HoiNi Yeung¹ and Ang Li², ¹USA, ²California State Polytechnic University, USA

Sailing requires specific practice conditions, such as access to open water and expensive equipment, limiting its accessibility for many. To overcome these barriers, I developed a virtual reality (VR) sailing simulator that allows users to practice sailing techniques anywhere, regardless of weather or location [5]. The simulator is built using Unity for realistic game environments, Visual Studio for robust coding, and VR technology for immersive interaction [6]. Key challenges included accurately modeling the physics of wind dynamics and sail adjustments and ensuring realistic responses to user inputs. These challenges were addressed through detailed data analysis and iterative refinement. The simulator was tested across various scenarios to replicate real-world conditions, demonstrating its effectiveness in improving users' sailing skills. This VR sailing simulator offers a cost-effective, accessible training solution, enabling both beginners and experienced sailors to practice and enhance their skills in a safe, controlled environment, making it an essential tool for sailing education and practice.

Unity, Simulation, Sailing Training, Virtual Reality