Sirius - NOR16154
Sailing performance analysis for a Bavaria 38 from 2005, built by Bavaria Yachtbau and designed by jakopin&Jakopin.
Data provided by the Offshore Racing Congress (ORC) · Certificate issued 04/05/2026
As a comfort cruiser, this boat offers a balanced sailing experience with a focus on ease rather than speed. It reaches 5.9 knots upwind in 10 knots of wind and tops out at 9.5 knots in 20 knots of wind. The sail wardrobe includes a modest asymmetric spinnaker, which limits its downwind performance to 5.3 knots in 10 knots of wind. The sail plan is balanced with a compact jib relative to the mainsail, perfect for those who prioritize comfort over racing edge.
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 | ||||
| 01.09.2026 | Hjeltefjordtrimmen 2026 | 7/7 | STOR BÅT | Jon Andreas Bygstad |
| 22.08.2026 | Askøy Rundt 2026 | 7/8 | NOR-rating -> 1,101 | Jon Andreas Bygstad |
| 29.05.2026 | Norgesmesterskap Doublehanded/Seilmakeren Doublehanded | 18/23 | Liten | Jon Andreas BYGSTAD |
| 2025 | ||||
| 09.09.2025 | Hjeltefjordtrimmen 2025 | 2/6🥈 | ÅPEN KLASSE | Jon Andreas Bygstad |
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 | 2.06 | 3.02 | 3.73 | 4.27 | 4.69 | 4.98 | 5.11 | 5.16 | 5.03 |
| 52° | 3.31 | 4.77 | 5.81 | 6.55 | 6.96 | 7.26 | 7.44 | 7.55 | 7.53 |
| 60° | 3.75 | 5.25 | 6.28 | 6.94 | 7.31 | 7.49 | 7.67 | 7.83 | 7.84 |
| 75° | 4.21 | 5.73 | 6.73 | 7.31 | 7.65 | 7.89 | 8.04 | 8.23 | 8.38 |
| 90° | 4.30 | 5.82 | 6.85 | 7.45 | 7.82 | 8.12 | 8.38 | 8.78 | 8.99 |
| 110° | 3.95 | 5.59 | 6.79 | 7.51 | 7.96 | 8.34 | 8.71 | 9.38 | 9.80 |
| 120° | 3.82 | 5.43 | 6.63 | 7.40 | 7.87 | 8.27 | 8.68 | 9.53 | 10.44 |
| 135° | 3.33 | 4.85 | 6.04 | 6.96 | 7.55 | 7.97 | 8.36 | 9.22 | 10.29 |
| 150° | 2.76 | 4.08 | 5.21 | 6.16 | 6.93 | 7.46 | 7.83 | 8.49 | 9.23 |
| Run VMG | 2.39 | 3.53 | 4.51 | 5.34 | 6.01 | 6.50 | 6.92 | 7.58 | 8.15 |
Boat speed (knots) at wind angle / wind speed