Why Your Hobie Rudder Cams Keep Failing | Live Catamaran Q&A
Learn why Hobie rudder cams refuse to reset, how to diagnose the real cause, and what you can do to fix them. In this week's Joyrider TV Live Q&A we also cover telltale tuning, jib slot airflow, sailing backwards, loose-footed mainsails, goose neck problems and more.
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Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
01:02 Main sail telltales behaving strangely
08:27 Is the jib causing turbulent airflow?
12:12 Quick fixes for jib slot problems
16:02 Best permanent solution for uneven telltales
17:38 Live chat & Hilton Head coaching update
24:17 Does mast rake affect telltales?
28:58 Why Hobie rudder cams won't reset properly
33:04 Common rudder adjustment mistakes
36:16 Wear inside the rudder casting explained
38:05 The Wildwind workaround for worn rudder cams
39:00 Hilton Head coaching sessions & race clinic
46:06 How to stop and sail a catamaran backwards
50:11 Reversing safely into a beach or mooring
51:33 Loose-footed mainsail vs traditional boom-fed sail
57:31 Goose neck slider problems on older Hobie 16s
1:02:00 Live viewer questions and sailing backwards tips
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Learn why Hobie rudder cams refuse to reset, how to diagnose the real cause, and what you can do to fix them. In this week’s Joyrider TV Live Q&A we also cover telltale tuning, jib slot airflow, sailing backwards, loose-footed mainsails, goose neck problems and more.
If you’d like your question answered in a future live stream, leave it in the comments or join us live every week.
Joyrider TV Membership
https://www.youtube.com/@JoyriderTV/join
Joyrider Academy
https://totaljoyrider.com
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
01:02 Main sail telltales behaving strangely
08:27 Is the jib causing turbulent airflow?
12:12 Quick fixes for jib slot problems
16:02 Best permanent solution for uneven telltales
17:38 Live chat & Hilton Head coaching update
24:17 Does mast rake affect telltales?
28:58 Why Hobie rudder cams won’t reset properly
33:04 Common rudder adjustment mistakes
36:16 Wear inside the rudder casting explained
38:05 The Wildwind workaround for worn rudder cams
39:00 Hilton Head coaching sessions & race clinic
46:06 How to stop and sail a catamaran backwards
50:11 Reversing safely into a beach or mooring
51:33 Loose-footed mainsail vs traditional boom-fed sail
57:31 Goose neck slider problems on older Hobie 16s
1:02:00 Live viewer questions and sailing backwards tips
vidIQ
➡️ Master Catamaran Sailing – Faster
Stop guessing. Start improving.
• 18 structured modules
• 120+ lessons
• From beginner to confident sailor
Boat handling. Power control. Racing. All explained clearly.
Get instant access:
YouTube Membership:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1lH
Full Course (one-time):
Joyrider Academy: The Classroom Series
Official Joyrider Hub
Merch, Speed Stick leaderboard, coaching and more
https://totaljoyrider.com](https://totaljoyrider.com
Gear I Use and Recommend
SunGod Sunglasses
https://www.sungod.co/s/eR4VYYu3/](https://www.sungod.co/s/eR4VYYu3/
Telemetry Overlay – add GPS data to your sailing videos
Use code JOYRIDERTV for discount
https://bit.ly/telemetryoverlay
Instamic Waterproof Audio
https://instamic.io/?aff=119
Xero Shoes
https://xeroshoes.com/go/joyridertv
Forward WIP – impact protection for sailing
@forwardwip
Want to be part of the action?
Upload your sailing videos to Joyrider Worldwide and get featured.
Get uploader access at https://totaljoyrider.com
About Joyrider TV
Joyrider TV is one of YouTube’s leading channels for catamaran sailing.
Videos include tutorials, maintenance guides, Q+As, race strategy and real-world sailing.
Whether you sail a Hobie, Nacra, A-Class, Prindle, Dart, Tornado, F18, F16 or more, you’ll find practical, no-nonsense advice to help you sail faster, safer and with more confidence.
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