Enlight, a leading entertainment software developer and publisher, announced today that it will publish Virtual Skipper 3, the latest installment in developer Nadeo's sailing simulation franchise, in North America. With its advanced water dynamics and groundbreaking physics Virtual Skipper brings the adventure of the high seas to life. Virtual Skipper 3 is scheduled to ship in North America in August 2004.

"The Virtual Skipper franchise has set the benchmark for sailing simulations and this latest installment delivers even more excitement than ever before," said Trevor Chan, Chief Executive Officer of Enlight. "The game is an outstanding nautical simulation with beautiful graphics, amazing gameplay physics and a realism that practically has you reeling from the ebb and flow of the sea."

In Virtual Skipper 3 gamers and sailing enthusiasts can race on some of the most famous waterways in the world including the USA, Australia, France, Italy and more. Unparalleled realism and accuracy combined with an advanced 3D engine bring rigorous sailing conditions, unpredictable water movements and weather effects to life.

International Racing Federation rules and regulations are observed throughout the game and players can race in one-on-one challenges or go up against up to 8 other vessels in multiplayer mode.