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The FX1 is a single handed 17 foot long catamaran with trapeze, daggerboards and spinnaker.
This is a look at sailing it in a moderate wind.
Unfortunately the camera at the end of the boom decided to stop recording after a few minutes hence the lack of m...
This is probably my favourite video that i've posted to date!
From race 7 of the 2018 Tornado European championships at Torbole, Lake Garda, Italy.
Between 15 and 18 knots of wind.
Apologies for the wind noise in the microphone - it turns out that the GoP...
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...
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...
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...
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 use telltales
downwind sailing angles (no spinnaker)
The Hobie 16 revolutionized multihull sail...
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 double handed.
This tutorial gives you a look at basic boat set-up, crew positioning and how bes...
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
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If you need any biking or general outdoor clothi...
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 that it gets stuck there until you pretty much gybe again.
Here is how that happens and how to a...
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 these are my personal go-to options.
For top of the mast mount please check out this video:
htt...
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 feel like you're almost there!
This was filmed at Wildwind Sailing Holidays in Greece, one of th...
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 more details please check out this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pd296KMwvUE&t=63s
W...
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 single handed or with a spinnaker.
Possibly the most simple, cost effective upgrade for you bo...
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 the Hobie 16, Hobie Pacific, Dart 16, Dart 18 and many more. If you're not sailing a two man dedic...
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 tacking, also we have a look at the plastic jib tack/forestay protector tube.
Ways to support th...
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 cunningham.
For the hoisting of the jib please check out this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?...
...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 favourite - let's put it to the vote in the comments.
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Have you ever wanted to cruise along Canada's West Coast? In this episode I share some of my experiences doing just that.
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Now you can bring LIFE IS LIKE SAILING artwork and ph...
This video explains how to hoist a jib on a furling system, including setting up the furling drum and pre-feeder device before raising the sail. I'll explain issues to watch for during and following the hoisting procedure.
We go on two fishing charters out of San Juan Puerto Rico. RAN Sailing joins us for a deep sea fish charter and then we go giant tarpon fishing on light tackle. so much fun. Thank you to Castillo tours for making this happen. Check out their website......
If you're planning to have family on your sailboat, or you've had them in the past, you'll get a kick out of our newbie experience.
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Find out how to easily use a stovetop espresso maker to make the best coffee. Captain Simon will take you step-by-step ...
E6 Weekly Blog of our Narrowboat travels.
After Australia Day we were iced in again then found some great pubs. We even found a 10/10 beer and a 10/10 pub. We had a great look around Oxford. We left the canal network and had the most terrifying trip down t...
For the record: Millie's had a ladder of one sort or another for the last 8 years, since she was a kitten, and we even have footage of her using it, have a look here:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=iLOLWY9RDxE
She hadn't fallen in for more than 5 years bef...
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