The Ocean Race Europe partners with Virtual Regatta

The Ocean Race Europe has renewed its partnership with Virtual Regatta ahead of the start of the race on 10 August.

The Virtual Regatta race platform mirrors the live race route of The Ocean Race Europe.

The digital race recreates the same challenges and drama as the race, with real-time weather, live leaderboards, and in-game rewards, players can compete with friends, climb the rankings, and even win prizes.

“The Ocean Race Europe is a short-format, intense and exciting race. It demands a lot from the competitors, both on the water and behind a screen,” says Peter Rusch, director of communications for The Ocean Race. “Teaming up with Virtual Regatta to bring fans into the experience via the online race is a great way to inspire and engage sailors of all ages and backgrounds.

This summer’s edition of The Ocean Race Europe features IMOCA sailors and teams in a race Connecting Europe, from the start in Kiel, Germany, on 10 August, through stops in Portsmouth, UK; Porto-Matosinhos, Portugal (Fly-By); Cartagena, Spain; Nice, France; and Genova, Italy before the Finale in the Adriatic Sea at Boka Bay, Montenegro.

Tom Gauthier, managing director, Virtual Regatta, adds: “We’re thrilled to be back with The Ocean Race Europe. This is a race full of energy, excitement and community. It has everything our fans love. We can’t wait to see who comes out on top, both on the water and online.”

The Virtual Regatta Offshore game is free to play – sign up for leg 1 before the start on 10 August.