The Second Life Geographic Explorer

2010-04-11T18:18:00.003+02:00

The "Ship With Waves" - Captiva Island

Visit: Click to see map of Captiva Island

Do you like it really stormy, with high waves and a lot of bad weather? So the "Ship With Waves" is really the right place for you. A ideal spot for a short exploration trip to an extraordinary place.

What for waves ... and a beast that grasps for the ship.

On board the ship: rain, waves and a lot of details.

These waves are really different than most of those you have in SL.

Explore the the nice details on board and feel like the captain on the bridge.

"The beast is there!" Maybe that's what the parrot cries?

Working for the passage ...

... heavy and wet weather included and guaranteed.

JBT Airport

2010-03-31T23:16:00.002+02:00

JBT Airport

Visit: Click to see map of JBT airport

The JBT Airport is located in the South of the continent of Jeogeot, also known as the southern continent. A number of shops, a flight school and a base of the Second Life Coast Guard are located at the airport.

Arrival at JBT airport in the early evening

The overview map shows the main airports on the continents.

Here you can plan your next travel or flight destinations.

Crossing the airfield to the main terminal

The main terminal building

The information and waiting lounge

The waiting area for flight passengers and pilots

JBT airport has two landing and starting lanes

A visit at the beach ...

... and a drink at the beachbar in the cloudless night.

Walking the railroad: The SLRR Maritime Branch Line

2010-01-20T17:47:00.007+01:00

Walking tour along the SLRR Maritime Branch Line

Visit: Click to see map of Bhaga

Second Life Railroad (SLRR) runs over more then 60 sims on the Heterocera Atoll (Northern) Continent. Anyone with a vehicle designed to run on the SLRR tracks can use this public facility. Along the railway line there are many stations where you can rez a train to start a journey.

If you like walking tours this report will show you some of the nice spots along the SLRR Maritime Branch Line. This branch line starts at Crumbi Junction and leads northwards to Vicina Dock station. The described tour already starts at Bhaga SLRR station.

Bhaga SLRR station is the start point of our tour.

Leaving Bhaga station to the north.

Between Bhaga and Zale you can visit this temple which is on the east (left) hand side.

Zale SLRR station.

Following the tracks from Zale northwest you arrive at Mocis.

The tropical beach and garden centre invites you for a short break, watching the offered goods and the jumping dolphins.

Back on the track, heading northwest you come to Crumbi Junction. The landscape is a little bit hilly, but you will manage this ascent.

The Crumbi Junction building

Now head to the north to join the Maritime Branch Line.

On the east (right) side of the track in Lutra you can find the club and bar SLI. Have a rest and watch some music videos.

A few walking minutes will lead you to Webworm. Leave the tracks to the left and discover the Webworm Lakeside area.

The treehouses are worth a visit. Climbing up you have a nice view at the surroundings.

At the top you can make a pause and enjoy the silence.

Go back to the railroad tracks. There is some rail traffic on that line, so pay attention when walking.

Next station is Dubia. The station is currently under constrcution.

Near the station you can visit the Coast to Coast radio station tower.

Some nice games are offered here. You can play Sudoku or chess.

On the other (left) side of the track you find Polia. The Market Town offers some nice shops and a Chinese takeaway.

In Cycnia a detailled cinema invites for another rest. Walk in and watch the nice interiors and the music video currently playing there.

On the tracks again in Cisthene

East (right) of the track you should visit Linda and the buddhistic temple with wonderful details. If you want you can get a massage there or do some Tai Chi exercises.

On the tracks in Schizura.

You can't miss it. Finally you are arrived at Vicina Dock station. Here the Maritime Branch Line ends.

Club HIGH NOTE is near Vicina station. Have a relaxing party here after your tour.

If you walk back to Cisthene you can take a cargo ship bringing you back to Bhaga station.

Guadeloupe

2009-12-23T22:03:00.003+01:00

Guadeloupe

Visit: Click to see map of Guadeloupe

Guadeloupe is a plain country. It's two islands are Les Saintes Isles (the northern island) and Sidenote (the southern island).

Les Saintes Isles is a perfect point to stop when sailing through the southern Sailors Cove estates. In the west part of Les Saintes Isles you find a filling station which may be very helpful for motor boat owners.

On Sidenote a few buildings have been built and there are some places to rent at this outer edge.

On Guadeloupe you will find - besides the pier on Les Saintes Isles - no touristic infrastructure. It seems that time stands still on these islands which are still under development.

Neighbor sims are:

Bulia (SE), Kokomo Beach (SE), Martinique (S)

2009-12-21T21:56:00.004+01:00

Bulia

The estate of Bulia covers two islands, Bulia A and Bulia B. Bulia is a private tropical area showing some interesting and nice colorful animals.

Visit: Click to see map of Bulia A

If you arrive and anchor at Bulia A you will see a big sailing ship anchoring at Bulia A coast. At sunset time you can enjoy the wonderful lights and colors of the South: sunrays, clouds and the reflections of the water.

The colors of the South: a rainbow wizard is enjoying the southern tropical sun on the shore rocks. Another inhabitant of Bulia A is cruising the air above the island. The parrot welcomes you. Maybe he his talking to you?

Tropical plants try to reach out the waters. A nice and picturesque view. There are so many spots you can discover at the beach. Have you discovered the lizard on the picture?

Sailing around Bulia A you are rewarded with the streaming waves of the oceans, the rocky coast and the tropical atmosphere.

Visit: Click to see map of Bulia B

Heading south you arrive at Bulia B. Bulia B is private property but sailors may anchor at the pier for a rest. Please respect the privacy of the lodge.

If you use your camera you can watch the honorful "guardian" at the campfire. The owl is watching you and poses, so you can take your pictures.

If you leave Bulia to the west, you can watch the lagoon. Heading west you say goodbye and maybe you have enjoyed the simplicity and beauty of this tropical place.

Contacts:

Spyder Camm & ChippyAnn Camm, Bulia A

Niltac Cao, Bulia B

Neighbor sims are:

Bartlett Narrows (NE), Spoondrift (E), Tiga (SE), Kokomo Beach (S), Martinique (SW), Guadeloupe (W)

Cut Water / Spoondrift / Bartlett Narrows

2009-12-05T23:45:00.003+01:00

Cut Water

Visit: Click to see map of Cut Water

Cut Water is an area made for holidays and sailing. It offers a variety of watersports possibilities along the beaches. The piers invite you for a walk along the coast and to watch many sailing boats.

A guest pier at Cut Water allows you to anchor for a longer time. You can stop your boat there and walk around to enjoy the facilities. The Second Life Coast Guard guarantees your safety and you can get a free life vest at the SLCG house near the landing pier.

Choose one from you favorite activities: fishing, swimming, beach walking is possible and you can discover a lot of colofrful details in Cut Water.

To enjoy two special activities you should walk to the eastern part of Cut Water. A big water slide guarantees fun and try out the Orca ride. A really special experience.

Cut Water gives you some other activities of course. If you like beach volleyball and dancing with your friends, this is the right place to meet. There are many nice tables where you can sit and enjoy a drink after your activities.

Cut Water is the perfect place to watch the boat races in the neighbor sim of Spoondrift. It is best to stay in Cut Water and watch the races from there, so you don't disturb the boats and competitions. Races can be watched on Thursdays from 12:00 AM SLT. So get your camera to watch and take some pictures.

If you walk along the pier to the West you cross the border to Spoondrift. Heading to the North you come to the piers of Bartlett Narrows. A number of sailing boats have their home harbor here and a walk is very relaxing.

Neighbor sims are:

Port Au Prince (E), Anguilla (SE), Racoon Cay (S), Tiga (SW), Bulia (W), Quoddy Head (N)

Port Au Prince

2009-11-22T22:20:00.003+01:00

Port Au Prince

Visit: Click to see map of Port Au Prince

Port Au Prince is an area of nine islands in the southern Sailors Cove Estates. If you are visiting the Port Au Prince islands you will have a great experience with a tropical island world.

Seventh Wave Island is the western island and offers you a small pier to anchor your boat and start your island jumping tour. Walking on Seventh Wave opens you a special experience of light. Sun rays touch the air and you can discover the colorful world of tropical mushrooms.

The wonderful Tiki house invites you to explore its nice details. Owner Mrs Hay Ah says that visitors are welcome, so you can enter the house, sit on the veranda and enjoy the easygoing life of the tropical world. Don't miss to watch the details of the sun and moon plate above the entrance.

Northeast of Seventh Wave island you can find Port Au Prince 4. It's a small spot with an interesting building and a sculpture worth to be watched at the pier.

Sailing or jumping from island to island you have a variety of anchor and landing points. Each island has something special to be discovered and it takes you not much of time to walk around and find your favorite place.

Port Au Prince 5 has a nice campfire and a sauna. So even we are in the tropics, the inhabitants know how to take care about their health and how to enjoy a relaxing time.

The fauna of the tropical islands is colorful and with open eyes you discover a number of nice views like here on Port Au Prince 12.

Some properties are private as on Port Au Prince 6, some other are still waiting for a new owner. So if you like tropical life and if you have a special tropical dream, you can rent some of the tropical islands. In any cases you can enjoy the lovely details. Maybe you can get some new ideas how to decorate your home when returning from your tour through Port Au Prince.

Port Au Prince 13 is guarded by a black panther, so keep you eyes open. The panther is quite peaceful, so it should be no problem to take a photo.

On Port Au Prince 11 and 10 you can rent your own houses, fully furnished. So if to stay there for holidays or for a longer time, you have all possibilities to live in a detailled environment.

The island of Tortuga in the northeastern part of Port Au Prince invites you to paint the things you have experienced. Take this moment chance of silence and enjoyment. There are many motifs: the houses, the sculptures of the South or the plants and animals of the tropical world.

Say good bye to Port Au Prince by resting a while at he beach, watching the calm and peaceful manatee. When returning home a lot of unforgettable impressions will be with you.

Contacts:

Mrs Hay Ah - Seventh Wave Island

Mrs Celia McDowwll

Neighbor sims are:

St Martin (E), St Barts (SE), Anguilla (S), Racoon Cay (SW), Cut Water (W)

St Martin

2009-11-16T23:35:00.004+01:00

St Martin

Visit: Click to see map of St Martin A

The area of the St Martin islands cover five islands, the two main islands for St Martin A and St Martin B in the east, two small uninhabited islands and a larger area in the west.

Both habited islands St Martin A and St Martin B can be considered as private areas, so when travelling through the Sailors Cove estates, please respect the privacy of the owners. It is absolutely okay to sail through the waters and watch all beauties of this area, but the owners like to keep their properties respected.

St Martin A

Visit: Click to see map of St Martin B

St Martin B

The small uninhabited islands in the central region of St Martin can be visited, so if you drop anchor there, you can rest for while and enjoy the sweet nothing of these small pieces of land in the ocean.

The larger area in the west can be used as a pier for bigger boats, you can stop there, sit at the pier and enjoy the maritime atmosphere there. If you are a pilot you can use the small airstrip for you plane to land or take off.

But pay attention: not all pilots have managed their takeoff or landing attempt successfully.

During our visits we have watched a jet there, so sometimes the airstrip is used by some very fast jets.

Contacts:

St Martin A - Mrs Fanci Bebee

St Martin B - Mr Odysseus Yiyuan

Neighbor sims are:

St Barts (S), Anguilla (SW), Port Au Prince (W)

St Barts

2009-11-12T16:29:00.002+01:00

St Barts

Visit: Click to see map of St Barts A

The islands of St Barts are located east of Anguilla. The two islands are St Barts A and St Barts B. Both are the most southeastern islands of the Sailors Coves Estates.

Coming from Anguilla you arrive at St Barts A. It is the home of several companies. Here you can find the headquarters of Knet Manufaktur, Primoil, Berdav marineware and Powerprim. For business question you can contact Mrs Anu Daviau.

The small island of St Barts A has a small landing pier, so you can drop anchor there to visit the island.

Besides the business companies headquartered here, you can find some nice surprises on this island. When walking around (please respect the privacy of the house) you can meet some special inhabitants of St Barts. Three wombats can be watched under the tropical palm trees. Please don't move too fast, the wombats are quite shy.

Nature is offering another beautiful highlight. Walk to the northeast beach of St Barts A - you can see the island of St Barts B there - and be patient. You can see an Orca with her child swimming in the waters between both islands. Watch out for the black dorsal fin of the Orca and get your camera ready.

St Barts A is a nice place to stop for a visit. If you move on with your travel you can visit St Barts B then.

Visit: Click to see map of St Barts B

At the pier you can watch an impressive catamaran, but there should be enough space to anchor your boat there.

If you are not afraid of big cats you can watch the big sleeping Tiger.

When watching the catamaran carefully, you should have discovered some special guests in the water. Be careful when diving and swimming at St Barts B. The sharks will circle around you.

Nature is really enjoyable on St Barts. Get a rest at the beach and watch sunset to keep an unforgettable impression of your visit.

Contacts:

St Barts A - Mrs Ana Daviau

St Barts B - Mrs Cindy Crow

Neighbor sims are:
St Martin (N), Anguilla (W), Port Au Prince (NW)

Anguilla

2009-11-10T18:49:00.002+01:00

Anguilla

Visit: Click to see map of Anguilla

Coming from the west you arrive on a small island at the border of Racoon Cay and Anguilla. This small island invites you to become a resident. A small tent, a campfire and a table with some delicious food are waiting for you. If you want to be like Robinson Crusoe, this place is right for you.

The main island of Anguilla is not far away. It offers tropical houses for rent and a place to enjoy tropical party life. Walking around you can discover a lot of details for your enjoyment, e.g. painting.

The party area offers an open-air dancefloor, a barbecue and a bar. The right place for you and your friends to visit, if you like party under tropical sun.

The party area is in the center of the main island. The houses are located around that place and each of them has a wonderful view to the ocean.

There are many piers to drop anchor with your boat, to stop and visit Anguilla.

The island offers nice places to be discovered. Crates from a ship wreckage? Who knows. Walking away from party you will find your personal places for some moments of silence. We will not give you the exact coordinates of these lovely spots, just walk around, discover and be an explorer.

A wonderful place for true explorers is the eastern island of Anguilla, at the border to St Barts. This island is uninhabited.

Try a walk from the pier up to the mountains and discover the silent bay. Listen to the tropical birds' songs.

At the top of the mountains you can deserve your rest with a wonderful view down to Anguilla main island. The campfire is like a natural lighthouse.

Walk around with open ears and eyes. Don't miss to have a close look to the trees on the mountain. You will find the home of the birdie residents there. And looking a little bit higher, you can see the wonderful flights of the tropical birds. Sometimes it is worth to use your eyes or your binoculars discovering the beauty details.

Contact:

Mrs Celia McDowwll

Neighbor sims are:

Port Au Prince (N), St Martin (NE), St Barts (E), Racoon Cay (W), Cut Water (NW)

Racoon Cay

2009-11-10T17:44:00.004+01:00

Racoon Cay

Visit: Click to see map of Racoon Cay

Three little islands in the South of Sailors Cove, part of the United Sailing Sims, guarantee an experience of silence and details.

On the main island - the southern island on the map - you can rest at the fireplace and watch colorful tropical fishes in the water.

Did you ever want to be an island resident? The northern island of Racoon Cay offers a place to rent. A wonderful and detailled tropical house on a spot of your own.

On the western island you have a nice view to Tiga, the neighbor land. Sitting at the beach, looking to Tiga or the horizon, listen to the fine sounds of this island. The water birds are swimming around, giving you a peaceful and plain feeling.

Contact:

Mrs Celia McDowwll

Neighbor sims are:

Cut Water (N), Port Au Prince (NE), Anguilla (E), Tiga (W), Spoon Drift (NW)

Tiga

2009-11-05T23:00:00.004+01:00

Tiga

Visit: Click to see map of Tiga

Tiga is the home of the German Schiffsratten Yacht Club SRYC. The Schiffsratten exist since 2008 and the main target of this group is to offer broad possibilities for sailing and watersports. Tiga is part of the Sailors Cove Estate, member of the United Sailing Sims.

The SRYC are offerering sailing training and courses in their club house. On the ground floor you can find the foyer where you can get some nice sailing equipment for free: sailing clothes, a cap and the Shelly Fizz sailing boat, right suitable for beginners. I tried this sailing boat and getting my first sailing hour with Jeremiah Spotter. Since that I know: sailing is fun - and a piece of hard work.

On the first floor you can find the training class room. Its modern equipment makes learning easily and fun. You can meet members of the SRYC during their official training days. These are on Mondays and Wednesdays, starting at 11:00 AM SLT. The SYRC offers training in theory and practice sailing.

In a training break or after watching all these nice sailing boats you can rest on the nice veranda, sitting in the sun, enjoying a chat and the wonderful view of the surrounding ocean.

East of the club island you can find another island. At the beach you can watch the club area from distance. There are possibilities for swimming and diving, or just lay down in the warm sand.

The island is worth to walk around. So try to make a walk at the beach. At the east side of the island you have a wonderful view to Racoon Cay, the neighbor island.

Exploring the hidden spots of Tiga will lead you to quiet and peaceful parts of the beach. Really suitable for relaxing and some moments far away from everyday life. The view of the rocks and waves are touching your soul and making Tiga to a real enjoyable place to visit.

The waters around Tiga a made for sailing and boat tours. You can watch every type of boats crossing the waters. At the piers of Tiga you can walk around and watch the boats of the members. Down the main entrance of the SRYC club house the pier is free for all USS sailing vistors to drop anchor there.

Contacts in Tiga:

Mr Jeremiah Spotter

Mr Ralfo Rossini

Mr Diver Price

For further information about the broad activities of SRYC you can visit the SRYC blog:
Schiffsratten Blog: Click here to visit

Neighbor sims are:

Spoon Drift (N), Cut Water (NE), Racoon Cay (E), Bimini (SW), Kokomo Beach (W), Bulia (NW)

Bimini

2009-11-03T23:28:00.002+01:00

Bimini

Visit: Click to see map of Bimini

"Ka hale nui ma ke kai" - the big house near the sea.

This is Bimini. It is a private summer residence. We talked to the owner and she wants to keep their privacy respected. So please keep off the private island.

When sailing around you can watch the nice house from the distance. It is worth a look.

Neighbor sims are:

Kokomo Beach (N), Tiga (NE), Morea (W), Martinique (NW)

Kokomo Beach

2009-11-01T15:57:00.012+01:00

Kokomo Beach
Visit: Click to see map of Kokomo Beach

The most impressive place on that small island resort is the beach in the eastern part of the island. You can lay at the beach, close your eyes and listen to the fantastic sounds of the ocean.

Standing at the beach, looking eastwards, you see Tiga, the neighbor region.

When visiting Kokomo Beach, please respect the private house area of the owner. I have talked to the owner Mr Manni Lusch. He says that visitors are always welcome and free to use the beach, the piers or just walk around the island.

Contact:
Manni Lusch

Neigbor sims are:
Bulia (N), Spoondrift (NE), Tiga (E), Bimini (S), Morea (SW), Martinique (W) and Guadeloupe (NW)

Martinique

2009-10-26T22:38:00.009+01:00

Martinique
Visit: Click to see map of Martinique

This small island is the northern neighbor of Morea. Watch the nice lodge on Martinique, but please respect the private property. We talked to the owner Ralfo Rossini and he said that visitors are welcome and free to get a drink and sit in the nice lodge.

It is worth to rest a while at the beach and watch the horizon to make new plans and dream about new adventures. Climb the hills and watch the place from above.

Martinique has a number of small piers to anchor at when visiting the island. In the east a small campfire island invites to stay at night and watch the tropical sky.

Contacts:
Ralfo Rossini, Diver Price

Neigbor sims are:
Guadeloupe (N), Bulia (NE), Kokomo Beach (E), Bimini (SE), Morea (S)

Serenity Keys - Morea

2009-10-25T00:59:00.012+02:00

Serenity Keys - Morea
Visit: Click to see map of Morea

"Ahoy There! Drop Anchor! ... and stay a while."

That's the motto of that small and lovely tropical spot in the southern tip of the Sailor's Cove Estates; part of the United Sailing Sims (USS) family totalling more than 180 connected sims for your sailing or flying excursions.

Start at "Mer Island", the oberservatory island, to explore Serenity Keys.

You have a nice view from the small beach to the oberservatory. There are many lighthouses in the USS, but only a few special sites like that observatory, especially with its intricately detailed telescope, made by the owner himself, Clay Ellison.

Sit on the veranda and enjoy dinner or some drinks while having a chat. You can dance with your friends or just listen to the sounds of the ocean waves.

A beautiful waterfall is inviting you to explore the spots down below the observatory, for swimming, floating and relaxing. The bridge is a great place to dive from, or sit nearby and watch the sea turtles frolic in the water on the south side of the beach.

In the East you are welcome to the small and fine yacht harbor. A place to anchor after arriving or to rezz your boat for further trips through the USS. The pool and barbecue area invites you and your friends for a break or festive party.

In the central part of Morea, northeast of the observatory island you find a small island with a campfire. You can spend your time fishing, as it's an official 7Seas destination, or just resting.

The largest island in the sim, nicknamed "Hidden Cove", hosts the private home of the owners. You are welcome to have a walk along the pier and use the small lagoon, but please respect the privacy of the area. Don't forget to look for the Manatee and alligators!

Serenity Keys is a place to rest and relax. A small and peaceful site to enjoy, far away from being crowded by mass tourism, ideal for some private moments. The entire sim welcomes visitors of all ages. Please no nudity, sex or offensive behaviour of any kind.

**Important note by one of the owners:**

"I do turn a number of the scripts off in some furniture and the pool/hot tub to help reduce script usage when we're not online or in residence. But if guests find any posies or equipment that don't work, just give Dolci Woodget a holler and I'll happily turn them on so you can enjoy. They're not broken...just temporarily off, but I'm eager to turn them on if anyone wants to use."

Contact:
Clay Ellison, Dolci Woodget

Neighbor sims are:
Martinique (N), Kokoma Beach (NE), Bimini (E)