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Useful Resources provided by SOLers

TOOLS

brainaid's site: Detailed polars, notice of races, SOL weather in grib format, delayed command tool, and much else.

AGage's SOL Tools site: External tools for use with SOL, blog and race course GPX files. Including *Optimal Angles Tool * File for download

Kipper1258's GRIB Helper tool - AGL; a blogpost and link to a GRIB auto-downloader

kroppyer's tools for Sailonline; Online tools, files or links to useful information for racing on SOL

Satori, Dingo et al. Guide to linking Sailonline to QtVLM A beginners guide to using QtVLM for racing on Sailonline.

Dingo's Bluewater Racing Manual for Sailonline A 1-page guide to using BWR for racing on Sailonline.

hmm's SOL data for some Sailonline races; some historical races where you can compare your track vs other racers.

BLOGS

SOLFANS BLOGSITE for all SOLers: blog site by and for SOL fans offering in-depth analysis of SOL-related subjects

Hmm's Technical Blog: excellent explanations of the technical aspects of Sailonline from the Head of the Technical Team

76Trombone's blog 2009-2014: Race comments, handicap systems, VMG and VMC explanations.

Italian Team Academy Lessons: A semi-serious guide with tips and hints on how to SOL.

SWE54's blog: Race comments and analysis.

Tangosailing's site: Comments on races and sailonline developments in Swedish.

Sailonline Communities

Sailonline's Facebook Group: More than 200 SOLers congregate there.

NOTE: Sailonline also has a Facebook Page and presence on Twitter (click on Homepage Links).

Le forum des marins virtuels: French-speaking forum regarding virtual sailing in general.

larubiadebwr: Spanish bwr forum for SOL

Sailonline Special Series

A3 series: created in memory of SOLer AGage this is a 9-leg series circumnavigating Australia, starting and finishing in Adelaide, S Australia.

Leg 1 - Adelaide/Melbourne - TP52s
Leg 2 - Melbourne/Hobart - First 47.7
Leg 3 - Hobart/Sydney - Super Maxi 100
Leg 4 - Sydney/Gold Coast - TP52s
Leg 5 - Brisbane/Hamilton Is. - Class 40
Leg 6 - Airlie Beach/Cairns - Seacart 30
Leg 7 - Cairns/Darwin - 60ft Trimaran
Leg 8 - Darwin/Perth - Orange 125 cat
Leg 9 - Perth/Adelaide - VO70v4

Selection of Races Around the World

NOTE: many of these have official virtual partners so Sailonline cannot always race the sponsored/branded courses at the same time. For many Sailonline is the official virtual partner.

The Tall Ships Races A summer series of races in European waters

Vendée Globe: Single-handed non-stop round the world in Open 60s.

Barcelona World Race: Double-handed non-stop round the world race.

Golden Globe Race: Single-handed non-stop round the world.

The Ocean Race: Round the world over 10 Legs held every three years, successor to Volvo Ocean Race.

America's Cup World Series: A regular circuit of regattas, bringing Cup racing to top venues around the world.

Races in Europe

Mini Pavois: 800 NM solo in 2 legs from La Rochelle to Gijon and back in a Mini 650 in May.

Giraglia Cup: A 476 NM race from Toulon to San Remo and back in June.

Skippers D'Islande: A 1600 NM race in 3 legs between Paimpol and Reykjavik starting at the end of June.

Sjaelland Rundt: Traditionally held on the last weekend of June, Denmark's most important race circles Sjaelland Island for 230 NM.

Races in the Americas

The Vineyard, Stamford YC, CT - SOL partners with the Stamford YC in this annual first weekend of September race.

Buenos Aires - Punta des Este: A 170 NM race on the estuary of the Rio de la Plata in January.

Caribbean 600: A 600 NM race among the Caribbean islands in February.

Chicago - Mackinac: One of the great US classics. 280 NM on Lake Michigan in July.

Races in Asia-Pacific

Round North Island: A four-stage race in February around New Zealand's North Island.

Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race: A 308 NM classic in April.

Round White Island: 320 NM from and to Auckland in November.

Sydney Hobart: The most important classic in the Southern hemisphere. 600 NM starting each year on 26 December.

SSANZ Triple Series: A series of three offshore races from Auckland in Jul/Aug/Sep

Rolex China Sea Race: A biennial bluewater race of 565nm from Hong Kong to Subic Bay, Philippines

Melbourne to Osaka Double-Handed Yacht Race: Held every four years - a 5.500nm race from Melbourne, Australia, to Osaka, Japan

Races in Africa/Middle East

Vasco da Gama Race: 300 NM from Maputo to Durban.

Mauritius to Durban Yacht Race: A 1690 NM race through the Indian ocean in September.

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Current Races:

ORCV Melbourne to Devonport Race 2024

Welcome to the prestigious "Rudder Cup," Australia's oldest and most iconic yacht race, proudly sailed for over 110 years. Spanning 196 nautical miles, this thrilling race takes competitors across the notorious Bass Strait, navigating the unpredictable waters between Melbourne and Tasmania. Organized by the Ocean Racing Club of Victoria, this race is as much about strategy as it is about endurance. This year, our SOLers will be racing in the agile J-122, a 40-foot performance yacht from J-Boats, known for its perfect balance of speed, maneuverability, and resilience. Buckle up for a fierce battle against the elements and each other as we embark on one of the toughest and most storied races in the Southern Hemisphere. Let the adventure begin!
Race #1840
INFO by brainaid.de
J-122 PARTICULARS
WX Updates:
0430 / 1030 / 1630 / 2230
Ranking: SYC
Race starts: Nov 01st 03:00 Registration will open soon

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Mistli's Birthday BBQ Race 2024

Welcome to one of Sailonline's great traditions - the generally slightly untimely celebration of SOLer Mistli's birthday on November 1, by way of a tricky race through the Stockholm Archipelago. As always, we are providing you with a fleet of speedy Seacarts to slice through these (at least) 61.5nm of SLI-infested waters, to give you a fair chance that there will still be some beer left by the landlubbers who have descended early to the campfire by the jetty at Trosa!
Race #1862
INFO by brainaid.de
Seacart 30 PARTICULARS
WX Updates:
0430 / 1030 / 1630 / 2230
Ranking: SYC
Race starts: Oct 29th 14:00 Registration Open!

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PIC Coastal Classic Yacht Race 2024

Welcome back to Auckland for the 2024 edition of our annual race with the New Zealand Multihull Yacht Club. This 118nm race from Auckland to Russell is a true test, offering everything from exhilarating spinnaker runs to light breezes before sunrise. With our swift 60ft Trimarans, we aim to keep pace with the real-life multihull competitors. The journey promises both excitement and challenge, and upon reaching the finish in scenic Russell, the traditional bacon butties and rum shall be awaiting you!
Race #1839
INFO by brainaid.de
60ft Trimaran PARTICULARS
WX Updates:
0430 / 1030 / 1630 / 2230
Ranking: SYC
RACE CLOSE: Thursday,
October 31 at 2300 UTC.
Race starts: Oct 24th 21:00 Registration Open!

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Banjul to Freetown 2024

After 14 years, we will race for the second time on the 400nm route from Banjul to Freetown along the west coast of Africa. Last time, 424 boats started in this race in SOL. How many crews in their Fareast 28Rs will show up at the start of this edition of the race? We will see.
Race #1863
INFO from brainaid.de
Fareast 28R PARTICULARS
WX Updates:
0430 / 1030 / 1630 / 2230
Ranking:
ARQ4 - ARCH - SUPSOL - SYC
RACE CLOSE: Tuesday,
October 29 at 2300 UTC.
Race starts: Oct 21st 17:00 Registration Closed

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Ushuaia to Nassau 2024

We extend a warm welcome to the 5th leg of the RTW challenge, a thrilling journey from Ushuaia in the Land of Fire to Nassau in the Caribbean. It also marks the October edition of our esteemed Ocean Race Championship. Covering a distance of 6300 nautical miles, this leg is anticipated to span approximately 29 days. Join us for an unforgettable adventure on the high seas, where skill, strategy, and camaraderie converge in the pursuit of victory. We look forward to seeing you at the starting line! Fair winds and following seas.
PRIZE: SMPF
Race# 1842
INFO from brainaid.de
Swan 65 PARTICULARS
WX updates:
0430 / 1030 / 1630 / 2230
Ranking: OCQ4 - OCCH - RTW - SUPSOL - SYC
Race starts: Oct 07th 11:00 Registration Closed

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