Corsica Waterways Network

The continent Corsica has a complex network of waterways, varying from coastal waterways, channels and straits to large seas. The continent can be circumnavigated.

## Overall

The continent consists of a large landmass in East, surrounded by navigable water (be it sim-sized or tiny channels). There are a few waterways that allow boats to advance deeper inside the continent.

The second landmass by size is Moles Island, which is separated by a narrow isthmus into Moles Island North and Moles Island South (the last one is also separated by an isthmus into two parts). The island can be circumnavigated.

There are a few islands in West, varying in size. There are various canals spanning between them, continental seas, coastal waterways and narrow channels.

Corsica is the only continent to have four Transcontinental Channels. Three of them connect Corsica with Nautilus (Sunrise, Castle Valeria and Tuarua), while the fourth one reaches Gaeta 5. As Nautilus has a highly discontinuous network of waterways, these channels provide corridors for flying and sailing between remote seas of Nautilus. There is no way to navigate between Sunrise and Castle Valeria inside Nautilus.

## Waterways

The network of waterways surrounding Corsica is complex and interconnected. There are no unconnected waterways. The most important corridor runs along the South, connecting the four transcontinental channels. Waterways in North are less used.

Corsica has three distinct road networks, all three connected to the waterways.

### Seas

Corsica has a few seas located in South, which can rival in size with the seas of Sansara. They are the most popular destinations for sailing on the continent.

* **Degrand Channel** is a place full of surprises. Not much can be seen from above. Divers will find a lot of treasures, many times hidden in caves or surrounded by marine creatures. It is an amazing place, where amazing snapshots can be taken.
* **South Corsica Sea** is a large water area, completely opened for sailing. Among the surprises found there, a huge maelstrom and a lighthouse should be mentioned. The sea is a popular destination for sailing and is on the route to Castle Valeria Channel. The Tiny Channel connects it to Northsky Channel. Another long waterway stretches towards North Moles Island Road Network. The South Moles Island Road Network is connected to this sea. One long and narrow coastal waterway allows access to West.
* **Gulf Of Moles** is a continental sea located in West, between some islands. It is comparable in size with the seas of Sansara (see Sea Of Fables and Mare Secundus). But, despite its size, it lacks major features, it is just a large water-covered area.
* **Northsky Channel** is a large waterway in North. Despite its size, traffic is very little. It separates the Linden Memorial from the continent. Its waters don't allow objects entry.

### Archipelagos

There are three archipelagos, each one fulfilling the needed conditions to be ranked as a Subcontinent. Each of them have water channels.

* **Corsica South Archipelago** consists of at least 5 islands and the Westernmost lobe of Moles Island. To South, it hosts a long coastal waterway, which connects Sunrise and Castle Valeria Transcontinental Channels. To North, one will reach the Gulf Of Moles. Its South coast is more busy with ships. There are a few large sailing areas in South.
* **Corsica North Archipelago** consists of at least 7 islands. It cannot be fully circumnavigated. To North-West, access is possible only through a narrow canal. Waterways link it to East with Northsky Channel and to South with Gulf Of Moles.
* **Linden Memorial** is not a proper place for sailing. Sims block both object entry and scripts from running. Still, it has its own network of waterways, connected to Northsky Channel.
* **Corsica Tuarua Sea** is a large and busy place for sailing. It forms a large gulf, which reaches the Circuit Road in two points: Naberrie and Edge Walker. To South, it reaches two Transcontinental Channels: Sunrise and Tuarua. To West, it is continued with Degrand Channel, while to East, it reaches a coastal waterway, which leads to Gaeta 5.

### Mainland Corsica

The largest piece of land, known as Mainland Corsica, is surrounded by navigable waterways. It is bordered by a few seas: Corsica Tuarua Sea, Degrand Channel, Northsky Channel, South Corsica Sea. To West, it is separated from Moles Island by the narrow Tiny Channel.

One can reach the transcontinental channel towards Gaeta 5 through North (continuing from Northsky Channel, rarely used route) or through South (continuing from Corsica Tuarua Sea, more busy). Both routes lead through coastal waterways, which sometimes are sim-sized and sometimes are very narrow. There are many sim corner crossings along both routes.

There are a few waterways that lead inside the mainland. They are listed below:

* *East Route:* It continues the Corsica - Gaeta 5 transcontinental channel to West, through four water sims. Upstream, water is private-owned.
* *South Route:* There is a short and narrow navigable channel in South-East, spanning through two sims.
* *West River:* It separates the West Corsica Mainland into two peninsulas. The river is very long and has no waterfalls, but a continuous navigable path. It starts very close to the Circuit Road, but without reaching the road. Downstream, the river receives a navigable tributary. The Tiny Channel allows navigation to South, while the river ends-up in Northsky Channel.

## Notes

* Many waterways in Corsica are set as no objects entry, blocking automated vehicles on some routes.
* Waters are usually deep enough for any ships. Exceptions apply to some canals.
* There are a few sims with short auto-return times.
* Don't adventure by boat into Linden Memorial, scripts are not allowed and boats will get stocked.
* The South Coast is the most busy place. Other waterways are rarely used.

## Transportation

The South Coast forms an important and strategic corridor, vital for transcontinental navigation. Sailors sometimes adventure deeper in North.

Automated transportation is present, both in South and in North. The Yava Script pods have dedicated vehicles that sail, fly or become submarines, exploring the wonders of this continent. The SLGI Fleet has its own ships, transiting through the waters of Corsica.

## See Also

* Second Life Geography
* List Of Waterways
* Corsica