Just for fun

Virtual Sailor

Time on your hands.  Like a good computer game. Well here is your chance.  ‘VIRTUAL SAILOR’ .  Sorry girls this is not quite the computer program you might be thinking of right now.

Virtual sailor has the following features:
* Accurate wave dynamics above sea and below.
* Accurate sailboat and motorboat dynamics.
* Accurate and dynamic sailing sounds.
* Fully adjustable weather and sea conditions by day and night.
* Photorealistic land and sea based on real topographic data.
* Diverse and adjustable marine life.
* Global land and sea area allows global navigation and sailing.
* Simulates sailboat racing including wind shadow effects.
* Multiplayer online sailing and racing over the net.
* Uses the latest DirectX9 technology in 3D graphics, sound and multi play.
* Advanced and simple to use virtual environment.
* Fully interactive 3D instrument panel for boats.
* Advanced and simple to use program.
* Built to expand, allowing third party sceneries and boats.
* Full documentation for making all files of scenery and boats.

I know that many of you will not have had the opportunity of serving on some of these vessels but here is a couple of screen shots to show you what the programme can do.

Click on image to enlarge.  Interested then download your copy or demonstration from HERE.

A BRIDGE SIMULATOR IN YOUR HOME

Thanks Geoff Butts for your contribution