Amatør´n - NOR7143
Sailing performance analysis for a FIRST CLASS 8 from 1986, built by Beneteau and designed by Faroux/Finot.
Data provided by the Offshore Racing Congress (ORC) · Certificate issued 16/04/2026
This cruiser-racer balances comfort and speed with ease. It reaches 5.6 knots upwind in 10 knots of wind, showcasing its capability on the racecourse. The symmetric spinnaker is modest for its size, which can limit performance downwind, reaching 4.9 knots in the same wind condition. The sail plan is well-balanced, making it versatile for various sailing adventures.
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
Measurements
🏁 Race Results🥇1 🥉1
| Date | Event | Result | Class | Skipper |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | ||||
| 09.05.2026 | Hvaler rundt | 10/18 | NOR-Rating | Øyvind AASEN |
| 2025 | ||||
| 31.05.2025 | Kostervalsen 2025 | 6/27 | Alla | øyvind aasen |
| 31.05.2025 | Kostervalsen 2025 | 6/21 | SRS - Racing | øyvind aasen |
| 2024 | ||||
| 14.09.2024 | MK Båt Cup | 3/15🥉 | NOR-Rating | Øyvind AASEN |
| 04.05.2024 | Hvaler Rundt | 1/10🥇 | NOR-Rating | Øyvind AASEN |
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 | 2.41 | 3.36 | 4.02 | 4.46 | 4.67 | 4.74 | 4.78 | 4.79 | 4.73 |
| 52° | 3.73 | 5.01 | 5.76 | 6.16 | 6.38 | 6.47 | 6.53 | 6.60 | 6.62 |
| 60° | 3.96 | 5.21 | 5.91 | 6.28 | 6.52 | 6.66 | 6.74 | 6.84 | 6.88 |
| 75° | 4.10 | 5.33 | 6.01 | 6.38 | 6.68 | 6.93 | 7.08 | 7.27 | 7.38 |
| 90° | 3.98 | 5.22 | 6.03 | 6.48 | 6.79 | 7.02 | 7.32 | 7.76 | 8.06 |
| 110° | 3.77 | 5.19 | 6.06 | 6.55 | 7.00 | 7.43 | 7.84 | 8.46 | 9.04 |
| 120° | 3.62 | 5.00 | 5.92 | 6.45 | 6.91 | 7.38 | 7.95 | 9.21 | 10.17 |
| 135° | 3.14 | 4.48 | 5.47 | 6.14 | 6.59 | 7.04 | 7.56 | 9.11 | 11.90 |
| 150° | 2.58 | 3.78 | 4.81 | 5.65 | 6.22 | 6.64 | 7.06 | 8.18 | 10.21 |
| Run VMG | 2.24 | 3.27 | 4.17 | 4.93 | 5.59 | 6.09 | 6.49 | 7.27 | 8.84 |
Boat speed (knots) at wind angle / wind speed