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Hobie 16, Pacific, Foiling Laser and Aero @Wildwind
Here's a few examples of what we're doing pretty much every day at Wildwind in Vassiliki. The light wind in the morning is the ideal time to try something new, learn some key skills, practice, refine and adjust techniques. Then from around 1400 the wind machine starts and then it's ti...
Which upgrades to make to your catamaran
Here we’re looking at ways of upgrading your Hobie 16 or any other catamaran. You can really transform pretty much any boat by replacing the following: Mainsail - maybe for an ex Worlds or Europeans sail Jib - maybe for an ex Worlds or Europeans sail Trampoline - upgrade that PVC for a nice mesh tr...
The Wildwind Vassiliki Sailing Area
While there's no catamaran sailing happening I though that we could take a look at Vassiliki Bay at the southern end of the Island of Lefkas. This is where Wildwind is based and where (nearly) all of the Joyrider TV videos are coming from. This place really is a paradise for sailing with crysta...
The Wildwind Greece Catamaran Fleet – guided tour!
For over 30 years, Wildwind in Greece has been the top holiday location for anyone who’s serious about sailing. Unique climatic conditions, the widest range of dinghies and catamarans in Europe, highly experienced instructors and a fun, laid-back atmosphere make this a holiday experience you just ca...
Dismantling the Hobie Tiger live commentary, real time!
This is a long one! In order to make everything as easy and straight forward as possible when it comes to putting the Tiger back together, it is important to take some time to make sure that everything is done with some kind of system (especially for us where we have a lot of boats) Here we're...
Hobie Tiger mainsail settings – on land, some guidelines
Let's have a look at how much to pull the controls on a Hobie Tiger or similar. We'll have a more detailed look next season with some onboard footage to help things along but for now this should put you on the right path. The Hobie Tiger represented something of a departure from the trad...
Quick tips for cat sailors S01 E03
Here we're looking at a few things that could help. 1- Doing a good job folding your spinnaker single handed 2 - How to get a good rough idea of how much rig tension to put on your 16 3 - A slight set up alteration that could help you to get back on your boat after a capsize. 4 - How to get...
Hobie 16 upwind sailing on land run through
Here we look at some basic principals of upwind sailing. Using the hierarchy of sailing needs we go through what is most important when you're sailing your catamaran upwind. Although this is set on a Hobie 16, this will be the same for any catamaran, the fundamentals. Ways to support the cha...
Dismantling the Hobie 16 live commentary
Here i'm talking through the process of taking a 16 apart from start to finish. Very well done to anyone who makes it through to the end! The Hobie 16 revolutionized multihull sailing. The Hobie 16 was unleashed on the Southern California beach scene in 1970 and sailing was instantly transform...
Quick tips for cat sailors S01 E02
Here we're looking at a few things that could help. First we look at making your own tiller extension so that you can save some money for better rope and blocks! Mainsheet related issues - sticky traveller and non rotating mast, both of which can be cured by easing the sheet. Solo launch trolle...
Hobie 16 downwind sailing on land run through
Here we look at some basic principals of downwind sailing. Using the hierarchy of sailing needs we go through what is most important when you're sailing your catamaran downwind. Although this is set on a Hobie 16, this will be the same for any catamaran, the fundamentals. Ways to support the ...
Quick tips for cat sailors S01 E01
SINCE MAKING THIS VIDEO - PLEASE NOTE - I WOULD NO LONGER RECOMMEND USING SILICONE LUBRICANT . EITHER FRESH WATER OR A SPECIFIC PRODUCT LIKE HARKEN MCLUBE ONLY ON THE SAIL. THANKS This is the first video of a new format - small things that can make your cat sailing life easier. Here we're fi...
FX1 Single Handed Catamaran Technique – onboard live commentary
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 multi cam. Keep watching to the end for a fu...
Using the Mast Head Float Single handed with no wind
I'm hoping that this will be the last of the single handed capsize righting series. Due to popular demand, we seeing what difference it makes to the ease of righting by using a mast head float. I filmed this in zero wind to get an accurate idea of if it worked or not. The outcome here is that ...
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 example, worrying about your mast rotation...
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're single handed or two up, ju...
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 as a bag: Our Cat Righting Big Bag Sy...
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) Never able to sheet in ‘block to block’ = mast...
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 - Online Store for t-shirts and hoodies - If you need any biking ...
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 - 160 60mm Heavy above 160 55mm Diamo...
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 handed raise and drop, this will also make pu...
LEARN TO SAIL A CAT: points of sail, sheet and traveller settings
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 sailing. The Hobie 16 was unleashed on the ...
Hobie 16 single handed tutorial Multi cam with onboard commentary
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 best to look good for the camera boat. T...