Virtual Events

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Go to our VR Event pages:

The 2020 lockdown Hansa Art Competition

Go to the 2022 Hansa VRI Winter Series

Go to the 2021 Hansa Winter VR Series

Go to the 2020 Hansa GUL VR Christmas Series

Go to the 2020 Hansa GUL VR Series No2

Go to the 2020 Hansa GUL VR Series No1

Go to the RYA eSailing - Spring Class Championships 2020

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Scroll down this page to see how to participate

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Have you tried the 'virtual regatta' sailing yet? We're planning to get some VR Sailing series' and other VR Hansa events up and running very soon (watch this space!) 

but in the meantime, download the app and get practising!  

You will need to select the 'inshore' option.     www.virtualregatta.com

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The Yachts and Yachting report of the Hansa/GUL sponsorship and the launch of the first Sponsored event, “The Hansa GUL VR Series” virtual sailing event. Follow this link to see: www.yachtsandyachting.com/news/228365/Hansa-Class-UK-and-Gul-announce-new-partnership  Thanks to Nicky and David Durston for this great report and photos. 

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How to Participate 

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Create a user on "Virtual Regatta - INSHORE". Go to https://www.virtualregatta.com/en/inshore-game/ You can download apps for iPhone and Android. You can also play directly from your internet browser from your laptop/pc.

Get help creating your account from Hansa GUL VR Series - Creating a Virtual Regatta Account -  PDF or watch it on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFPc-dA6x-w Video

For a quick guide on how to use Virtual Regatta there is this from the RYA: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_s2Ujk5VYI.

Most importantly, there is a sailing school in the app itself. Use this to get used to controlling the boat.

Hansa will run races according to the schedule in the NOR. Prior to the races you will be issued with a code by email and WhatsApp if you have it.

To join a Custom Race follow the instructions in the Hansa GUL VR Series 2020 - Login -  PDF

What to do next:

1.Download "Virtual Regatta - INSHORE" and create a user account.

2.Practice with Virtual Regatta!

3.Download Zoom and create an account if you want to see and hear other racers. This makes it a lot of fun.

4.Register your interest in the series by emailing these details to:chairman@hansaclass.org.uk

·Your nameass.org.uk

·Your Email address

·Your Pseudo / nickname

·Your Mobile phone number if you are a WhatsApp user and want to use WhatsApp for race updates.

·Whether you have a Zoom account as I hope to do an accompanying Zoom call while racing.

5.You will receive an email if you are registered with Hansa (see point 4) when entries are open for the next event.

6.Reply to this email before 6pm on the Monday before the next day’s event.

7. At 2pm on the day of the race you will receive an email and/or WhatsApp message containing the race schedule and codes that you will need for the event. Go to custom race and enter the codes when needed.

If you get stuck, you can call David on 01285 642390 or 07745 504482 or email on treasurer@hansaclass.org.uk

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