From June 9 to 13, Virtual Regatta Inshore hosts a one-of-a-kind challenge: 10 consecutive races to complete, fast catamarans, and a very real reward… a place in the actual 12 Heures Banque Populaire Grand Ouest regatta!
Dreaming of real-life sailing?
Now’s the time to log in to Virtual Regatta Inshore..
From June 9 to 13, take part in the 12H Banque Populaire Grand Ouest Challenge:
- Goal: achieve your best streak of 10 consecutive races
- Boats: Nacra 17 (first 2 days), Formula 18 after that
- Races: around 6 minutes each
- Unlimited attempts for 4 full days
🎯 Prize: a once-in-a-lifetime real sailing experience!
The top 3 players will be invited to take part in the 12 Heures BPGO on June 21 in La Baule – a relay catamaran race, sailed in pairs with a teammate of their choice, organized by Ultim Sailing.

C’est quoi Virtual Regatta Inshore ?
VRIWhat is Virtual Regatta Inshore?
No weather routing, no automation: it’s all about skill and quick reactions.
- Second-perfect starts
- Tight race courses
- Buoy-to-buoy battles against other players
- Ideal for training or pure racing thrills
🚀 Whether you're an Offshore player or just love the rush of head-to-head sailing, this is the perfect chance to try a short-format, high-stakes, and incredibly addictive racing style.
You can access the challenge directly in the game.
📆 Challenge ends: Friday, June 13 at 13:00 UTC.
📎 More info on the real race https://www.ultimsailing.com/les-12-heures-bpgo