eSail Sailing Simulator News

You can now try out and contribute to the latest update of eSail with this new Beta (1.2.2031)!

This version has new trim controls - travellers, outhaul and backstay as well as many other enhancements and bug fixes. There are also 2 new tutorials on Sail Depth and Sail Twist.

The boat handling has also changed a little - for instance we now factor in hull displacement better, so as your speed increases drag increases exponentially. This gives top speeds of around 8 knots which is realistic for this type of boat. For that reason new (sailing) challenge results will go into new leaderboards. Don't worry - your old results will still be available to view! NOTE: The new leaderboards may be cleared when the update goes on general release.

Now you can run eSail on Mac too. As with Windows, controller support is limited (although is being developed rapidly right now for the following update).

You feedback will be really important - especially on the sailing races - making sure we have the boat at the right level against the competition. Please put any comments (positive and negative!) into the new BETA discussion forum.

NOTE 1: splash screen resolution dialog is for testing only - please ignore.
NOTE 2: voice over will be added to new tutorials before full release.
NOTE 3: you can easily change back to the current version if you want to (until full release).


1) In your Steam client, right click on eSail Sailing Simulator (in the list on the left). On Mac CTRL click.

2) Click on 'Properties'.

3) Click on the 'BETAS' tab and select 'beta -' from the dropdown list.

4) If you don't see the beta in the list, log out of Steam then back in - this should refresh the list.

Congratulations to Lukas for his winning entry to the screenshot competition. He wins an eSail polo shirt and a free copy of eSail Sailing Simulator for a friend.

Lukas' eSail yacht moored at Little Venice.

This new version includes over 30 enhancements and bug fixes including:

* Feedback now links straight to Steam forums.

* IMPORTANT: We have changed how Settings/Day length works. Now the user’s day length is only used in Live Sailing and Locations. This to avoid time being manipulated in to get better scores in challenges.

* Added coordinate display to pencil in Chart. (Switched on bottom right). This is because it can be difficult to read the scale even for the experienced navigator.

* Settings screen now accessible from first page.

* Improved quality (less flickering) as you move away from centre of the world.

* Now the Autosail panel rolls up with tablet.

* Stopped camera knock back after menu screens.

* Fixed fender problem when fenders stack up in middle of boat.

* Change Sailing character behaviour so both can work at once.

For a full list go the the Support page at https://www.esailyachtsimulator.com

Thank you to all the community helpers for your feedback on the Betas.

Dear eSailors,

Now you can win this fantastic polo shirt AND a free eSail Steam key you can give to a friend or family member! Just send us the URL of your best eSail screenshot on or before 22nd June 2018 (one entry person please). We are looking for pictures we can share on social media so we can publicise eSail and support its development, so be creative!

Please send the link to your screenshot via the SUPPORT page on our web site https://www.esailyachtsimulator.com/ (The best way to get a link is from your Steam client, click to view your screenshots library, then view online library, then right click on the image and copy LINK ADDRESS).



LEGAL STUFF.
Entry is open to all users of eSail except employees (and their families) of VR Active Ltd or Valve Corporation, the suppliers of the prizes and any other companies associated with the competition.
Only one entry is allowed per person.
All entries must be made directly by the person entering the competition.
Entries made online using methods generated by a script, macro or the use of automated devices will be void.
No responsibility can be accepted for entries lost, delayed or corrupted, or due to computer error in transit.
The prizes are as stated, are not transferable to another individual and no cash or other alternatives will be offered.
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In the event of a prize being unavailable, the promoter reserves the right to offer an alternative prize of equal or greater value.
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Reasonable efforts will be made to contact the winner(s). If the winner(s) cannot be contacted, or are unable to comply with these terms and conditions, the Promoter reserves the right to offer the prize to the next eligible entrant drawn at random, or in the event that the promotion is being judged the Promoter reserves the right to offer the prize to the runner(s)-up selected by the same judges.
Failure to respond and/or provide an address for delivery, or failure to meet the eligibility requirements may result in forfeiture of the prize.
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The Steam key provided must be redeemed within 7 days and must not be resold.

A minor update has been released today:

1) Minor bug fixes relating to controller input.

2) Adds keyboard support for Undo and Cross Crew.

3) You can now turn off controller input so that you can map your controller to keys using your own software.

Next release:

A more comprehensive update is now in testing. This will help with the flicker problem you may get when you move to outlying islands. Also, hopefully it will finally solve the fenders getting stuck issue. We are just getting to grips with jib farleads too, so I expect these will included (TBC).