NB: Please create a Virtual Regatta User Profile before registering - you will need this information to register.
Just because we're on lockdown doesn't mean that racing is over.
Ever wanted to race boats without having to get wet, cold or tired? Well, now's your chance!
Throughout April and May of this year, members of Australian Sailing affiliated clubs will be competing in a series of virtual regattas to be crowned the inaugural Zhik Australian eSailng National Challenge champion.
The challenge will run across three stages, with the first stage being the Club Championships where clubs will host their own regattas on the Virtual Regatta platform to decide who will represent their club at the State Championships.
Somers will be running our Club Championship on the 8th May, with the 9th May set as a backup day, should there be technical issues, or there is a need to run a qualifying series.
The winner of the Club Championships will be nominated to represent Somers Yacht Club at the Victorian eSailing Championships.
Schedule (subject to change):
Saturday - Racing Commencing at 13:30
Sunday (if required) - Racing Commencing at 10:30
Before the Event:
1. Visit www.virtualregattacom/en/
2. Select 'Virtual Regatta INSHORE', and either download the app from your app store, or and set up an account - you will need to provide your username when registering.
3. There are a number of tutorials you can complete to teach you how to race (Sailing School), and you cann also jump in and do some practice sessions.
4. You can also jump in and do some practice races against others. The regatta will be held in the J70, so I'd recommend practicing on this.
5. You have to option to choose your boat colour in the menus available - you can provide this at registration to assist in identifying you on the water
More information can be found on the Australian Sailing Website:
https://www.sailing.org.au/news/australian-esailing-national-challenge-launched/
https://www.sailing.org.au/e-sailing/esailing-national-challenge/
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