Due to popular demand i've been out to see how much wind it takes to right the Hobie 16 with 85kg of crew weight. If it is windy enough (20 knots +) then it ...
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The mast hinge available from Hobie is great for some extra security when putting your mast up or down. This part is made for 16s later than 2001 but there are ...
This should be useful for anyone who needs a better understanding of how to sail. We'll look at: points of sail mainsheet position traveller position how to ...
Here we're looking at ways of managing your sailing experience when single hands on a double handed Cat. All of the techniques here could be used when sailing ...
Here we're looking at where to be on the boat while going upwind. Ways to support the channel - https://www.patreon.com/joseph_bennett Online Store for ...
It is possible on the Hobie 16 or any other boat with a fully battened jib (without self tacking) For the jib to gybe around the front of the forestay, meaning ...
We're looking at some mounting possibilities for your Gopro on a Hobie 16 or other Cat. There are of course many other places where you can put your camera but ...
Here we take a look at how to right a Hobie 16, the technique is similar for all small catamarans. Using 1st person perspective and live action commentary you ...
Here we take a look at some more details regarding attaching your bowsprit to a Hobie Tiger or FX1. These methods can be used on any spinnaker catamaran. For ...
This is groundbreaking! Using only a piece of rope you can fit a self gybing system to your boat (sorry for the misleading title) Very handy if you are sailing ...
Here is an explanation of the routing of the one line system compared to the two line system. The boat used here is an FX1, the same system would be used on ...
This is in addition to the https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8a_W9Xe1rEE Hobie Tiger jib system video. We look at a solution to furl your jib if you have self ...
Here is a look at the set up of the self tacking jib system on a Hobie Tiger catamaran. We look at the route that the sheet takes and the rigging of the jib ...
This Hobie 16 sailing tutorial takes you on a classic joyride with live commentary and multi-camera footage from the senior Wildwind instructor. Filmed in ...
SOME CLASSIC ACTION FROM VASSILIKI BAY JUNE 4TH 2018 A pretty classic afternoon's action in Vassiliki Bay. Join this channel to get access to perks: ...
A trapeze handle's view of a pretty windy joyride with Dutch sailing legend Esther. For over 30 years, Wildwind in Greece has been the top holiday location ...
Forget everything you know, driving the airboat is better than being a passenger! . . . Shout out to Peter Mckinnon! Maybe one day, our videos will be as ...
...so far - it's actually the only crashes that i've found in the videos i've already made. We'll have to start pushing it harder this year! Which is your ...
IF YOU WANT TO IMPROVE YOUR TACKING IN THE LASER DINGHY SAILBOAT YOU HAVE COME TO THE RIGHT PLACE! Laser Coach Aaron Smith with some tips on improving your ...
This video reviews sailing your boat with just a jib. Sailing with just a jib is convenient for a short sail, or for handling high winds, but raises some ...
This video explains the procedure for sailing a boat off its mooring.
This video explains the use of sound signals for your safe boating.
The Hobie Pacific. If you want a catamaran the size of an F18, lots of trampoline space, powerful easy to manage rig, very stable, excellent for cruising, ...
We were only after a carbon mast but the rest of the parts to make the whole boat came for not a lot more. It took a while to transform the 'pile of bits' into ...