We had 29 boats participate in the competition -- 22 boats in the sailboat categories and 7 boats in the pirate ship categories. Voting was open to everyone, with votes weighted depending on if the voter listed one to three boats per category. The boats with the most points were deemed our winners, sharing a split of the overall L$21,004 in donations from our various sponsors!
Best Texture
2nd (L$600) -- #8 The Virtual Vixen by Tes Tiramisu
2nd (L$600) -- #15 The Cyber Siren by Tes Tiramisu
1st (L$1400) -- #11 The Blazing Rabbit by Susan Dangle
Best Redesign
3rd (L$400) -- #15 The Cyber Siren by Tes Tiramisu
2nd (L$800) -- #11 The Blazing Rabbit by Susan Dangle
1st (L$1400) -- #29 The Defender by Jacqueline Trudeau
Best Concept
3rd (L$400) -- #11 The Blazing Rabbit by Susan Dangle
2nd (L$800) -- #29 The Defender by Jacqueline Trudeau
1st (L$1400) -- #15 The Cyber Siren by Tes Tiramisu
BEST OVERALL
3rd (L$750) -- #11 The Blazing Rabbit by Susan Dangle
2nd (L$1250) -- #15 The Cyber Siren by Tes Tiramisu
1st (l$2000) -- #29 The Defender by Jacqueline Trudeau
Best Pirate Sail
3rd (L$400) -- #28 The Grey Lady by Kendra Bancroft
2nd (L$800) -- #01 The Bleeding Heart by Kimiko Onizuka
1st (L$1400) -- #30 The Windward 4 by Mannie Madonna
Best Pirate Hull
3rd (L$200) -- #05 The Coastal Raider by Mannie Madonna
3rd (L$200) -- #33 The Wraith by TonyRockyHorror Hauptmann
2nd (L$800) -- #28 The Grey Lady by Kendra Bancroft
1st (L$1400) -- #30 The Windward 4 by Mannie Madonna
DEADLIEST PIRATE BOAT
2nd (L$700) -- #28 The Grey Lady by Kendra Bancroft
2nd (L$700) -- #30 The Windward 4 by Mannie Madonna
1st (L$1300) -- #01 The Bleading Heart by Kimiko Onizuka
1st (L$1300) -- #06 The Scurvy Boat by Static Sprocket
The Special Myrrh Massiel SILLIEST OF SHOW AWARD -- Myrrh Massiel donated L$4 with a grand vision that it be used to promote silliness for all sailing kind. The recepient of this award has demonstrated that what his boat may lack in elegance, it will make up with pure silliness by bring a goofy smile to all who see it pass along the horizon. If they can see it at all. The Silliest of Show Award goes to... The Wee Tiny Tako by Kanker Greenacre. Spend your L$4 wisely, good man.
All winners will also gain access to Bear's Marinas, several locations spread across the wide grid -- offering ports leading to the open waters of Second Life. More details about the docks now available to the winners can be found „.
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A special thanks to everyone who put a boat out, whether for the competition or the exhibition. We had a section dedicated to the evolution of the boat that inspired this boat show: the Flying Tako by Kanker Greenacre! The rest of the exhibition showed a huge variety in designs, doubling the number of boats in the harbour. From a tiny powerboat to massive galleons, gritty fishing boats to pleasure yachts. The crafstmanship of everyone is what made the show a true success. Thank you, once again.
All of us involved in organizing this boat show hope we have sparked an enthusiasm for sailing and boats in general within Second Life. There is an ever growing list of groups that work to provide various forms of entertainment on the waters (** denotes boat show sponsor):
** Second Life Sailing Federation (SLSF) -- An open group for all who enjoy sailing in Second Life. The SLSF has its own forums at: /273/1.html. Learn about the Flying Tako, sailing tactics, details about the various races using the Tako, and events promoted by the SLSF. This group is always open to promoting sailing events in Second Life.
** Buccaneer's Sailing Federation (BSF) -- A new group for those interested in promoting fun and loose regattas as well as various pirate-themed events on the waters. BSF Founder Static Sprocket was the initial force behind the first and second boat shows in Sanchon. The home port for the Buccaneers can be found at the sim Christabel.
-- Flapjack's Sailing and Yacht Club (FSYC) --Another new group interested in promoting the fun of sailing, located off one fo the largest linden water lakes at the sim Chong?. People are more than welcome to use the marina at any time as a jumping off point to the water beyond, and to use the clubhouse on the hill as a place to relax.
-- Starboards Yacht Club (SYC) -- The SYC sails out of the Hollywood sim and the surrounding Channel Islands‚. Members provide instruction to those of all levels of experience, from absolute novice to expert-level, at 2 PM SLT Sundays and 6 PM SLT Thursdays. The SYC hosts a regatta at 3 PM SLT every Sunday and have been known to have fun sailing events like sailboat soccer.
** Vagabonds Yacht Club (VYC) -- The VYC is dedicated to sailing wherever they can across the Second Life grid, but calls the Sanchon sim its home. The VYC is dedicated to bringing the ISAF Right of Way rules to Second Life, though knowledge of the rules beforehand is not necessary. Regattas are held at 7 PM SLT every Tuesday and Saturday -- location has been known to vary, but will be announced as soon as it is known.
(If I missed any active yacht clubs, I do apologize. These are the only ones I know about personally.)
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** Foundation for Rich Content (FFRC) -- Beyond sailing is a world of diverse, enriching content. In the vastness of Second Life, it is easy for such work to go ignored or succumb to the costs of running an event. The FFRC seeks to provide the tools and funding necessary for people to bring their content to a larger audience. Having applied for their sponsorship for the boat show without any knowledge of what I was doing, I can attest to how amicable this group can be when you ask for their aid. More information on how you may donate or apply for funding can be found on the forums here:
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For those of you still reading, a second round of congratulations! Woohoo! Woohoo! WHEEEEE! Arrrrrr, me hearties!
Upcoming Sailing Events:
Every Sunday 2 PM SLT -- Novice Sailing Lessons in Hollywood
Every Sunday 3 PM SLT -- Regatta in Hollywood
Every Tuesday 7 PM SLT -- Regatta in Sanchon
Every Thursday 6 PM SLT -- ROW practices in Hollywood
Every Saturday 7 PM SLT -- Regatta in Sanchon
Saturday 10 June 2006, 7 PM SLT to 11 PM SLT -- Leisure sailing followed by a party at Flappy's Marina in Chong
SLSF and the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life -- Relay for Life will take place in Second Life on Saturday 22/Sunday 23 July 2006
*tentative* 3rd Boat Show -- Possibly tied to Relay for Life -- create a Flying Tako design to be used for the Relay for Life sailing activities
