For All You Virtual Sailors!

You may have... or maybe you haven't noticed, but I haven't written in my blog these past few days. The reason for it? I found an online game that has consumed all of my extra online time. If you're like me, and are unable to participate in the real Volvo Ocean Race, or if you just don't have the time or a boat to go out sailing on your own. Then this might be the next best thing. OK... maybe not... but you'll find it addicting anyway. It's called the Volvo Ocean Race game. The game is a virtual race played out in 'real time', and the participants are in a sailboat race around the world. Currently, there are over 150,000 contestants, so you can imagine the competitiveness of the game. If the thrill of competition is not enough for you... they add the enticement of giving the winner a new Volvo, along with some other great prizes. Don't worry if you are a late entry, I was... you should enter anyway... the game will automatically inject you into the back of the pack, so you can get a feel of the game. The good thing is, you will be able to start anew in the next leg of the race.

I would tell you the name of my boat, but I won't, in fear of revealing how poor of even a virtual sailor I am. Check it out!!!