A New Era of Sailing Education
Education at 3D Sailing Platform Academy is a living process.
Each sail deepens understanding. Each repetition builds mastery. Learning never truly ends, not for students, and not for instructors.
Sailing is not a skill to complete, but a lifelong invitation to curiosity, humility, and growth.
This is where experience begins.
Explore IRIS in 3D
Step aboard our fully interactive 3D yacht model, based on IRIS, a privately owned Beneteau Oceanis 40.1 sailing yacht.
Move freely through the deck, cockpit, interior, and essential systems. Explore real controls, equipment, and true-to-life layouts long before you step onto an actual yacht.
The Sailing Compass Academy is built around this modern sailing yacht, selected for its balanced sailing characteristics, practical deck organisation, and contemporary onboard systems, making it an ideal real-world training platform.
Our Sailing Yacht – IRIS
Powered by a precise digital recreation of the Oceanis Beneteau 40.1,
this interactive 3D platform delivers immersive, high-accuracy training for seamanship, navigation, and real-world sailing skills.
Award-Winning Performance
A true sailor’s boat.
Recognized by Sail Magazine as the Best Monohull Cruising Boat Under 50ft, the Oceanis 40.1 blends speed, balance, and precision handling. Its innovative hull design, spacious deck plan, and CE Category A certification make it ready for long voyages and real adventure.
Comfort for Easy Learning
Space, beauty & smart design.
With light-filled interiors by Nauta Design and unrivaled liveaboard volume, the 40.1 feels like a much larger yacht. Four cabins, modular living spaces, a C-shaped galley, teak cockpit, and thoughtful amenities create a relaxing, luxurious environment, whether sailing or at anchor.
Safety You Can Trust
Full safety gear & pro maintenance.
S/Y IRIS is equipped with all the safety gear needed for training at sea, from SOLAS lifejackets to advanced navigation tools and an AED onboard.
Certified engineers inspect and maintain the boat regularly, so every student can learn in a safe, reliable environment.
Why Our 3D Platform Matters
Most sailing courses rely on text and diagrams.
We designed something different, something truly immersive.
– This is not a book.
– Not a slideshow.
– Not another theory-based course.
This is a realistic digital environment built on a real sailing boat.
It’s the closest experience any sailing enthusiast can have before actually stepping aboard.
Interactive System Walkthroughs
How to Navigate the 3D Sailing Platform Academy
Navigation
Navigating the 3D Academy is simple and intuitive. Use your mouse or keyboard to look around, zoom in and out, and move through the space. Click the white circles on the floor to change viewpoints, or switch to different views to better understand the overall layout.
Module Menu
On the right side of the screen, you’ll find the main menu for each learning module. This menu connects directly to the 3D sailing boat and guides your experience.
Interactive Tags
Each interactive tag contains essential information related to the object or area you are viewing. When a tag is selected, you can click “View More” to access additional details. This opens a panel on the left side of the screen, presenting in-depth explanations, guidance, tips, videos, or interactive learning content.
Learning Experience
This integrated approach turns exploration into understanding, combining visual experience with practical knowledge.
