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Fleet Week

The New Babbage Naval Squadron will be participating in the 3rd annual Fleet Week, which will be held in Winterfell.  While details are still forthcoming, there will be a fleet review, ironclad battles, sailing races, and a shipbuilding contest.

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  1. Breezy Carver Breezy Carver November 9, 2011

    FLEET WEEK
    The THIRD ANNUAL gathering of
    Second Life’s Steamland Navies

    Shipbuilders Exhibit * Submarine Race * Windjammers Race
    Epic Ironclad Battles * Tall Ship Battles *
    Naval Review * Uniform Ball

    Winterfell * November 13-19

     

    SUNDAY NOVEMBER 13
    * Shipbuilders’ Expo and Shipbuilding Contest Begins
    >> Shipbuilders offering nautical vessels and supplies from the Age of Sails, the Age of Steam and and the Age the Never Was will have displays along the piers and wharves of Winterfell Absinthe and Winterfell Laudanum, offering their wares to the Public.
    The best vessels will be awarded trophies, and the public may vote on their favorites throughout the week.
    [To Apply for a display please contact the Harbormaster, Mr Marcel Ghostraven]

    http://slurl.com/secondlife/Winterfell%20Absinthe/25/147/22

    * Exhibit of Naval Art Begins
    >> An exhibit of naval themed pictures will take place at the Bright Star Gallery in Winterfell Laudanum
    [Artists interested to Exhibit their works, please contact Wildstar Beaumont]

    http://slurl.com/secondlife/Winterfell%20Laudanum/216/180/22

    * Fleet Week Opening Ceremonies, 1-3 PM SLT
    >> Dancing Around the Fleet – the Fleet Week HQ at En Garden Island in Winterfell Anodyne
    Grand opening of the week with a party at En-Garden Island, Headquarter of the Fleet Week Activities
    A semi-formal party where Steamlanders and friends can get ready for a week of fun and competitions
    Organizer and Host : Eilidh McCullough – DJ : Soliel Snook

    http://slurl.com/secondlife/Winterfell%20Anodyne/129/23/22

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    TUESDAY NOVEMBER 15, 6 PM SLT
    >> Sailships Battle, Tue 15th
    This year , the very first Sailships battle of the Fleet Week history
    Unfurl the sails, charge the cannons, wait for the turn … wait … wait .. now! … BROADSIDE!!!!
    the Fleet Week Sail Field : Winterfell Libris, Winterfell Undertow – Event HQ at En Garden Island in Winterfell Anodyne
    Organizers and Event Masters : Cee Edman , Litta Nightfire

    http://slurl.com/secondlife/Winterfell%20Anodyne/234/187/23

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    THURSDAY NOVEMBER 17
    * Iron Melee, 6PM SLT.
    >> An epic naval skirmish fea8turing the navies of the steamlands, slugging it out on the open ocean. Rumor has it that pirates and other mercenaries may be in attendance as well, although reports of mer-creatures trying to sabotage the proceedings are obviously untrue…
    the Fleet Week Sail Field : Winterfell Libris, Winterfell Undertow – Event HQ at En Garden Island in Winterfell Anodyne
    Organizers and Event Masters : Cee Edman , Litta Nightfire

    http://slurl.com/secondlife/Winterfell%20Anodyne/234/187/23

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    FRIDAY NOVEMBER 18
    * Fleet Review, 2PM SLT.
    >> The state-based navies of the Steamlands, in their finest regalia, proceed on a course taking them past reviewing stands on the outskirts of the Fleet Week Sailing Field (Winterfell Libris, Winterfell Undertow). The Public is invited to attend at the HQ at En Garden Island in Winterfell Anodyne
    Inspector General of the Fleet and Master of the Event : Oriella Charik

    http://slurl.com/secondlife/Winterfell%20Anodyne/234/187/23
    http://slurl.com/secondlife/Winterfell%20Haven/102/208/22

    * NEW TOULOUSE BALL, 3 PM SLT
    >> The Community of New Toulouse will host a Ball to relax after the fleet review in their Winterfell Embassy
    Organizers : David Abbot, Addison Greymyst – DJ Soliel Snook

    http://slurl.com/secondlife/Winterfell%20Absinthe/64/155/23

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    SATURDAY 11/19
    * Windjammer Race, 12PM SLT.
    >> Tall ships and wind-powered vessels to compete in this yachting race around the sailing field, before cheering crowds gathered on viewing stands. Trophies will be on hand for the winners.
    SL wind powered class and non-SL wind powered class will compete in different events
    the Fleet Week Sail Field : Winterfell Libris, Winterfell Undertow – HQ at En Garden Island in Winterfell Anodyne
    Competitors are invited to test the race field in the days before the event
    Organizer : Wildstar Beaumont

    http://slurl.com/secondlife/Winterfell%20Anodyne/234/187/23

    http://slurl.com/secondlife/Winterfell%20Haven/64/128/2

    * 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 won’t want to miss this epic event grid-wide famous for its underwater dirty tricks. Appropriate dress is encouraged.
    the Fleet Week Sail Field : Winterfell Libris, Winterfell Undertow – HQ at En Garden Island in Winterfell Anodyne
    Competitors are invited to test the race field in the days before the event

    http://slurl.com/secondlife/Winterfell%20Anodyne/234/187/23
    http://slurl.com/secondlife/Winterfell%20Haven/64/128/2

    * 3rd Formal Uniform 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.

    http://slurl.com/secondlife/Wheatstone%20Waterways/95/41/139

    The latest guide, maps, and schedules of Fleet Week activities will be available at the landmark below (Winterfell Anodyne) beginning November 7. Take a copy of the poster you just clicked or use the textures included in this notecard and set out as many copies as you’d like – spread the word!
    * Contact Wildstar Beaumont for more information
    – The Fleet Week Team

    http://slurl.com/secondlife/Winterfell%20Anodyne/234/187/23

    • Kylee Hannu Kylee Hannu November 20, 2011

      What a great Event! I loved the dancing party on last Sunday. The music selected by the DJ were superb! Yesterday I visited the Exhibit and the Expo. By the way, could you please tell where/how “may the public vote on their favorites throughout the week”? Thankyou very much.

       

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