This is the one that will change everything. If you are a catamaran sailor who hasn't yet experiment with lifting the hull it's a great way to improve your ...
Here we are once again single handed, for two up the crew positions will be the same but with crew on opposite side of the boat. The main points are: keep the ...
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 ...
Here we're looking at what we can do with the 16 to make it feel more balanced. Troubleshooting Rudders to heavy = mast too far back (or rudders need ...
Please note - this is not for HOBIE 16 (video coming soon) Part 1 - Pre Bend Part 2 - Mast Rake Part 3 - Rig Tension We're looking at how much rig tension ...
Getting the mast rake right is essential to maximise the feel and performance of your boat. Here we look at the fundamentals. There'll be a video coming soon ...
Part 1 - Pre Bend Part 2 - Mast Rake Part 3 - Rig Tension We're looking at how you should be bending your mast depending on your crew weight. Here are some ...
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 ...
Something different here. Onboard the 49er with Josh and Fraser, Wildwind Instructors. Wind up to around 8 knots. Designed by Julian Bethwaite, the 49er is an ...
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's a very quick look at which GoPro I chose to put in which position. #joyridertv #catsailing https://www.amazon.com/shop/josephbennett #catsailing ...
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 ...
This is a look at where you should sit or stand on your catamaran on the downwind points of sail - with your spinnaker up. Ways to support the channel - ...
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 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 ...
...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 ...