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“The most technically accurate sailing simulator I have experienced.” SIM UK

eSail Sailing Simulator

eSail sailing simulator V2 has numerous tutorials, sailing, mooring and anchoring modes, sailing challenges, races, Live Sailing mode, ‘Learn Yachting with eSail’ tutorials and more.

For beginners you learn how to sail a 36′ sailing yacht including raising the sail, tacking, gybing, reefing, mooring and anchoring. For experts you can use the Quick Start tutorial then dive straight into the challenges.

You can then explore the waters surrounding the Shearwater Islands and seek out features such as the wreck of the Princess Zara, and join challenges such as sailing races and collision avoidance.

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“There is a vast amount to explore and learn, the thought processes and actions required to sail your virtual boat are remarkably close to the real world.” YACHTING MONTHLY

Languages: English, Deutsch, Française, Türkçe, Español, Português, Ελληνικά, Italiano, Nederlands

The Man Overboard Add-on developed with Keith Colwell, author of the RYA Sea Survival Handbook features tutorials, challenges and random triggering of MOB during normal sailing. More…

The  eSail Pro Add-on features advanced sailing instruments, mooring sandbox, mooring under sail and more…

eSail is available for Windows and Apple Mac Join the eSail community now!

Learn Yachting with eSail

17 modules providing a comprehensive learning programme, from using the eSail controls, through to raising the mainsail, tacking, gybing and more. Use to learn to sail alongside  RYA ,  US Sailing  or other certificated training schemes. Note that eSail is not affiliated with or approved by any such organisation.

We also have 5 advanced tutorials covering sail twist, sail depth and more, so you can squeeze every bit of speed from your virtual sailing boat. The tutorials are voiced by the amazing Hannah White, the Guinness Book of Records holder for the fastest sailing dinghy crossing of the English Channel.

Multiplayer Live Sailing

With Live Sailing you weigh anchor, set sail and explore the seas and ocean around the Shearwater islands! Your goal is to collect ‘Points of Interest’ (POIs). If you collect all 13 you achieve ‘Master Explorer’ status.

Constantly changing weather with hourly forecasts ‘VHF’ chat with other boats Save your position Multiplayer challenges

Charting & Night Sailing

To the best of our knowledge eSail is the only yacht simulator to include a charting module which enables basic navigation such as plotting a course using dividers and other charting tools. ​Use the chart and the  lights from buoys and lighthouses  to navigate.

Sailing Challenges

15 challenges including Bear Island Race, Little Venice Treasure Hunt (sail through canals), collision avoidance and passage planning exercises and sailing games.

“eSail – The Sailing Simulator has raised the benchmark higher for comprehensive, fully detailed and exhaustively accurate Sailing education. Simply put the tutorials included here are brilliant!”

“If you’re new to sailing this is a fantastic way to learn at home and brush up skills. If you’re an experienced sailor then it’s still great fun and adventures can be had navigating around using charts or sailing through challengingly tight spaces!”

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Virtual Skipper 5

Navigate the 14 legendary ocean water courses.

4 types of boats

Skipper the class ACC, the Trimaran Open 60, the Offshore Racer or the Melges 64.

Edit your own maps

Enjoy the seascapes editor and the mediatracker.

Considered to be the ultimate in nautical simulations, the Virtual Skipper series has enjoyed huge critical and commercial success over the past few years. Take part in thrilling regattas aboard world-class boats on a sea surging with realism in single- and multiplayer games.

System requirements

• Operating system: Windows 2000/XP/Vista
• CPU: Pentium IV 1.6GHz / AMD Athlon XP1600+
• RAM: 256 MB (XP) or 512 MB (Vista)
• 3D graphics card: 16 MB, 100% DirectX 9.0c compatible
• Sound card: 16 bit DirectX compatible
• Hard drive: 1.5 GB free disk space
• English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Free game download

What do i do in virtual skipper 5.

Virtual Skipper 5 enables you to skipper the finest competition boats currently available in over 14 different ocean water courses; the settings for the most prestigious international competitions such as Valencia, Auckland, Rio, Marseille...

If the regattas at the helm of the Class ACC boats is the highlight of this new Virtual Skipper title, the other class of boats are also featured in the game. Players can therefore take the helm of four types of competition boat, each behaving differently on an ultra-realistic sea modelled and animated to perfection.

Though the 'Class America' boats are the stars of this new episode, players will appreciate the variety offered by the inclusion of other types of boat, such as the Trimaran Open 60, the real 'formula ones' of the sea, the Offshore Racer and the Melges 24.

An editor will also give you the ability to create integrally your own regattas and ocean water courses which will guarantee renewed and continued gameplay fun in the Internet multiplayer games.

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11 Best Ship-Sailing Games to Play Instead of Skull and Bones

Ready for a life on the waves? Here's our pick of the best ship-based games for you, captain.

After a well-documented journey through the choppy waters of game development,  Skull and Bones is finally out. During open betas, it looked like a swashbuckling AAA, yet there were concerns that it might not ever make it to shore.

Ubisoft’s newest release has closed in on safe harbor, but not everyone is cheering for its arrival. Players expected the excitement of expanding their fleet of ships, growing their reputation by completing contracts and smuggling goods, and taking on challenging naval combat. Alas, Skull and Bones did not live up to those expectations. But don't frown, champs! While it may not be one of the best ship-sailing games, there are plenty of other titles in which you can rise through the ranks and become the most feared pirate captain alive.

What other ship-sailing games to play in 2024?

Whatever your pace, whether you're looking for something action-packed with plenty of naval battles and pirate antics, or something a little more serene and easy going, we've put together a great list of games to keep even the saltiest sea dogs entertained.

One of the breakout successes of 2023, Dredge manages to be both a relaxing fishing simulation and a sinister sea-based video game. Represented through a day-night cycle that takes you from the serene fishing and exploration of daylight hours to much creepier nighttime on the waves, Dredge will have you hooked from the intro.

Every day, you’ll need to make it safely back to the dock with your fish and other watery finds in saleable condition and then use that money to upgrade your boat for another journey out into the unknown, uncovering Dredge’s eerie plot in the process. There’s much more to Dredge’s world than first meets the eye, and you’ll soon find out that staying out on the water can lead to more than a about of seasickness.

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Don’t Starve: Shipwrecked

Don’t Starve: Shipwrecked is a sailing-themed survival expansion for its immensely popular base game. Stranded and alone on a tropical archipelago, you’ll need to learn how to survive all over again, crafting a boat and setting sail across a world full of new creatures, seasons and biomes — and all of whom want to kill you.

There’s loads of variety in this DLC too. One minute you’ll be fending off foes during naval wars games, then the next you’ll need to be scavenging for resources and running for your life from new monsters both terrifyingly big and worryingly small. But whatever you do, remember: don’t starve.

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On first glance, you’d be forgiven for thinking there wasn’t much under the surface of this cutesy-looking title. But, if you’re a fan of Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, you’d be doing yourself a favour by checking out this beguiling sailing simulator.

Packed with mysteries to uncover and colourful characters (both friend and foe) to encounter, the vast ocean world of  Sail Forth is easy to lose yourself in. Fancy learning a secret ‘spy speak’? You’ll find that here. What about spending some time sailing around taking pictures of the local wildlife? Why not, eh? Or perhaps you just want to go ‘free sail’ mode and take your customised ship out for a while? There’s nothing stopping you.

And as for fans of naval games, Sail Forth lets you build, modify and manage a large fleet of vessels, kitted out and ready to do battle out on the open waves.

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Dave the Diver

Truth be told, there’s not an awful lot of sailing to be done in Dave the Diver (though you do have a boat that acts as a base of operations for much of the game), but we’re putting it in this list because, quite frankly, it’s one of the most peculiarly sublime games to have been released last year — ship sailing game or not.

If you’ve not heard of the Steam Awards’ 2023 Sit Back and Relax winner, Dave the Diver sees you spend your days catching fish and exploring the mysterious Blue Hole lagoon, completing loads of pleasingly odd mini games and side questions along the way (sea life photography to sea horse racing and much, much more beyond).

At night, you run a sushi restaurant, cooking and serving up the day’s catches to a host of different customers, including demanding VIPs whose recommendations can help provide a boost to your up-and-coming eatery. This delightful indie-esque RPG is so full of curious characters and satisfying game loops, it’s no wonder it’s already sold 3 million copies since its full launch in June 2024.

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Sea of Thieves 2024 Edition

Sea of Thieves has had quite the turnaround from its 2016 release, when it launched in a bare-bones state. Now, it’s a beloved immersive and thrilling pirate-themed naval game that has players sinking in hours of playtime into it. Set in a vast open-world environment, it offers endless opportunities for exploration, treasure hunting and epic naval battles.

What sets Sea of Thieves apart from a lot of other naval combat games is its emphasis on cooperative gameplay, making it perfect for those who enjoy engaging with friends and working together as a crew. However, thanks to a recent update, it’s rich world can be explored alone, thanks to the new single-player mode. Whether you dream of sailing the high seas, battling mythical creatures, or becoming a legendary pirate, Sea of Thieves offers an unforgettable gaming experience and even better still, it’s available on Xbox Game Pass.

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LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean: The Video Game

Looking for an action adventure game that offers a unique twist on the Pirates of the Caribbean universe? Then do we have a game for you… And, seriously, who doesn’t love LEGO? In LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean: The Video Game , you'll get to experience the swashbuckling adventure, engaging puzzles and hilarious cutscenes that’ve become synonymous with LEGO games in general down the years.

With content from all four films, you get to dive into a world full of colourful LEGO brick recreations of the series’ stars and weird creatures from the Pirates of the Caribbean movies. Whether you're a fan of the films, LEGO or both, you’ll find yourself loving every second of this game.

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Blazing Sails

Blazing Sails is an immersive pirate game that seamlessly blends action and strategy into a cooperative, battle royale setting. With an emphasis on teamwork and communication, this game encourages you to work together in order to outsmart and outmanoeuvre your opponents.

The ability to customise your ship and make strategic decisions during battles adds a strategic aspect to gameplay too, which makes every encounter feel unique and rewarding. You can team up with friends or, failing that, join a crew of fellow solo pirates to take on players from around the world. Blazing Sails offers endless fun and excitement if you’re looking for an immersive multiplayer pirate experience, which honestly sounds amazing.

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Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag

Still considered one of the very best Assassin’s Creed games of the entire franchise, Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag takes players on an epic journey across the Caribbean of 1715, where lawless pirates run riot. You’ll play as Edward Kenway, one of these pirate captains who escapades draw him into the eternal battle between Assassins and Templars. There’s so much to do in this game, with 75 locations to visit, sunken wrecks to loot, jungle animals to be hunted, lost ruins to be found etc. etc., this game will keep you busy for ages.

If you’re a fan of Ubisoft games in general and love pirate combat games (I’m guessing you are if you’re reading this) with plenty of settings to explore, treasure to be pocketed, naval battles to be won and mysteries to unravel, you need to download Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag, like, yesterday!

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Cold Waters

Would you like to take command of a nuclear submarine but don’t have the training or experience to do so? Then when it comes to naval games, Cold Waters is the one for you. Set during the Cold War, you’ll be tasked with deciding which strategic moves to make during real-time naval combat missions as you track a Soviet landing group heading for Iceland.

Intercept convoys and amphibious landing teams; conduct insertion missions and strike with naval combat precision against hostile warships, submarines and even aircraft using torpedoes, cruise missiles and elite SEAL teams to ensure victory. The decisions you make could drastically and dangerously alter the course of history, so be careful and plan accordingly.

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Set during the Pacific War during World War II, Boat Crew drops you into the command of a PT boat and — surprise, surprise — its crew, leading them through ferocious battles against the Imperial Japanese Navy. You’ll need to be smart and keep your wits about you because the choices you make not only affect your crew, they’ll also have a direct impact on the result of this war. Be resourceful and pick your battles wisely.

Will you raid enemy bases, focus on protecting your allies or carry out covert and dangerous missions? There’s a balance to be struck in this naval battle simulation and decisions to be made everywhere you look. Get them wrong — it could spell disaster. Get them right — you might just go down as a tactical genius.

Captain Bones: A Pirate’s Journey

In this open-world survival game, you’ll take control of the titular character — a regular seafarer who must become a brilliant captain in order to survive and break a mysterious curse that follows him from port to port. You’ll need to craft weapons and rafts from materials you find in the environment (or hidden within buried treasure chests), and travel to numerous islands in search of riches and crew members to help you become the legendary captain you were always meant to be. Don’t let Captain Bones: A Pirate's Journey's charming hand-crafted islands fool you, either — there’s danger ‘round every corner, over the crest of every wave, and even under the sea itself.

That's yer lot, you bunch of landlubbers!

So, that’s the list. What do you think? Have we missed your favourite sailing game off the list? Do you love pirate games and want more of that stuff? Prefer underwater games instead? Maybe you can’t find fault and reckon this list to be shipshape and Bristol fashion (look it up). Or maybe you hate all these recommendations and think we should walk the plank. Let us know in the comments.

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The Best Sailing Games On Steam

Looking for good sailing games on Steam? Look no further, as we're ranking the best Steam sailing games that you'll definitely find worth your time. The Steam Store can be frustrating to browse, as it's often are too gratuitous with its tagging system. To ensure that you find exactly what you're looking for, browse this list of the best sailing PC games on Steam.

Soul Searching is a survival sailing game where players set sail for points far away from their homeland. The top-down view game is about surviving out on the open sea alone as well as dealing with the isolation and growing up in the process. Blackwake , meanwhile, is a solid sailing game within the context of a combat premise, one focused on teamwork and cooperation.

From sailing simulators to pirate PC games and more, vote up all the best sailing games on Steam that you would recommend to other gamers, and downvote anything you played but didn't enjoy.

eSail Sailing Simulator

Embark on a virtual sailing adventure with eSail Sailing Simulator , where you'll hone your navigational skills and knowledge of marine safety. Unlike its predecessors, this game offers a realistic simulation environment complete with adjustable weather conditions, day and night cycles, and a variety of boat types. As you progress through an extensive range of challenges, missions, and races, you'll encounter other players on the high seas and even have the option to join multiplayer events. For those who truly want to immerse themselves in the nautical world, eSail provides detailed tutorials and never-before-seen features like anchoring and mooring maneuvers.

VR Regatta - The Sailing Game

Feel the wind in your hair with VR Regatta - The Sailing Game , an immersive virtual reality experience that brings sailing to life like never before. Utilizing the latest VR technology, you'll navigate through various courses, participate in online races, and perfect your boat-handling techniques – all while enjoying breathtaking scenery. This game takes realism to a new level by incorporating accurate sailing physics and boat dynamics, along with changing wind conditions and real-world landmarks for navigation. Whether you're a seasoned sailor or a landlubber looking to explore the open waters, VR Regatta offers an engaging and challenging experience that won't leave you feeling seasick.

Sailaway - The Sailing Simulator

Lose yourself in the vast expanse of Sailaway - The Sailing Simulator , which boasts a true-to-life sailing environment that spans the entire globe. This game sets itself apart from the competition by offering real-time weather data, accurately mapped celestial bodies, and variable ocean currents, allowing you to tackle the elements as you plot your course. In addition to solo play, participants can also engage in multiplayer races and collaborative voyages, fostering a strong sense of community among players. Although it may be a simulator, Sailaway's detailed graphics and accurate recreation of nautical conditions make this game an adventure worth embarking upon.

Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag

Set sail for the golden age of piracy in the action-packed Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag , where you'll don the role of Captain Edward Kenway, a pirate-turned-assassin navigating the treacherous Caribbean waters. As you explore the game's expansive open world, you'll battle enemy ships, seize forts, and hunt for buried treasure – all while uncovering the secrets of the Templar order. Its ship-to-ship combat mechanics are a standout feature, providing adrenaline-pumping action as players engage in thrilling naval battles. With its engaging narrative, stunning visuals, and unique blend of history and fiction, Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag is a swashbuckling adventure that will leave you hooked.

Sid Meier's Pirates!

Navigate the high seas in the classic strategy game Sid Meier's Pirates! , where you'll assume the role of a 17th-century pirate captain seeking fortune and glory. With its catchy sea shanties, lively sword fights, and strategic ship battles, this game sets itself apart from other sailing titles with its memorable characters and entertaining gameplay. Choose your nationality, customize your vessel, and interact with a dynamic world that evolves based on your choices and actions. Whether you’re hunting for buried treasure, wooing a governor’s daughter, or plundering enemy ships, Sid Meier's Pirates! remains an immersive and exhilarating experience that has stood the test of time.

Naval Action

Immerse yourself in the age of sail with Naval Action , a realistic open-world combat simulator that puts you at the helm of historically accurate warships from the 18th century. Engage in intense multiplayer naval battles, complete challenging missions, and explore a massive game world filled with dangerous enemies and valuable treasures. What sets this game apart is its attention to detail and historical accuracy, featuring an authentic sailing model, advanced ship damage mechanics, and stunning graphics. Whether you're a history buff or just seeking thrilling maritime combat, Naval Action delivers an unforgettable experience on the high seas.

Set sail for action and adventure in Windward , a cooperative multiplayer game that transports players to a beautiful, procedurally generated world teeming with pirates and rival factions. Work together with friends or go head-to-head in exciting PvP combat as you command your ship, upgrade your weapons, and dominate the seas. Captivating features such as faction-based territorial control and AI-driven diplomacy elevate this game above other nautical titles, adding depth and complexity to the gameplay. With its charming art style, addictive gameplay, and endless replayability, Windward offers a unique and refreshing take on the sailing game genre.

Embark on a swashbuckling adventure in Sea Dogs , an open-world action RPG where you'll navigate the dangerous waters of the Caribbean during the golden age of piracy. As a former English navy captain turned rogue pirate, you'll choose your own path by aligning yourself with various factions, plundering enemy ships, and pursuing epic quests. The game sets itself apart with its immersive storylines, unique dialogue system, and a vast assortment of customizable ships, weapons, and equipment. Addictive gameplay, high-stakes naval battles, and a vividly realized world make Sea Dogs a true classic in the pantheon of sailing games.

Embark on a thrilling adventure of exploration and survival in the procedurally generated world of Salt , where you'll sail across vast oceans, discover uncharted islands, and battle fearsome pirates. With its evocative art style and dynamic day-night cycle, the game offers a unique sense of wonder and serenity as you traverse its mysterious nautical environment. Unlike its contemporaries, Salt focuses on crafting and resource management, encouraging players to gather materials and create tools, weapons, and even ships to aid them in their journey. For fans of open-world exploration and sailing, Salt delivers an engaging and atmospheric experience that's hard to beat.

The Pirate: Caribbean Hunt

Chart a course through treacherous waters in The Pirate: Caribbean Hunt , an action-packed sailing game that plunges players into the lawless world of 17th-century Caribbean piracy. Master the art of navigation as you commandeer a fleet of ships, engage in harrowing naval battles, and establish a formidable pirate empire across dozens of ports and colonies. One of the game's most remarkable features is its robust economy system, which allows players to trade goods, accumulate wealth, and influence the politics of the Caribbean. Boasting an expansive game world, stunning visuals, and a wealth of gameplay options, The Pirate: Caribbean Hunt is an exhilarating voyage that will leave you craving more.

Sea Dogs: To Each His Own - Hero Of The Nation

Embark on a captivating journey in Sea Dogs: To Each His Own - Hero of the Nation , an expansive DLC packed with new quests, characters, and features for the beloved sailing game. As the captain of a formidable pirate fleet, you'll face dangerous naval battles, forge strategic alliances, and uncover long-lost treasures in your quest for fame and fortune. Among this DLC's unique offerings are an extended storyline, challenging side quests, and exclusive rewards that further immerse players in the chaotic world of 17th-century Caribbean piracy. With its engaging narrative and deep customization options, Hero of the Nation provides hours of piratical excitement for fans of the Sea Dogs series.

Sea Dogs: To Each His Own - Pirate Open World

Explore uncharted waters and forge your own destiny in Sea Dogs: To Each His Own - Pirate Open World , an ambitious DLC that expands the game's universe and adds a wealth of new content. Players can further customize their ships, discover hidden treasures, and embark on perilous adventures as they navigate the treacherous Caribbean seas. Exclusive features such as expanded trading options, new ship upgrades, and additional side quests provide a more immersive and rewarding experience for fans of the Sea Dogs series. With its vast open world and seemingly endless possibilities, Pirate Open World is a must-play for fans seeking the ultimate pirate adventure.

Tempest: Pirate Action RPG

Hoist the Jolly Roger in Tempest: Pirate Action RPG , an enthralling open-world sailing game that plunges players into the unruly world of Caribbean piracy. Command your ship, recruit a fearsome crew, and brave treacherous waters as you strive to become the most feared pirate on the high seas. Standout features include dynamic weather conditions, a robust crafting system, and an engaging narrative that unfolds across dozens of handcrafted locations. With its captivating storylines, addictive gameplay, and vast array of customization options, Tempest provides a thrilling sailing experience that's not to be missed.

Sea Dogs: To Each His Own - the Caleuche

Unravel the terrifying secrets of the sea in Sea Dogs: To Each His Own - The Caleuche , a chilling DLC that introduces supernatural elements and eerie new challenges to the open-world sailing game. Players must navigate treacherous waters, confront sinister foes, and face their deepest fears as they unravel the mystery of the ghost ship Caleuche. Exclusive features such as haunting new locations, supernatural characters, and chilling storylines add a thrilling twist to the familiar gameplay of the Sea Dogs series. For those seeking a dark and captivating nautical adventure, The Caleuche DLC offers a spine-tingling experience that won't soon be forgotten.

Dive into explosive naval warfare with Blackwake , a team-based multiplayer game that pits pirates against the British navy in thrilling ship-to-ship combat. Players must work together to man their vessel, firing cannons, patching holes, and even boarding enemy ships for intense close-quarters combat. This game stands out from similar sailing titles with its fast-paced gameplay, intuitive cooperative mechanics, and a variety of customizable ships and weapons. If you're looking for an adrenaline-pumping, swashbuckling adventure at sea, Blackwake will have you singing "Yo ho ho" in no time.

Pancake Sailor

Set sail for a whimsical world of lighthearted fun in Pancake Sailor , an adorable VR sailing game that invites players to explore a serene ocean filled with floating pancakes. While not as feature-rich as other sailing titles, Pancake Sailor offers a charming and relaxing alternative for those looking to unwind on the open seas. Unique elements such as the pancake-based environment, quirky characters, and a soothing soundtrack make this game a delightful escape from the more intense experiences in the genre. If you're craving a sweet and carefree voyage, Pancake Sailor is the perfect treat.

Assassin's Creed Freedom Cry

Fight for justice and freedom in Assassin's Creed Freedom Cry , a thrilling standalone adventure set in the vibrant world of Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag . Players assume the role of Adéwalé, a former slave-turned-Assassin who must dismantle a ruthless slave-trading operation in the treacherous waters of the Caribbean. Featuring gripping naval combat, a gripping narrative, and stunning visuals, Freedom Cry expands upon the rich gameplay mechanics of its predecessor while providing a new perspective on the tumultuous world of 18th-century piracy. With its thrilling action, captivating story, and intense naval battles, Assassin's Creed Freedom Cry delivers a powerful and triumphant adventure on the high seas.

Pirate Bundle

Experience the thrilling world of piracy like never before with the Pirate Bundle , a collection of six different sailing games that explore diverse aspects of nautical adventure. From the swashbuckling action of The Pirate: Caribbean Hunt to the immersive exploration of Salt, this bundle offers an unforgettable journey through the high seas. Each game within the Pirate Bundle boasts unique features, characters, and gameplay elements, ensuring that players will never tire of their maritime escapades. Whether you're a seasoned sailor or a landlubber looking for adventure, the Pirate Bundle provides something for everyone.

Winds Of Trade

Chart a course for prosperity in Winds of Trade , a strategy game set in a bustling 18th-century world where you assume the role of a merchant aspiring to build a trading empire. Featuring a realistic economic system, dynamic AI-driven diplomacy, and an advanced ship-building mechanic, Winds of Trade offers a uniquely complex and immersive experience for strategy enthusiasts. Players must navigate shifting alliances, fierce competition, and unpredictable winds as they strive to establish a commercial empire across dozens of ports and cities. With its rich strategic gameplay and deep economic mechanics, Winds of Trade is a compelling journey for those seeking to test their wits on the high seas.

Pirates Of The Polygon Sea

Embark on a colorful adventure in Pirates of the Polygon Sea , a charming indie sailing game that combines exploration, combat, and city-building elements. Players can construct bustling port towns, hunt for mythical creatures, and engage in thrilling ship-to-ship combat as they strive to dominate the polygonal seas. Standout features such as its vibrant art style, quirky characters, and engaging gameplay make Pirates of the Polygon Sea an entertaining and distinctive addition to the sailing game genre. If you're looking for a lighthearted and engaging nautical adventure, Pirates of the Polygon Sea is a treasure trove of fun.

Test your mettle in the action-packed world of JiPS , an exhilarating sailing game that combines racing, exploration, and puzzle-solving in one thrilling package. Players navigate a series of challenging courses, collecting hidden objects and battling fierce opponents as they strive for victory on the high seas. With its innovative gameplay mechanics, fast-paced action, and intense multiplayer races, JiPS offers a unique twist on traditional sailing games. For fans of adrenaline-pumping nautical adventures, JiPS provides a high-octane experience that will leave you breathless.

Burly Men At Sea

Set sail for offbeat adventure in Burly Men at Sea , a unique narrative-driven game that weaves a tale of three hirsute fishermen embarking on a series of whimsical quests. Featuring hand-crafted artwork and a branching storyline, this game provides a distinctive spin on the traditional sailing game experience. Its refreshing blend of Scandinavian folklore, minimalist design, and interactive storytelling make Burly Men at Sea an enchanting voyage through uncharted waters. For those yearning for a break from high-stakes naval battles and pirate plunder, this charming and nostalgic journey offers a truly delightful respite.

Soul Searching

Embark on a contemplative journey of self-discovery in Soul Searching , an emotionally evocative sailing game that explores themes of loneliness, despair, and the human connection to the natural world. Players navigate a vast and desolate ocean, encountering strange creatures, mysterious islands, and other lost souls as they search for meaning and solace in their isolated voyage. Soul Searching's unique art style, haunting soundtrack, and unconventional gameplay elements create an immersive and introspective experience that challenges traditional gaming conventions. For those seeking a thought-provoking and deeply affecting nautical journey, Soul Searching provides a poignant and unforgettable voyage.

Port Royale 3 Gold

Establish a thriving trading empire in the Caribbean during the 17th-century with Port Royale 3 Gold , a captivating strategy game that combines deep economic simulation with intense naval combat. Players can choose between two distinct storylines, embracing the role of either a shrewd trader or a cunning pirate as they navigate a dynamic world filled with political intrigue and fierce rivalries. The Gold edition includes the full game, as well as the Treasure Island and New Adventures expansions, which add new campaigns, locations, and features. With its engaging narrative, in-depth economic mechanics, and stunning visuals, Port Royale 3 Gold offers a rich and rewarding experience for fans of strategy and sailing games alike.

Big Breezy Boat

Glide through tranquil waters and bask in the soothing sea breeze with Big Breezy Boat , a virtual reality sailing experience that emphasizes relaxation over competition. This stripped-down sailing simulator provides a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life, encouraging players to simply enjoy the blissful sensation of cruising across open waters. Unique features such as the game's minimalist aesthetic, easy-to-master controls, and soothing soundtrack create a captivating atmosphere that brings the calming experience of sailing to life. For those seeking a laid-back and immersive nautical getaway, Big Breezy Boat offers a peaceful haven on the open seas.

Captain Firebeard And The Bays Or Crows

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Finally, a naval combat sim that gets sailing ships right

Even in early alpha, Game-Labs' Naval Action is a fascinating simulation of combat in the Age of Sail . But I was curious why director Maxim Zasov was so drawn to the topic that he made it one of the first games he developed at his studio.

For Zasov, it's not just about tall ships' beauty and power, though, as he points out, "Age of Sail [warships] were the spaceships of that time …Wellington had 175 cannons at Waterloo, mostly 6-9 lbs. Just one first-rate ship of the line had 120-140 guns, most of which were 18 pounders or above."

No, Zasov is also fascinated by the way sailing ships were intertwined with the culture of the Enlightenment.

"If you go to Westminster Abbey—right near the monuments to 23 Monarchs, Newton, Shakespeare, and Darwin—there is a memorial to lowly Captain James Montagu, who died at [the] glorious first of June naval battle," he said. "In Paris under the dome of Pantheon, where you find tombs of Voltaire, Rousseau, Hugo, and Dumas, there is a monument to a lost crew of a warship sank in the same battle. Trafalgar Square and many other places are examples of the fact that [the] Age of Sail was the [part of the] fabric of society."

The old tall-ships still have the power to captivate. They were a huge part of Empire: Total War's appeal, and they stole the show in Assassin's Creed 3 and became the basis for Black Flag and Rogue . But they also got a very Pirates of the Caribbean-treatment in those games, which shied away from the complexities of wind and sail. So Zasov decided to give tall ships the sim they deserved.

"It is easy to stand on the shoulders of giants, but in our case most of the mechanics we did are innovations—they were never done this way before," he says. "Correct tacking, boxhauling, tracking shots, yard control: we made all those mechanics realistic, but fun and useful in combat. We invented them."

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It's not an idle boast. Even in an early state, Naval Action's simple PvE and PvP battles already confirm that it's one of the first games that manages to do justice to both the violence and the grace of sail-powered combat.

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Naval Action beautifully captures the relationship between the wind and a ship's sails, but also the finicky, sometimes counterintuitive handling of sailing ships and how difficult it can be to precisely control them. That's especially true if you turn off the "autoskipper" and start controlling your sails yourself. You can play your ship as a simple WASD-controlled vehicle if you like (though it will still falter as you turn into the wind) but you also have the option of setting the exact angles and position of your yards.

Managing sails adds a lot to the mental workload of captaining a ship, but Naval Action also gives you a lot of incentives to handle them yourself.

"You turn better," Zasov explains. "[The] autoskipper optimizes for speed. To get extra from your vessel you need to use yards: just like with [a] car—to push for more, use manual shift and use the handbrake at the right moments."

There are even some high-level maneuvers that a skilled captain can execute, Zasov says. For instance, if you know what you're doing, you can steer into the wind, put your yards perpendicular to the direction of the wind, and use it to sail backwards, which can let you squeeze off another broadside against an enemy that was hoping you would overshoot. I know you can do this because I've sailed my ship backwards in Naval Action… just never on purpose.

Combat is as vivid as the sailing is authentic: during a heated battle, ships will effectively vanish behind fogbanks of gunsmoke. Sails get cut to ribbons, hulls get pocked and holed by hits, often affecting a ship's performance. You can send crew to make repairs in battle, but at the expense of doing other things, like adjusting sails and reloading guns at full-speed.

Targeting is where Naval Action is at its most unforgiving. Your smoothbore cannons are reasonably accurate, but they're definitely not precision weapons, and you have to guess at ranges. While your guns zero-in on a point on the horizon as you take time to aim, setting the correct angle is maddening guesswork. Shoot too high and your shots sail harmlessly past your target. Shoot low and they splash down in the water short of the hull. And unless you're just keeping perfect distance from your target (which is dangerous, since it requires carefully-timed turns to throw-off an opponent's broadside), the information from your last shot will be useless by the time the guns are reloaded. It's no wonder that Nelson's navy succeeded by trying to close to point-blank range with their enemies and blasting the hell out of them.

As a purely naval-combat game, Naval Action already has a lot going for it. But then, Naval Action aims to be a lot more than just "World of Sailing Ships." Game-Labs is building Naval Action as an open-world sailing game.

"In the open world design, we wanted to convey the feeling of danger and vast distance," Zasov says. "We wanted the player to experience what a real captain would feel in the Age of Sail. The search, the chase, the combat would feel much closer than in all other games made to date. Seas are vast, often empty and full of pitfalls: shallows, storms, pirates, and player enemies."

What is most important we were able to replicate the feeling of getting lost at sea.

What Zasov describes sounds a bit like an sail-powered Silent Hunter, except that you can be both predator and prey. Normal trade lanes will be full of traffic and military vessels, while sailing outside of them can mean days and days without a single ship sighting. On the other hand, a single unidentified ship on the horizon near hostile waters can start a long chase. The goal is to bring to life the rhythms of a warship.

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"We are already proud of our open world for several reasons. What is most important we were able to replicate the feeling of getting lost at sea. This is something special that have been lost from games for quite a while," Zasov says.

Naval Action sales are on a temporary hiatus. The early purchasers have formed a small testing community and sales are closed until the game is developed further and the servers prepared to handle greater load. Zasov estimates Naval Action is a month to three months away from an Early Access release. The final version, with a living PvP open-world, is a bit further off, he admits. Given Zasov's ambitions for open-world PvP on the high seas, the wait could be a lengthy but worthwhile one.

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• Ship simulators come in three types: single vessel piloting, shipping/trading, and military combat with historical accuracy.
• Old school game Ports of Call simulates trading empire on a tramp steamer; still popular for its charm and gameplay.
• Carrier Command 2 offers detailed naval battles with player control over boats and aircraft; shines in team-based multiplayer.

Simulation games have always been popular with certain types of gamers — those looking for deep gameplay, along with features that mimic real-world scenarios. Space simulators, empire simulators, city simulators, and even truck simulators are all very popular. However, when it comes to ship simulators, the pickings are somewhat slim.

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There are three main types of ship simulators. Firstly, those that simply simulate piloting or sailing a single vessel , be this a large ship or a small sailing yacht. Secondly, there are those that simulate shipping in general, involving not just piloting a ship, but also trading goods. Lastly, there are military ship simulators, featuring live action combat and generally a military campaign to complete.

7 Ship Simulator Extremes

Old school paradox interactive sim.

• Platforms : Microsoft Windows
• Released : 2010
• Developer : Paradox Interactive
• Genre : Ship Simulator

Before Paradox Interactive became known for quality grand strategy games such as Stellaris and the entire Victoria franchise, it developed and published a fair number of forgotten titles. One of these is Ship Simulator Extremes . This is a game that lets players take control of various sea-going craft, such as a supertanker, a whaler, and a coast guard vessel.

Released in 2010, it is somewhat dated now on the graphics front. The game includes several play modes, including the story mode, specific hand-crafted scenarios, an environmentally focused campaign, and even a multiplayer mode.

6 Ports Of Call

An excellent but ancient shipping simulator.

• Platforms : Android, iOS, Microsoft Windows, Linux, Amiga, DOS, AmigaOS
• Released : 1987
• Developer : Dipl. Ing. Rolf-Dieter Klein

Ports of Call is a very old game, originally released for the Commodore Amiga home computer . It combines text and graphics-based game progression with live-action footage. Rather than purely simulating the piloting of a ship, it simulates a trading empire based around a single tramp steamer.

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Gamers might be put off by the fact that this game is almost 40 years old at the time of writing. However, there is a reason it was ported to Microsoft Windows and is still available for sale on Steam. And this reason is that it is simply a great game. Sure, it is a throwback to the days when games were simpler, but this is part of its charm.

5 European Ship Simulator

Cruising the sea ports of europe.

• Platforms : Microsoft Windows, macOS
• Released : 2016
• Developer : Excalibur

This is a ship simulation game that offers quite a lot. There are over eighty different vessels that can be controlled by the player. The behavior of each ship is carefully modeled. Small ships will struggle in high seas, while larger ships will simply bully their way through even the largest waves.

European Ship Simulator comes complete with its own mission editor , which the player can use to extend the gameplay in ways that are only limited by their imagination. However, only 6 European ports are included in the game, which is a little bit of a shame, as it means the navigable area is quite limited.

4 Task Force 1942

Naval action in the south pacific.

• Platforms : Microsoft Windows, DOS
• Released : 1992
• Developer : Microprose
• Genre : Military Ship Simulator

The first military ship simulator on this list, Task Force 1942 , is an older Microprose title. It pits the U.S. Navy against Japanese forces in the South Pacific during World War 2. This is a vast game, with hundreds of different combat vessels fully modeled and simulated.

There are two game modes in Task Force 1942 . Firstly, there is the campaign mode, and the player can choose to represent either America or Japan. This is a fantastic recreation of the war in the South Pacific. Secondly, there are many scripted scenarios based on famous battles of the era that players can try. Overall, this game deserves a place on this list simply because of its huge scope and historical accuracy.

3 Carrier Command 2

Full naval battle simulator.

• Platforms : GeForce Now, Microsoft Windows, macOS
• Released : 2021

The second Microprose military ship simulator on this list, Carrier Command 2 is something of a spiritual successor to the aforementioned Task Force 1942 . And while this game does enable the player to take control of a massive aircraft carrier, it offers so much more. Every boat and aircraft launched from the carrier can be player-controlled — or left to operate under AI control.

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As military strategy games go, very few demonstrate as many accurate details as Carrier Command 2 . Although the player is free to play the game from the scenario viewpoint, where this game really shines is in the team-based multiplayer mode. Opposing teams take control of their own carrier, and team members fly missions from its deck with an impressive range of planes and other military hardware.

2 Sailaway: The Sailing Simulator

In-depth sailing simulation.

• Platforms : Microsoft Windows and macOS
• Released : 2017
• Developer : Orbcreation
• Genre : Sailing Simulator

Accuracy is the premise of Sailaway: The Sailing Simulator . Even the Steam page warns that this is not a game in the truest sense, but a detailed sailing simulator that is backed by a huge community of real-world sailing aficionados.

The simulation takes place in the South Pacific, with accurately recreated coastlines, including all the islands, each of which can be visited by the player. Gameplay takes place in a persistent world ; this is not an offline game. This means that before a player goes offline, they will need to ensure that they have set their autopilot, and the boat is operating at optimal levels. This game earns a place on this list due to its incredible attention to detail.

1 Sinking Simulator

A different take on ship simulation.

• Plaforms : Microsoft Windows and macOS
• Released : 2013
• Developer : Wicpar

This game would have earned a place on this list simply for having such a great premise. However, it deserves the number one place because, despite its tongue-in-cheek nature, it is actually an incredibly fun game to play. Even though it was released over a decade ago, it is noted as having one of the best soft-body physics engines ever made.

Gameplay involves taking one of the many included ships, including certain historic ones, and well, trying to sink them. This isn’t as easy to achieve as it may sound, though. These ships are simulated accurately and were originally designed not to sink, even when damaged catastrophically. The player can set certain conditions, such as the type of damage received and where, and then watch how the ship performs. Will it sink or won’t it?

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Control the submarine depth, camera and different features of the boat with your mouse. It will help you to perform as precisely as possible or just use the arrow keys to simply speed around.

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Skull and Bones: How to use fast travel

• Author: Stoyan Ovcharov

Skull and Bones is a pirate game, so, naturally, it’s all about sailing with your ship, exploring the open sea, sinking other ships, and just doing pirate stuff.

While exploring the vast open-world map of Skull and Bones can be fun, sometimes you just need to go back to a specific outpost to restock your ship, or hand in a completed contract.

There is a fast travel option in Skull and Bones, but you don’t have it unlocked from the beginning, and the game doesn’t really tell you about it.

Here’s everything there is to know about how to fast travel in Skull and Bones .

Skull and Bones FAQ: everything you need to know before buying

How to fast travel in skull and bones.

To use fast travel in Skull and Bones, you must first reach Sainte-Anne, as the option is not available during the opening section of the game. Once you’ve discovered a second outpost, the fast travel option will become available from the ship’s menu.

Fast travel only becomes available after you've reached Sainte-Anne and have visited at least one outpost.

You can fast travel only to outposts you have visited before , so make sure you disembark at docking points you may want to revisit. Unlocked fast travel points are indicated on the map by a small icon with two arrows pointing right.

You fast travel from the set sail menu, where you can also manage your ship.

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To fast travel, while you are at an Outpost or Den, board your ship and select ‘Fast Travel’, instead of ‘Set Sail’. Hover over an outpost on the map, and if you’ve been there before, the option to fast travel will appear at the bottom of its details box.

Another way to fast travel is to just open the map while you're in an outpost or den, and then select your destination.

Fast travel is only available to and from Outposts and Dens , where you can disembark from your ship. Smaller pass-by points of interest that you can only interact with while sailing are not valid fast travel destinations. Fast travel is not available while you're sailing in the open sea.

Settlements, like Palisade Bay, are not available as fast travel destinations.

How much does it cost to fast travel in Skull and Bones

Unlike other open-world games , Skull and Bones won’t let you fast travel for free . Using fast travel costs Silver, depending on the distance you want to skip. The amount required is displayed in the upper-right corner of the screen before you confirm your destination.

Fast travel to Sainte-Anne from Lanitra would cost you 260 Silver.

A trip from Sainte-Anne to Lanitra, for example, costs 260 Silver, but a jump from Lanitra to Fort Louis will set you back 335 Silver.

Skipping the sea all the way to Fort Louis from Lanitra costs well above 300 Silver.

Fast travel does not advance the in-game time, so you don’t have to worry about failing limited-time quests.

If you’re still on the fence about buying the full game, check out our Skull and Bones FAQ . We also have a guide on where to get the Blaster Sloop ship blueprint .

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“This film is going to surprise everyone,” Innes said. “When people think of a movie based on the phrase ‘my f*k, Marelize’, they’re probably expecting a slapstick comedy about a teenager who bumps into things all the time. The story of the Horn family has so much more depth than that.”

“This story is a celebration of life,” added Coetzer. “A showcase of how our people in Namibia and South Africa greet every challenge with a joke and face it with laughter. I was fortunate to spend time with the Horn family and witnessing their dynamic as a unit gave me such a clear vision for the film. As an Afrikaner, it is really special to be able to celebrate my language, culture and people in a story that speaks to our humor and way of doing life.” 

Waldimar Pelser, M-Net channel director: premium channels, said: “kykNET is deeply rooted in Namibia, and we take great pride to be able to support not just any co-production with strong Namibian ties, but this one — a story full of pathos and humor with a unique local character.”

Haikali described the film as a “love letter to Windhoek life,” and a celebration of “quirky Namibian charm and vibrant spirit with plenty of humor.”

The Horn family has been involved since the project’s inception. Marelize Horn said: “When I got a random Facebook message from Brett last year about wanting to make a film about our family, I didn’t know quite what to expect. Now they’re about to start filming, and I can’t wait to see how our experience is brought to life.”

Filming is set to begin in September in Namibia.

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3 Short, Charming Games for Labor Day Weekend

Complete silly chores in Thank Goodness You’re Here!, solve puzzles by jumping between shadows in SCHiM and paint your way through Montreal in Été.

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As summer draws to a close, let’s hope that the brutal heat waves will continue to recede. If you’re looking to spend a luxuriant weekend indoors, here are three relatively short games that will make you laugh, test your platforming skills and allow for a bit of aesthetic creativity.

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Imagine a place where your preferred size of the meat pie might lead a chap to say, “No daughter of mine is going with a big pie man!” Set in the fictional northern England town of Barnsworth — but imbued with the spirit of Yorkshire — Thank Goodness You’re Here! is a stout concoction of British tomfoolery that blends bawdy, slapstick and demented comedy, with possibly another register or two that I missed being the untutored Yank I am. (I was “reyt” grateful for the subtitles.)

The game plops you in the role of a traveling salesman who has been sent from his home office to have a sit-down with the mayor responsible for a little spot of flyover country. Alas, the local bigwig is tied up when you arrive so you’re left with nothing to do except explore the local habitat. Your much put-upon character is a tie-wearing little fella with a boyish mug and a receding hairline in a world of bigger folk with silly chores to complete. Think: hopping on a lawn mower and decapitating a serenading flower, or sinking into a slice of steak at a butcher’s shop and learning the personal trauma of a sausage link.

The game’s mechanics are straightforward: walk, run, jump and slap. Slapping people is encouraged if you want to hear their daffy lines. (I’m stopping myself from describing one funny reaction to bum slapping.) In addition to some basic platforming sections, the variety of the situations our traveling salesman finds himself in gives Thank Goodness You’re Here! brisk momentum.

As someone who is not an aficionado of British comedy, I confess that I was skeptical when one of the first gags was sliding a glob of butter to a hapless man in need of lubricant owing to his arm being caught in a drainage gate. Yet by the second half of the game I found myself regularly chortling aloud over the goings of the town’s inhabitants, especially Jasper the handyman, who suspects — incorrectly, but not without reason! — that his neighbors have pinched his tools. By the time I reached the finale, which brings several narrative threads together into a rollicking celebration of work, I was fully charmed.

Thank Goodness You’re Here! is a splendidly madcap game. Put a kettle on the hob and tuck in.

With its fine-line art style and minimalist color palette, SCHiM fuses the visual refinement of a wordless graphic novel with a fanciful platformer. The game’s titular figure is a googly-eyed shadow that becomes decoupled from its human after the latter loses his office job. (The word “schim” is Dutch for shadow or ghost.)

In its effort to reconnect, the shadow sets out on an adventure trailing the young man as he makes his way through the world by taking on a series of blue-collar jobs. Players must steer between pools of shadows cast by objects and other living creatures. With the press of a button, they can interact with objects and characters for amusement and to solve light puzzles. SCHiM’s default mode allows two quick jumps to make it from one patch of darkness to the next; those desiring an added challenge can tweak the settings to remove checkpoints and allow for just one jump.

SCHiM offers a panoramic vision of quotidian life that oddly put me in mind of Grand Theft Auto on account of the breadth of the situations at hand. Over the course of its 65 levels, players will find themselves strategically hopping between the shadows of baskets in grocery stores, timing jumps between the flashing lights of car alarms and meandering through crowds on a beach. Individual levels vary in size and complexity with periodic difficulty spikes followed by more relaxed challenges.

I knew that SCHiM had worked a little magic on me after I put my controller down to take an afternoon stroll and gazed with newfound interest at the shifting patterns of shadows around me. What’s not to admire about a game that causes a spirit of enchantment to bleed into the real world?

It’s hard to be a working artist unless you have a supportive community behind you. That’s the premise that drives things forward in this painter simulator that, as its French name suggests, unfolds over a summer in Montreal. Été soaks you in a Gallic atmosphere of (slightly ponderous) whimsy.

On the first day of your trip, you discover that the furnished apartment that you booked online boasts all of a bed and a few kitchen supplies. Your landlord tells you that her parents fretted over leaving their antique furniture in the care of a subletter; she adds, quelle chance!, that she can sell you furniture from her family’s antique store. Seeing as you have no other way to get by, she recommends a local cafe that’s happy to allow local artists to display and sell their work.

In order to make money, you’ll have to spend time at your easel using the game’s intuitive drawing mechanics. By clicking on pictures under different categories (e.g. art, people, animals, architecture, transport) you can select “stamps” to apply to the canvas. These pictures can easily be rotated, rescaled and recolored as you see fit. It’s easy to turn out eye-catching work like the underside of a fly, angled just so, set against a rapturous explosion of color. No, seriously, I have little doubt that others will extract more interesting pictures than I impatiently did.

The number of stamps and colors available are quite limited at the beginning. To up the resources at your disposal, you’ll have to hit the streets of Montreal and color in the otherwise washed-out environment by shooting at objects with your supply of quickly replenishing paint. For better or worse, this part of Été comes off as a sort of quick-gratification adult coloring book. The generous way to look at it is as a vehicle for zoning out.

A scattering of denizens throughout the city will ask you to paint things for them. Some requests you’d expect: a landscape, a still life, a portrait. Other commissions are a bit more surprising, like a sign for the kitchen of an anarchist commune, or one for a store owner who wants to sell weed on the sly.

If you’d like to imagine yourself as an ambitious visual artist without having to put in anything like those fabled 10,000 hours of work, Été will happily massage your vanity.

Thank Goodness You’re Here and Été were reviewed on a PC; the former is also available on the PlayStation 4, PS5 and Switch. SCHiM was reviewed on the PS5 and is also available on the PC, PS4, Switch, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S.

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Lana Del Rey Is Rumored To Be Dating An Air Boat Captain Who, Randomly, Is Also Friends With Glen Powell

She called him "my guy" on Instagram a few months ago.

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Lana Del Rey apparently has a new man in her life: swamp boat captain Jeremy Dufrene.

The two were filmed holding hands backstage at Reading Festival, which Lana headlined. They've since been spotted together in London.

According to a bio on his company website, Jeremy used to work at a chemical plant and fish for shrimp in his spare time. He then got his airboat license and "loves interacting with wildlife & customers." Some places have reported that he's an alligator hunter, but we were unable to verify this.

The two appeared to have met back in 2019, as Lana shared pictures on her social media with Jeremy on her swamp tour along with the caption, "Jeremy lemme be captain at Arthur’s Air Boat Tours x."

Perhaps tellingly, a few months ago, Lana shared a picture with her siblings wearing swamp boat ear protection and captioned it, "Family w my guy."

Randomly, Lana isn't the only celeb that Jeremy has in his life: Glen Powell became his friend after taking copious swamp boat tours while filming Scream Queens .

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Lana has generally kept her love life private, but she did previously date cop and reality TV persona Sean Larkin.

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“Quite simply this is the most technically accurate sailing simulator I have experienced. This alone can teach you all the jargon, the procedures and best practices for real life sailing. Excellent A*” A* – Sim UK “The thought processes and actions required to sail your virtual boat are remarkably close to the real world.” Yachting Monthly “As well as being a great learning tool, and great reminder for skippers and crew who only get occasional opportunities to sail, it's great fun in its own right and provides the opportunity to get a sailing 'fix' whenever you have a spare 15-20 minutes.” Practical Boat Owner

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• eSail Races. Pit your skills against other users or ‘computer skippered’ boats and become skilled at race tactics, tacking, gybing and trimming the sails including using the mainsheet, jib sheets and kicker (boom vang).
• Treasure hunts. It’s all about throttle control! You need to get close enough to click on your prize without drifting into the jetty or quay. And make sure you are not going too fast when you grab your treasure or it will end up smashed on the deck!
• Steering Challenges. Steer between the red and green buoys and keep your speed up for maximum points. But be careful of the other boats. They should observe collision regulations or ‘Rules of the Road’ but with your boat constantly changing direction they do not always behave as expected!
• Anchoring. In these challenges you will anchor up, then we check your swing circle by applying different wind directions. You need to take into account the condition of the sea bed and lay down enough anchor chain.
• Passage Planning. Using our unique charting tool, create a course between locations such as Maxwell Marina and Frazer Town via given waypoints. At the end of your voyage make sure you moor up safely (using your fenders) without making contact with the jetty!

• Sailing controls. Use your virtual crew to take full control of sails, control lines, winches and travellers. Practise your winch technique and learn how to operate cleats and jammers safely. You can also use AutoSail mode to make things a little easier when you are starting!
• Anchoring. Think about the weather and check the conditions of the sea bed - sand, weed or rocks? - before deciding how much chain to let out. Get it wrong and your anchor will drag!
• Mooring. Decide your best approach to the quay, step off the boat and secure your mooring lines. You can then opt to set up spring lines and even slip lines to help depart your mooring without embarrassment!
• Charting. To the best of our knowledge eSail is the only simulator with a charting module which represents paper based charts. Use tools like dividers, plotter and pencil to plot your course, while looking out for lights from buoys and lighthouses to check your position.
• The World of Shearwater. In our virtual world there are numerous places to visit within easy reach. Set in the mid Atlantic, the Shearwater Islands have been formed by volcanic activity and have changed hands many times. The Spanish, British, Americans and Italians have all left their mark – the latter building the folly known as Little Venice. This town has many buildings virtually identical to those found in the real Venice. The builders have thoughtfully created canals large enough to sail along with few bridges, so you can motor, sail and even race along the watery streets!
• Weather. eSail models areas of high and low pressure which then move across the islands creating an infinite variety of wind and waves patterns. The wind and waves are further modified by the land masses, creating areas of calm where you can find shelter from the worst storms and anchor safely!

System Requirements

• Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
• OS *: Windows 7 64bit
• Processor: 2.5 Ghz
• Memory: 4 GB RAM
• Graphics: Intel HD Graphics
• DirectX: Version 11
• Storage: 2 GB available space
• OS: Windows 10+ 64bit
• Processor: 3.0 Ghz
• Memory: 8 GB RAM
• Graphics: Dedicated graphics card
• OS: Sierra or above
• Graphics: Dedicated graphics card supporting Metal
• Storage: 15 GB available space

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