If you want to experience the Chicago to Mackinac race on your computer, this is the simulator for you.
Experience eleven different races of 70 to 350 miles in a variety of locations. Races include The Chiago to Mackinac, Ft. Lauderdale to Key West, Miami to Nassau, Annapolis to Bay Mouth, Block Island Race, Marblehead to Halifax, Annapolis to Smith Point and return and more. You compete against a fleet of up to 20 wily competitors.
You determine strategy and control course, sail selection, and mainsail shape of your boat, which responds very realistically to your commands.
Improve your skills by simulated experience and by online, interactive tutorials, which teach Strategy & Tactics and 2001-2004 Racing Rules.
FLEETS: Choose a one-design fleet from the Options Menu:
Offshore Racer: Hi tech, fast and very responsive to course and sail changes.
Sprit Boats: High performance boats with bowsprits and asymmetrical spinnakers.
Racer-Cruiser: Medium performance boats means more tactical racing and deeper downwind angles.
Catamarans: Very fast and very sensitive to strategic decisions.
For each boat type, you can select length (30 ft to 50 ft), displacement category, sail area and rig type (fractional or masthead).
Boat behavior is realistic in response to your steering and sail trim as well as wind and waves. Behavior is based on extremely accurate performance calculation models that determine leeway, speed through the water, heel angle, etc.
