Virtual sailing

Learn to sail, explore the oceans or compete in races
in real-time weather in the most realistic sailing simulator
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"I learned sailing in Sailaway and now I bought my first 2nd hand sailboat"
"I can't sail as often as I'd like, but sailing on my computer has no limitations"
"My sail trim skills have improved dramatically"

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  • J'apprends le sextant et les étoiles

  • Version 1.18 is available for download
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    SAIL AROUND THE WORLD

    Sailaway is a sailing simulator on a global scale.

    Just like in real life sailing from the US to Europe will take several weeks
    The boat will continue to sail when you log off
    Check in every now and then to adjust sail trim, change course, set a reef or enjoy a sunset
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    REAL WEATHER

    Simulates the actual weather

    Sailaway uses the global weather predictions to simulate wind, clouds and waves for the location of your boat
    Check the regular weather forecast services to plan or adjust your journey
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    ACCURATE NAVIGATION

    Practise your navigation skills

    Contains most buoys and lights
    Sun, moon, planets and stars are simulated in the virtual world
    Use a sextant to practise your astro navigation skills
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    SPECTACULAR RACING

    Compete in races

    Races are organized by sailing clubs
    Competing as individual, as team or represent your club
    Join an organized flottilja to sail and relax together
    Set your own waypoints and explore the world

    Upcoming events

     
    J'apprends le sextant et les étoiles
    Fri 2025-03-21 18:30 - 2025-04-21 12:00 UTC
     
    The Europe Race Hamburg (GER) - Delfzijl (NED)
    Fri 2025-03-28 17:10 UTC
     
    (BBYC) LORD HOWE SPEED COURSE
    Thu 2025-03-27 21:00 UTC
     
    J-Class Trophy 2025 - Lyttelton
    Sun 2025-03-30 20:00 UTC
     
    The Europe Race Delfzijl (NED) - Den Helder (NED)
    Sat 2025-03-29 13:10 UTC
     
    Events calendar...
    Follow race progress...

    AMAZING SAIL TRIM

    True sail trim

    The airflow in the sail is computed and visualized at runtime
    Optimize curve of your sails with trim line adjustments
    Learn and experiment to find the optimal settings for your boat
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    CUSTOMIZE BOATS

    Easy customization

    Place your own images and colors anywhere on your boat
    Change trim lines and deck fittings to control the sails however you want
    Or apply liveries and deck layouts shared by other sailors

    BEAUTIFUL BOATS

    Boat designs

    Design, publish and sell your own boat designs
    Import 3D models
    Add sails, deck hardware, trim lines
    LOD models are automatically created
    Applied physics will compute speed and behaviour of your design

    MAKE FRIENDS

    Socialize and meet other sailors

    Join a sailing club
    Invite someone on board
    Join a race
    Become part of a sail team
    Cruise together in a flottilja

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