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Joyriding the C2 catamaran with Luke Multicam with commentary
Once again, we're out on the C2 - this time without any sort of lens distortion. With over 30 years of catamaran design experience and the latest in design software, we have combined knowledge from our original CAPRICORN, VIPER and many other high perform...
How to get on your catamaran Hobie 16, F18, Tiger, FX1 multi cam
Here's a few different methods that can be used to get back onto your boat. Watch for the trapeze hook! Thanks for watching. If you would like to support the channel the best method is using Patreon where you pledge to pay a small amount each month (yo...
MAN OVERBOARD! how to recover on a catamaran. Multi cam with onboard commentary
It's essential to know what do do if your crew or helm or anyone else falls off the boat. Here we look at some techniques Thanks for watching. If you would like to support the channel the best method is using Patreon where you pledge to pay a small amo...
Show us your cat! E11 Poland, Holland, Greece and USA
To send your pictures or video - [email protected] 1988 Hobie Magazine - Hobie Magazine 1988 Dennis’ videos - https://youtu.be/q0-rTo2vP3s https://youtu.be/BGc8bmePWsA Thanks for watching. If you would like to support...
Hobie 14 tuning mast rake and pre bend Introducing the under trampoline wire!
Here we're looking at some rig settings for the Hobie 14. This is how we set our boat up so that it feels great in the strong wind. Thanks for watching. If you would like to support the channel the best method is using Patreon where you pledge to pay a ...
Quick Tips for Catamaran Sailors S02 E07 – Mainsheet, Traveller, Forestay and Trapeze adjuster
Let's take a look at some more handy tips from Wildwind in Vassiliki, Lefkas, Greece Thanks for watching. If you would like to support the channel the best method is using Patreon where you pledge to pay a small amount each month (you can stop whenever ...
Show us your cat! E10 USA and UK
If you'd like your boat to be featured in an upcoming episode of Show Us Your Cat, please send to: [email protected] Thanks for watching. If you would like to support the channel the best method is using Patreon where you pledge to pay a small a...
30 knots of wind, four very different joyrides, Hobie 16 onboard
Joyriding in 25 - 30 knots of wind with some real light weight crews! All of the crews showed great technique and coped with the conditions very nicely. Thanks for watching. If you would like to support the channel the best method is using Patreon where...
FX1 tacking practice including from trapeze Solo spinnaker hoists and drops, multicam live commenta
I've got a brand new camera angle here, I hope that you like it! A catamaran (/ˌkætəməˈræn/) (informally, a "cat") is a multi-hulled watercraft featuring two parallel hulls of equal size. It is a geometry-stabilized craft, deriving its stability fro...
What you need to put a spinnaker on your catamaran
For the shopping list - https://www.patreon.com/posts/29143964 For a new custom made OS3 spinnaker (from Greece) H16 - 700 euros H18 - 800 euros F18 - 850 euros Tornado - 900 euros email [email protected] tell him that Joe sent you! Thanks for watchi...
Fitting a takeaway system for downhaul, jib sheet on the F18, Tornado and similar boats
Having a tidy trampoline is really very nice. A good way of making that happen is to use a takeaway system for your jib sheet and downhaul. This only really applies on boats that use a self tacking jib. Although you could fit a downhaul takeaway to anythi...
The C2 is an absolute bad boy! Joyriding this cutting edge F18
Apologies for the cloudy picture for half of the video. If anyone has any tips on keeping the lens of the GoPro clear - it looks like i need to know. This C2 is an F18 catamaran. Very fast, very stable. Easy to sail. A really great machine. If you would ...
Catamaran weather helm, heavy steering and how to fix it
Here are the videos talked about in this video: Service your rudders - https://youtu.be/7jfn8f93XiQ Hobie Tiger Rig Tuning - Rake - https://youtu.be/uDjDZ8OSr64 Hobie 16 Rig Tuning - https://youtu.be/8D3Kv3ugPhY If you follow all of that, any weather h...
How to replace your spinnaker halyard
Here we're looking at a quick easy method to replace your spinnaker halyard. This is particularly useful if you are alone or if you can't drop the mast or tip the boat on it's side. If you would like to support the channel the best method is using Patre...
The adjustable trapeze system
Here we're looking at the component parts for the adjustable trapeze system. You can find all of the parts needed in the list - cleats and springs here: https://www.amazon.com/shop/josephbennett Thanks for watching. If you would like to support the chan...
Show us your cat! E08 Spain, UK and USA
If you'd like your boat to be featured in an upcoming episode, please send photos, video and a description to - [email protected] Thanks for everyone's contribution so far! If you would like to support the channel the best method is using Patreon ...
How to approach a beach or moorings Catamaran and monohull 2
Coming in to a crowded or small beach can be quite a tricky and difficult procedure. Here we'll look at how to approach the beach and moorings at Wildwind, Vassiliki in a strong cross shore wind. We'll look at this on a Hobie 16, Hobie Pacific and a Laser!...
Hobie 16 Onboard thrills and spills capsize, possibly too much wind
Over 30 knots of wind this time - easily! We had quite a lot on! 3 mistakes: 1st - Jib backwinded the main so much that the boat pretty much heeled to windward resulting in the operator going off the back 2nd - Too much jib pulled us over into a capsize...
A GUIDE TO WHICH ROPES AND LINES TO USE ON YOUR CATAMARAN HOBIE 16 OR F18
Where to buy your rope - UK / Europe - https://www.sailingchandlery.com I’d suggest with the mainsheet rope it’s worth ordering a sample in 8 and 10mm to see what you like before ordering the whole length - It makes a huge difference to your sailin...
How to approach a beach or moorings Catamaran and monohull
Coming in to a crowded or small beach can be quite a tricky and difficult procedure. Here we'll look at how to approach the beach and moorings at Wildwind, Vassiliki in an onshore wind. We'll look at this on a Hobie 15, Hobie FX1 and a Laser! Thanks for w...
Show us your cat! E07 Austria, USA, Spain and Canada
In this episode we're visiting Austria for a dynamic rescue, the US for some good capsizes, Spain for some good times and Canada for some great colours. If you'd like your boat to be featured please email [email protected] Thanks for watching. I...
Quick tips for catamaran sailors S02 E05
Here we're having a look at: Jib tack position Jib Clew (sheets) position Bridle wire wind indicators F18 downhaul block tidy Tiger Mainsail hoist Thanks for watching. If you would like to support the channel the best method is using Patreon where you...
Backwards sailing high wind speed test Hobie 16 Multicam
Wind strength here around 25 knots. Sailing the boat backwards can be very useful. If it’s windy you can just put the boat head to wind and then use the rudders in reverse but be careful - they are extremely twitchy when going astern! Use the mainsheet ...
Hobie 16 solo pitchpole with live commentary – downwind fail plus righting
Here's the juice - 2 bows down! pitchpole (third-person singular simple present pitchpoles, present participle pitchpoling, simple past and past participle pitchpoled) (of a boat) To capsize end over end, as in heavy surf If you would like to support th...
Show us your cat! S02 E06 USA, Italy and Brazil
Send any pictures or video to [email protected] In this episode we’re looking at quite a few boats in the US - this is because most of the boats being sent in are from the US (and most are Hobie 16s) To see Burt and Matthew in action - https://...
How much is too much wind for Hobie 16 Solo massive pitchpole!
25 knots of wind, Hobie 16, 85 kg of Joyrider - let's see how this goes. Big pitchpole, double hull down the mine shaft aftion mid way through follwed by a rather efficient righting proving that if there's enough wind to capsize in a spectacular fashion, t...
Catamaran mainsheet cleating angle and how to adjust it
Too low and your capsize tally will increase, too high and you'll end up with massive forearms. Getting your mainsheet cleating angle right makes a big difference to your sailing experience. There are of course more brands of blocks in use, all that we are...
How to reef the Hobie 16 catamaran multi cam with commentary
The mainsail area of a Hobie 16 is just under 14m2, unfortunately I couldn’t find any information regarding the reefed sail area. My best guess is that it is reduced by around 5m2 leaving you with 9m2 on the main. There will be another video coming read...
Show us your cat E05 USA, Caymen Islands, Dubai and Australia
Check out Will's Joyrider TV tribute from Hawaii - https://youtu.be/i4asE2_O42E Please send any photos or video to [email protected] Include a small description / background Thanks again to everyone who's sent in thier cat! Ways to support the c...
Hobie 16 multi cam. Wind 25 to 30 knots. Top speed – 24.79 knots
HOBIE CAT SAILING IN VASSILIKI BAY, GREECE. THE HOBIE 16 IS STILL THE BEST RIDE! This time we had chase cam from a powerboat, super smooth with a gimbal. Thanks to Martin for having a camera on his head as well. Ways to support the channel - https://ww...
Hobie 14 full power 25 to 30 knots of wind
The mast is back up with some new beefy rigging. Time to test the Hobie 14 Evo in more wind. Around 25 to 30 knots. Small chop. 30 degrees, good times. Ways to support the channel - https://www.patreon.com/joseph_bennett Online Store for t-shirts and ho...
GPS Speed test Hobie 16 Vassiliki Bay
Here, we're testing four different GPS' to see what differences they come up with on a typical Vassiliki speed run. Results: GoPro Hero 7 - inbuilt GPS - 22.7 knots Timex Iron man global trainer - 23.00 knots Strava on the iPhone - 22.6 knots Locosys GW ...
Downwind and Gybing catamaran sailing tutorial
Before we can look at the gybe we have to look at the correct downwind sailing angles, before we can look at that we need to understand how apparent wind works. We look at all of that in this video. Wikipedia description - A jibe (US) or gybe (Britain) is...
Quick tips for catamaran sailors S02 E03 furl the jib, snap the shackle, cut the rope
Jib furling in a strong wind can end up being quite flappy and untidy. Here we look at how we can roll the jib nicely. Jib battens getting caught on the mast can give you the rage. Here's how to address that. Fitting a snap shackle to your mainsheet makes ...
Show us your cat! E04 USA, Mexico, England and Germany
Here we are for some more, Frank's 20 Miracle videos: www.youtube.com/watch?v=M23H4pDM5d0& https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uATpztHtpqA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwcW5HFlH8A Any photos or video please send to [email protected] Please...
HOBIE 14 Joyride, mast comes down, tow back in!
Here we are taking our newly rebuilt Hobie 14 for a shake down sail in the famous Vassiliki cross shore wind. Testing the new OS3 Evo mainsail which was working very nicely. Unfortunately after some testing the mast cam down due to a broken forestay. This...
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