The Vendée Globe leaves on Sunday November 10 and you can also take part in the race!
The Vendée Globe officially starts this Sunday, November 10 for around two/three months of solo racing, without stopovers or assistance. If sailing enthusiasts will carefully follow the race and the evolution of the rankings and the weather, some will also take on the virtual Vendée Globe race with Virtual Regatta.
The game is not just a simple virtual simulation, it was designed and created by engineers, edgers and entrepreneurs. To be able to play Virtual Regatta, it’s very simple. Just go to the title’s official website virtualregatta.com and players can then play directly from their PC.
If you don’t want to play on your PC, the application is available on Google play for users of a smartphone running Android and on the App Store for those who own an iPhone. Good news, you can play the game for free, credits are offered upon registration. Same thing when players register for a race. As they progress through the game, the virtual money can fill up on its own.
How to play well?
Being present in the game very regularly is the key to success. As with real sailors, you have to get up at night because the game is based on sailing conditions and the weather can change. In the game, there are weather routers that are based on real weather conditions. If this is not possible for you, packs exist to give you a little more comfort and plan your itinerary.
As the Vendée Globe tells us, this year we will also have to deal with a new strategic aspect. Players will have to focus on energy management, in particular by using new consumables such as coffee shots or complete meals. They will thus be able to integrate new equipment such as a storage unit, a beanbag or even a shift jacket. All of these elements will allow players to have an impact on their skipper’s fatigue, making the experience even closer to reality.