Sailaway - The Sailing Simulator brings all the world's oceans to the comfort of your PC or Mac for you to experience the ultimate in online virtual sailing!
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Important: Sailaway III is out on Steam as well. Sailaway II (this game) will continue to coexist especially for people who don't want to part or who's computer does not meet the minimum requirements from Sailaway III.
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Have you ever dreamed of sailing along your favorit coastline or among the tropical islands of the South Pacific?
Maybe you prefer the challenge of sailing across the Southern Oceans enduring the fiercest storms they have to offer?
Or you just wish to learn to sail but have no access to a boat to do so?
With Sailaway you can do all of these things. Sailaway - The Sailing Simulator brings all the world's oceans to the comfort of your PC or Mac for you to experience the ultimate in online virtual sailing!
Sailaway is not a game. It is a simulation with an active community of sailors and sailing enthusiasts. There are no targets, goals, quests, sea monsters, health or mini games. Please do not buy Sailaway if you expect otherwise.
In Sailaway, the oceans of the planet are simulated with unparalleled accuracy at actual scale. A trip across the Pacific will take months, just as it would on a real boat. With a persistent online world, adjust your settings and your boat will continue to sail even if you aren’t online.
Since all sailboats are in the same world and can see each other, it is also possible to race together. Sailaway has a system in place that will display a start line, race buoys and an automatic finish line. The start countdown is the same as in the real world with flag and sound signals.
Races. The race agenda is full of races that are organized by the community of sailors. There are long distance races that will take several days or even months to complete. And of course there are also shorter races where there is more direct interaction between the boats.
Instead of all competitors sailing in their own boat, you can also assemble a crew and sail together on 1 boat. To prevent an unfair advantage, race organizers may limit the number of sailors on one boat.
There is also the concept of "Challenges". These are laid out tracks that can be sailed at your convenience. The sailor with the fastest time holds the record. You can compare this with the Jules Verne Trophy or the Transatlantic record.
The good thing about a simulation is that nothing can go wrong and there are tutorials to get you started with the basics if you need. Feel free to practice until you get the feel for the wind and the position of your sails to make the boat move forward. The simulation can assist by pressing the "helping hand" button. and it can perform certain tasks for you, so you can focus on one aspect at a time.
The boats in Sailaway are equipped with a full range of trim lines for each sail. Outhauls, cunninghamholes, barberhaulers, travellers, backstays, everything to give full control over the shape of the sails. This shape will not only change visibly when a trim line is adjusted, but this will also affect airflow and ultimately boat speed just like it would in the real world.
Over 500,000 buoys, lights and other seamarks will help you navigate along your favorit coastline.
You can plan your trip, set waypoints and avoid shallow areas and rocks. For some areas the community members have made high detailed height maps and even added accurate models of real world buildings, structures and lighthouses. The rest of the world will display buildings from Open Streetmap.
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Voor nederlands scroll door ### Review: Sailaway - The Sailing Simulator **Sailaway - The Sailing Simulator** is an ambitious and detailed sailing simulation aimed at both avid sailors and beginners wanting to learn the sport. The game offers a realistic sailing experience with a range of features and capabilities but also has some drawbacks. Below is an overview of the main advantages and disadvantages, with special attention to the issue of hackers. #### Advantages 1. **Realistic Simulation**: - Sailaway excels in its attention to detail and realism. The simulation of wind, waves, and weather conditions is impressively accurate, making players feel like they are truly at sea. - Various types of boats, each with their own specific characteristics and controls, provide a deep and varied sailing experience. 2. **Educational Value**: - For beginners, Sailaway is an excellent learning tool. The game offers tutorials and guidance that help in understanding sailing terminology and techniques. - There is an active community and forums where sailors share tips and experiences, adding an extra layer of learning and social interaction. 3. **Global Simulation**: - The ability to sail in real-time across the globe is a unique feature. The virtual oceans and seas mirror the real world, allowing players to embark on long journeys and explore diverse environments. 4. **Real-Time Weather Conditions**: - The integration of actual weather data ensures that in-game weather conditions match those in the real world, adding an extra dimension of realism to the sailing experience. #### Disadvantages 1. **Complexity and Learning Curve**: - The detailed simulation can be overwhelming for beginners. The steep learning curve may cause some players to give up before fully enjoying the experience. 2. **Technical Issues and Bugs**: - Like many complex simulations, Sailaway occasionally suffers from technical issues and bugs that can disrupt the experience. These can range from graphical glitches to server connection problems. 3. **Active Hackers and Cheaters**: - One of the biggest drawbacks of Sailaway is the presence of hackers and cheaters. These players disrupt the fairness and enjoyment of the game by using cheats or exploits. - The developers have taken measures to address this issue, but it remains an ongoing battle to keep the game environment fair and secure. 4. **Limited Singleplayer Options**: - While the focus is on the multiplayer experience, more extensive singleplayer options would make the game more appealing to players who prefer to sail solo. #### Conclusion **Sailaway - The Sailing Simulator** offers an unparalleled sailing experience with a high degree of realism and educational value. There is much to learn and explore for both seasoned sailors and newcomers. However, the complexity, technical issues, and presence of hackers can sometimes detract from the enjoyment. With continuous updates and improvements from the developers, Sailaway can fully realize its potential and attract an even larger sailing community. Nederlands (Dutch) ### Recensie: Sailaway - The Sailing Simulator **Sailaway - The Sailing Simulator** is een ambitieuze en gedetailleerde simulatie van het zeilen, gericht op zowel enthousiaste zeilers als beginners die de sport willen leren kennen. De game biedt een realistische zeilervaring met een scala aan functies en mogelijkheden, maar het kent ook enkele nadelen. Hieronder volgt een overzicht van de belangrijkste voordelen en nadelen, met speciale aandacht voor de problematiek rond hackers. #### Voordelen 1. **Realistische Simulatie**: - Sailaway is ongeëvenaard in zijn aandacht voor detail en realisme. De simulatie van wind, golven en weersomstandigheden is indrukwekkend nauwkeurig, waardoor spelers het gevoel krijgen echt op zee te zijn. - Verschillende soorten boten, elk met hun eigen specifieke eigenschappen en besturing, bieden een diepe en gevarieerde zeilervaring. 2. **Educatieve Waarde**: - Voor beginners is Sailaway een uitstekende leermethode. De game biedt tutorials en begeleiding die helpen bij het begrijpen van zeilterminologie en -technieken. - Er is een actieve community en forums waar zeilers tips en ervaringen delen, wat een extra laag van leren en sociale interactie toevoegt. 3. **Wereldwijde Simulatie**: - De mogelijkheid om in real-time over de hele wereld te zeilen is een unieke functie. De virtuele oceanen en zeeën weerspiegelen de echte wereld, waardoor spelers lange reizen kunnen maken en diverse omgevingen kunnen verkennen. 4. **Weersomstandigheden in Real-Time**: - De integratie van actuele weersgegevens zorgt ervoor dat de weersomstandigheden in de game overeenkomen met de echte wereld. Dit voegt een extra dimensie van realisme toe aan de zeilervaring. #### Nadelen 1. **Complexiteit en Leercurve**: - De gedetailleerde simulatie kan voor beginners overweldigend zijn. De steile leercurve kan ervoor zorgen dat sommige spelers afhaken voordat ze volledig van de ervaring kunnen genieten. 2. **Technische Problemen en Bugs**: - Net als bij veel complexe simulaties, zijn er in Sailaway soms technische problemen en bugs die de ervaring kunnen verstoren. Dit kan variëren van grafische glitches tot problemen met de serververbinding. 3. **Actieve Hackers en Cheaters**: - Een van de grootste nadelen van Sailaway is de aanwezigheid van hackers en cheaters. Deze spelers verstoren de eerlijkheid en het plezier van het spel door gebruik te maken van cheats of exploits. - De ontwikkelaars hebben maatregelen genomen om dit probleem aan te pakken, maar het blijft een voortdurende strijd om de game-omgeving eerlijk en veilig te houden. 4. **Beperkte Singleplayer-Opties**: - Hoewel de focus ligt op de multiplayer-ervaring, zouden meer uitgebreide singleplayer-mogelijkheden de game aantrekkelijker maken voor spelers die liever solo zeilen. #### Conclusie **Sailaway - The Sailing Simulator** biedt een ongeëvenaarde zeilervaring met een hoge mate van realisme en educatieve waarde. Voor zowel ervaren zeilers als nieuwkomers is er veel te leren en te ontdekken. Echter, de complexiteit, technische problemen en de aanwezigheid van hackers kunnen de ervaring soms minder plezierig maken. Met voortdurende updates en verbeteringen van de ontwikkelaars kan Sailaway zijn potentieel volledig waarmaken en een nog grotere zeilcommunity aanspreken.
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Dev releases a new pay to play version and switches this game off. Bad decisions continue it seems
SCAMMER Game Developer We are dealing with a scammer developer who completely disables a game that people have already paid for and purchased, only to sell a new version again for a high price. (This is not an update.) Our right to play the game has effectively been taken away, and the developer even has the audacity to shamelessly explain it away by saying that he does not have the money, as if this were somehow our problem. I paid for this game, yet I can no longer play it, and all the progress I made within the game is being erased. I am quite literally being SCAMMED. I believe that everyone who purchased SailAway and has been victimized like I have should report this situation to Steam management. Together, we can prevent developers like this from taking other people's money in the future. In case this message is removed or moderated, I will also be submitting a much more detailed complaint explaining the situation directly to the Steam team. I believe Steam is a reputable company that would never knowingly facilitate or support scammers.
bought sailaway 2 knowing sailaway 3 was coming, listed as being able to upgrade for free but I bought it just before the now listed cutoff date of May 1, 2024 . Purchased on 4/18/2024 so why would I buy it if the upgrade didnt include this date.
It's just not an enjoyable experience. I'm skeptical about whether it is, in fact, a sailing sim. As a sailor in real life, there is enough on this that I don't think it is a fair representation of how a sailboat acts underway. So it feels off-putting. Combine that with a control scheme that feels equally "off." Lastly, it just doesn't seem like there is much to do in the game outside of a race. To the right audience, this could be something but it's more special interest then game or simulator. Sorry can't give it the nod.
As good as a simulation can be. Gives you a very immersive feeling
Since I've wanted to gain knowledge in sailing, Sailaway has helped me do that. I have enjoyed the game so far and will cdontinue to play it. :)
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