Groups FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Groups FAQ

15 questions

Getting Started#

What are MarineVerse Groups?
Groups are communities within MarineVerse representing real-world and virtual sailing clubs, schools, associations, or teams. When you join a group, you connect with other VR sailors from your organisation, compete on club leaderboards, and coordinate sailing or racing together.
How do I find my sailing club's group?
Use the search at the top of the Groups page. Search by club name, short name, or city. If your club exists, click through to join. If not, you can create it in 30 seconds.
Do I need permission to create or join a group?
No! Anyone can create or join a group. You don't need to be the commodore or an official. Think of it as being your club's VR sailing champion. If you sail at a club and use MarineVerse, you belong in that group.
How do I create a new group?
Go to your profile's Sailing Club tab and follow the prompts. You'll need a name and location. The group will be created immediately and you'll be the first member.

Group Features#

What can I do with a group?
See who from your club is on MarineVerse, compare times on club leaderboards, coordinate multiplayer races, and for verified groups, access discount codes and special features. Groups with more members unlock additional tools over time.
Are there club leaderboards?
Yes! Each group has leaderboards showing member rankings. See who's been putting in the hours and compete for the top spot within your club.
Can we race each other?
Absolutely. Use multiplayer features in MarineVerse Sailing Club to organise races with your group members. Some clubs set up regular weekly sessions.
What is a 'Verified' group?
Verified groups have been confirmed as representing an official sailing organisation. Verification unlocks additional features like bulk Sailing Pass pricing, engagement analytics, and priority access to new features. Contact ahoy@marineverse.com to request verification.

Custom VR Locations#

Can we sail our club's actual location in VR?
Yes! For selected clubs, we create photorealistic 3D recreations of your sailing club location. You can practice in the waters you know, from your living room. This is available for groups with engaged members.
How do I get a custom location for my club?
Clubs with active groups get priority access. Start by growing your group membership, then contact us at ahoy@marineverse.com to discuss custom location options.

For Group Admins#

What tools do group admins get?
A dedicated club page on MarineVerse, a shareable link for newsletters and notice boards, club leaderboards, and discount codes to offer members a deal on MarineVerse Club Membership (Sailing Pass).
How do I invite people to my group?
Share your group's page link. You can put it in newsletters, on your club notice board, in WhatsApp groups, or anywhere your club members might see it. When they click through, they can join directly.
Can I manage who's in my group?
Admins can manage membership and group settings. Contact us if you need to remove members or have other moderation needs.

For Organisations#

We're a sailing school/Sailability/federation. What's available?
Organisations can get verification, member engagement analytics, integration with MarineVerse training programs, and bulk Sailing Pass pricing. Contact us at ahoy@marineverse.com to discuss.
Is there bulk pricing for multiple members?
Yes, qualifying groups can access bulk Sailing Pass pricing. This is ideal for sailing schools wanting to offer VR training to students or clubs wanting to provide member benefits. Contact us for details.

More questions? - Contact us at ahoy@marineverse.com or join MarineVerse Discord.



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