This app is only available on the App Store for iOS devices.
Virtual Sailor also has changing currents and tides, the tide will change according to time of day, and its magnitude is set by the selection in the weather dialog above, the current is adjustable also but is not configured as a tidal current, you may set it to any direction and magnitude of your choice.
The North U Sail Trim Simulator is a training tool to help you develop your sail trim skills. Leveraging data from the North Sails Design Suite, the North U Sail Trim Simulator provides a full array of sail trim controls for mainsail and jib trim. In the app you can set wind speed and adjust trim to optimize performance and change views to any position on or off the boat. Currently using a J35 additional designs will be added over time.
This update is signed with Apple’s latest signing certificate. No new features are included.
Absolutely pointless. The setting adjustments are non existent. I thought I could learn the effects of one trim over another on the overall boat... just pointless application. Save your money!
This app is neither entertaining nor very educational. It's not worth your time trying to figure out if 'this is all there is to it,' or your money.
Have a new main where North has installed 3 rows of 3 telltales. Had hoped that the app would teach me to master them. The does not even have Vang and outhaul trim capability. I thought better of North.
Requires iOS 9.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6S, iPhone 6S Plus, iPhone SE, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR, iPad Air, iPad Air Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini 2, iPad mini 2 Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 2, iPad Air 2 Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini 3, iPad mini 3 Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini 4, iPad mini 4 Wi-Fi + Cellular, 12.9-inch iPad Pro, 12.9-inch iPad Pro Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (9.7‑inch), iPad Pro (9.7-inch) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad (5th generation), iPad (5th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (2nd generation), iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (2nd generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (10.5‑inch), iPad Pro (10.5-inch) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad (6th generation), iPad Wi-Fi + Cellular (6th generation), iPad Pro (11-inch), iPad Pro (11-inch) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9-inch), iPad Pro (12.9-inch) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad mini (5th generation), iPad mini (5th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air (3rd generation), iPad Air (3rd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPod touch (6th generation), and iPod touch (7th generation).
With Family Sharing set up, up to six family members can use this app.
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Developer(s) | Ilan Papini |
Publisher(s) | Quality Simulations, Hangsim |
Platform(s) | Windows 2000 Windows XP Windows Vista Windows 7 Windows 8 Windows 8.1 |
Release | 1999 |
Genre(s) | Ship simulator |
Mode(s) | Single-player / Multiplayer |
Virtual Sailor, created by Ilan Papini and published by Quality Simulations and Hangsim, is a shareware program which allows users to operate a wide variety of vessels (sail & powered) in world-wide locations. Both the graphics and boat dynamics have been designed to be as realistic as possible, and the software also features multi-player capabilities. Users can create add-ons including boats, sceneries and marine animals to share with other players.[1]
Players may control a variety of sail and motor powered vessels above and below the sea, interacting with other vessels, changing weather conditions, marine life and dynamic wave movements. Racing against either AI or online competitors is possible, as is exploring, recreating voyages or naval combat.[2] It is also possible to create and edit both vessel types and marine scenery.[1] Control panels feature compass bearing, wind speed and direction, speed, rpm, fuel level, winch settings, sail settings, radar and GPS are also included.[3] Unusual for a vehicle simulator, users of Virtual Sailor can often roam the interiors of their ships. Weather and sea conditions are adjustable, enabling different levels of play. Vessels may be controlled by keyboard, mouse or customisable game controllers.[4] A large variety of vessel types and scenery have been created by users and are available on fan sites and forums.[1][5]
Virtual Sailor was first released in 1999 and since then has seen 13 major release versions, with many minor updates released each year. Version 7.5.1 was released on July 25, 2017.[6]In the nine-year period between versions 7.0 and 7.5, developers turned to a new program called 'Vehicle Simulator'. Vehicle Simulator, first released on March 27, 2009 expands on Virtual Sailor by allowing for the simulation of automobiles and aircraft as well in addition to watercraft, while remaining backwards compatible with many of the add-ons created for Virtual Sailor.
GameSpot said of the game 'Virtual Sailor simulates the entire marine environment and makes a complete sailing experience, it's multiplayer capability for online sailing and racing creates an extremely immersive marine experience.'[7]