Round the world yacht race

4C have entered a 'Round the world yacht race'! Well, it's a virtual race which means it's a simulation but it's still very exciting and we are racing against other competitors from all over the world and against REAL yachts that are sailing in the actual round the world race! The race lasts 9 months and is over 37,000 miles of sailing so keep checking back to see how we get on. 

Ainhoa's dad told us about the race and said we should enter the competition. It's a good way to learn about sailing without going into the water  :) Ainhoa is also a very good sailor and she is helping us with the race giving us advice about what sails to use and what to do when the wind changes direction.

The simulation also helps us with Geography as we can learn about the countries we pass and the seas we sail on. We will sail around the world in this virtual race.

If you want to join in and sail your own virtual yacht then visit the Ocean Race Game. You need to provide an email address so check with your parents first. You can find a direct link to register here.

Sails away Captain. We should finish sometime at the end of February 2009!

You can watch a video of the start of the real race here.