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May 7, 2025
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Solo Hobie 16 light wind technique multi cam with live commentary
Here we are once again single handed, for two up the crew positions will be the same but with crew on opposite side of the boat. The main points are: keep the boat moving don't over sheet keep still on the boat watch the wind indicators keep steering to a ...
How to fly the hull, a Hobie 16 tutorial
This is the one that will change everything. If you are a catamaran sailor who hasn't yet experiment with lifting the hull it's a great way to improve your control of the boat as well as being great fun and looking cool! This technique is the same if you'r...
What’s most important The Total Joyrider Heirarchy of Sailing Needs!
POSSIBLY THE MOST IMPORTANT SAILING TUTORIAL OF ALL TIME. Here we're looking at the order in which you should do things on your boat: Point it in the right direction Sit in the right place Pull the sails in the right amount then add refinement. For exa...
Update from the Tornado Europeans
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Tornado Europeans update 2
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Tornado Europeans day 3 update
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Tornado Europeans day 4 update
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Tornado European Championships – Onboard with Live Commentary GBR2 –
This is probably my favourite video that i've posted to date! From race 7 of the 2018 Tornado European championships at Torbole, Lake Garda, Italy. Between 15 and 18 knots of wind. Apologies for the wind noise in the microphone - it turns out that the GoP...
Using the Mast Head Float Single handed with no wind
I'm hoping that this will be the last of the single handed capsize righting series. Due to popular demand, we seeing what difference it makes to the ease of righting by using a mast head float. I filmed this in zero wind to get an accurate idea of if it w...
FX1 Single Handed Catamaran Technique – onboard live commentary
The FX1 is a single handed 17 foot long catamaran with trapeze, daggerboards and spinnaker. This is a look at sailing it in a moderate wind. Unfortunately the camera at the end of the boom decided to stop recording after a few minutes hence the lack of m...
Quick tips for cat sailors S01 E01
SINCE MAKING THIS VIDEO - PLEASE NOTE - I WOULD NO LONGER RECOMMEND USING SILICONE LUBRICANT . EITHER FRESH WATER OR A SPECIFIC PRODUCT LIKE HARKEN MCLUBE ONLY ON THE SAIL. THANKS This is the first video of a new format - small things that can make your ...
Hobie 16 downwind sailing on land run through
Here we look at some basic principals of downwind sailing. Using the hierarchy of sailing needs we go through what is most important when you're sailing your catamaran downwind. Although this is set on a Hobie 16, this will be the same for any catamaran, t...
Quick tips for cat sailors S01 E02
Here we're looking at a few things that could help. First we look at making your own tiller extension so that you can save some money for better rope and blocks! Mainsheet related issues - sticky traveller and non rotating mast, both of which can be cured ...
Dismantling the Hobie 16 live commentary
Here i'm talking through the process of taking a 16 apart from start to finish. Very well done to anyone who makes it through to the end! The Hobie 16 revolutionized multihull sailing. The Hobie 16 was unleashed on the Southern California beach scene in 1...
Hobie 16 upwind sailing on land run through
Here we look at some basic principals of upwind sailing. Using the hierarchy of sailing needs we go through what is most important when you're sailing your catamaran upwind. Although this is set on a Hobie 16, this will be the same for any catamaran, the ...
Quick tips for cat sailors S01 E03
Here we're looking at a few things that could help. 1- Doing a good job folding your spinnaker single handed 2 - How to get a good rough idea of how much rig tension to put on your 16 3 - A slight set up alteration that could help you to get back on you...
Hobie Tiger mainsail settings – on land, some guidelines
Let's have a look at how much to pull the controls on a Hobie Tiger or similar. We'll have a more detailed look next season with some onboard footage to help things along but for now this should put you on the right path. The Hobie Tiger represented some...
Dismantling the Hobie Tiger live commentary, real time!
This is a long one! In order to make everything as easy and straight forward as possible when it comes to putting the Tiger back together, it is important to take some time to make sure that everything is done with some kind of system (especially for us w...
The Wildwind Greece Catamaran Fleet – guided tour!
For over 30 years, Wildwind in Greece has been the top holiday location for anyone who’s serious about sailing. Unique climatic conditions, the widest range of dinghies and catamarans in Europe, highly experienced instructors and a fun, laid-back atmosph...
The Wildwind Vassiliki Sailing Area
While there's no catamaran sailing happening I though that we could take a look at Vassiliki Bay at the southern end of the Island of Lefkas. This is where Wildwind is based and where (nearly) all of the Joyrider TV videos are coming from. This place reall...
Which upgrades to make to your catamaran
Here we’re looking at ways of upgrading your Hobie 16 or any other catamaran. You can really transform pretty much any boat by replacing the following: Mainsail - maybe for an ex Worlds or Europeans sail Jib - maybe for an ex Worlds or Europeans sail Tr...
Hobie 16, Pacific, Foiling Laser and Aero @Wildwind
Here's a few examples of what we're doing pretty much every day at Wildwind in Vassiliki. The light wind in the morning is the ideal time to try something new, learn some key skills, practice, refine and adjust techniques. Then from around 1400 the wind ma...
LASER XD kicker assembly in real time with onboard commentary!
Rain stopped play today so we're in the workshop making some preparations for our brand new Lasers. I'm setting up the XD kicking straps! Even during this set up period the fun never ends. Ways to support the channel - https://www.patreon.com/joseph_benne...
Putting new rigging on the Hobie 16 catamaran mast
Every three years we replace our rigging on the catamarans. Here we're looking at taking off the old rigging, cleaning the mast and installing the new rigging. All of our rigging we get from Hobie Cat Europe as it is of a very high quality. Ways to suppor...
Replacing the rigging on the FX1, Tiger, Pacific, Wildcat, F18 etc
The information here is relevant for installing new rigging on any catamaran that has a spinnaker. In this example we’re rigging an FX1 which has single trapeze and no jib. The FX1 is a great boat - if you’re looking for a single hander and you can fin...
Hobie 16 assembly part 2 – the trampoline
Getting your trampoline tight on a 16 is essential. It's important on all catamarans but on the boats that don't bolt together it's even more important, really. Here is a look at how you can get your tramp tight without help. BTW this was going to be a m...
Essential tools for setting up catamarans
Here's a quick look at the most used tools and parts that I generally have in my toolbox, ready to tune rudders and perform many other tasks at the drop of a hat. Ways to support the channel - https://www.patreon.com/joseph_bennett Online Store for t-sh...
Everything you need to know about tape
Here we're looking at the most common types of tape, their uses and how much sticky residue they will leave on a mast after a few days. Then, how to remove that residue. Then, how to apply the tape when taping rigging. You might not have known that you ne...
Hobie 16 solo Easter Sunday 2019
The Hobie 16 once again, full power, single handed, paradise sailing conditions, pulling the ropes and making it go! The ISAF International Class Hobie 16 is a popular catamaran manufactured by the Hobie Cat Company for racing and day sailing. The craft w...
How to make the mast cleaning salad dressing!
Over the set up period, i've been using this stuff to clean masts and beams on the boats with great results. Vinegar can be virtually used anywhere in the home from cleaning wood floors to windows to wastebaskets, but it is not recommended for use on mar...
Wildwind weekly report – live!
Here’s my first weekly report from Wildwind Sailing in Greece. If it goes well it could become a regular thing. #joyridertv #catsailing
Cat Sailing the Trapeze Harness!
Here we're taking a look at the trapeze harness. It's important that you like your harness, that it's comfortable and not too bulky. In sailing, the trapeze is a wire that comes from a point high on the mast, usually where the shrouds are fixed, to a hook...
Wildwind week 2 update
From this week's live video, what happened this week + answering the live questions that were coming in.
What pre season checks for your catamaran
There are several things that you should look at before floating your boat for the first time in a season. I didn't mention - checking sails, getting the rig tension/settings right or putting tape on various items. Here's what we looked at: Rudder Blades P...
HOW TO TRAPEZE – crew and helm
How to trapeze on a catamaran! Here we look at the technique for trapezing on a catamaran as the crew then as the helm. First on land and then on the water. YOU CAN SUPPORT JOYRIDER TV BY: ⛵️Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/joseph_bennett ⛵️Getti...