Virtual Regatta, created by Philippe Guigné nearly two decades ago, has become a worldwide phenomenon attracting hundreds of thousands of players. The game simulates major offshore races using real weather conditions, allowing participants to race virtually alongside professionals. With over 600,000 players in the 2024 Vendée Globe edition, Guigné aims to democratize sailing. The game has built a unique community, connecting both amateur and professional sailors, and has recently gained prominence as a central element in the film ‘La Vallée des fous,’ directed by Xavier Beauvois.