Q+A LIVE 61 your catamaran sailing questions answered
01:30 will the hobie 16 mast come down if the pigtail breaks?
03:30 would too much rig tension break the pigtail?
05:59 how to trim the spinnaker?
10:30 how to drill holes in the rudder blades.
12:45 how can I have more fun in light winds?
15:35 Xero Colorados vs Aleader Mesh Barefoot shoe shootout!
17:15 how to prevent the pitchpole
21:30 did you grow up in Greece?
22:25 how to prevent the pitchpole with a gennaker/spinnaker
25:40 how to reduce power for a gybe when already maxed out.
34:00 what to look for when buying a used monohull.
37:25 how to set the pre bend using diamond wires on the catamaran.
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46:45 is 95kg enough to right the catamaran after a capsize and with a big wheel trolley is
it possible to wheel the Hobie 16 100m alone?
50:50 how to hoist the mainsail and lock it in easier.
54:30 can you put double trapeze on a Hobie 14?
56:25 why don’t you have a safety line attached when sailing solo?
58:20 TACKING – the main things to focus on to get it right.
63:00 how to choose/buy a bottom block for the mainsheet.
68:00 can you use dyneema for standing rigging?
69:00 how do you mount the jib block on the mast for the aussie system?
71:50 how did you get good at speaking english?
73:00 comments about inflatable cats – He want’s a MINICAT!!
75:00 how to make your own dyneema trapeze wires.
77:00 what do i need for a trapeze set up? Harness over the top or under bouyancy aid?
81:00 how does the dyneema rigging get on with UV?
82:00 trouble shooting not able to drop the Hobie 18 main sail – main halyard problem.
88:00 can I change the jib tack position to alter the mast rake?
90:30 TOP 3 tips for starting cat sailing
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