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What’s most important The Total Joyrider Heirarchy of Sailing Needs!
POSSIBLY THE MOST IMPORTANT SAILING TUTORIAL OF ALL TIME. Here we're looking at the order in which you should do things on your boat: Point it in the right direction Sit in the right place Pull the sails in the right amount then add refinement. For exa...
How to fly the hull, a Hobie 16 tutorial
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 control of the boat as well as being great fun and looking cool! This technique is the same if you'r...
Solo Hobie 16 light wind technique multi cam with live commentary
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 boat moving don't over sheet keep still on the boat watch the wind indicators keep steering to a ...
HOBIE 16 capsize righting SOLO is it possible?
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 is definitely possible. Otherwise you either need outside assistance or some kind of device such a...
HOBIE 16 rig tuning
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 servicing) Too easy to sheet in ‘block to block’ = mast too far back (or pull traveller in) Nev...
Catamaran mast set up 3 – rig tension
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 you should be putting on your boat. Ways to support the channel - https://www.patreon.com/joseph...
Catamaran mast set up 2 – rake
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 specific to the Hobie 16 about the relationship between mast rake and rig tension which is unique...
Catamaran mast set up 1 – prebend, diamond wires and spreaders
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 numbers: Spreader Rake/deflection Crew weight Rake Light under140 65mm Med 140 - 16...
Single handed mast raising with the Mast Hinge
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 instructions for modifying your mast base of earlier boats. As well as facilitating the single h...
49er onboard multi cam live commentary – light wind.
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 evolution of the International 14’s and Aussie 18’s. The hump-less drag curve has been refin...
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