OPYC

## Description

OPYC* is a worldwide sailing simulation using physics. The game runs locally on your mobile device, using laws of physics. In this sense it is different from most web regatta games, that run on a server, weather you are online or not. This allows the game to be more like real sailing, with waves, Chinese jibes, flapping sails. And out of control in strong winds.

Uses real wind forecasts from NOAA GFS and GSHHS charts. Interpolated real time winds.

VRTool chart tools are embedded. Download wind grids and perform weather routing optimizations. Draw routes and tracks. Add marks.

To participate, you have to register a boat name, skipper name, password and choose a port to start from. May be used in multiple devices, but one at a time. Uses boat name/password to login.

Earn OPYC coins by finding and crossing some of the gates around the world (currently gates only in North, South, Central Americas and Europe). You can also select a venue and create a race (triangle or linear course). Create a regatta and invite your friends to participate.

* OPYC = Old Pelican Yacht Club