Daddys Dream - NOR7558
Sailing performance analysis for a FIRST 235 from 1989, built by Beneteau and designed by Jean Berret.
Data provided by the Offshore Racing Congress (ORC) · Certificate issued 09/06/2026
This comfort cruiser offers a balanced sail plan with a compact jib relative to the mainsail, but lacks a spinnaker for downwind performance. It reaches 6.0 knots on a reach in 10 knots of wind, showcasing its capability in moderate conditions. However, it isn't built for speed and struggles downwind, achieving 4.3 knots in similar wind. With its modest canvas and heavier build for its length, it's ideal for leisurely and comfortable cruising rather than racing.
Sailing performance as a polar diagram
A polar diagram shows boat speed at different wind angles and wind speeds. The distance from center represents boat speed in knots, and the angle represents the boats angle to the wind. The wind speed is shown as true wind speed (TWS), not apparent wind speed. Likewise, the wind angle is shown as true wind angle (TWA), not apparent wind angle.
Beat: Sailing upwind (toward the wind)
Beam Reach: Sailing across the wind
Run: Sailing downwind (away from the wind)
VMG Performance
Wind Speed (columns): True wind speed (TWS) in knots - the actual wind speed, not the apparent wind you feel on deck.
VMG (Velocity Made Good) is your effective speed toward your destination, not your actual boat speed.
Beat VMG (top bars): Speed made good when sailing upwind. Higher is better - it means you're reaching the windward mark faster.
Run VMG (bottom bars): Speed made good when sailing downwind. Higher is better - it means you're reaching the leeward mark faster.
Measured sails
Spinnaker measurements were not supported before this season's certificates. If no spinnaker is shown, that's why.
Measurements
🏁 Race Results 🥉1
| Date | Event | Result | Class | Skipper |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | ||||
| 12.06.2026 | Færderseilasen 2026 | 3/12🥉 | RACING med spi 1 | Marius OLSEN |
| 2025 | ||||
| 13.06.2025 | Færderseilasen 2025 | 13/24 | Racing med spinnaker 1 | Marius OLSEN |
Race results from manage2sail.com & sailracesystem.no
Identity
Dimensions
Sail Areas
ORC Rating
Rated boat speeds
| Wind Speed (TWS) | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 kt | 6 kt | 8 kt | 10 kt | 12 kt | 14 kt | 16 kt | 20 kt | 24 kt | |
| Beat VMG | 1.87 | 2.65 | 3.19 | 3.59 | 3.86 | 3.97 | 3.99 | 3.89 | 3.63 |
| 52° | 2.96 | 4.10 | 4.88 | 5.35 | 5.61 | 5.75 | 5.80 | 5.79 | 5.63 |
| 60° | 3.20 | 4.35 | 5.11 | 5.54 | 5.78 | 5.94 | 6.01 | 6.05 | 5.97 |
| 75° | 3.53 | 4.73 | 5.48 | 5.84 | 6.05 | 6.16 | 6.33 | 6.49 | 6.52 |
| 90° | 3.66 | 4.86 | 5.62 | 6.01 | 6.31 | 6.54 | 6.68 | 6.85 | 7.04 |
| 110° | 3.46 | 4.67 | 5.49 | 5.95 | 6.32 | 6.66 | 6.98 | 7.48 | 7.80 |
| 120° | 3.22 | 4.43 | 5.31 | 5.84 | 6.23 | 6.60 | 6.97 | 7.69 | 8.36 |
| 135° | 2.77 | 3.98 | 4.91 | 5.58 | 6.00 | 6.36 | 6.71 | 7.45 | 8.39 |
| 150° | 2.33 | 3.43 | 4.31 | 5.00 | 5.46 | 5.82 | 6.10 | 6.66 | 7.24 |
| Run VMG | 2.02 | 2.97 | 3.73 | 4.33 | 4.73 | 5.23 | 5.64 | 6.21 | 6.75 |
Boat speed (knots) at wind angle / wind speed