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Globe Race Report: San Francisco to Valparaiso – A Test of Endurance!
The Pacific Challenge concludes (for most!) as the fleet touches down in Chile.
After nearly two months at sea, the leaders of the MarineVerse Globe Beta fleet have arrived in Valparaiso, Chile. Launching from San Francisco on September 22, 2025, this race was a true test of patience, routing strategy, and beta-testing resilience. ( See leaderboard )
Unlike short regattas, the Globe requires 24/7 vigilance, real-time weather routing, and the mental fortitude to handle the Doldrums. From navigation by stars to coding custom VMG calculators, this leg showcased the incredible depth of our community.
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Introducing MarineVerse Globe (Beta): Sail the Real World, in Real Time
Big picture: MarineVerse Globe lets you set a course on a 36-foot cruising yacht and cross oceans in real time with weather driven by actual forecasts. Sunrise, sunset, stars, squalls—the sim mirrors the world, day and night. Your boat keeps sailing while you’re offline, so a long passage really takes… a long passage. Weeks to cross the Pacific feels like weeks—by design.
Why we built it: because a lot of you told us you want to learn to cruise, practice for the real thing, retire into the Med, or just relax at sea when life (or geography) keeps you on land. Others want to chase records, run virtual Sydney–Hobart attempts, or sail famous routes with friends.
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Sailing the Seven Seas in VR: A 10-Month Journey with MarineVerse Globe Beta
Have you ever thought of sailing round the Horn the wrong way?
Have you ever considered risking the Roaring Forties? Well now you can, without leaving the comfort of your living room.
Today we’re sharing an experience report from Moira, one of our dedicated MarineVerse community members, who has been sailing in MarineVerse Globe Beta for the past 10 months. Moira’s journey showcases the incredible potential of virtual reality ocean sailing and what awaits adventurous sailors in our expanding virtual world.
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Step Aboard S/V Uma — Iconic Cruising Yacht Lands in MarineVerse Sailing Club VR
TL;DR: You can now sail Sailing Uma’s legendary 36-footer inside MarineVerse Sailing Club on Meta Quest 3 or SteamVR. Update the app and jump aboard today.
This faithful digital replica of S/V Uma—developed with Dan & Kika—lets you learn cruising skills and embark on global adventures in our new MarineVerse Globe beta.
“Uma isn’t just a hull and sails—she’s a symbol of learning by doing.”
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Learn to Sail in VR in 2025: Your Ultimate Guide to Getting Started (Meta Quest 3 + MarineVerse)
Ahoy there!
TL;DR: Pick up a Meta Quest 3 and download the MarineVerse Sailing Club app.
Prefer audio? Listen to the podcast version:
Learning to sail is a lifelong dream for many—whether you picture peaceful cruises or adrenaline-filled races. But that first step can feel daunting: access to boats, unpredictable weather, and finding the time all get in the way.
What if you could step onto a sailboat right now from your living room?
With Virtual Reality (VR), you can. Inspired by the common question “Learning to sail in VR—what’s the best platform to start?”, this guide shows how VR can kick-start your sailing journey before you ever set foot on real water.
What Is VR Sailing?
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VR Sailors - MarineVerse Community: Barry (Finnbuck)
Ahoy!
Welcome to the twenty third post in the series “VR Sailors - MarineVerse Community” – introducing sailors racing in MarineVerse Sailing Club.
Today, we are chatting with Barry, from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.
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