Surf Second Life on Weather Island

“Right from the very beginning, the goal with the company has been to build up a surf community with regular events that can either be social or competitive, it's really all about building community,” she said.

Namiko Surf Co. partnered up with Weather Island (The Weather Channel) to create EPIC surf competition in Second Life. The next competition will take place tomorrow, April 14 1:00pm SLT on Moana'lina Beach, Weather Island.

Virtual surfers were registered for the competitions as of Thursday. The surfers will compete to will lindens and other various prizes. Sponsoring this event include Namiko Surf Co., GR Boards, Reaction, Sport.de along with others.



Namiko Surf Co. is a surf company based in SL. There mission statement is to provide supplies surf clothing and swimwear inspired by the traditional textiles of surf destinations worldwide. All items are carefully handcrafted from organic, natural and sustainable materials... cottons, silks, linens... and hand dyed with natural dyes such as indigo. "We strive to harness the healthy, positive energy and enthusiasm for surfing in Second Life and create a direct, tangible benefit in real life. A portion of all sales in Second Life is directed to Surfrider Foundation in real life, supporting the protection and enjoyment of oceans, waves and beaches worldwide."


Namiko is an excellent SL based company. There mission and business objectives are clear and promising. There target market is focused on educating 3D design as well as taking social responsibility stance. They are very serious about their in-world brand and a very professional demeanor. Entrepreneurs alike should model themselves after Namiko. Large businesses in real life should also look at what Namiko has done and research the event marketing and brand promotion they do in world.

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In SLNN news article, reported that one of the new things that will be featured at the competition are the epic waves created by Goodliiffe for The Weather Channel and Weather island. Goodliffe said the epic waves are an improvement over the pipeline waves used in the first competition because the epic waves will synchronize themselves, allowing multiple waves to be joined together, and she will be able to see the fruits of her labours as she helps judge the competition on Saturday. Goodliffe, who lives in San Diego CA, noticed that the oceans of SL were “dramatically dead,” and started creating waves as soon as she learned scripting.

They are dead. And there is so much open space for scripting off the islands. This is an awesome idea ad concept that will draw in more people to use second life entertainment.