Fleet Week 2010

 

Greetings all!

We’re all very excited to announce the second annual Fleet Week, hosted by Steeltopia this year. Below is a schedule and event description. We are currently looking for assistance in setting up and running the events below, so don’t be shy if you can spare a few hours between now and then to help get things moving. 

Confirmed attending:  Caledon, New Babbage, Steelhead, Steeltopia. Publicity will start shortly, and we would be much obliged if you could help pass information along, especially those in other sims who might be interested in participating.

Feedback and ideas are welcome, of course. Cheers!

– Aeolus Cleanslate & Robin Sprocket, organizers

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                           FLEET WEEK

          The Second Annual gathering of

          Second Life’s Steamland Navies

 

     Shipbuilders Exhibition * Submarine Races

Tall Ship Races * Epic Ironclad Battles * Naval Review

            Social Events and Uniform Ball

 

       Steeltopia * November 13-20, 2010

 

SUNDAY 11/13

* Opening Ceremonies, Hosted by Emperor Calamari

>> A special event honoring the peacefully-gathered naval forces of the Steamlands. Location TBD

 

* Shipbuilders’ Expo and Shipbuilding Contest Begins

>> Shipbuilders offering ironclad-era nautical vessels will be set up along the piers and wharves of Steeltopia, offering their wares to the Public. The public may vote on their favorites throughout the week.

 

THURSDAY 11/18 (tentative)

* Ironclad Melee, 7PM SLT.

>> An epic naval skirmish featuring the navies of the steamlands, slugging it out on the open ocean. Rumor has it that the latest examples in lighter-than air naval support vessels will also be supporting their nautical units…

 

FRIDAY 11/19

* Fleet Review, 1PM SLT.

>> The state-based navies of the Steamlands, in their finest regalia, proceed on a course taking them past reviewing stands. The Public is invited to attend.

 

SATURDAY 11/20

* Windjammer Race, 11AM SLT.

>> Tall ships and wind-powered vessels to compete in this yachting race, before cheering crowds gathered on viewing stands. Trophies will be on hand for the winners.

 

* Submarine Races, 2PM SLT.

>> The finest submariners – and their daring mechanical marvels – will line up to compete against each other in this underwater tournament. The Public is invited to view the races from the specially-built underwater viewing stands. Appropriate dress is encouraged.

 

* Highland Ball at Piermont Landing , 6PM SLT.

>> The public is invited to attend a inter-Steamland nautical-themed Ball hosted by Breezy Carver at Piermont Landing in New Babbage. Naval uniforms for officers and sailors are encouraged. Shipbuilding awards and race winners will be honored.

 

The latest guide, maps, and schedules of Fleet Week activities will be available beginning November 1. Posters should be ready soon and will be free to copy and distribute. Thanks in advance for all your help!

– The Fleet Week Team