# Coach Advantage

## #1. Coach Ocean Advantage

When a coach reaches [Prestige](https://ocean-racing-league.gitbook.io/the-ocean-racing-league/ocean-racing-league/coach-buffs/prestige) level 3, their Ocean Advantage will become unlocked. Coach Ocean Advantage is one of 3 Ocean [Advantages](https://ocean-racing-league.gitbook.io/the-ocean-racing-league/ocean-racing-league/racers/advantage) *(Pacific, Atlantic or Indian)* and buffs certain racers with +1 Speed. 

#### Calculating Coach Ocean Advantage:

**STEP 1:** Which is the current live [advantage](https://ocean-racing-league.gitbook.io/the-ocean-racing-league/ocean-racing-league/racers/advantage) for Racers? *(Coach Advantage buffs will only apply to racers with the current live advantage)*.\
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**STEP 2:** Is my COACH at least 3\* Prestige? If ‘NO’ then Coach Ocean Advantage buffs DO NOT APPLY. If ‘YES’ then follow the YELLOW table, below *(Coach Ocean Advantage Cheat Sheet)* to see what buff will be added to your racer(s).

<figure><img src="https://2276406192-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FRN43PRWkwIrKS3ZTN6ii%2Fuploads%2FrSpyUnTzTPRClPZTlJap%2FCoach%20Ocean%20Advantage%20(no%20description).jpg?alt=media&#x26;token=5151bae8-6d05-4b57-8d6b-d9f22f2c1194" alt=""><figcaption><p>Coach Ocean Advantage Cheat Sheet</p></figcaption></figure>

## #2. Coach Hemisphere Advantage

When a coach reaches [Prestige](https://ocean-racing-league.gitbook.io/the-ocean-racing-league/ocean-racing-league/coach-buffs/prestige) level 4, their Hemisphere Advantage will become unlocked as well as their Ocean Advantage. Coach Hemisphere Advantage is one of the 2 hemisphere [Advantages](https://ocean-racing-league.gitbook.io/the-ocean-racing-league/ocean-racing-league/racers/advantage) *(North or South)* and buffs certain racers with +1 Speed.

#### Calculating Coach Hemisphere Advantage:

**STEP 1:** Which is the current live [advantage](https://ocean-racing-league.gitbook.io/the-ocean-racing-league/ocean-racing-league/racers/advantage) for Racers? *(Coach Advantage buffs will only apply to racers with the current live advantage)*.\
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**STEP 2:** Is my COACH at least 4\* Prestige? If ‘NO’ then Coach Hemisphere Advantage buffs DO NOT APPLY. If ‘YES’ then follow the ORANGE table, below *(Coach Hemisphere Advantage Cheat Sheet)* to see what buff will be added to your racer(s).&#x20;

<figure><img src="https://2276406192-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FRN43PRWkwIrKS3ZTN6ii%2Fuploads%2F6DqGzj1m3w1XnTgOOvBC%2FCoach%20Hemi%20Advantage%20(no%20description).jpg?alt=media&#x26;token=c547e1b9-d39f-47fe-ae8d-26d845eb7921" alt=""><figcaption><p>Coach Hemisphere Advantage Cheat Sheet</p></figcaption></figure>

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*\*\*All Coaches have both an Ocean Advantage and Hemisphere Advantage. The only difference is that once unlocked, they will take effect at different times based on the* [advantage](https://ocean-racing-league.gitbook.io/the-ocean-racing-league/ocean-racing-league/racers/advantage "mention")Calendar.\
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\&#xNAN;*\*No Coaches have World Ocean Advantage*