Carolina af Askøen - NOR12232
Sailing performance analysis for a Hanse 400 from 2007, built by Hanse Yachts and designed by JUDELFRIEDRICH/VROELIJKROLF.
Data provided by the Offshore Racing Congress (ORC) · Certificate issued 04/05/2026
This comfort cruiser delivers a steady performance with a balanced sail plan. It achieves 6.4 knots upwind in 10 knots of wind, showcasing its capability in moderate conditions. Downwind, the boat reaches 5.61 knots, supported by an asymmetric spinnaker that complements its design. Overall, the Hanse 400 is a solid choice for those prioritizing comfort and stability.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | ||||
| 13.09.2025 | Høststormseilasen 2025 | 7/10 | NOR Rating - Doublehanded | Frank Nyheim |
| 06.05.2025 | Bergens | 15/23 | NorRating med spinnaker | Frank NYHEIM |
| 2024 | ||||
| 07.09.2024 | Bergen Singlehanded | 16/20 | NorRating med spinnaker | Frank NYHEIM |
| 24.05.2024 | Seilmakeren Doublehanded 2024 | 12/13 | NOR Rating klasse B | Frank Nyheim |
| 07.05.2024 | Bergens | 3/4🥉 | NorRating uten spinnaker | Frank NYHEIM |
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 | 2.46 | 3.50 | 4.27 | 4.81 | 5.11 | 5.23 | 5.28 | 5.28 | 5.15 |
| 52° | 3.90 | 5.41 | 6.43 | 7.10 | 7.45 | 7.60 | 7.67 | 7.73 | 7.69 |
| 60° | 4.25 | 5.74 | 6.73 | 7.35 | 7.69 | 7.85 | 7.93 | 8.01 | 7.98 |
| 75° | 4.53 | 5.98 | 6.95 | 7.53 | 7.88 | 8.12 | 8.29 | 8.45 | 8.52 |
| 90° | 4.42 | 5.89 | 7.01 | 7.68 | 8.04 | 8.22 | 8.47 | 8.86 | 9.06 |
| 110° | 4.27 | 5.94 | 7.13 | 7.82 | 8.27 | 8.66 | 9.00 | 9.43 | 9.75 |
| 120° | 4.12 | 5.77 | 6.97 | 7.71 | 8.18 | 8.61 | 9.04 | 9.90 | 10.49 |
| 135° | 3.60 | 5.16 | 6.37 | 7.27 | 7.85 | 8.29 | 8.73 | 9.69 | 11.01 |
| 150° | 2.96 | 4.33 | 5.49 | 6.47 | 7.24 | 7.77 | 8.16 | 8.92 | 9.78 |
| Run VMG | 2.56 | 3.75 | 4.76 | 5.61 | 6.28 | 6.80 | 7.24 | 7.95 | 8.61 |
Boat speed (knots) at wind angle / wind speed