# Virtual Regatta

> Explore offshore races, yacht racing and sailboat regattas via sailing simulator

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.virtualregatta](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.virtualregatta)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.virtualregatta`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Virtual Regatta SAS
- **Category:** GAME\_RACING
- **Downloads:** 1,666,418
- **Rating:** 3.72 / 5 (67,678 ratings)
- **Version:** 7.2.4
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-11
- **First published:** 2012-05-16
- **Publisher country:** FR
- **Size:** 295 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-20
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.virtualregatta)
- **Website:** [http://www.virtualregatta.com](http://www.virtualregatta.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://static.virtualregatta.com/ressources/PrivacyPolicyVRApps.htm?v=201807](https://static.virtualregatta.com/ressources/PrivacyPolicyVRApps.htm?v=201807)

## Description

**Virtual Regatta** is a realistic sailing simulator that puts you at the helm of major offshore races and international regattas. Navigate changing winds and marine weather, plan routes, manage energy, track your boat in real time, and compete against players worldwide.

Choose from detailed racing vessels—including IMOCA, Class 40, Figaro, Ocean 50, Ultim, and Mini 6.50 boats—and participate in prestigious events such as the Vendée Globe, Route du Rhum, Transat Jacques Vabre, and Olympic Virtual Series. With global rankings, professional-style navigation tools, and a large sailing community, Virtual Regatta delivers an immersive boat racing experience for sailing fans and strategy gamers.

## Rankings

- #50,545 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `ANDROID.PERMISSION.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `ANDROID.PERMISSION.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.applovin.array.apphub.permission.BIND_APPHUB_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.huawei.appmarket.service.commondata.permission.GET_COMMON_DATA`
- `com.samsung.android.mapsagent.permission.READ_APP_INFO`
- `com.virtualregatta.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.virtualregatta.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`

## Review summary

Players like the fun, addictive sailing gameplay and the realistic weather/navigation, with strong competition and many races. However, the experience is marred by frequent ads, pay-to-win monetization, persistent bugs, and heavy promotional UI that disrupt play and can cause progress loss.

### Pros

- Fun and addictive sailing strategy gameplay.
- Easy to learn and get started.
- Realistic wind/weather navigation enhances the sailing experience.
- Highly competitive with many races and regattas.

### Cons

- Excessive ads and ad interruptions that can freeze the game and cause progress loss.
- Pay-to-win monetization with expensive packs and high per-regatta costs.
- Bugs and glitches causing instability (being aground, disappearing waypoints, crashes).
- UI/UX friction with intrusive promotions and too many clicks to access live play.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.virtualregatta)