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Date 2007-12-20 08:27:37 2007-12-20 08:29:27
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2007-12-20 08:27:37 by jakob
2007-12-20 08:29:27 by jakob
36The boat performance is expressed in the so called36The boat performance is expressed in the so called
> polar curve, which is visible to you. The polar c> polar curve, which is visible to you. The polar c
>urve state the boat speed as a function of wind sp>urve state the boat speed as a function of wind sp
>eed and TWA. Take time and study the plot to learn>eed and TWA. Take time and study the plot to learn
> how to sail the boat efficiently. Different wind > how to sail the boat efficiently. Different wind 
>speeds are shown with different colored curves. Fo>speeds are shown with different colored curves. Fo
>r a certain wind speed follow the corresponding co>r a certain wind speed follow the corresponding co
>lored curve for all various TWA:s around the boat.>lored curve for all various TWA:s around the boat.
> For a certain wind speed and TWA you can read the> For a certain wind speed and TWA you can read the
> corresponding boat speed as represented by the di> corresponding boat speed as represented by the di
>stance from the origin to the colored curve. The p>stance from the origin to the colored curve. The p
>lot does not differ negative from positive TWAs si>lot does not differ negative from positive TWAs si
>nce our boats are symmetric. Your boat gets the po>nce our boats are symmetric. Your boat gets the po
>lar curve boat speed (=100% performance in the pol>lar curve boat speed (=100% performance in the pol
>ar window) at all times unless you have hit land a>ar window) at all times unless you have hit land a
>nd your boat has some level of damage.>nd your boat has some level of damage.
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38Race types38Race types
39------------39------------
40There are basically two kinds of races, fleet-race40There are basically two kinds of races, fleet-race
>s and timed-races. >s and timed-races. 
tt41
41* Fleet race: In a fleet race you typically regist42** Fleet race:** In a fleet race you typically reg
>er a boat during the registration phase in which p>ister a boat during the registration phase in whic
>ractice sailing is allowed. One hour before the st>h practice sailing is allowed. One hour before the
>art all boats are suddenly automaticaly towed back> start all boats are suddenly automaticaly towed b
> to the starting point, stopped and moored there d>ack to the starting point, stopped and moored ther
>uring this last hour before the start which we cal>e during this last hour before the start which we 
>l the prestart phase. During the prestart phase yo>call the prestart phase. During the prestart phase
>u can send commands and chats but the boat will no> you can send commands and chats but the boat will
>t move. At the time of the race start all boats ar> not move. At the time of the race start all boats
>e let go simultaneously.  The last command will be> are let go simultaneously.  The last command will
> the one controlling the boat. First boat completi> be the one controlling the boat. First boat compl
>ng the course is the winner!>eting the course is the winner!
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42* Timed races: In a timed race you may (within lim44**Timed race:** In a timed race you may (within li
>its) start at any time you like. The time of your >mits) start at any time you like. The time of your
>first command is your start time. A start using a > first command is your start time. A start using a
>delayed command is possiblecomplete the course and> delayed command is possiblecomplete the course an
> your total sailed time will be compared to others>d your total sailed time will be compared to other
> in the leaderboard. Once you have finished the co>s in the leaderboard. Once you have finished the c
>urse you may register a new boat and go for anothe>ourse you may register a new boat and go for anoth
>r try. >er try. 
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44Weather46Weather
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46State of the art high resolution forecasts by Weat48State of the art high resolution forecasts by Weat
>hertech is used as the sailing environment. The re>hertech is used as the sailing environment. The re
>solution in both time and space varies depending o>solution in both time and space varies depending o
>n the race. The forecasts are true in the sense th>n the race. The forecasts are true in the sense th
>at we are in the simulator sailing in authentic we>at we are in the simulator sailing in authentic we
>ather. All boats sail in the wind forecasts at the>ather. All boats sail in the wind forecasts at the
> 10 meter level. Usually, the client give you acce> 10 meter level. Usually, the client give you acce
>ss to seal level atmospheric pressures also. The f>ss to seal level atmospheric pressures also. The f
>orecasts are typically updated once or twice per 2>orecasts are typically updated once or twice per 2
>4 hour period. Updates are fairly immediately and >4 hour period. Updates are fairly immediately and 
>normally phased in during an hour or so. Note that>normally phased in during an hour or so. Note that
> in some races new forecasts show up in the middle> in some races new forecasts show up in the middle
> of the night... > of the night... 
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The 636-mile Newport Bermuda Race is one of the oldest regularly scheduled ocean races, and with the Fastnet and the Sydney Hobart Race, it is one of the three great classic races of the yachting world. First raced in 1906, now in its 54th biennial, the Race can again also be participated in online. In real life, the race is open to entry in four different division – Double-Handed, St. David's Lighthouse, Gibbs Hill Lighthouse, and Finisterre Division – which in the past we have also offered online. This year, however, our online race will be all-in one-design in silky swift Club Swan 50 yachts, so that your results can count towards SOL’s SUPerBUDdy title, whilst hopefully still giving you a chance of overall line honours against the fastest yachts of the real-life Gibbs Hill Division, especially if you can find some forecast winds that don’t quite work out that way on the real water!
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Shetland Race 2026 - Leg 1


Get ready to tackle the North Sea as we sail from Norway’s stunning outer Korsfjorden to the rugged Shetland Isles! Welcome to an exciting new chapter for this classic 190-nautical-mile ocean route, bringing our global community together for a true test of strategy and seamanship.

This year, the race is a proud stop in Sailonline's 2026 Super Buddy Championship, which features our real-life racing partnerships over the calendar year. We are stepping aboard the Linjett 33, a sturdy Swedish cruiser-racer designed by Mats Gustavsson and built by Rosättra Båtvarv. Seasoned veteran or eager newcomer, prepare for intense competition.

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Race #2039
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Join us and follow the Bluefin Tuna, as they migrate from their spawning grounds in the Gulf of Mexico to their feeding grounds in the North Sea off the coast of Norway. This 4300 nm race is part of our Ocean Championship and the final race of OCQ2 2026, and also the second leg of our Migration series. We will be sailing in our Gunboat 90. Race #2035
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Welcome back to the Eastern Mediterranean for the fifth race of our Magical Mediterranean Series. Only marginally less unlikely to be ever raced in real life during SOL’s lifetime than our previous race from Tobruk to Iskenderun, this 710nm race takes us from Greece’s ancient northern port of Thessaloniki through the Aegean island maze, south east into the Levantine Sea to a finish in modern Port Said, in splendid Swan 65s!
Race #1977
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