ManageThis Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 Trying to set up a virtual regatta series for a yacht club. Anyone know how to go about that? Emailed company but no response yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littleton Training Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 (edited) VR appears to only allow creation of individual races, with selection of location, class and minimum class size. However, if you also set up a club, then any one in your club will have their scores accumulated and ranked. Not quite the same as a regatta, as its possible to score in races that are not your custom club races.... Edited March 29, 2020 by Littleton Training amplification Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aero2684 Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 How do your members connect to a custom race? Any advice appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldWaszper Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 18 hours ago, Littleton Training said: VR appears to only allow creation of individual races, with selection of location, class and minimum class size. However, if you also set up a club, then any one in your club will have their scores accumulated and ranked. Not quite the same as a regatta, as its possible to score in races that are not your custom club races.... How do you set up a Club? Have been looking but it's not obvious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReadCommSail Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 Hi, yes I would also be very interested in setting up a club, especially if it allows the scores from custom races to be captured automatically. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldWaszper Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 5 hours ago, ReadCommSail said: Hi, yes I would also be very interested in setting up a club, especially if it allows the scores from custom races to be captured automatically. From another post, it looks like you need to have posted 7 times to enhance your user status. But it's not clear... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat-Rock Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 That's exactly right. Then you will be able to create your Club House Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SESCA Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 On 3/29/2020 at 11:39 AM, Aero2684 said: How do your members connect to a custom race? Any advice appreciated If you have assigned an 'access code' to your custom race, they just need to enter click 'join' then the ' lock >' key then enter the 'access code' then '>'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeGBR Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 On 3/29/2020 at 11:39 AM, Aero2684 said: How do your members connect to a custom race? Any advice appreciated If you set up the custom race with an 'access code', members just have to go 'custom race' > 'join' > '>' then enter the access code. 2 hours ago, OldWaszper said: From another post, it looks like you need to have posted 7 times to enhance your user status. But it's not clear... Do you mean that you have to post on this forum at least 7 times to enhance your user status? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hacmacger Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 (edited) and if i have been able to set up a club, how to invite users to the club that are definitely logged in to VR inshore, but will not be found by the system? ...and how to set up a race than for the club members!? Edited March 30, 2020 by hacmacger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReadCommSail Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 Thanks for the feedback, we're slowly piecing this together. When I eventually get to the point of being able to create a club and invite my friends to it, will I be able to see their results only for the races that I organise for the club members? I want to create a private race series so it is important that the system only shows me the results from those races (and not from every race that my members participate in). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SESCA Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 That works. I am now established as a 'Confirmed Member' and have set up a 'Club' , which is awaiting moderator approval. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbie Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 Upgrade test 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReadCommSail Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 Ha, ha. Thinking the same! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReadCommSail Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 Still seeking that upgrade... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SESCA Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 19 minutes ago, ReadCommSail said: Still seeking that upgrade... You need to make 3 more posts. You are only showing 4 at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReadCommSail Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 Thanks, that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbie Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 Just Keep replying here or elsewhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReadCommSail Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 That's the plan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeGBR Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 I have now set up a 'Club' but I can only invite 'Confirmed Members' to join. There is provision for setting up an 'Event' but as far as I can see it can only be a 'VOR Inshore Race'. It also offers the option for setting up a regular series. However, having setting up a test event, I cannot see how one gets people to join or how one starts the race. I noticed that the RNZYS has set up a 'lockdown series' www.www.rnzys.org.nz/rnzys-events/esailing-lockdown-series/ but don't know how they have managed to set it up. I have sent a message to VR member 'L1' , who has obviously set up a number of custom series, asking if there are any written instructions or whether he can provide some guidance. I've also seen that there is an introduction to VR video on www.www.facebook.com/esailingtv/ , which might be useful to members. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat-Rock Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 @MikeGBR Small correction To create a club, you must be a confirmed member but, on the other hand, all members confirmed or not can be invited to a club or join a club. For the rest, I'm sorry I can't bring you more information but if I play offshore regularly, I don't practice inshore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SESCA Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 @Pat-Rock Thank you. I tried to invite non 'Confirmed Members' but couldn't find them listed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldWaszper Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 22 hours ago, MikeGBR said: If you set up the custom race with an 'access code', members just have to go 'custom race' > 'join' > '>' then enter the access code. Do you mean that you have to post on this forum at least 7 times to enhance your user status? The comments below this post seems to suggest it's 7 posts on the forum. Just now, OldWaszper said: The comments below this post seems to suggest it's 7 posts on the forum. As for everything else, it's not at all clear. I couldn't find any kind of user guide for VR Inshore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SESCA Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 Thank you @OldWaszper . I have now confirmed that this is the procedure and have successful acquired 'Confirmed Member' status. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PilotPete Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 41 minutes ago, OldWaszper said: The comments below this post seems to suggest it's 7 posts on the forum. As for everything else, it's not at all clear. I couldn't find any kind of user guide for VR Inshore. Hi Mike, how do I find the Bala Races?? Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldWaszper Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 58 minutes ago, SESCA said: Thank you @OldWaszper . I have now confirmed that this is the procedure and have successful acquired 'Confirmed Member' status. Posting away to try and achieve the same! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SESCA Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 I have now realised that Members have to be registered on the VR forum, as well as being registered players on VR Inshore, before they can be invited to join a Club. As @Pat-Rock indicated, they do not have to be 'Confirmed Members'. It now seems that the 'Create Event' facility, from the 'Club' page, simply generates a diary entry and means of members registering whether they are intending to race. The Event can only be set to be listed as an 'In Port Race VOR' but there is no reason why you can't choose to make it a VR Inshore Regatta Custom Race on the day. There does not appear to be any means of setting up a series of Custom races in advance. Each race has to be individually set up just prior to the start of the race. It also appears that there is no mechanism for collecting or automatically determining a series' results. I think that I will enter the results into SailWave, rather than entering them into a spreadsheet. I have written to RNZYS asking for confirmation of how they have set up their series, in case it differs from what I have outlined. I will copy you on their reply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SESCA Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 1 hour ago, PilotPete said: Hi Mike, how do I find the Bala Races?? Peter Hi @PilotPete , If they have been set up as a 'Custom' race with an 'Access Code', just go to VR Inshore > Custom Race > Join> enter Access Code. If the race hasn't been set up with an Access Code, you just need to look at the races that are running and find the one with players that you recognize. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornes1985 Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 18 hours ago, ReadCommSail said: Still seeking that upgrade... Hi, How long after 7 posts did it take? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SESCA Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 @Cornes1985 A couple of hours in my case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SESCA Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 I have received a very helpful reply from RNZYS. They have confirmed that they are setting up individual Custom races and that they are manually collating the results for a series. They are considering using 'Sail Ranks' for the results. I have also established that if you try to create an event using '+Create >Event', at the top of the Club screen, you are only given the option of creating a 'VOR Inshore Race' , which then shows up on the Calendar but not on the Club's 'Event' section. It also gives you no means of editing an event. However, if you use 'Create Event, in the middle of the Club screen, the Event shows up on both the Calendar and the Club's 'Event' section and is editable. Ticking the RSVP box when you set up the Event, creates a box which allows members to indicate whether they 'Are going' 'Maybe' or 'Decline'. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReadCommSail Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 Hi all, I am now also able to run a club and the feedback above is very useful, although mostly confirms the shortcomings that have been identified along with some workarounds. I also have contacted the person at the RYA in the UK who is the primary contact for VRI with a note explaining that I am part of a couple of forums where there is discussion about making VRI optimal. I have asked of that RYA contact is able to pass on some constructive suggestions and pass back a reply from VRI (or just put me in direct contact). I'll update here if that approach goes anywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeGBR Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 @ReadCommSail Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yacht Club Monaco Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 On 3/30/2020 at 8:17 PM, OldWaszper said: From another post, it looks like you need to have posted 7 times to enhance your user status. But it's not clear... Did anyone succeed? How does it work? 6 hours ago, Cornes1985 said: Hi, How long after 7 posts did it take? Is it an automatic process or do we need to do something after having the 7 posts? 2 hours ago, ReadCommSail said: Hi all, I am now also able to run a club and the feedback above is very useful, although mostly confirms the shortcomings that have been identified along with some workarounds. I also have contacted the person at the RYA in the UK who is the primary contact for VRI with a note explaining that I am part of a couple of forums where there is discussion about making VRI optimal. I have asked of that RYA contact is able to pass on some constructive suggestions and pass back a reply from VRI (or just put me in direct contact). I'll update here if that approach goes anywhere. Thank you! Any useful information or documentation is more than welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SESCA Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 @Yacht Club Monaco Yes. You need to build up to at least 7 posts and then you will be upgraded to 'Confirmed Member'. It took a few hours for the upgrade to be implemented but it happened automatically. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yacht Club Monaco Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 Thank you ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triassic Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 Thanks guys, newbie here getting his post count going...! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Injegner VISC Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 Thank you guys. We can try to collect in this thread all the info and maybe put them together in a kind of manual. I will follow here the news Michele Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torsail Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 Has anyone figured out a good way to score a series of custom races? My club is looking at running a series. In theory we can take screenshots and enter results into sailwave manually. But it seems the custom race results disappear immediately after the last boat finishes, no way to check them afterwards. That's not great. Any advice appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SESCA Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 Hi @torsail , As far as I am aware, the result screen stays up until the race organiser presses the green return button. We are currently just taking screenshots with a phone and then entering the results into SailWave. I have just started looking into SailRanks, which is in Beta development www.sailranks.com/v/signin . I have yet to determine whether it can automatically log race results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClimberSails Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 Thanks for all the help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrier 25 Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 gosh what a palaver, no wonder my clubs have not set up anything.. looking throughth list of races to find folk is pretty impossible as they do not have names etc. which I applaud the RYA and VR to encourage this and I ma enjoying competing in the random races, I was hoping aha need to add another post... I was hoping to have a set or races at a given time with people I know , or maybe who I can get to recognise by their username. as that kind of makes it more fun I match race with a friend, I guess he ahs paid the £8.99 for VIP pass althgouh he said he didn't. I cant set up these races but he can .. I don't begrudge the 8.99 for a months fun but it woud lbe nice if the instructiosn were a bit more clear on the other hand the gameplay and level of realism as a dinghy race is great Have I got to 7 yet? in case I need to ! Gavin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SESCA Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 @Harrier 25 You are only at 2 posts. You have to post in different threads or make sure that there is another posting between your posts, otherwise they will be grouped together as one. There actually appears to be no great advantage in becoming a 'Confirmed Member'. It does allow you to set up a 'Club' but other than being then able to post 'Events' on the VR Calendar, there really are no other benefits. Unfortunately, setting up a Club does not allow you to schedule races or collect series results. FYI, it is not only VIP members who can set up custom races. Anyone can, so long as they have accumulated or bought sufficient red tokens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClimberSails Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 Still trying to get my post count up. Does it allow you to look at results from each race on the club page though? Also do club members need to be members on this forum or can anyone that is registered in the game join? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SESCA Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 @ClimberSails No, you cannot see any results on the club page. You do not need to be registered on this forum to play the game, You simply need to register for the game. Members who register on the forum can be invited to join a Club. The only apparent benefit is that it then allows them to indicate whether they are interested in participating in a listed club 'Event' - in a similar manner to responding to a Facebook Event listing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jemay Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 also it is not compulsory to play the game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windflow1447 Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 On 3/31/2020 at 8:17 PM, OldWaszper said: The comments below this post seems to suggest it's 7 posts on the forum. As for everything else, it's not at all clear. I couldn't find any kind of user guide for VR Inshore. Great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SESCA Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 FYI, I have posted a full set of my set up notes on the VR Inshore>Assistance>Tutorials>RYA Guide to VR Inshore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper van Drunen Posted April 7, 2020 Share Posted April 7, 2020 Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dcarr Posted April 7, 2020 Share Posted April 7, 2020 Apologies for the blank post(s) to make my quota. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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