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Racing tips : Boost your downwind !
The question is very simple: how to significantly increase your downwind boat speed, while maintaining your heading the same, and with a constant true wind (both in speed and direction). Impossible? Of course not!Suppose you sail a course to the sout...
Ti’punch race – Part II :...
back to the beach (no misspelling)Once our three friends were watered (if not drunk), they decided to return to anchor in the pretty cove they had left a few hours earlier, and where a superb bomba awaited them.- the first (YELLOW), obstinate, is hea...
The Ti’ Punch Race
Three identical yachts, starting from the same point, are racing to get the best seat at Bar Harbour and win the ti'punch. The last to finish will buy the round of drinks.This first one (YELLOW) chooses to sail on a beat, keeping the boat very close t...
SL Sailors Of The Year – 2012
Since I left the "SLSA" group, I will not be able to ensure the organization of the election of the SL SAILORS OF THE YEAR in 2012.We are in May, much time between now and November. Generally, it was based on known facts from November (last year) to ...
2012 Sail4Life Convio Challenge Info
A notecard from Chad:QuoteHere is a chance for you, your friends, and family to help fight cancer and support the 2012 Relay For Life Of Second Life without even having to log into SL! All funds donated up to the first $500.00 U.S. Dollars will be ...
SL fotos (nautical)
[img width=800 height=450]http://f.cl.ly/it...
HOT PUCKS 2012 – A SAIL FOR LIF...
The Tugby players would like to invite all sailors to come and either compete or observe in the first HOT PUCKS competition of 2012. Saturday April 14th at 8 am. Want to know more? Follow the link below:[url=https://sites.google.com/site...
wrong course:((((
Its interesting.I read a recent result where folk were dsq for wrong courseYesterday I was DDQ for missing a mark:(((I didnt miss the mark I had however.I arrived a tad& [...]
ACA meeting at April 6th 2012
At Friday April 6th 2012 a group of very motivated and enthusiastic ACA sailors gathered at Balista Marina to discuss the possibilities for some new ACA activities. Among those present not the least, even two winners of the ACA CUP. The line of approac...
Sail 4 Life – Art Exhibition an...
Relay For Life of Second Life - and TEAM SAIL 4 LIFEhttp://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Holly%20Kai%20Estates/222/80/24ART EXHIBITION [Nautica...
Caitlyn’s Guide to Not Sucking ...
I wanted to add a few things to this, mostly because I wanted to keep it going, and would love to hear some opinions from other sailors.These points presented in the original post, are boat specific.Wind Shifts and the Nemo3 - S...
SL fotos (nautical)
From the calendar, by Liv, Allie and Viciously...[img width=800 height=...
ACA Sailors
:)Some days ago I gauged the interest for giving a new impulse to ACA activities. Well I did get some responses. This is gratifying. I think we should meet to discuss some matters related to our new group. I do want to underline that I am not the pers...
Classic Regatta for J Class Yachts
TrYC is planning a classic regatta for J Class YachtsThis regatta will take place somewhere in May (2012). If you are interested and you like it to organize a sailing happening just send me (Hannelore Ballinger) a note.
Happy Rezzday !
Today, March 29th: Happy Rezzday to Taku Raymaker, WYC Commodore. He is 5 today !A big thank you for his contributions to SL Sailing, we owe him a lot.http://w...
March 28
http://forum.slsailing.co/index.php/topic,1075.msg3504.html#msg3504
need land?
Just found this in the SL forums:http://community.secondlife.com/t5/Parcels-for-Sale-Mainland/2-X-Blake-sea-protected-going-cheap/m-...
SL Sailing Calendar – Step 4
A new page under test @ http://calendar.slsailing.co/The new page is divided into 4 sections: - CRUISING- RACING (New: you may filter by boat class, not by yacht club)- LEARNING-TRAINING- Other NON SAILING ...
Ronin about our community’s web...
Hi all, with Ronin's permission I copy/paste his comment he made yesterday in SLSA group chat:Quote[15:06] Ronin Zane: it would be nice if there was some website where one could find informative information about sl sailing and a calendar that refle...
Can we learning anything from fishing...
As some know, I have participated in and sold products to the 7Seas Fishing community for several years. Fishing and sailing actually share some of the same issues, including how to schedule events. The fishing equivalent of a yacht club is a "fishing ...
What a wonderful world :)
Let's give don' forum a leg up. The show goes on http://isailors.freeforums.org/a-good-sailor-checks-weather-a-great-sailor-knows-it-t46.htmlGood ...
Informal talks, tomorrow @ 6am and 12...
Hello,I do two informal talks about technical stuff with who ever is interrested tomorrow.I try to determine what kind of computersystem, internet and viewer you use.Then we get into estimating what would work for you.Very suitable for less seasone...
SL fotos (nautical)
Here are some of my fav links to SL fotos which I enjoy:Dil Spitzhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/dilspi/6746303199/#in/set-72157600241897222/lightbox/[...
