The first regatta simulation endorsed by the AMERICA’S CUP 2000!

Take control of a 24-foot boat or of a 70-foot racer and challenge the best skippers in the world! Virtual Skipper, the 1st true 3-D regatta simulator, allows you to steer and tack to win.

Follow the wind shifts, using the breezes, lulls and currents all faithfully reproduced on the most prestigious stretches of water in the world: San Francisco, La Trinité Sur Mer, Auckland, etc.

Play in single mode against the computer or in multi-player mode, on the Internet or on LAN, to face real opponents. You really will need nerves of steel!

FEATURES:

Experience the true sensations of a helmsman (behavior and responsiveness of the boat).

Real-time arbitration in accordance with international racing rules.

A training tutorial for sailing and regattas.

Sail in famous stretches of water, such as: La Trinité sur Mer, Auckland, Hauraki Gulf, the official racing site of the America’s Cup, Maria Island and San Francisco bay.

Join tournaments organised throughout the year on www.virtualskipper.com

2 modes of regatta: fleet racing (up to 8 players) or match racing.

3 types of boat: 24, 45 and 70-foot racer.

3 difficulty levels.

Mendel technology brings you real-time graphics and 3D animations.