Catamaran Race Starts 12.1 - Module Contents
Race Starts – Joyrider Classroom | Course Introduction
Race starts can make or break your race — not because of luck, but because of decisions made before the gun ever fires.
In this Joyrider Classroom module, Joe from Joyrider TV breaks race starts down into a clear, repeatable system that works across catamarans and dinghies, club racing through to championship level.
This course isn’t about shouting rules or chasing miracle starts.
It’s about stacking probability in your favour, protecting space, accelerating cleanly, and exiting the start on the correct side of the course with speed.
What this course covers:
How to prepare properly before the starting sequence begins
How to read the start line, bias, and course setup
How to use waiting time productively instead of guessing
Where to start on the line — and why the middle is usually a trap
Pin end vs committee boat starts
Managing the fleet around you without aggression
Acceleration, lane control, and clean exits
Starting sequences, flags, and what they actually mean
Choosing the right type of start for different conditions
Having a Plan B when things don’t go to plan
This is practical instruction from real racing, explained clearly and honestly — not theory, not hype.
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Whether you’re trying to stop losing places on the first beat or looking for more consistency at the front of the fleet, this module will change how you approach every start.
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Whether you’re on a Hobie, Nacra, A-Class, Prindle, Hurricane, Dart, Windrush, Tornado, Unicorn, F18, F16, Topcat, Hobie Getaway, Dragoon, or even a Minicat — you’ll find clear, practical videos here to help you sail faster, safer and with more confidence.
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Race Starts – Joyrider Classroom | Course Introduction
Race starts can make or break your race — not because of luck, but because of decisions made before the gun ever fires.
In this Joyrider Classroom module, Joe from Joyrider TV breaks race starts down into a clear, repeatable system that works across catamarans and dinghies, club racing through to championship level.
This course isn’t about shouting rules or chasing miracle starts.
It’s about stacking probability in your favour, protecting space, accelerating cleanly, and exiting the start on the correct side of the course with speed.
What this course covers:
How to prepare properly before the starting sequence begins
How to read the start line, bias, and course setup
How to use waiting time productively instead of guessing
Where to start on the line — and why the middle is usually a trap
Pin end vs committee boat starts
Managing the fleet around you without aggression
Acceleration, lane control, and clean exits
Starting sequences, flags, and what they actually mean
Choosing the right type of start for different conditions
Having a Plan B when things don’t go to plan
This is practical instruction from real racing, explained clearly and honestly — not theory, not hype.
Join the course:
JOIN ON YOUTUBE ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/@JoyriderTV/join
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Whether you’re trying to stop losing places on the first beat or looking for more consistency at the front of the fleet, this module will change how you approach every start.
...
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Official Joyrider TV merch
https://totaljoyrider.com
Gear I Use & Recommend
⛵ SunGod Sunglasses – tough, polarised & built for sailing
https://www.sungod.co/s/eR4VYYu3/
⛵ Telemetry Overlay – add pro GPS overlays to your sailing videos
Use code JOYRIDERTV for a sweet discount
https://bit.ly/telemetryoverlay
⛵ Instamic Waterproof Audio – crystal-clear sound even in strong wind
https://instamic.io/?aff=119
⛵ Xero Shoes – lightweight, flexible and perfect for beach cats
https://xeroshoes.com/go/joyridertv
⛵ Forward WIP – next-level impact and sailing protection
@forwardwip
About Joyrider TV
Joyrider TV is one of YouTube’s leading channels for catamaran sailing tutorials, maintenance guides, Q+As, race strategy, and real-world beach-cat sailing action.
Whether you’re on a Hobie, Nacra, A-Class, Prindle, Hurricane, Dart, Windrush, Tornado, Unicorn, F18, F16, Topcat, Hobie Getaway, Dragoon, or even a Minicat — you’ll find clear, practical videos here to help you sail faster, safer and with more confidence.
Thanks for being part of the Joyrider TV community.
#catsailing
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