Finally - NOR16174
Sailing performance analysis for a Bavaria 46 cruiser from 2015, built by Bavaria and designed by Farr.
Data provided by the Offshore Racing Congress (ORC) · Certificate issued 23/04/2026
This Bavaria 46 cruiser offers a smooth and comfortable sailing experience, ideal for those who prioritize relaxation over speed. It achieves 8.9 knots in 14 knots of wind, showcasing its capability in fresh breezes. Upwind, it sails at 6.37 knots in 10 knots of wind, though it's not designed for aggressive upwind performance. The absence of a spinnaker affects its downwind capabilities, reflected in a modest 5.58 knots in 10 knots of wind. Its balanced sail plan 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
Spinnaker measurements were not supported before this season's certificates. If no spinnaker is shown, that's why.
Measurements
🏁 Race Results
| Date | Event | Result | Class | Skipper |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | ||||
| 29.05.2026 | Norgesmesterskap Doublehanded/Seilmakeren Doublehanded | 16/21 | Stor | Ole Jakob MALMO |
| 2025 | ||||
| 23.05.2025 | Seilmakeren Doublehanded 2025 | 13/14 | NOR Rating klasse B | Ole Jakob Malmo |
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 | 2.21 | 3.24 | 4.03 | 4.64 | 5.12 | 5.49 | 5.74 | 5.91 | 5.89 |
| 52° | 3.58 | 5.17 | 6.31 | 7.14 | 7.63 | 7.96 | 8.20 | 8.43 | 8.48 |
| 60° | 4.07 | 5.70 | 6.83 | 7.58 | 8.00 | 8.22 | 8.41 | 8.70 | 8.80 |
| 75° | 4.61 | 6.25 | 7.35 | 8.00 | 8.38 | 8.64 | 8.83 | 9.05 | 9.33 |
| 90° | 4.75 | 6.41 | 7.51 | 8.17 | 8.57 | 8.90 | 9.20 | 9.66 | 9.92 |
| 110° | 4.41 | 6.08 | 7.27 | 8.02 | 8.48 | 8.89 | 9.28 | 10.04 | 10.77 |
| 120° | 4.06 | 5.71 | 6.90 | 7.82 | 8.39 | 8.81 | 9.22 | 10.08 | 11.10 |
| 135° | 3.41 | 5.02 | 6.30 | 7.32 | 8.04 | 8.51 | 8.91 | 9.73 | 10.71 |
| 150° | 2.84 | 4.23 | 5.43 | 6.45 | 7.27 | 7.83 | 8.21 | 8.82 | 9.42 |
| Run VMG | 2.46 | 3.66 | 4.71 | 5.58 | 6.29 | 6.78 | 7.12 | 8.10 | 8.75 |
Boat speed (knots) at wind angle / wind speed