Volvo Ocean Race Game 2014

Following are suggested settings to get started in Virtual Ragatta's Volvo Ocean Race Game 2014.

Vector Charts
Menu: File/Open Vector Chart...


 * Open the main vector chart file c_gshhs_i.cht.

Menu: File/Merge Vector Chart...
 * Merge each of the localised pixel sub-charts onto the main chart to overlay the Virtual Regatta coastlines on to the display.

The main chart and the VR pixel sub-charts for each leg are posted in a ZIP file on the Volvo Ocean Race page of the Virtual Regatta forums. Put all the chart files in the same folder as your .nav file before loading/merging them.

NOAA import grib file
Download params
 * Time zone: Click on the [[File:IconLisa.gif]] to set to your PC's time zone
 * Resolution: 12
 * Up to: 180 for normal forecasts, 384 for long-range forecasts
 * [[File:CtrlCheck.gif]]Accept incomplete downloads

Transformations
 * [[File:CtrlOption.gif]]game windspeeds (rounded)
 * Grid probe resolution: 1.0

Weather Routing
Routing
 * Isochrone interval: 0.5 for tracks up to 1000 nm, 1.0 for long tracks
 * Up to isochrone: 0
 * Show isochrones: 1h

Config
 * # of tree branches: 181 (if you are using a "full" polar)
 * Max angle to destination: 90
 * Boat wake angle: 30
 * Iso point spacing: 1%
 * [[File:CtrlCheck.gif]]Land collision detection
 * [[File:CtrlCheck.gif]]Add branches at isochrone points
 * [[File:CtrlCheck.gif]]Use new pruning method

Wind grids

 * [[File:CtrlCheck.gif]]overwrite previous wind grid (optional, but avoids confusion)

Polars database

 * Simple polars: vor0_pro-full.csv (available from ?)

Selected
 * [[File:CtrlOption.gif]]Simple polars


 * Boat spd factor: 1
 * [[File:CtrlCheck.gif]]Interpolate windspeeds

Multiple sail polars

 * basic sails
 * pro sails

Download file and save to disk

Selected
 * [[File:CtrlOption.gif]]Multiple sail polars


 * Boat spd factor: 1
 * [[File:CtrlCheck.gif]]Interpolate windspeeds

Select file and click load

Wind interpolation

 * [[File:CtrlCheck.gif]]Interpolate winds

In time
 * [[File:CtrlOption.gif]]previous

In position
 * [[File:CtrlOption.gif]]bilinear


 * [[File:CtrlCheck.gif]]use U/V interpolation for TWD

Boat Data

 * GetUser: Enter the unique GetUser string for your boat in this control. This string has the format:
 * http:/vvor.virtualregatta.com/core/Service/ServiceCaller.php?service=GetUser&id_user=......


 * [[File:CtrlCheck.gif]]Auto update in (if you want you boat track(s) to update automatically)

Track Designer Settings
Wind forecast age
 * [[File:CtrlOption.gif]]time from last wind update. Keep this option selected unless you are doing two-step routing or laying a track from an advanced position.

Wind update time
 * First wind update time: Set this field to the LOCAL time of the first game wind update each day. Remember to adjust this setting if the game update times move due to a daylight saving change at your locality.


 * Integration time step: 1 minute
 * Line snap mode: integer courses
 * Track marks frequency: 1h
 * [[File:CtrlCheck.gif]]Use Fixed TWA - if you want the track tool to draw fixed wind angle tracks.