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The first ever gathering of Second Life's Steamland Navies!
Shipbuilders Contest * Submarine Races * Epic Ironclad Battles * Naval Review * Uniform Ball

New Babbage * November 15-21

SUNDAY 11/15
* Shipbuilders' Expo and Shipbuilding Contest Begins .. featuring the work of the Steamlands' best shipbuilders.

THURSDAY 11/19
* Epic Iron Melee, 7PM SLT...featuring the navies of the steamlands, slugging it out on the open ocean.

FRIDAY 11/20
* Fleet Review, 1PM SLT ... wherein the state-based navies of the Steamlands, in their finest regalia, present themselves for Review by the Public.

SATURDAY 11/21
* Windjammer Race, 11AM SLT ... wherein the fastest tall masted and wind-powered ships compete in a heartstopping contest.

* Submarine Races, 2PM SLT ... wherein our finest submariners - and their daring mechanical marvels - will compete in an underwater tournament.

* Uniform Ball at Piermont Landing, 6PM SLT ... wherein uniformed officers and the Public dance the night away at a nautical-themed Ball hosted by Breezy Carver at Piermont Landing in New Babbage.

The latest guide, maps, and schedules of Fleet Week activities will be available on the piers of Port Babbage beginning November 1. All posters are full-perm - take and lay out as many copies as you'd like!

(Contact Aeolus Cleanslate or Breezy Carver for packets if you'd like to participate as an exhibitor, combatant, or if you represent a steamland navy.)

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Captain Finley Twine Comment by Captain Finley Twine on November 10, 2009 at 5:52pm
http://newbabbage.ning.com/profiles/blogs/fleet-week-ic
Mr. Tenk Comment by Mr. Tenk on November 14, 2009 at 12:03pm
can we get the events in seperate listings please, so it is on the front page?
Aeolus Cleanslate Comment by Aeolus Cleanslate on November 21, 2009 at 12:57am
Incidentally - this is where I *just happened* to log on to help run the Fleet Review today:

(New York Yacht Club Model Room)
Osric Worbridge Comment by Osric Worbridge on November 21, 2009 at 6:36am
I would pick you log on spot any day.

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