Island Splash

[silvermoondragon]

This month's race runs through a set of islands with the course set in the crystal clear waters between them. Get you swim caps on because it will be an aquatic course.

New to Racing or just want to refresh yourself on the rules and how it works?
Check out this thread: http://www.samanayrs.net/forum/viewtopi ... =43&t=2333
Don't own a Samanayr but still want to participate?
Check out this post: http://www.samanayrs.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=43&t=2333&p=29561#p29561

Apply to Race

Island Splash

This is an aquatic course through the waters between a series of islands! Because this is an aquatic course, participants must be able to swim. Fins and other swimming related traits are not required but would be advantageous.

There are 10 spots open for this race.


Racing applications are now OPEN. The apply for a race spot, send a PM to my account, silvermoondragon, either on the forum or PI(pm’s sent to Sushidragon may get missed or you miss getting the spot you want), with the subject as Island Splash and the following form filled out:

Samanayr name:
Samanayr ID:
Samanayr image:
Have you read the rules and have all applicable permissions?

Applications will be open until 3:00pm PST, February 25. The race will be run February 26, at 4:30pm PST

Prizes

First place


- First Place Ribbon
- One modiem of choice
- One random modiem

Second place


- Second Place Ribbon
- One modiem of choice

Third place


- Third Place Ribbon
- One random modiem

[silvermoondragon]

Registered Racers

Puuka’s Abyss
Jaes’ Flow of the Gnarled River

AsaraDragon’s Misery of the Tropical Tsunami

SilverDapples’ Depths
Aranea’s Tragedy of the Drenched Flame
Janalee’s Shifter of the Plunging Undertow
Jennalyn’s Summoner of the Fabled Relic
RikkuGirl’s Chilling of the Glacial Skies
amazondreamer’s Crest of the Rolling Breaker
Echos’ Sibyl of the Ocean's Spectres

Results

First: Puuka’s Abyss
Second: SilverDapples’ Depths

Third: AsaraDragon’s Misery of the Tropical Tsunami



If you missed the race, here's an animated gif of the race:

[Sweet~Intoxikation]

Ooo I need to give this a try.

[silvermoondragon]

Registered racers have now been selected and posted, and it's quite the crowd we have this time! A few elementals, a misery, a shifter, a sybil, and even a few non-finned Samanayrs in addition to our aquatics and northern aquatics. This could prove to be a very exciting race!

I hope to see some of you around tomorrow to cheer on your Samanayrs. The race will run February 26, at 4:30pm PST

[Jaes]

Wheee! I love races and I'm so excited for this one! Good luck guys!

Edit: I made a headshot for Flow - It's not perfect, but hopefully it'll do for now!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v161/ ... adshot.png

[Jennalyn]

Oh squee! So many finny (and otherwise-limbed) Sams making an appearance in this one. Summoner, do your mama proud! <3

[SilverDapples]

Woot woot! So excited! XD

[silvermoondragon]

Thanks Jaes! I updated the listing with it.

[Jennalyn]

Here's a lil' temporary headshot for Summoner too!

[AsaraDragon]

Wahoo! Let's see if dear sweet Misery can keep up the family tradition. Her mama and grandmama both won silver medals

[Jaes]

Thanks Jaes! I updated the listing with it.

No prob!

Two Elementals, a Sibyl, and a Misery? This is going to be a tough race!

Flood: *eyes her competition and tries to stay haughty but is stunned by all the other aquatic types out there*

[silvermoondragon]

Hey guys, I'm so sorry I'm late, I only just got home from work now. Although unfortunately, I'm going to have to postpone the race. I may have some time Thursday, otherwise it'll have to be next week.

I work at a bird of prey rehabilitation center and I just can't believe what some people will do to animals. We just got a Coopers Hawk in, right at the end of the day, that someone had clipped its wings and tail, as well as the talons all the way down to the quick so they were bleeding. I guess maybe they thought it would be a good pet, then tossed it out when it started bleeding everywhere? Luckily she'll probably make a full recovery once her feathers have grown back, but it will take time.

[RikkuGirl]

YAY! chilling has a chance! ^^ Shes not built with flippers but she has been known to use her draconic wings in water! Go everyone GO! -wiggles-


Edit***

Oh goodness silver! I hope everything goes well! Rest up and take your time. Races can wait, rl is much more important.

[amazondreamer]

Oh yikes! That poor hawk Sorry you had such a rough day Silver, take care of yourself and relax, we can totally wait!

[Seren]

Poor girl. Some people are just terrible. :C

I'm eager to see this race unfold, even if none of mine are taking part! (Cyclone was considering it, but he decided to let his water-lady do the racing. He'll be cheering her on. And if she doesn't win.. I don't know if I'd stay in the water, no telling what an annoyed storm elemental might do! XD)

[Jaes]

No worries, silvermoondragon. What you're doing at work is much more important!

[SilverDapples]

Oh that poor lady! Do not worry about it silver, like Rikku said, real life first, and your job is important, so when everything slows down for you, we will still be here!

(Cyclone was considering it, but he decided to let his water-lady do the racing. He'll be cheering her on. And if she doesn't win.. I don't know if I'd stay in the water, no telling what an annoyed storm elemental might do! XD)

and Seren (and mostly Cyclone) *shakes head* be nice to competitors (pranks are acceptable though ;3 )

[silvermoondragon]

Ok... I should have some time tonight for the race! I'm thinking 7:00pm PST so I hope some of you can make it.

Also, the Coopers Hawk is doing alright, lucky for her it's just before the molting season so she might not have to stay too long with us.

[SilverDapples]

That's fantastic! (The Coopers Hawk I mean!) and I hope to make it for the race

[Jaes]

I'm glad to hear the hawk's doing well!

And I should be able to do the race tonight, too.

[silvermoondragon]

Sorry for the delay guys.

Without further ado, our racers float at the ready, hearts pounding in excitement or perhaps a little nervousness.

Puuka’s Abyss
Jaes’ Flow of the Gnarled River

AsaraDragon’s Misery of the Tropical Tsunami

SilverDapples’ Depths
Aranea’s Tragedy of the Drenched Flame
Janalee’s Shifter of the Plunging Undertow
Jennalyn’s Summoner of the Fabled Relic
RikkuGirl’s Chilling of the Glacial Skies
amazondreamer’s Crest of the Rolling Breaker
Echos’ Sibyl of the Ocean's Spectres

[AsaraDragon]

Whee, I has an excite! Good luck racers!

[Jaes]

Yay! Well I'm here and ready whenever everyone else is. Hopefully the race'll finish before I have to go to bed heh

And also - I changed Flow of the Gnarled River's name to Flood of the Gnarled River because I'm indecisive and weird. Not a big deal, just thought I'd let you know!

[SilverDapples]

Nearly forgot about this - yikes!

Go Depths! X3

[silvermoondragon]

As our racers swim off from the starting point, they come across our first obstacle, a dangerous rip tide.