Tauri Tigerpaw in Concert - Saturday, March 31, 10 AM SLT


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Tauri Tigerpaw in Concert 
Saturday, March 31, 10 AM SLT
Cafe Musique
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sandness/38/172/21
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SurfHaven Flickr Photo Contest Winner, 3rd Place - Faustine Cross

Surfwatch is proud to announce it's 3rd Place winner in the joint Flickr photo contest with Fairhaven.

Contratulations Faustine Cross (fauvae)!!!!

This one is all fun! Sharing the wave, sharing the joy, sharing the love of surfing!

SurfHaven Entry

The original Flickr post can be seen at:https://www.flickr.com/photos/134541929@N05/26799972228/in/pool-3048101@N21/

The entire SurfWatch Flickr Group is open to the public. Check it out and show us some of the beaches in SL that you enjoy.  SurfWatch will be highlighting shots from our Flickr page periodically so be sure to add your picture to the SurfWatch Flickr Group!



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SurfHaven Flickr Photo Contest Winner 2nd Place - Frankie Edon

Surfwatch is proud to announce the 2nd place winner of it's joint Flickr photo contest with Fairhaven.

Congratulations Frankie Edon!

We felt the motion of the wave and board, the sun and salty spray, the joining of rider and wave!  In Kantbe's words, "This one is a great action shot that I think illustrates the thrill of staying just ahead of the wave before is comes crashing over you".
  

Spray | Surfhaven Entry


The original Flickr post can be seen at: https://www.flickr.com/photos/frankieedon/40904707871/in/pool-3048101@N21/

The entire SurfWatch Flickr Group is open to the public. Check it out and show us some of the beaches in SL that you enjoy. SurfWatch will be highlighting shots from our Flickr page periodically so be sure to add your picture to the SurfWatch Flickr Group!


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SurfHaven Flickr Photo Contest Winner 1st Place - Mayna Snowfield

SurfWatch is proud to announce the top 3 winners of its joint Flickr photo contest with Fairhaven.

The first prize and 5000L$ goes to Mayna Snowfield.  Congratulations Mayna!!!


This picture touched us with the magic of surfing.  As Kantbe put it, 
"It's easy to imagine after a stressful week getting out on the waves... luxuriating in the feel of the warm sun and breeze as you sit on your board, stretching back to soak it all in."

#SurfhavenEntry

The original Flickr post can be seen at:  https://www.flickr.com/photos/133375534@N07/40671231412/in/pool-3048101@N21/

The entire SurfWatch Flickr Group is open to the public. Check it out and show us some of the beaches in SL that you enjoy.  SurfWatch will be highlighting shots from our Flickr page periodically so be sure to add your picture to the SurfWatch Flickr Group!

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Exploring the Wave Report - Italia Romantic Nude Beach

Photos by Harmony Sandalphon


Sim Name: Italia Romantic Nude Beach
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Ibiza%20Island/113/109/21

Sim Owner:
Giuseppe Salubria

Type of Region:
Homestead/Adult

Wave type:
Maoli MFS

Loaner boards?
C-3 Rezzer

Can you rez your own board and if so how (i.e., rez area, requires group membership):
Requires group membership

Group membership cost, if any:
Private group for renters - Luna Rossa Renters



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Exploring the Wave Report - HummingBird Point

Photos and GIF by HarmonySandalphon



Sim Name: HummingBird Point - Home of The Surf Challenge
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Barbuda%20Shores/242/154/21

Sim Owner:
Sɧℹ (shilow.carter)

Type of Region:
Homestead/Moderate

Wave type:
Maoli Swell

Loaner boards?
C-3, NS, Flow, and HP Rezzers

Can you rez your own board and if so how (i.e., rez area, requires group membership):
Requires group membership - Humming Bird Point Break

Group membership cost, if any:
Free to Join




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Photo Journal: Joaquin Gustav Live at Shagwong Cove Resort

Photos by Gia Villano

Joaquin Gustav at a recent concert at Shagwong Cove Resort...








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Sleepy Bay

Submitted by Dillan Munro

Sleepy Bay
Sleepy Bay, Mordicub (115, 175, 21) - Moderate

There is much more to this surfing beach than first meets the eye. At sea level there is the requisite sand, and some great surf that gives one quite a long ride with all sorts of wave shapes. I always look for tubes, and there are plenty of those in the sets here.
Adirondack chairs are spread out along the shore to give onlookers a great view, and a few hammocks stretch between the palm trees for those who want to really get comfortable. There is a board rezzer, so you don't need to bring your own. Do pack a bikini or trunks though, as the sim has a moderate rating.

The real story is what's up in the clouds here. Multiple levels offer scenic gardens, a city, an amusement park, bowling alley, a wedding venue and more. Connecting them all is a road that twists turns and climbs and falls for miles and miles, gaining over 1600 meters ! I brought my Lamborghini and spent 20 minutes and didn't even cover half the track. The road covers all sorts of topography, but be careful on the corners as going off the track will result in quite a fall. Don't ask me how I know....

Come to Sleepy Bay for the waves, of course, but allow some time to explore the attractions overhead!

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SurfWatch Interviews: Simon Linden

SurfWatch (SW) recently caught up with Simon Linden (SL) hitting up a Tukso Okey show in Second Life.  Simon agreed to talk to SurfWatch about the Second Life music scene from his perspective.

SW:  Hi Simon!  We've seen you at multiple live music events over the last year - tell us about the first live Second Life show you ever saw?
SL:  My first show was a bit of random chance.  I was out with my alt, sitting around chatting with a new friend.  At some point, they asked me if I had ever seen a SL show.  I didn't know they even existed, so I went along.   Wow - it turns out my friend was the performer, and I was blown away.  It was such a nice surprise.





SW:  What drew you to the music scene in SL?
SL:  I've always enjoyed live music, and it was wonderful to find musicians sharing their art.  The atmosphere and crowd are great, so I kept looking for more.


SW:  How long have you been in SL and what got you involved?  Was it work related first or is your music attendance in world a work function or a personal choice?
SL:  I've been in SL for almost 11 years.   I made my first account when I heard about a job opening and wanted to see what Second Life was.  I didn't do much outside of work for the first few years, but eventually put in more time, made some friends and discovered the music scene.


SW:  What do you do for Linden Labs in Second Life?
SL:  I'm a developer and work mostly on the region servers, creating lag.  I enjoy fixing problems, trying to make SL run better, and building new features.


SW:  Who are some of your favorite SL live performers and why?
SL:  I prefer performers that are all live, with no backing tracks.  It's tough to pick names, but some of the ones I follow these days are Tukso Okey, Jed Luckless, Lisa Brune, Boney Mosely, Joe Paravane, Winston Ackland, Suzen Juel, Twostep, Max Kleene, Jack Slade, Bat Masters, Beth Odetts, Mason Thorne, Blindboink Parham, Funky Freddy, Gweeb, Oblee, Amforte, Ed Lowell ... I hate trying to list them as I'm sure I'm forgetting some.   I've seen over 300 different performers over the years and am amazed at the talent.


SW:  Do your SL music preferences reflect your RL music preferences?
SL:  They definitely do.  I'm a Deadhead, so I tend towards similar musicians who like to experiment and jam.   That said, I really like it when someone plays something new and I'm exposed to different music.


SW:  Do you have a favorite type of venue?
SL:  I like ones that couldn't possibly exist in Real Life.  There are some that try to mimic a real club, and that can be fun but I'd rather be in a place that has lots of space for avatars and no walls or roof blocking my camera.  It's amazing to see how imaginative builders can be, creating spaces that are different and beautiful.


SW:  Some of my early shows were technical disasters learning to stream and dealing with that side of a performance.  I've also had my dogs howl during a show and various other unexpected interruptions.  What are some of the most memorable performances you've been to and why?
SL:  It's always fun when there is a surprise like that during a show, and it brings everyone closer.  I think some of my most enjoyable shows have been where I brought someone along who likes music but has never seen a live show in Second Life, and suddenly they find themselves with a group of other music lovers, everyone is dancing and chatting, and there's a talented musician playing.   That's a magical moment when people discover how much fun it can be.


SW:  Have you ever tried SL surfing?  Or would you be willing to catch a wave with me?
SL:  That would be fun!  I tried it years ago, but it would be cool to do it again.  We Lindens occasionally organizes outings, so maybe we should set it up so you can teach a bunch of Lindens to surf.

SW:  Thank you for the interview, Simon!  SurfWatch is looking forward to meeting again to discuss the more technical issue of lag and setting up a Surfing Fun Day for a Linden group outing!  And hope to see you at a Tauri Tigerpaw show sometime!
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Exploring the Wave Report - Puerto Desire

Photos and GIF Courtesy of Harmony Sandalphon

Sim Name: Steph's Scrappers (Puerto Desire)
*Sold recently and surfing beach not yet back in service*

Sim Owner:
Amanda Desire (amandadesire)

Type of Region:
Full/Adult

Wave type:
Maoli FS100 and Tahiti

Loaner boards?
C3 and Maoli Rezzers

Can you rez your own board and if so how (i.e., rez area, requires group membership):
Yes, Rez Area

Group membership cost, if any:
Not needed to surf

Special comments/instructions:
Look for loaner boards and rez area south of landing point


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Guitar Jam at the Beach this Week?


Here's an idea: Anyone in Second Life want to get together and have an in-world guitar jam around the campfire? Anyone else wanna just hang out at the beach, make a fire, and play some tunes and sing in voice? This is the week, hit me up, Tauri Tigerpaw in world.  Restring your guitars and let's do it.
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VINTAGE SURFWATCH: GRAND OPENING SLSA SIM ORIGINALLY POSTED OCTOBER 2, 2009

submitted by the SLSA

The SLSA is glad to announce the Grand Opening of the new home of the SL Surfing Association sim set for Saturday, October 3, 2009!

There is an awesome schedule of activities and events lined up including a Fun Park with a dunk tank (dunk the judges, directors or friends!), kissing booth, ferris wheel, volleyball, table tennis, and other fun stuff!  The Fun Park will be on the beach beneath the Hall of Fame.

Music will play all day so the party can go 24/7, and the live music line up is:
Noon - 1 PM  SLT Obeloinkment Wrigglesworth
1-1:50 PM SLT Zorch Boomhauer
2-3 PM  SLT Tauri Tigerpaw
3-4 PM SLT Mason Thorne
Two of Yen Destiny's incredible motorcycles will be raffled off during the event.  All proceeds will go to the SLSA to help defray the cost of this historic new home for the SLSA.  LMs for the event:
Beach and Fun Park  (Archipelago 175, 56, 21)
Live Music Stage (Archipelago 36, 5, 48)
Alternate Stage Area adjoining full sim (James Isle 47, 239, 48)

Come out, party, have a blast, and support the SLSA!!!
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Tauri's Tequila and Tunes Two-fer March 17 and 18

Join us this weekend for another Tauri Tigerpaw two-fer Tequila and Tunes Tour stop! 

Saturday, March 17, 1 PM SLT, she'll be performing at the beautiful Tan's Coffee Shop and Bar owned by Tanya Palienta located in the center of London right on the Thames with incredible views!  Cuddle in the cozy atmosphere or make new friends - you'll discover this gem and want to spend time here!

Sunday, March 18, 4 AM SLT, she'll hit up SurfSide Hideaway owned by long time championship surfer, Desirae Beaumont, one of the longest continuously running musical venues in SL where Tauri was their first performer.  Fun, laughs, dancing, and lots of tequila!
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Lil Surfer Camp Coming Soon!

SurfWatch recently caught up with Markus Allen at the beautiful Oasis of Life sim to talk about exciting development in kids' Second Life surfing.

SurfWatch (SW): So tell me what got you interested in kids surfing?
Markus Allan (MA): There is a child that I knew named Jazzie Kensington.  She came and surfed on one of the surfboards for adults.  She was floating, and I knew then that we need TD/Child avatar friendly surfboards.  So I contacted Shack Schapira and the rest is history.

SW:  Haha, well maybe not history for everyone.  So Shack created a special board to fit their size?
MA: Yes, ma'am, the C-Too, and we actually caught a kid surfing and was allowed to use his image for the camp poster.

SW: That I have seen!  So that was totally spontaneous?  Some kid just came by and started surfing with the kids board?
MA: Yeah, I don't know the kid.  The photographer, Daniel Moretti, that we have on staff just happened to be on the sim when that boy and his sister were surfing.  Daniel asked him if he could take some pictures of them surfing and he agreed.

SW: Oh, perfect!  So how does it work?  Is there a special rezzor for kids?
MA: There is.  The yellow orange one on the far left is for the kids.  Last I checked the list of surfing regions/sims, we were the only one with a C-Too Rezzer.  Shack also is selling the C-Too.  Not sure about in his main store but here on this sim he is.

SW: So you saw a need for kid surf lessons and what happened next?
MA:  Well, I wanted to get kids involved with SLSA (Second Life Surfing Association), maybe eventually one day do a competition.  But we have to start small and get their buy in and interest.  So I saw some chatter on Facebook by children, about camps.  And thought why not host a camp here?  We can get one or two lessons going for kids to learn how to surf and incorporate our [Life2] sponsorship as well by giving them their [Life2] needs.

SW: Awesome!  So what are the details on the camp?
MA: It will be a 2 week long camp, with I'm hoping 2 lessons a week on the surfboard.  One at night and one in the day each week.  We just haven't heard from any C-3 instructors to teach yet.  But this way we can get them all on a board at least once.  We will be giving them a room, with a roommate if requested.  We even had a [Life2] affiliate make specialized meals for the camp.

SW:  I think the whole surf community is excited about this influx of new lil surfers and the fun they'll bring to the sport!  Keep us all posted, Markus!


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Vintage SW History: SLSA Opens Hall of Fame originally posted February 9, 2008

Inside the SLSA Hall of Fame building on La Bahia

The Second Life Surfing Association (SLSA) inaugurated its Hall of Fame today, formally declared open by surfer and now president of the Hall of Fame, Ritch Goalpost, other SLSA speakers and Heather Goodliffe in a ceremony attended by SLSA board directors,
SLSA members and others on La Bahia. The SLSA aims to showcase the history of SL surfing and honour notable contributions to its development. Credited as the brainchild of Ritch, the Hall of Fame museums currently resides on La Bahia, however the SLSA plans to loan out replicar museums to surfing sims across Second Life.

Designed by Tightline Kidd and built by Yanieck Mariani, the Hall of Fame exhibits include images and biographies of SLSA and other Second Life surfing luminaries and a book on the history of SL surfing edted by Christine Daffodil. This year sees sixteen individuals inducted into the
inaugural Hall of Fame: Cierra Theriac, Colleen Brennan, Craig Stallion, Flynn Sheridan, Heather Goodliffe, Keala Mimistrobell, Kimmy Fitzgerald, Malcolm Sydney, Poid Mahovlich, Rani Decosta, Ritch Goalpost, Sally LaSalle, Seano Osumi, Sebastian Saramago, Thor Bishop and Tightline Kidd. In future years, the SLSA plans to induct the top two surfers in the SLSA's final point standings, plus two 'at-large' individuals who will be voted in by existing members of the Hall of Fame and the SLSA Board of Directors.

SLURL: SLSA Hall of Fame, La Bahia
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SurFunday Event

Submitted by Solsty Kismet


Have you ever heard of the SurFundays event? No? We'll tell you everything about it!

The SurFundays is your new Sunday event where you can catch some waves, hanging with the cool surfing community and listen to some good music. No competition, no pressure, just pure fun and surfing!

SurFundays will take place one Sunday, every month and in a different venue every edition. Stay tuned with Surfwatch so you can follow the official dates and the venue.

The first edition will be March 18th 2018 at Fairhaven and it takes place during the entire day, just stop by and enjoy it!

Deep, Soulful and Progressive House tunes with DJ Jessy from 9am to 11am slt.

What are you waiting for? Come catch some waves and have fun!

SurFundays - Your Sunday Waves!

Event Coordinator: Richie M. Di Vaio
Fairhaven Owner: Jus Strat

SLurl: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Stratography/160/138/22
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Vintage SurfWatch: Griefer Testing Findings Originally Posted December 13, 2009

SurfWatch sponsored a series of tests to observe the effect of some activities on competitive Second Life (SL) surfing. The testing was conducted on Wednesday, December 9, 2009, at 6:30 AM SLT. The results of this testing could also apply to any competitive SL sports, i.e., simboarding, sailboat racing, racecar driving, etc. and will be made available to any other SL parties that have expressed interest.


BACKGROUND

An SL Surfing Association (SLSA) expert was scheduled to conduct the testing, however, due to last minute Real Life (RL), the expert was unable to attend and members of the panel were able to recreate the test elements and conduct the tests. A diverse panel was invited to observe, ask questions and participate. The testing was unable to be videotaped during this session, however, the documented results of this testing will be used to educate surfers and officials on effects of these tested activities during a competition; provide a written record of observable results; and develop a baseline for future and/or further griefer testing.

This testing was undertaken by SurfWatch with the assistance of the SLSA as they are the governing body of SLSA competitions and training. The intent is that it be used as a training tool for SLSA officials and surfers in general to have a better understanding of what can happen when a surfer during a competition claims to have been interfered with; to help surfers identify when they have been interfered with as opposed to sim lag; and to help identify in general ways various SL competitions - not just surfing - can be effected for identification and, if possible, prevention.

This was a SurfWatch event and panelists were invited to participate by SurfWatch - the SLSA had no input on who would be sitting on the panel and, in fact, did not know who was invited on the panel until the actual testing. A wide range of the surfing community were invited to sit in on the panel and everyone is invited to review and comment on the results of the testing. Specific comments by panelists are identified below by initials.

SurfWatch did have testing critera in place which was not distributed in advance. We are sharing this information as well as asking for input on our findings and would be very interested in seeing any additional tests, especially by others that have technical expertise and knowledge. Prior to this testing, we developed a test outline. We tested on a homestead sim because that is where the majority of competitions take place, and we tried to duplicate conditions that officials and surfers would face when trying to identify these issues. Our findings and the observations and recommendations of the panel follow. We invite public comment as well, and would be willing to host future test sessions if there is interest.

TESTING

Time: 6:30 AM SLT
Date: Wed Dec 9, 2009
Location: SLSA sim Archipelago

Moderator: SurfWatch Tauri Tigerpaw (TT)
Surfers: Abel Halderman (AH), Desirae Beaumont (DB)
Panel: Lissa Pinion (LP), Marianna Monentes (MM), Kantbe Thursday (KT), Socks Clawtooth (SC), Buffy Munro (BM), List of Invited panelists who did not attend available on request

Tests:
1. Demonstrate holding a no-mod spherical object in observable edit mode while tapping or clicking on boards and/or waves (masking):

SW: We were able to hold a visible edit stream on a no-mod spherical object within the sim while clicking on waves and surfboards sitting in line up or surfing along a wave and affecting the wave and the rider almost undetectably.
MM: I witnessed the edit stream locked while the wave was being clicked. I saw the wave jerk and saw the surfer go down.
LP: While locked on a rider, it would be difficult for a judge to see the stream due to several factors including color of stream and wave colors. It was observed as well that while an individual was in edit on one object, they were also able to affect the rider by clicking on them or the wave w/ no detectible edit stream.
KT: Agreed

2. Demonstrate the effect on sim performance while holding any object on the sim in edit mode, and measure the impact on sim performance:

SW: Using Advanced, Consoles, Fast Timers - specifically, the network indicator (which we were advised is a measure of how much time the sim needs per frame to update adjacent sims and avatars that are being messaged from the sim with data information - if the network time goes up, so does time dilation and lag), we were able to observe the measurable impact and effect (by the strictest definition of "interference") on sim performance of holding various items in edit mode.
MM: I know I had some questions as to whether or not when in edit mode sim performance was affected. I saw that, in fact, when in edit mode while locked does change the sim performance.
LP: Agree with both of above posts and add that a Second Technical Security position would be needed during competitions due to having all the tools open would hamper a judge from properly observing the rider.
KT: Agreed

3. Demonstrate "script-loading" and its effect on other surfers in the sim.

SW: Taking two surfers (that could be competing in the same heat, for example), we had one load up with all the scripts they could find while monitoring sim active scripts using View, Statistics Bar, Active Scripts. The unloaded surfer took a wave and indicated he experienced what felt like "alot of spikes". We then had that script-loaded surfer remove all scripts and confirmed the Active Scripts dropped by 600. The original rider took another wave and could clearly tell the difference in quality and performance of ride, indicating it "felt like only one spike".
MM: I witnessed the scripts change when loading and unloading scripts when looking at Statistics in the Active Scripts.
LP: Observed same thing as well as on Sim Stats tool, the FPS spiked when scripts were added or removed quickly.
DB: In addition, high prim or scripted objects need to be added or removed before you start, as this action actually causes lag spikes, otherwise the sim has to update its object pointer references and update every avatar in the sim with that information.
KT: Agreed. I observed that the sim's Net Time figures jumped up in a similar fashion to when an av TPs into the sim.
SC: This test didn't take into account avatars sitting on an adjacent spectator sim, nor any scripts or effects going on in that sim that can also change from moment to moment and change how a rider perceives the wave. I would recommend rendering numbers be no higher than 2000 ARC. This still allows for 95% of all avatars - furry, neko or otherwise - to come without major alteration to their avatar.

4. Demonstrate right and left clicking on boards and waves during runs - measurable impact

SW: The panel tested various combinations of clicking or tapping on boards and waves to observe the impact on both, as well as testing the distance of an avatar still having the ability to edit click waves and boards. Our tests showed at a distance of two sims from the competition site using Advanced Menu, Disable Cam Constraints, an avatar can edit click waves and boards undetected. Within one sim, if the observer has Advanced, Character, Show Look At activated, they can see an identifiable cam lock on the rider and the wave. The wave demonstrated stop and start when in edit click. The board stopped, resulting in the rider sitting. Other observable actions resulted from various speeds and combinations of edit clicks on both.
MM: I saw that the waves and rider can be affected when locked on from 2 sims away.
KT: Agreed
SC: My concern with using "Show Look At" for surf events is that the stands can hold in excess of 35 avatars and sometimes up to 50. Isolating one out of them may be impossible. Also, some people will accidentally right-click a wave without intent of interference.

5. Demonstrate a decoy particle stream while editing items with invisible particle stream.

SW: While the panel was not able to demonstrate this last item, an SL scripting expert unrelated to surfing advised us of this possibility and stated it was fairly easy to create a decoy particle stream. A setting in Debug Settings allows the actual in-use particle stream to be switched off for everyone so it is unobserved.
LP: I have personally seen a builder use no visible stream before this test was done today.

RECOMMENDATIONS

Recommendations from the panel:

1. Communicate and reiterate again to SLSA members that being in edit lock at any time during an active competition within the competition sim is in itself grounds for Disciplinary Action due to the ability to "mask".
2. Create a competition official position of Technical Security (TS) assigned to remain within the competition sim during the competition and to monitor sim stats, including active scripts. If there is a surfer complaint or a major spike observed, the TS contacts the Head Judge to make a determination. The TS also consults with the HJ for sim performance issues in a re-do determination.
3. Remind all competitors to disable and remove all scripts, including AO, HUD, TE, etc. well before the event, and the TS log numbers before and after each heat. TS may possibly remain in the rez area and record script levels as part of the pre line up activities.
4. Request all competitors and competition officials to lower rendering numbers to a predetermined reasonable level and the TS verify before each heat.

While these recommendations in no way protect against or prevent all aspects of competition interference, accidental or deliberate, they serve as a starting point to address some major issues and generate further discussion and investigation.
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Exploring the Wave Report - Isla de Amores

Photos by Harmony Sandalphon


Sim Name: Isla de Amores
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Calico%20Cove/60/47/21

Sim Owner:
Charlie Miami (charlie69.miami)

Type of Region:
Homestead/Adult

Wave type:
Set up for various Maoli waves:
2Real Curly
Florida Fluff
Freestyle

Loaner boards?
C-3 and NS Rezzers

Can you rez your own board and if so how (i.e., rez area, requires group membership):
Requires group membership for access - Isla de Amores; rez area by loaner boards

Group membership cost, if any:
100L$ to join

Special comments/instructions:
Without a membership, the only access is at the landing point.


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SurfWatch Wants You!

Always recruiting for creative talent to add to the team!  If you're interested, we'll find a spot for you!  Contact Tauri Tigerpaw and let's talk!
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Vintage SurfWatch: From the oooold archives...Originally Posted January 1, 2010

Grandma Barnside 1937

Not many people know that Colleen Brennan's grandmother, Grandma Barnside, was one of the early proponents of Second Life (SL) surfing waaay back in the day when there was only Real Life (RL) surfing and she had to walk barefoot 200m to get to the waves.  She claims to have created the first surfboard and taught the great Duke himself to surf!  SurfWatch found this old photo of her in the dusty SurfWatch photo archives - what a looker in her day!  We hear you can still find her around SL catching a wave or two...keep an eye out...
Grandma Barnside 2010

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March 2018 Wave Report Is Ready!

The March updates to SurfWatch's Wave Report are now available. Check out the web based Wave Report, or pick up an inworld copy at one of the notecard givers scattered around on various beaches like Bluff Cove, or from one of the Surfsim Teleporters as seen on T'ai.
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SurfWatch Staff Meeting


Another epic staff meeting at SurfWatch Headquarters located at the beautiful Bundy Reef with Solsty Kismet - Events, Kantbe Thursday - Managing Editor, and Tauri Tigerpaw.  If you think you might like to join the team as writer, explorer, photographer, merchandiser, videographer, creator, sponsor, please contact Tauri Tigerpaw or Kantbe Thursday and let's talk!
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Surfwatch Featured Events, March 8th-14th

Submitted by Solsty Kismet


    Follow the wave of surf-related activities this week! As always, be sure to follow SurfWatch for all the events happening around the grid! And don't forget to register for the SLSA LSD Pro Surf Competition!

Saturday:  Strokerz Girlz at Surfer's Bay & New Exploration Photo Contest Deadline

Strokerz Girl at Surfer's Bay
    Surfer’s Bay is proud to present another event full of naughty fun with the gorgeous ‘Strokerz Girlz’.  The Surfer’s Bay sim will open to non-members on that day. Famed across the grid for being the "Cheerleaders for Sex", the group will be at Surfer’s Bay along with a guest DJ for this special choreographed event that always gets the crowd involved. You can expect lively chat, free sexy swag, great music, a lot of fun and one lucky winner will take home the grand prize typically valued at L$5,000 or more.
    ‘The Strokerz Girlz’ are a fun and vivacious group that represent Strokerz Toyz and Stroker Serpentine: a notorious adult content creator that some call the "Grandfather of Sex" in Second Life. So mark your calendars NOW, tell your friends, and party in style with the gorgeous Strokerz Girlz!
[Editor's Note: Text derived from Surfer Bay Flickr Group]

Provided by Persia Bravin
Date: March 10, 2018
Time: 11:00am SLT
SLurl:  http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sunny%20Shores/93/53/22

New Exploration Photo Contest Deadline
    Explore the beautiful 4 sim spread that is Shagwong Cove Resort.  There is a million things to do all over the place: surf, dance, swim, play games and pose for pictures! Now you can even win actual Linden for your photographs!
    Aziza Mendominezu gives detailed instructions in the notecard at the Resort.  "There are over 80 activities and places to visit and interact at Shagwong Cove Resort, all of them accessible to visitors, singles or couples. We want to see people exploring them! Go to the Welcome Center at Shagwong Cove Resort and Get a gift box, [next to the camera.]: It has of all the activity landmarks at the resort (there are over 80 all together, you don't have to go everywhere, but you can! Take pictures by visiting the features of the resort. Label the pictures to match the landmark location with file formats of PNG or JPEG format."  Email or IM your pictures to Aziza by this Saturday at Midnight for a chance to win rentals or Lindens! Participants are permitted to send up to 10 pictures each!
Graphic by Diamonte Thomas
Date: March 10, 2018
Time: By Midnight
SLurl: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sagaponack/98/14/21
Contact: Azizamendominezu
 
Sunday:     SLSA T'ai LSD Pro Surf Competition Registration Opens

    The momentum is building as the 2018 season heads into its second competition.  T'ai Beach hosts the battle that will require surfers anxious for the title to master the LSD board on the Cortez wave.  SLSA competitions aren't just about beating out your fellow surfers, or bragging rights that you've mastered all the waves and boards SL has to offer. It's also about being out there, past the break, nervous but laughing with each other and cheering each other on.  It's a bonding experience for those who are drawn to the ocean.
    Experience this once-in-slifetime dream by registering online at the SL Surfing Association website.  It's super easy, just cut and paste a few lines and fill them in appropriate to your needs.  The official announcement for registration will happen in the in-world SL Surfing Association group on March 11th.
Provided by Harmony Sandalphon

SLSA website: http://www.Surfslsa.org

Tuesday:   Foo Fighters Concert @ Fairhaven

    The booming beach at Fairhaven continues its March Concert series with the Foo Fighters taking the stage at 6:00PM SLT on March 13th. Jus Strat, owner of Fairhaven has been working tirelessly to contribute to the surfing community by providing fabulous waves and unique entertaining experiences.  While you're there, check out the newest addition to the sim, the Homestead of North Shore dedicated exclusively to lagless surfing.
    Join the Strat's Tuesday night for good times and good music @ Fairhaven.
by Jus Strat
Date: March 6, 2018
Time: 6:00pm SLT
SLurl:  http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Stratography/160/138/22


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SurfWatch/Fairhaven Flickr Photo Contest: SurfHaven!

This is it, the month of March, and SurfWatch and Fairhaven are proud to announce our joint
SurfWatch and Fairhaven Flickr Photo Contest:  SurfHaven!  Contest open for entries now!

This contest will promoto Second Life photographers as well as all the beautiful Second Life surfing and beach sims.

Here’s how to enter:

You can take as many photos as you wish, but all must be taken on a Second Life surfing sim.

All photo entries must have a surfing or beach theme, otherwise, just have fun with it!

Photos can be of your avatar, other avatars or of landscapes on the sim. 
(If at all possible, please seek permission of other avatars before taking and entering photos of them.)
Photos of adult human avatars only please!

This is a Moderate rated group, so Restricted adult images cannot be accepted.

Post processing such as Photoshop is allowed – but not required.

Upload your entries to the SurfWatch Flickr group at:


Please label each photo that you enter with: SurfHaven Entry; otherwise it cannot be considered.
Also include the SURL or beach name where the picture was taken. Including the SURL is preferred.

The entries will be judged by SurfWatch Editors, Tauri Tigerpaw and Kantbe Thursday. The winners will be announced on the SurfWatch blog, http://surfwatch.blogspot.com and within the discussion area of the Flickr group.

Thanks to the generosity of Fairhaven, winners will receive Linden prizes and coverage by SurfWatch of their winning entry!

1st prize - 5,000L and SurfWatch posting
2nd prize - 3,000L and SurfWatch posting
3rd prize - 2,000L and SurfWatch posting

Please get your photos in by the closing date of March 23, 2018.  Contest ends March 23, 2018, and winners will be announced the following week.

We're excited to see what you come up with for our SurfHaven!  Have fun with this and good luck!!!
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Tauri Tigerpaw at Surfside Hideaway

The multi-talented Executive Editor of SurfWatch, Tauri Tigerpaw, preformed live at SurfSide Hideaway Sunday March 4th 2018 in the wee hours of the morning (for her).

Not saying anything about Tauri's age, but Desirae Beaumont's SurfSide Hideaway is the longest running live music venue in Secondlife and Tauri was their opening act.

It was a wonderful time to hear Tauri, her songs, and share the love.






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