Helene - NOR608
Sailing performance analysis for a J/80 from 2004, built by J Boats Europe and designed by JOHNSTONE.
Data provided by the Offshore Racing Congress (ORC) · Certificate issued 01/06/2026
This performance sailboat is designed for speed and agility, reaching 6.98 knots on a reach in 10 knots of wind. With a large asymmetric spinnaker, it capitalizes on downwind conditions, making 5.27 knots in 10 knots of wind. The compact jib complements the mainsail, enhancing its upwind capabilities. In stronger winds, expect exhilarating speeds up to 11.12 knots, showcasing its planing potential.
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 | ||||
| 12.06.2026 | Færderseilasen 2026 | 1/20🥇 | RACING med spi 2 | Per BØYMO |
| 29.04.2026 | Bundefjorden Onsdagsseilaser | 14/20 | Høst Liten klasse | Per BØYMO |
| 29.04.2026 | Bundefjorden Onsdagsseilaser | 11/15 | Vår Liten klasse | Per BØYMO |
| 29.04.2026 | Bundefjorden Onsdagsseilaser | 10/20 | Langbane liten klasse | Per BØYMO |
| 29.04.2026 | Bundefjorden Onsdagsseilaser | 8/21 | KM Liten Klasse | Per BØYMO |
| 2025 | ||||
| 30.04.2025 | Bundefjorden Onsdagsseilaser | 10/21 | NOR rating 1 høst | Per BØYMO |
| 30.04.2025 | Bundefjorden Onsdagsseilaser | 12/21 | NOR Rating 1 Vår | Per BØYMO |
| 30.04.2025 | Bundefjorden Onsdagsseilaser | 12/21 | Langbane Klasse 1 | Per BØYMO |
| 30.04.2025 | Bundefjorden Onsdagsseilaser | 9/19 | Klubbmesterskap klasse 1 | Per BØYMO |
| 2024 | ||||
| 07.08.2024 | Bundefjorden Onsdagsseilaser Høst | 13/16 | Liten Klasse | Per BØYMO |
| 25.05.2024 | Grundig Sailing Cup | 3/6🥉 | J/80 | Per BØYMO |
| 24.04.2024 | Bundefjorden Onsdagsseilaser Vår | 12/20 | Liten Klasse | Per BØYMO |
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 | 2.23 | 3.17 | 3.85 | 4.34 | 4.59 | 4.68 | 4.73 | 4.76 | 4.66 |
| 52° | 3.49 | 4.82 | 5.69 | 6.16 | 6.39 | 6.50 | 6.57 | 6.64 | 6.63 |
| 60° | 3.75 | 5.07 | 5.89 | 6.31 | 6.56 | 6.70 | 6.78 | 6.89 | 6.88 |
| 75° | 3.93 | 5.23 | 6.02 | 6.44 | 6.75 | 6.98 | 7.14 | 7.34 | 7.44 |
| 90° | 3.95 | 5.46 | 6.29 | 6.62 | 6.84 | 7.12 | 7.41 | 7.91 | 8.24 |
| 110° | 4.06 | 5.61 | 6.47 | 6.98 | 7.38 | 7.72 | 8.08 | 8.81 | 9.47 |
| 120° | 3.95 | 5.49 | 6.40 | 6.98 | 7.52 | 8.10 | 8.66 | 9.64 | 10.72 |
| 135° | 3.52 | 4.96 | 6.01 | 6.66 | 7.22 | 7.88 | 8.76 | 11.12 | 13.27 |
| 150° | 2.93 | 4.22 | 5.28 | 6.09 | 6.65 | 7.12 | 7.63 | 9.67 | 13.37 |
| Run VMG | 2.54 | 3.65 | 4.57 | 5.27 | 5.80 | 6.18 | 6.61 | 8.37 | 11.58 |
Boat speed (knots) at wind angle / wind speed