VR Catamaran Docking Simulator: Single-Handed Fuel Dock Approach

See how to get the App at https://www.nauticed.org/sailing-courses/view/virtual-reality-sailing/?utm_medium=youtube&utm_source=VRcatamaran In this video, NauticEd’s Global Director of Education, Grant Headifen, demonstrates catamaran docking in a virtual reality simulator. Wearing a VR headset, Grant stands at the helm of a twin-engine catamaran in a 3D marina environment. The controls behave like a real cat: independent throttles, wheel, forward and reverse, and the ability to split the engines for tight maneuvers. In this session, he: - Brings the catamaran into a tight fuel dock - Dials the wind up to 20 knots blowing off the dock - Uses split throttles to control heading and movement - Sets a spring line and uses engine thrust to bring the stern onto the dock - Shows how this can be done single-handed in a controlled, repeatable VR setting - The goal of this VR simulator is simple: let you practice docking techniques safely at home so that when you’re in a real marina—Croatia, Greece, Caribbean, or your local harbor—you already understand how the boat will respond. When in a tight marina, you will need to perform maneuvers exactly like this one and more. The absolute best way to ensure you can handle what nature throws at you is to practice. But how can you practice? The physics in real life is duplicated in this Virtual Reality training program. The App was designed by MarineVerse VR company. #sailing #virtualreality #simulator #catamaran