Stop Slowing Down: Race course strategy, Power Control and Coastal Sailing (Live Q&A)
Are you slowing your boat down without realising it?
In this live Q&A, we break down one of the biggest hidden performance killers in catamaran sailing — too many manoeuvres — and how to sail faster with smarter decisions, better power control and cleaner technique.
We also get into real-world scenarios: setting up older Hobie cats, planning a 500 km coastal sail, handling power with the traveller versus heading up, and practical ways to get your boat off the water without damaging the hulls.
If you want more speed, more control and fewer mistakes, this one delivers.
In this episode:
How many tacks or gybes per leg is actually optimal
Setting up mast rake on a 1970s Hobie
Is sailing 500 km on a Dart 18 with mainsail only a good idea
Getting your boat out without beaching the hulls
Traveller versus heading up for power control
Using the traveller with the kite up — when it works and when it doesn’t
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Are you slowing your boat down without realising it?
In this live Q&A, we break down one of the biggest hidden performance killers in catamaran sailing — too many manoeuvres — and how to sail faster with smarter decisions, better power control and cleaner technique.
We also get into real-world scenarios: setting up older Hobie cats, planning a 500 km coastal sail, handling power with the traveller versus heading up, and practical ways to get your boat off the water without damaging the hulls.
If you want more speed, more control and fewer mistakes, this one delivers.
In this episode:
How many tacks or gybes per leg is actually optimal
Setting up mast rake on a 1970s Hobie
Is sailing 500 km on a Dart 18 with mainsail only a good idea
Getting your boat out without beaching the hulls
Traveller versus heading up for power control
Using the traveller with the kite up — when it works and when it doesn’t
Got a question for the next live show?
Drop it in the comments or join live and get involved.
Get more from Joyrider TV:
Join the Joyrider Classroom for full structured courses
Support on Patreon for deeper dives and exclusive content
Submit your sailing clips to Joyrider Worldwide and get featured
Support Joyrider TV
If you’re enjoying the videos and want to help keep the channel cruising along at full speed, here are the best ways to support Joyrider TV:
⛵ Become a Channel Member
Early access, exclusive content & extra perks
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1lH
…
⛵ Join the Patreon Crew
Get Classroom modules, behind-the-scenes updates & direct support
https://www.patreon.com/joseph_bennett
Grab a T-shirt or Hoodie
Official Joyrider TV merch
https://totaljoyrider.com
Gear I Use & Recommend
SunGod Sunglasses – tough, polarised & built for sailing
https://www.sungod.co/s/eR4VYYu3/
➡️➡️ Telemetry Overlay – add pro GPS overlays to your sailing videos
Use code JOYRIDERTV for a sweet discount
https://bit.ly/telemetryoverlay
➡️➡️ Instamic Waterproof Audio – crystal-clear sound even in strong wind
https://instamic.io/?aff=119
➡️ Xero Shoes – lightweight, flexible and perfect for beach cats
https://xeroshoes.com/go/joyridertv
Forward WIP – next-level impact and sailing protection
@forwardwip
About Joyrider TV
Joyrider TV is one of YouTube’s leading channels for catamaran sailing tutorials, maintenance guides, Q+As, race strategy, and real-world beach-cat sailing action.
Whether you’re on a Hobie, Nacra, A-Class, Prindle, Hurricane, Dart, Windrush, Tornado, Unicorn, F18, F16, Topcat, Hobie Getaway, Dragoon, or even a Minicat — you’ll find clear, practical videos here to help you sail faster, safer and with more confidence.
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