Q+A LIVE 37 - your catamaran sailing questions answered
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Joseph Bennett: The high-performance 'Joyrider' mastering 26-knot catamaran runs in Vassiliki, Greece, while redefining budget DIY racing for the global community.
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This was a live recording – if you ask a question in the comments I’ll get back to you soon – but it won’t be in the video!
2:28 – Hobie Wildcat – which jib to get
7.30 – which mainsheet blocks to buy
19.53 – catamaran tacking tips
22.00 – how should I wash my sails?
23.37 – should i buy a Hobie 16 or 14?
24.55 – how much downhaul with spinnaker?
29.55 – what is needed to fit a spinnaker to your boat?
35.00 – why did I come to Greece?
38.09 – which trapeze handle?
45.29 – using a sea anchor to help righting the capsize
55.54 – where should i put non slip on the boat?
58.53 – can I sail the Tornado solo?
1:01.04 – daggerboard friction pads
1:06.40 – Dolphin striker tension and hull alignment
1:09.54 – can I use a Hobie Tiger as a beginner boat?
1:12.00 – will cleaning boat using muracic acid hurt my stickers/decals
1:13.11 – how to attach or mount a GoPro to the bridle wires
1:16.55 – where to find used catamaran sails in Holland
1:18.50 – why are you sailing faster on the Hobie 16 than anything else?
1:21.39 – how to put security rope/line on a gopro hero 8
1:22.28 – should I buy a Hobie Dragoon?
1:24.00 – how important is the mast rotation?
1:27.42 – what are the biggest waves that you can sail in?
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5:3 full wetsuit https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07XX2DSTK/?ref=idea_lv_dp_ov_d&tag=aiponsite-20&linkCode=ic6&ascsubtag=amzn1.ideas.3TNJ7KMUB0DON
Wetsuit long sleeve top https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079RZFVLJ/?ref=idea_lv_dp_ov_d&tag=aiponsite-20&linkCode=ic6&ascsubtag=amzn1.ideas.3TNJ7KMUB0DON
Spray top https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079VRXCKZ/?ref=idea_lv_dp_ov_d&tag=aiponsite-20&linkCode=ic6&ascsubtag=amzn1.ideas.3TNJ7KMUB0DON
Knee pads https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078ZHC3K8/?ref=idea_lv_dp_ov_d&tag=aiponsite-20&linkCode=ic6&ascsubtag=amzn1.ideas.3TNJ7KMUB0DON
Mystic helmet https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079SSB6JV/?ref=idea_lv_dp_ov_d&tag=aiponsite-20&linkCode=ic6&ascsubtag=amzn1.ideas.3TNJ7KMUB0DON
Whistle https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PUHJLIA/?ref=idea_lv_dp_ov_d&tag=aiponsite-20&linkCode=ic6&ascsubtag=amzn1.ideas.1Y9TZDHZXPOB3
For the Flymount and other useful camera gear:
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For great prices on GoPro 5, 7, 8 and more:
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SHOW US YOUR CAT!
send pictures or video to [email protected]
include – where it is that you sail, details about the boat and who you sail with.
Use wetransfer.com for the juicy stuff.
SPEED STICK
The full leaderboard https://totaljoyrider.com/blogs/news/global-speed-stick-latest-results
If you’d like to get involved, send your top speed to:
[email protected]
INCLUDE:
name of helm and crew
type of boat
location
evidence (please try to include the date)
good luck
for the full list of sailing instructional videos:
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