The Vendée Globe is more than just a sailing race; it’s the ultimate solo challenge, non-stop and un ... assisted. Each skipper, alone against the ocean, faces extreme conditions where every decision can change everything. With 40 skippers ready to set off on November 10, 2024, this edition promises to be exceptional.On Virtual Regatta, this adventure becomes accessible to everyone. The 2024 edition is set to be epic with the introduction of the 3D Marina, an immersive environment where you prepare your boats and compete against thousands of other players online. It’s the ultimate racing simulation, where strategy and resource management will lead you to victory or shipwreck.Take on the largest community of eSailors and dive into the authentic experience of an offshore race from home. Join us and prove you have what it takes to be a real skipper!
You have reached the final leg of this epic challenge. This course is a true test of endurance, wher ... e every mile sailed across the vast tumultuous waters will test your determination. The weather conditions change rapidly, alternating between towering waves and fickle winds, making every decision crucial. This final stage will severely test the crews' resilience, as they must contend with the power of the ocean to reach their goal.
The Jules Verne Trophy is one of the greatest challenges in offshore racing, representing a crewed, ... non-stop, and unassisted round-the-world sailing race. You will face the Southern Oceans, sail through storm zones, and navigate at blistering speeds to break the record. This adventure is not just a race against time, but a true test of physical and mental endurance, where every decision can make the difference between success and failure in this quest for the impossible.
The Globe 40 Warm Up Leg 3 is a crucial stage for skippers preparing for the official race in 2025. ... Scheduled to start on November 21, 2025, this journey of over 6,000 nautical miles will take them across the Indian Ocean to Sydney. This leg offers rigorous training, preparing you for the extreme conditions of the Southern Ocean, with powerful winds and massive waves, before arriving in Sydney around December 15, just in time for the holiday season!
Ho ho ho! Santa Claus invites you to join him for a crucial journey at the start of his big tour. In ... this first race, it’s all about making sure everything is ready for the gift deliveries. So, fasten your hats and prepare your sails! The wind will be on your side... or so we hope. Who will be able to keep up with Santa’s frantic pace in this last-minute preparation? Get ready for a warm-up before the big adventure!
Set sail for a race against time! Santa Claus is counting on you to cross the Atlantic before Decemb ... er 25th. But beware, the challenge is great: his sack is full of gifts, and the question is whether you’ll manage to accompany him in delivering the presents under the trees in time. Catch the wind in your sails and show that you have what it takes to be a true Santa's helper! Don’t forget: no late presents, or you'll end up on the naughty list!
After delivering all the presents, it’s time for Santa Claus to return home, but not without one las ... t challenge! His tour is over, but he must head back to the North Pole to rest until next year. Take your positions for this final festive race, where the Christmas spirit is still strong. So, who will make the grandest return in their sleigh... well, boat? Lead the race and show that you are the masters of the ocean, even after the holidays!