Inside My Fastest Speed Run of the Year
This is my fastest catamaran speed run of the year (so far)
Watch closely and you'll see how hand coordination, rope management, mainsheet control, traveller adjustments and constant sail trim all work together when sailing a Hobie 16 above 20 knots. If you've ever wondered what it actually takes to sail a beach cat at high speed, come onboard.
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In this video:
00:00 Mission: Beat my fastest speed of the year
01:02 Setting up for the first speed run
03:45 Building speed
06:30 The importance of hand coordination
09:15 Rope management under pressure
12:40 Fine sail trim and balance
15:20 Chasing maximum speed
18:10 Final speed run
20:30 What I learned
Whether you sail a Hobie 16, Formula 18, Dart 18, Nacra, Tornado, Topcat or any performance catamaran, these techniques can help you become smoother, faster and more in control.
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