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Whirlpool off to Starboard... Full Speed Ahead! is Act 2 of the Midsummer Island Adventure event challenges in Genshin Impact. Learn how to play the minigame, how to get 30,000 points on all courses, and event rewards in this guide!
Midsummer Island Adventure Guide | |||
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Act I | Act II | Act III | Act IV |
List of Contents
Challenge Start | June 11, 2021 (4:00 AM) |
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Challenge End | June 28, 2021 (3:59 AM) |
Rewards |
''Whirlpool off to Starboard... Full Speed Ahead!'' is Act II of the Midsummer Island Adventure event challenges. After unlocking Midsummer Island Adventure, complete the Act II quest ''Summer Vacation: Proceed With Caution' to unlock the challenge.
Midsummer Island Adventure Guide
How to Play Minigame | |
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1 | Begin the Waverider and Wind glider race |
2 | Collect Wavesplitter Insignias |
3 | Finish the race quickly to get a high score |
Challenge Courses | |
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Seaborne Course |
Airborne Course |
''Whirlpool off to Starboard... Full Speed Ahead!'' is a time trial challenge with two courses: the Waverider Boat Race and the Wind Glider Race. You will need to speed through both seaborne and airborne course to finish the challenge.
Wavesplitter Insignias are coins you can collect during the ''Whirlpool off to Starboard... Full Speed Ahead!'' challenge. The more Wavesplitter Insignias you collect, the higher your score will be!
Your score depends on the amount of Wavesplitter Insignias you collected and the trial's remaining challenge time. To get the highest scores on each course, you have to collect as much Wavesplitter Insignias as you can, while going as fast as you can!
Click Here to Jump to a Challenge! | |
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Skipper's Savvy | Fishy Sea Breeze |
Whirling Voyage | Racing Rhythm |
Wave Breaker | Rough Water Rush |
Location | Broken Isle, Golden Apple Archipelago |
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Red Circle | Starting Location |
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Blue Circle | Finish Line |
Red Dots | Hilichurl Tower |
Yellow | Wavesplitter Insignias |
Light Blue | Start of Wind Glider Course |
If you take shortcuts and skip checkpoints, the next course won't appear and you will go off-track! Complete each checkpoint to stay on-course and finish faster.
Hilichurl Watchtowers give you 2 Wavesplitter Insignias when destroyed. Shoot them down with your Waverider Cannon to get a higher score!
Adjust your camera to the right for the Wind Glider course so you don't miss the first air current!
When your air course takes you through an island, it's best to slow down and make sure you get the last 5 Wavesplitter Insignias in a row.
Points | Event Rewards |
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10,000 |
Primogem
x30
Mora
x30000 |
20,000 |
Mora
x30000
|
30,000 |
Mora
x30000
Hero's Wit
x3 |
Return to List of Challenge Courses
Location | Pudding Isle, Golden Apple Archipelago |
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Red Circle | Starting Location |
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Blue Circle | Finish Line |
Red Dots | Hilichurl Tower |
Yellow | Wavesplitter Insignias |
Light Blue | Start of Wind Glider Course |
If you take shortcuts and skip checkpoints, the next course won't appear and you will go off-track! Complete each checkpoint to stay on-course and finish faster.
Shoot the Hilichurl Towers from a distance if you can! The Wavesplitter Insignias might take some time to spawn, so it's best to destroy them early.
The course will have a sharp right turn with an exploding barrel. Shoot the barrel so you can quickly and easily make the turn!
When beginning the air course, adjust your camera to the right so you don't miss the air currents!
Points | Event Rewards |
---|---|
10,000 |
Primogem
x30
Mora
x30000 |
20,000 |
Mora
x30000
|
30,000 |
Mora
x30000
Hero's Wit
x3 |
Return to List of Challenge Courses
Location | Broken Isle, Golden Apple Archipelago |
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Red Circle | Starting Location |
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Blue Circle | Finish Line |
Red Dots | Hilichurl Tower |
Yellow | Wavesplitter Insignias |
Light Blue | Start of Wind Glider Course |
Aside from boosting the Waverider's Accelerate Skill, Charged Particles can also lead you to the right direction!
This course has a lot of twists and turns so adjusting the camera in advance will help when you're turning the corner.
The water girdles give a huge boost in speed so be careful not to miss the Hilichurl Towers. It will generate two Wavesplitter Insignias so make sure not to miss them!
There are Hilichurls near the end point. Be prepared to battle them at the end of the challenge. Though, you can select the Try Again option to avoid that entirely!
Points | Event Rewards |
---|---|
10,000 |
Primogem
x30
Mora
x30000 |
20,000 |
Mora
x30000
|
30,000 |
Mora
x30000
Hero's Wit
x3 |
Return to List of Challenge Courses
Location | Minacious Isle, Golden Apple Archipelago |
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Red Circle | Starting Location |
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Blue Circle | Finish Line |
Red Dots | Hilichurl Tower |
Yellow | Wavesplitter Insignias |
Light Blue | Start of Wind Glider Course |
To collect the first 8 Wavesplitter Insignias, use your Waverider Cannon to shoot the Hilichurl Watchtowers. The coins will spawn as long as you knock the Hilichurls in the water, even if you don't destroy the towers!
The course will take you through a big enemy base in of the water. Just sail through the middle because you won't get any coins from attacking it!
The last 5 Wavesplitter Insignias are collected during the Wind Glider course. Be careful and take your time, as you might miss them if you hurry!
Points | Event Rewards |
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10,000 |
Primogem
x30
Mora
x30000 |
20,000 |
Mora
x30000
|
30,000 |
Mora
x30000
Hero's Wit
x3 |
Return to List of Challenge Courses
Location | Pudding Isle, Golden Apple Archipelago |
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Red Circle | Starting Location |
---|---|
Blue Circle | Finish Line |
Yellow | Wavesplitter Insignias |
Light Blue | Start of Wind Glider Course |
For the first part, get out of the Waverider to collect the first 3 Wavesplitter Insignias and return to the Waverider right away.
For the next set of Insignias, get out of the Waverider again and ride along the Wind Currents to collect 3 more Wavesplitter Insignias. Ride along the Wind Currents again to return to the Waverider.
For the next set of Insignias, get out of the Waverider once again and land on the platform to collect up to 6 more Wavesplitter Insignias. Return to the Waverider after collecting all of the Insignias.
For the final Insignia, leave the Waverider one last time and ride the Wind Currents to collect the Last Wavesplitter Insignia on the wooden platform.
Points | Event Rewards |
---|---|
10,000 |
Primogem
x30
Mora
x30000 |
20,000 |
Mora
x30000
|
30,000 |
Mora
x30000
Hero's Wit
x3 |
Return to List of Challenge Courses
Location | Twinning Isle, Golden Apple Archipelago |
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Red Circle | Starting Location |
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Blue Circle | Finish Line |
Red Dots | Hilichurl Tower |
Yellow | Wavesplitter Insignias |
Light Blue | Start of Wind Glider Course |
For the first part of the course, jump off the Waverider to collect 4 Wavesplitter Insignias. Afterwards return to the Waverider and continue the course.
Shoot the Hilichurl Watchtowers from a distance. Avoid the whirlpools nearby while you're at it, as going in one will destroy the Waverider.
After destroying the Hilichurl Watchtowers, you will find a line of 6 Wavesplitter Insignias along the way.
There will be blockades along the way, steer your way out it by following the line of Charged Particles.
After getting past the blockades, leave the Waverider behind and ride along the Wind Current and collect the last 3 Wavespliiter Insignias.
Points | Event Rewards |
---|---|
10,000 |
Primogem
x30
Mora
x30000 |
20,000 |
Mora
x30000
|
30,000 |
Mora
x30000
Hero's Wit
x3 |
Return to List of Challenge Courses
Challenge Features | |
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Sea Breeze | Water Girdles |
Race Enemies | Charged Particles |
There will be a visible air current during the course that will indicate the direction you need to go. You should align your boat with the Sea Breeze to get a smooth start to the course!
The circular hoops of water you see during the course are Water Girdles. These Water Girdles boost your speed and help you finish the race faster!
Hilichurl Watchtowers will be scattered throughout the course. Destroy these towers with your Waverider Cannon to get some Wavesplitter Insignias! Tip: you can also aim for the exploding barrels beside the towers!
Charged Particles are the glowing orbs that accelerate the Waverider when collected. Be sure to follow the Charged Particle trail to go as fast as you can!
Insignias | Event Rewards |
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Bronze Insignia |
Primogem
x30
Mora
x30000 |
Silver Insignia |
Mora
x30000
|
Gold Insignia |
Mora
x30000
Hero's Wit
x3 |
Midsummer Island Adventure Guide
All Challenge Guides | |||
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Act I | Act II | Act III | Act IV |
Event | Event Details |
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Echoing Tales |
06/09/2021 - 07/20/2021 |
Never-Ending Battle |
07/09/2021 - 07/19/2021 + Talent Level Up Materials |
Kaboomball Kombat |
07/02/2021 - 07/12/2021 + Talent Level Up Materials + Event Namecard |
Midsummer Island Adventure Photo Contest |
June 9, 2021 - June 30, 2021 + Genshin Impact Merch + Discord Nitro Subscription |
Whirlpool off to Starboard... Full Speed Ahead! Guide | Midsummer Island Adventure: Act 2 Challenge
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