form to Gemma Vuckovic.

The winner of the Triple Crown will be announced at the Blake Sea Ball on July 11.

“I want everyone to participate in Sail for Life, even if they don’t sail,” said Delight. “I want people to enjoy the sailing sims. They are such a treasure.”

For more information about the Triple Crown of Sailing, Sail4Life, or its schedule of upcoming events, contact Winnie Sweetwater, Sail4Life team captain or Delight (otherwise known as Dian4ma Shen). A full calendar of upcoming Sail4Life events can be seen at http://teamup.com/ks164d24b3cfc2d414/.

Happy Talk Like a Pirate Day!

 "Arrrrr, tis be 'International Talk Like a Pirate Day.'So ye best be gettin yer lingo o' th' Brootherhood (2013 article), git yer swabbie outfits on, an' head out t' sea in places like Morgan Straits. What say ye? Ya don' 'ave a ship? Well shiver me timbers, ya landlubbers, tis be yer lucky day. Th' Black Hole Shipyard be havin' some fine boats fer the low price o' completely free!"

"Tis 'Privateer Minerva' an' three other vessels (the difference between a privateer and o' run o' the mill pirate me hearties tis be privateers be gettin' paid ta be pirates) made by Dagger Ulrik be up fer grabs. An' these ships naught be jess fer show. These beauties can fight, either one on one, or in pitched battles. Ye can steer them, an' ye can shoot th' cannons. Ye kinn do both by yerself, or git a first made as th' gunner. So head t' th' Marketplace and get ye choice o' vessels."

https://marketplace.secondlife.com/stores/138717

"Be quick about it! No tellin' how long these ships be up fer grabs fer nowt."

Hat tip: Becky Shamen

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.

SL Video: "Second Life History: Blake Sea Opens"

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From Surfwidow Beaumont, a video about the opening of the Blake Sea region on Jan 25 2009, "This is kinda what happened from my point of view."

Gull’s Wing Sailing Club

By Grey Lupindo

    I recently had the chance to visit Gull’s Wing Sailing Club, which is Second Life’s newest private sailing community.   Located at Gull's Wing Sailing Club, JadeSnake Island (47, 205, 22), Gull’s Wing is a beautiful mix of private residences and open water.   It is one of the most serene and picturesque communities in SL.   The community spans four private sims, with shared access to three others.   Gull’s Wing is limited to sailboats, kayaks, canoes, and small motor boats.  There are no noisy airplanes allowed.   Best of all, there are over five sims of open water and no ban lines!

    The creators of Gull’s Wing are well known to many Second Life residents.  Dearest Myrtle and Toby Howton operate ArchiTech Designs (AD) and Toby’s Juke Joint.  They are joined in this new venture by Avery Saxena and Bob (Unclesamoriginal), who are the Harbor Masters.  They are all dedicated to helping residents have the best possible experience in their new club.  I had some issues due to SL hiccups, but both Avery and Bob were very supportive and patient. They even gave me a personal tour on Bob’s sailboat. Bob and Avery live on-site, too, so they are personally interested in maintaining the quality of this up-scale, private club.

      The landscaping, for which AD is well known, is beautiful.  Currently the site is in autumn colors, and they plan to do seasonal changes for spring and summer.  The land gently rolls and offers plenty of parks, trails, and picnic areas.  There are many coves and inlets to sail and explore, waterfalls and ponds to enjoy, and nautical themed shopping is planned.  Bob also plans to set up a 7Seas fishing area soon.   

       At the entrance to Gull’s Wing is a beautiful lighthouse that serves as a welcome center for visitors as well as a meeting place for residents.  Currently on the ground floor there is information about living and sailing opportunities and an office area for the Harbor Master.   You can even pick up a free Nemo sailboat here.

       Inside the lighthouse there are areas for events, a bar and dance club, and a Greedy game.  My favorite area was the wrap-around deck on the second level.  I met a few of the residents here.  Surrounded by beautiful flowers, we enjoyed a glass of wine and a great view of the water while we chatted.   

         I learned that Gull’s Wing has three types of membership: Day Sailor, Live Aboard Sailor, and Resident Sailor.   For less than the cost of a cup of coffee in real life, a Day Sailor can rez his or her boat and sail on Gulls Wing Harbour, Owls Cove, half of JadeSnake Island, and across waters owned by ArchiTech Design, Crossworlds Sound, and into and around Toby’s Juke Joint for an entire week. 

          One of the best ways to get to know an area is to talk to the people who frequent it.  I was able to chat with two members of the sailing club, Jez Feral and Sydney Mantell.  Jez, who has been a Second Life resident for a year, rents a dock here.   She told me she thought she was going to have to give up sailing when she and her partner moved into a non-sailing community.   Fortunately she found out about the opening of Gull’s Wing Sailing Community.

          “It was Kismet....I had just planned on packing up the sail boats,” Jez said.  “And just a day after we moved, I got notice from Toby and Dearest and Bob and Avery that they were doing this sailing sim.”  Smiling, she added, “It was perfect timing.  In fact, so well timed that I had to think it was meant to be.  I wanted to be able to continue to sail.  So we have a home elsewhere, and I can come here to sail.” 

           Although she says she isn’t a “serious” sailor, Jez owns a lot of sailboats.   She’s even thinking of getting another, even faster one, because she likes sailing here so much.     When I asked her what she likes best about Gull’s Wing, she said the open water that is barrier-free. 

        “I used to get hung up on property barriers and sim crossings on the other sailing sims,” Jez said, “so it made it really hard to let the sails out and fly.”  Although she also enjoys the ambiance here, especially the sounds of the water and the gulls, she likes the space the best.  “I really haven't seen another sim with so much room to sail, and that's a treat.”

        Residents who want to be able to walk outside their door and onto their boat will want to check out the cottages.  There are over 30 cottages for rent in three sizes and price ranges and in different locales.   Residents who like quiet, private spots will want a cottage tucked away in a cove.  Second Life residents who like action and visiting with neighbors can find cottages that are set in the heart of the community.   There is something for every taste and pocketbook.  All of the cottages, however, are located on the water and include a boat dock.

       Sydney Mantell invited me over to see her cottage.   She has a great view of the sunrise from her dock.   As we relaxed in her rocking chairs, we enjoyed the great view and talked about her experiences here.   She has lived in other sailing communities, but she chose to move to Gull’s Wing because of its owners.  “I knew the esthetics would be perfect - with Toby and Dearest it was guaranteed to be lovely,” she said.   She noted that she likes the New England look of the community.

     “Secondly,” she said, “I love Toby's Juke Joint.”  Laughing, she added, “And I like being in the area to see who comes and goes because I'm nosy!”  

          Sydney also enjoys the outreach sailing program that Bob runs.  In addition to providing free boats, sailing lessons are offered to help new sailors.  “I think many people get stuck in 'just dancing',” Sydney said, “Helping others to get started in experiencing other areas of Second Life is a good thing.”  She told me the owners are recruiting tutors to help teach sailing.

          We swapped some sailing stories, including some adventures on other Second Life seas.  One of the things she likes about Gull’s Wing is that its size, while huge, is also manageable.   She can enjoy sailing and its exciting adventures yet still be able to sail back to her dock at the end of the day.

         Although Gull’s Wing helps newbies, it hasn’t forgotten experienced sailors.  Racing buoys are set up for regattas, and sailors have the ability to change wind settings for added challenges.    While we were sailing with Bob, Avery pointed out that the course was designed to help you become a better sailor.  “Some parts are easy,” she said, “others more challenging.”

          At the end of the day, members can enjoy a jazz club, a bar, dancing, games, and other entertainment events. Toby's Juke Joint is nearby, easily accessible by water, and it has new docks for community members.

         Membership in Gull’s Wing Sailing Community is limited to 200 so that the best Second Life sailing experience can be enjoyed by its residents.  Sydney offered this advice to SL residents, “Better hurry to get here - I am sure it will fill up soon!”

Grey Lupindo

SL Video: "The Blake Sea Triangle"

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From Gib Niekerk, "A Second Life adventure through the Blake Sea. Watch out for pirates, they are unkind."

SL Video: "Mr. Bones - Hunger, Dangers of Navigation 2 "

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From Ole Etzel in Oct 2008, the second of his "Mr. Bones" videos. The skeleton sailor is still lost at sea and out of food. Hungry, he heads to the first land he sees for something to eat. But what he finds has some unexpected surprises.