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RIGGING THE SPINNAKER IS EASY IF YOU FOLLOW THIS GUIDE. THERE SHOULD BE NO NEED TO HOIST THE KITE ON THE BEACH - USEFUL IF IT'S WINDY. On a Catamaran with a chute/trumpet/snuffer/pipe system. In this film i'm using a Hobie Pacific

Here we look at how to hoist, lock and unlock the Hobie Tiger mainsail. This is the same for - Fox, FX1, 20 formula and possibly a few other classes. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1lHDaNse_-YIaYNeparQ_w/join ...

HERE WE'RE LOOKING AT HOW TO RIG THE MAINSHEET AND DOWNHAUL ON A CATAMARAN SUCH AS A HOBIE TIGER, TORNADO, F18 OR SIMILAR Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1lHDaNse_-YIaYNeparQ_w/join Joyrider TV is one of the be...

and fitting the bow-sprit. Here we look at how it's done. This will be the same for other Catamarans such as - F18, Tornado, Hurricane, All Hobies with spreaders and many other classes. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/ch...

Here we take a look at the jib system on a catamaran which uses a zip luff and self tacking arrangement for the jib. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1lH... Joyrider TV is one of the best channels on YouTube fo...

After leaving our Sailboat Delos in the yard to fill the cruising kitty for over 10 months we came back to her and worked 12 hours a day for 20 days to get her ship-shape and ready to set sail up the Great Barrier Reef and onward to Indonesia. Here is a b...

If you are planning a trip down the Intracoastal Waterway or ICW here is a tip for dealing with overtaking traffic. Wait till they get up close astern then slow your boat right down. This allows the overtaking vessel to slow as well and pass you with the l...

Mooring Mediterranean-style stern to the dock in Greece. This is an excerpt from the Distant Shores sailing adventure television series. If you would like to follow the continuing adventures of Paul and Sheryl Shard aboard S/V Distant Shores see: http://...

THIS IS A DETAILED LOOK AT THE ASSEMBLY OF THE PLATFORM OF THE HOBIE TIGER CATAMARAN. THE FOLLOWING STEPS - applying sealant - to stop the boat leaking - bolting the beams to the hulls - fitting the trampoline - attaching the bridle wires YOU CAN SUPPORT...

How to beach your boat! This was our first time to deliberately beach our Southerly 42 in the Bahamas. Crystal blue waters and white sand! If you would like to follow the continuing adventures of Paul and Sheryl Shard aboard S/V Distant Shores see: http:/...