Hot on the heels of its surfboard sponsorship agreement with Reaction, Team Tsunami has now cut a deal with veteran beach owner-developer Dharma Austin for the rights to a new beach that was called 'Nature Beach' until a couple of days ago (see SurfWatch 7 March: 'Surf's up on Nature Beach'). What is it called today? Tsunami Beach, of course!
Under the terms of the new deal, Team Tsunami will get full usage of the new Tsunami Beach and will take the lead role in developing the sim. Team Tsunami will also take an active role in promoting the Truth Beach group of sims and, in particular, help promote surfing as a core activity. Both Team Tsunami and Dharma are keen to point out that the deal is as much about contributing to the surfing community as it is a commercial deal between two parties.
"As a long time supporter of surfing in Second Life its a real pleasure to have a team of enthusiastic surfers using the new beach," said Dharma. "Team Tsunami has so much potential and I'm looking forward to working with them. Tsunami Beach, like Truth Beach, has been designed with surfers in mind and so I'm confident that the beach is now in good hands."
Left to right: Abel Halderman, Kathy Heberle and Dharma Austinon the new beach that is now called Tsunami Beach
"As soon as we met Dharma and she offered us her support, we knew that Nature Beach was the perfect place for Team Tsunami," said team captain Kathy Heberle. "The sponsorship deal we have worked out is very fair and finding the new beach was one of the best things that's happened to the team. We've really had a fantastic start to 2008 and we're very grateful to Dharma for helping Team Tsunami establish a home base."
Tsunami Beach, as it is now called, is located next to the Isles of Corleone and Truth Beach sims and has both an EPIC II wave and ocean foam waves, giving the surf break a character all of its own. Team Tsunami has already moved quickly to construct a team clubhouse, which now takes pride of place on the Eastern side of the sim. "Team Tsunami riders enjoy spending time with each other. So, we were already looking for a place that we could call home," said Team Tsunami rider Abel Halderman. "We're keen to play a role to help Tsunami Beach and neighbouring sims become premier surfing spots."
What does this move mean for other users of Tsunami Beach. Can we still surf on it? Is it allowed? "All beachgoers and fellow surfers are welcomed to come share this wonderful beach with us," Kathy assured SurfWatch. "However, there may be times when we have to restrict access to team members for the purpose of practicing. We'll try to announce these times in advance."
"We're keen to play a role to help Tsunami Beach and neighbouring sims become premier surfing spots." added Abe.
Meanwhile, Team Tsunami also seems to taking the lead in lobbying the SLSA for new rules and recognition for surfing teams if Kathy's SLSA Forum suggestions are anything to go by (see SLSA Forum: 'Step 1: Sanction Teams').
SurfWatch: Surf's up on Nature Beach
SurfWatch: Tsunami Warning!
SLURL: Tsunami Beach
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