# Inshore by Virtual Regatta

> eSailing World Championship

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1182301199](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1182301199)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1182301199`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Virtual Regatta
- **Category:** Sports
- **Rating:** 4.10 / 5 (734 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.3.4
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-31
- **First published:** 2017-04-05
- **Size:** 278 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-21
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/inshore-by-virtual-regatta/id1182301199)
- **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

Your inshore fleet includes ultra-fast foiling catamarans, dinghies, and cutting-edge monohulls. The short-format racing mirrors major real-world events such as the America’s Cup and the Star Sailors League, guided by a unique virtual umpire applying the official sailing rules.

Upgrade boats with points earned in regattas and chase the official virtual sailing world champion title, awarded by the World Sailing Association. Join Virtual Regatta’s massive sailing community and enjoy VIP membership for bonus in-game features (3, 6, or 12 months, auto-renew).

## Rankings

- #65,782 — Overall

## Review summary

While praised as a fun, skill-building sailing sim with real-world appeal, Inshore struggles with reliability and balance. Reviewers laud its potential and position among the top sailing games, but repeatedly report bugs, crashes, unfair penalties due to flawed rules, and monetization concerns. Addressing rules accuracy, stability, and fairness is essential to satisfy the community.

### Pros

- Fun and engaging sailing game that many users enjoy.
- Helps improve real-life sailing skills and strategy; used for practice.
- Regarded as one of the best sailing games available with strong positive sentiment.
- Potential as a teaching tool for sailing; appreciated by real sailors.

### Cons

- Widespread bugs, glitches, and overall instability; frequent crashes and lag.
- Racing rules implementation is flawed, leading to unfair penalties and fouling.
- Pay-to-win monetization and perceived imbalance.
- Unfair penalties and cheating behavior by players; penalty system undermines fairness.
- Stability issues including disconnects and loss of progress/tokens.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1182301199)