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May 7, 2025
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Hobie 14 full power 25 to 30 knots of wind
The mast is back up with some new beefy rigging. Time to test the Hobie 14 Evo in more wind. Around 25 to 30 knots. Small chop. 30 degrees, good times. Ways to support the channel - https://www.patreon.com/joseph_bennett Online Store for t-shirts and ho...
Hobie 16 multi cam. Wind 25 to 30 knots. Top speed – 24.79 knots
HOBIE CAT SAILING IN VASSILIKI BAY, GREECE. THE HOBIE 16 IS STILL THE BEST RIDE! This time we had chase cam from a powerboat, super smooth with a gimbal. Thanks to Martin for having a camera on his head as well. Ways to support the channel - https://ww...
Show us your cat E05 USA, Caymen Islands, Dubai and Australia
Check out Will's Joyrider TV tribute from Hawaii - https://youtu.be/i4asE2_O42E Please send any photos or video to totaljoyrider@icloud.com Include a small description / background Thanks again to everyone who's sent in thier cat! Ways to support the c...
Quick Tips for Cat Sailors S02 E04 Clip 4
Here we're taking a look at the trapeze system. And other aspects of your cat sailing. Ways to support the channel - https://www.patreon.com/joseph_bennett Online Store for t-shirts and hoodies - https://totaljoyrider.com For boat parts, gear and ot...
How to reef the Hobie 16 catamaran multi cam with commentary
The mainsail area of a Hobie 16 is just under 14m2, unfortunately I couldn’t find any information regarding the reefed sail area. My best guess is that it is reduced by around 5m2 leaving you with 9m2 on the main. There will be another video coming read...
Catamaran Tiller Arm and Connecting Bar systems
Here we're looking at why different boats might have the tiller arm at different angles. Also we're taking a look at the benefits of the newer 'Laguna' tiller to cross bar connection kit. Exciting times. Thanks for watching. If you would like to suppor...
Catamaran mainsheet cleating angle and how to adjust it
Too low and your capsize tally will increase, too high and you'll end up with massive forearms. Getting your mainsheet cleating angle right makes a big difference to your sailing experience. There are of course more brands of blocks in use, all that we are...
How much is too much wind for Hobie 16 Solo massive pitchpole!
25 knots of wind, Hobie 16, 85 kg of Joyrider - let's see how this goes. Big pitchpole, double hull down the mine shaft aftion mid way through follwed by a rather efficient righting proving that if there's enough wind to capsize in a spectacular fashion, t...
Show us your cat! S02 E06 USA, Italy and Brazil
Send any pictures or video to totaljoyrider@icloud.com In this episode we’re looking at quite a few boats in the US - this is because most of the boats being sent in are from the US (and most are Hobie 16s) To see Burt and Matthew in action - https://...
Hobie 16 solo pitchpole with live commentary – downwind fail plus righting
Here's the juice - 2 bows down! pitchpole (third-person singular simple present pitchpoles, present participle pitchpoling, simple past and past participle pitchpoled) (of a boat) To capsize end over end, as in heavy surf If you would like to support th...
Backwards sailing high wind speed test Hobie 16 Multicam
Wind strength here around 25 knots. Sailing the boat backwards can be very useful. If it’s windy you can just put the boat head to wind and then use the rudders in reverse but be careful - they are extremely twitchy when going astern! Use the mainsheet ...
Quick tips for catamaran sailors S02 E05
Here we're having a look at: Jib tack position Jib Clew (sheets) position Bridle wire wind indicators F18 downhaul block tidy Tiger Mainsail hoist Thanks for watching. If you would like to support the channel the best method is using Patreon where you...
Show us your cat! E07 Austria, USA, Spain and Canada
In this episode we're visiting Austria for a dynamic rescue, the US for some good capsizes, Spain for some good times and Canada for some great colours. If you'd like your boat to be featured please email totaljoyrider@icloud.com Thanks for watching. I...
How to approach a beach or moorings Catamaran and monohull
Coming in to a crowded or small beach can be quite a tricky and difficult procedure. Here we'll look at how to approach the beach and moorings at Wildwind, Vassiliki in an onshore wind. We'll look at this on a Hobie 15, Hobie FX1 and a Laser! Thanks for w...
A GUIDE TO WHICH ROPES AND LINES TO USE ON YOUR CATAMARAN HOBIE 16 OR F18
Where to buy your rope - UK / Europe - https://www.sailingchandlery.com I’d suggest with the mainsheet rope it’s worth ordering a sample in 8 and 10mm to see what you like before ordering the whole length - It makes a huge difference to your sailin...
Hobie 16 Onboard thrills and spills capsize, possibly too much wind
Over 30 knots of wind this time - easily! We had quite a lot on! 3 mistakes: 1st - Jib backwinded the main so much that the boat pretty much heeled to windward resulting in the operator going off the back 2nd - Too much jib pulled us over into a capsize...
How to approach a beach or moorings Catamaran and monohull 2
Coming in to a crowded or small beach can be quite a tricky and difficult procedure. Here we'll look at how to approach the beach and moorings at Wildwind, Vassiliki in a strong cross shore wind. We'll look at this on a Hobie 16, Hobie Pacific and a Laser!...
Quick tips for catamaran sailors S02 E06
In this episode we're looking at: Capsize righting lines! Hoisting the sticky main! Main halyard management! 16 jib travellers! If you would like to support the channel the best method is using Patreon where you pledge to pay a small amount each month (yo...
Show us your cat! E08 Spain, UK and USA
If you'd like your boat to be featured in an upcoming episode, please send photos, video and a description to - totaljoyrider@icloud.com Thanks for everyone's contribution so far! If you would like to support the channel the best method is using Patreon ...
How to straighten your bent mast, spinnaker pole, boom or tiller extension
There are many ways that you can bend your mast. Here is one method that you can use to straighten it. Good luck Thanks for watching. If you would like to support the channel the best method is using Patreon where you pledge to pay a small amount each...
The adjustable trapeze system
Here we're looking at the component parts for the adjustable trapeze system. You can find all of the parts needed in the list - cleats and springs here: https://www.amazon.com/shop/josephbennett Thanks for watching. If you would like to support the chan...
How to replace your spinnaker halyard
Here we're looking at a quick easy method to replace your spinnaker halyard. This is particularly useful if you are alone or if you can't drop the mast or tip the boat on it's side. If you would like to support the channel the best method is using Patre...
Catamaran weather helm, heavy steering and how to fix it
Here are the videos talked about in this video: Service your rudders - https://youtu.be/7jfn8f93XiQ Hobie Tiger Rig Tuning - Rake - https://youtu.be/uDjDZ8OSr64 Hobie 16 Rig Tuning - https://youtu.be/8D3Kv3ugPhY If you follow all of that, any weather h...
The C2 is an absolute bad boy! Joyriding this cutting edge F18
Apologies for the cloudy picture for half of the video. If anyone has any tips on keeping the lens of the GoPro clear - it looks like i need to know. This C2 is an F18 catamaran. Very fast, very stable. Easy to sail. A really great machine. If you would ...
Hobie 16 reefed solo with big capsize and recovery
For the reefing procedure check out this video - https://youtu.be/LUyc-KJ5EjI If you were rigging up with the intention of reefing from the start, I would attach the clew before hoisting. In the capsize here, the most important thing is to stay with the ...
Show us your cat! E09 USA, UK and France
Roger's youtube channel - the Nacdaddy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=neYHxrvgaMA If you'd like to send in photos or video of your boat: totaljoyrider@icloud.co.uk If you would like to support the channel the best method is using Patreon where you p...
Fitting a takeaway system for downhaul, jib sheet on the F18, Tornado and similar boats
Having a tidy trampoline is really very nice. A good way of making that happen is to use a takeaway system for your jib sheet and downhaul. This only really applies on boats that use a self tacking jib. Although you could fit a downhaul takeaway to anythi...
What you need to put a spinnaker on your catamaran
For the shopping list - https://www.patreon.com/posts/29143964 For a new custom made OS3 spinnaker (from Greece) H16 - 700 euros H18 - 800 euros F18 - 850 euros Tornado - 900 euros email mail@sailsdesign.gr tell him that Joe sent you! Thanks for watchi...
FX1 tacking practice including from trapeze Solo spinnaker hoists and drops, multicam live commenta
I've got a brand new camera angle here, I hope that you like it! A catamaran (/ˌkætəməˈræn/) (informally, a "cat") is a multi-hulled watercraft featuring two parallel hulls of equal size. It is a geometry-stabilized craft, deriving its stability fro...
