Paradise - NOR12550
Sailing performance analysis for a FIRST 50 from 2008, built by Beneteau and designed by Briand.
Data provided by the Offshore Racing Congress (ORC) · Certificate issued 05/05/2026
This performance sailboat is well-powered for its size, delivering a balanced sailing experience. It reaches a strong 7.2 knots upwind in 10 knots of wind and can achieve 10.6 knots in stronger conditions. With an asymmetric spinnaker, it handles well on various points of sail, complemented by a balanced sail plan that includes a compact jib relative to the mainsail.
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
| Date | Event | Result | Class | Skipper |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | ||||
| 13.05.2026 | Skagen Offshore Race 2026 | 24/26 | Nor Rating 1 | Kjell ARNESEN |
| 2025 | ||||
| 30.08.2025 | Hollænderseilasen 2025 | 17/21 | NOR 4 | Kjell ARNESEN |
| 13.06.2025 | Færderseilasen 2025 | 1/15🥇 | Cruising med spinnaker 3 | Kjell ARNESEN |
| 28.05.2025 | Skagen Race 2025 | 24/26 | NORrating Full Crew 3 | Kjell Arnesen |
| 2024 | ||||
| 14.06.2024 | Færderseilasen 2024 | 8/12 | NOR-R m/spi Tristein3 | Kjell ARNESEN |
| 08.05.2024 | Skagen Race 2024 - HOLMESTRAND | 18/29 | NOR Rating fullt crew 2 | Kjell Arnesen |
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 | 2.88 | 4.10 | 4.99 | 5.54 | 5.80 | 5.95 | 6.04 | 6.13 | 6.11 |
| 52° | 4.54 | 6.26 | 7.40 | 8.01 | 8.28 | 8.41 | 8.49 | 8.59 | 8.61 |
| 60° | 4.91 | 6.60 | 7.68 | 8.25 | 8.51 | 8.64 | 8.72 | 8.83 | 8.87 |
| 75° | 5.20 | 6.85 | 7.90 | 8.42 | 8.73 | 8.93 | 9.05 | 9.23 | 9.34 |
| 90° | 5.22 | 6.96 | 8.05 | 8.61 | 8.94 | 9.16 | 9.31 | 9.62 | 9.85 |
| 110° | 4.83 | 6.61 | 7.82 | 8.52 | 9.00 | 9.38 | 9.70 | 10.25 | 10.70 |
| 120° | 4.43 | 6.19 | 7.54 | 8.40 | 8.91 | 9.35 | 9.77 | 10.60 | 11.19 |
| 135° | 3.75 | 5.47 | 6.85 | 7.88 | 8.53 | 9.00 | 9.44 | 10.43 | 11.73 |
| 150° | 3.10 | 4.56 | 5.80 | 6.89 | 7.80 | 8.44 | 8.89 | 9.73 | 10.75 |
| Run VMG | 2.68 | 3.95 | 5.03 | 5.97 | 6.77 | 7.47 | 8.08 | 9.00 | 9.80 |
Boat speed (knots) at wind angle / wind speed