eSailing- Virtual Regatta

Throughout these challenging times, clubs, classes, training centres and groups up and down the country have been organising successful virtual racing with their members and customers whilst adhering to the Government guidelines. Now that lockdown restrictions are starting to be relaxed and we can get back on the water, don't forget you can still engage members and customers with eSailing and virtual racing as a great way to connect off the water and socialise. 

Organising private custom races

if you wish to organise races for your members, clients, squads, friends or other groups you need will need to subscribe to a VIP pass so you can set up private 'custom' races, only one pass is required. This will cost €9.99 for a month and allows you to run unlimited races for up to 20 people at a time.  Once you have your VIP pass, then please see World Sailing's easy guide to hosting private races. There is also another guide to getting started here.

Keeping safe online

We hope and trust that everyone will enjoy eSailing with Virtual Regatta safely and responsibly, treating other competitors of all ages with respect.  If a young person aged under 18 feels uncomfortable or intimidated by any message received via Virtual Regatta, they can find useful contact details, advice and information here.   Advice for clubs on keeping young people safe online is available in our Club Guide to Social Media Use.

How to purchase the VIP pass

You’ll need to visit the Virtual Regatta website or download the app and create a user profile. You will then need to take the following steps:-

1. Go to the game store by clicking on the basket in the top right of the home screen

2. Select the 1 Month VIP Membership subscription.

3. Confirm your choice by tapping the green button, then proceed to payment.

Note: The subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period.

Getting Started

Take a look at our simple guide to getting started with eSailing:

Coaching and Top Tips videos

Take a look at these top tip videos so you can hone your eSailing skills on the virtual race course.

RYA eSailing Winter Club Championship

Following the success of the RYA eSailing Spring Club Championship, where 180 clubs put forward their best eSailors to compete for the regional and national crowns, we are excited to launch the RYA eSailing Winter Club Championship on the 21st November at the Affiliated Club Conference.

Clubs across the country are running a winter series or championship in order to crown their champion. This sailor will go on to represent the club in a regional final and hopefully progress to the national final which will be streamed live during the virtual RYA Dinghy Show on the 27th February 2021. 

Once your club has selected their champion please submit their details here to be entered into the regional finals, taking place in mid-February. The deadline for champion entries is 1st February 2021.

Sailing Instructions, Notice of Race and Guidance:

Please find Sailing Instructions and Notice of Race here and you can find the RYA eSailing Winter Club Championship Guidance here. You will also find a guide to holding private 'custom' races here.

It is worth clubs familiarising with World Sailing Virtual Racing Rules of Sailing here. 

Please send any questions to eSailing@rya.org.uk

Keeping safe online

We hope and trust that everyone will enjoy eSailing with Virtual Regatta safely and responsibly, treating other competitors of all ages with respect. If a young person aged under 18 feels uncomfortable or intimidated by any message received via Virtual Regatta, they can find useful contact details, advice and information here.   Advice for clubs on keeping young people safe online is available in our Club Guide to Social Media Use.