Play eSailing
Play eSailing (Sailing Games ApS) develops a Unity-based multiplayer mobile sailing esports game available on Android, iOS, and WebGL. It serves sailing enthusiasts, sailing clubs, national federations, and schools through a freemium app with in-app purchases, advertising, and a Patreon supporter tier.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2018
- HeadquartersSønderborg, Denmark
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingSoftware
Play eSailing firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Play eSailing
- Legal name
- Sailing Games ApS
- Website
- https://playesailing.io
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2018
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Play eSailing (Sailing Games ApS) develops a Unity-based multiplayer mobile sailing esports game available on Android, iOS, and WebGL. It serves sailing enthusiasts, sailing clubs, national federations, and schools through a freemium app with in-app purchases, advertising, and a Patreon supporter tier.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Play eSailing industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Sailing Esports Gaming
- NAICS
- Spectator Sports (71121), Other Spectator Sports (711219)
- SIC
- Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Racing, Including Track Operation (7948)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Esports Competition Platforms (Tournament Platforms, Matchmaking, Ladders) (MPAFADAF)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Professional Esports Leagues & Circuits (MPAFADAA), Esports Event Production & Operations (Broadcast, Stage, Refereeing) (MPAKANAO), Sailing & Water Sports Teams/Clubs (Sailing, Rowing, Surfing) (MPAKABAH)
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Where Play eSailing is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Sønderborg
- HQ country
- Denmark
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
Play eSailing business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Software
- Cost components
- Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Operations
Revenue model
- Virtual Items & In-App Purchases: Players purchase virtual currency, virtual in-game items, and merchandise using real money through the mobile app. Purchases are non-refundable and non-transferable. Virtual items are revocable licenses managed by Sailing Games ApS.
- Subscriptions (Patreon): Patreon membership providing exclusive access to behind-the-scenes content, development updates, and supporter perks. Automatic renewal ranging from weekly to annual subscriptions with 14-day cooling-off period.
- Advertising: Third-party ad networks (IronSource, Meta, AdColony, Tapjoy, Unity Ads, Google AdMob, Bidstack) serve advertisements within the free app. Non-personal information shared with ad partners for targeted advertising.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Freemium | Pay-as-you-go | Free download with optional in-app purchases |
| Subscription | Monthly | Patreon supporter membership |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels11 records
Play eSailing product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Play eSailing develops and operates a multiplayer mobile sailing esports game called Play eSailing | Inshore Racing, currently in Open Beta. Players worldwide race each other using tactical and strategic elements mirroring real boat data and sailing rules, available on Android, iOS, and WebGL platforms. The company also delivers educational programs (Fun With Sailing), organizes official national championships, and offers a Patreon supporter tier for exclusive content.
Product overview
Play eSailing operates as a mobile gaming studio with a core platform of inshore sailing arcade games. The primary product is Play eSailing | Inshore Racing, available in Open Beta on Android and iOS, with Play eSailing 2.0 as the upcoming major version. The portfolio includes multiple game modes (Open Races, Private Races, Match Racing, Monday Night Racing) and the educational Fun With Sailing program. The company organizes official championships and tournaments including the 2026 Danish eSailing Championship (Fleet Race and Team Race) and international events like IQ Foil Worlds eActivation. Club visits serve as a promotional and educational add-on. The business model includes a Patreon supporter program, in-app purchases of virtual currency and items, and championship sponsorship.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- eSailing: Digital sailing sport category linking digital and physical sailing
- Fun with Sailing
- Monday Night Racing
- Open Races
Products and services
- Play eSailing | Inshore Racing Multiplayer mobile sailing arcade game where players race against each other worldwide using tactical and strategic elements from real sailing, mirroring real boat data and sailing rules. Available on Android, iOS/iPad, and WebGL platforms. Currently in Open Beta.
Quantifiable outcome
- 2,500+ school children inspired to start sailing through Fun With Sailing programs in 2025
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Play eSailing
Customer profileNamed customers8 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Play eSailing technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration3 records
Feature6 records
Play eSailing partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- NBC MarinecoreNBC Marine is the main/champion partner for the 2026 Danish eSailing Championship at DM-UGEN in Herning. NBC Marine is known for delivering high quality and innovative solutions for sailors. The partnership sponsors the first official Danish eSailing Championship finals played on stage at Herning Ny Teater on June 27, 2026. NBC Marine also visited Play eSailing startup meeting for DM week.
- eSailing DenmarkcoreNational eSailing organization for Denmark, co-organizing the 2026 Danish eSailing Championship together with Sønderborg Yacht-Club and Dansk Sejlunion. Currently forming an official Class organization with Play eSailing to secure growth in the future. Chairman Thomas Lybæk Petersen leads the organization.
- Sønderborg Yacht-Club (SYC)coreChampionship organizing club for the 2026 Danish eSailing Championship. Co-organizer with eSailing Denmark and Dansk Sejlunion. Also offers eSailing membership for those not in a Danish sailing club. Led by Chairman Flemming Clausen.
- Dansk Sejlunion (Danish Sailing Union)coreNational sailing federation of Denmark, co-organizing the official Danish eSailing Championship under DIF's DM-UGEN esports program. Chairman Jens Rask engaged with Play eSailing on supporting sailing growth through digital sport.
- Federació Catalana de Vela (Catalan Sailing Federation)coreLong-term collaboration started March 2026 with the aim to grow the sport of sailing using Play eSailing as a tool in Catalan sailing schools. First session hosted with participation from 22 sailing clubs. Blue League will be the first official eSailing Championship for Catalan sailing clubs.
- Barcelona Capital NàuticacorePartner in the long-term Catalan sailing growth collaboration with Federació Catalana de Vela. Part of initiative to inspire school kids to start sailing and grow Catalan sailing.
- Sailing Ballena AlegrecoreKey development partner in Catalonia, led by Pep Subirats i Vila. Hosts Costa Brava Spring Cup and eRegatta Costa Brava events. Supported digital revolution in Catalan sailing and eRegata Costa Brava at Costa Brava, Catalunya.
- Esports. Generalitat de CatalunyaminorCatalan government esports body partnering for eRegata Costa Brava and 5th Catalan Sports Week esports events. First esports tournament at Catalan Sports Week held in Costa Brava with international participants.
- Sailing Ballena Alegre (Costa Brava Spring Cup)coreDevelopment partner hosting Costa Brava Spring Cup and first tournament with new version of Play eSailing (Play eSailing 2.0) in August-September 2025. Showcased eSailing as both esport and educational tool.
- Girona TurismeminorTourism partner for Costa Brava events including eRegata Costa Brava and Catalan Sports Week esports tournaments.
- NBC MarinecoreMain sponsor of 2026 Danish eSailing Championship, present at DM-UGEN EXPO area with Try Play eSailing stations, Opti simulator, and fun activities for kids. Championship held June 2026 in Herning.
- Unió de Federacions Esportives de Catalunya (UFEC)minorCatalan sports federation confederation supporting the digital revolution in Catalan sailing through esports. Partnered for Costa Brava eRegata and 5th Catalan Sports Week esports component.
- Aalborg EventsminorEvent organizer for Aalborg Regatta 2025 where Play eSailing hosted Fun With Sailing activities reaching 400+ school kids and 100,000+ event guests.
- Nyborg Sejlforening (Nyborg Sailing Club)minorLong-term collaboration with Nyborg Sejlforening and Vegvisirrace Nyborg for Fun With Sailing school programs. 180 school kids participated in 2025 Vegvisirrace Nyborg event.
Scale indicators8 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights7 records
Play eSailing competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Gran Turismo (Polyphony Digital): Authentic, well-known racing simulation with FIA Gran Turismo Championships and strong car-class catalog. Comparable as a racing sim esports platform with official federation recognition — a model Play eSailing seeks to replicate for sailing.
- Zwift: Mass-market cycling/running esports platform that turned a niche sport into a digital subscription business with federation partnerships. Comparable as a broader incumbent demonstrating the physical-to-digital sports platform model Play eSailing is pursuing at a smaller scale.
- iRacing: Subscription-based motorsport simulation with formal leagues, official series, and deep community. Comparable as a sports-specific simulation esports platform with strong federation and competitive structure, applied to motorsport rather than sailing.
- World Sailing eSailing: World Sailing's official eSailing program and ecosystem operator. Although the governing body has endorsed Play eSailing, World Sailing's own eSailing initiatives represent the most direct institutional competitor and could crowd out third-party platforms over time.
- Konami eFootball: Mass-market competitive sports simulation by a major publisher with structured esports (eFootball Championship). Comparable as a broader incumbent in the sports esports space that competes for mindshare among casual and competitive sports gamers.
Emerging players
- MarineVerse: Web3/metaverse sailing game with regatta-style multiplayer racing. Emerging comparable in the sailing esports niche, with overlapping target audience of sailing enthusiasts and competition-focused mechanics, though blockchain-led monetization.
Direct peers
- VR Regatta: VR sailing simulator enabling real-time online regattas with realistic boat physics. Comparable product in sailing racing, focused on realism and competition, though primarily VR distribution rather than mobile-first.
- Virtual Regatta: The largest mobile/desktop sailing esports game globally, with millions of users and official America's Cup and Ocean World Championship partnerships. Directly comparable as a freemium sailing racing platform with real-world data, official federation ties, and global tournament pipelines.
- Sailaway (Orbcreation): Niche sailing simulator with real-world courses and boat data, distributed on Steam and mobile. Comparable as a sailing-focused simulator/game with community-led engagement and realistic sailing mechanics, though more single-player than esports-driven.
Others
- ESL (ESL Gaming): Global esports tournament organizer and platform. Comparable as an adjacency: Play eSailing's championship operations could either partner with or compete against ESL-style tournament organizers when scaling official eSailing competitions internationally.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Play eSailing social profiles
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Valuation estimate
Play eSailing leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Play eSailing funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Play eSailing M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Play eSailing
What does Play eSailing do?
Play eSailing develops and operates a multiplayer mobile sailing esports game called Play eSailing | Inshore Racing, currently in Open Beta. Players worldwide race each other using tactical and strategic elements mirroring real boat data and sailing rules, available on Android, iOS, and WebGL platforms. The company also delivers educational programs (Fun With Sailing), organizes official national championships, and offers a Patreon supporter tier for exclusive content.
Is Play eSailing a public or private company?
Play eSailing is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Play eSailing founded?
Play eSailing was founded in 2018. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Play eSailing based?
Play eSailing is headquartered in Sønderborg, Denmark, in the Europe region.
How does Play eSailing make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Virtual Items & In-App Purchases are the primary driver. The others are subscriptions (Patreon) and advertising.
Who are Play eSailing's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Gran Turismo (Polyphony Digital), Zwift, iRacing, World Sailing eSailing and Konami eFootball. MarineVerse is listed as an emerging player. Direct peers are VR Regatta, Virtual Regatta and Sailaway (Orbcreation). ESL (ESL Gaming) is listed as an others.
Does Play eSailing have an API?
No public API is recorded for Play eSailing.
What industry is Play eSailing in?
Play eSailing's product category is Sailing Esports Gaming. Its primary akta.pro industry code is MPAFADAF, Esports Competition Platforms (Tournament Platforms, Matchmaking, Ladders), with a secondary code of MPAFADAA, Professional Esports Leagues & Circuits. Its NAICS code is 71121 and its SIC code is 7990.