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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 totaljoyrider@icloud.com 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...
Catamaran sailing epic gear fail! High speed mast down Multicam with commentary!
Here's a short clip from testing the Hobie 14 with the OS3 Evo mainsail. After around 20 minutes of great sailing the forestay snapped resulting in the unceremonious dumping of the pilot into the sea! In conclusion - this was the only boat that didn't get...
Tacking the Hobie 14 catamaran
A follow up to the Catamaran Tacking video, the Hobie 14 is notoriously difficult to tack and even more difficult to get going once stalled. Here we are addressing those small issues. This was the first sports catamaran that was ever invented! Created in ...
Show us your cat! E03 USA, Australia, UK, Germany and Canada
Here we are once again - Showing us your cats! I’ll be featuring different boats every Sunday 1730 Greek time so keep an eye out, it might be your boat coming next! If you would like to send in pictures or video please send in the landscape orientation...
Catamaran tacking technique the fundamentals and tips – onboard with commentary
Here we go over the technique for improving tacking on any type of catamaran. It's all about the mainsheet! You don't need to go into the tack with speed as long as you do the right thing with the mainsheet. Sheet in hard before the tack turn into the w...
A guided tour of Wildwind Vassiliki
Here we're taking a look around Wildwind in Vassiliki, Greece. If you are thinking of coming out email - john@wildwind.co.uk to see if he can offer you a deal - tell him that Joe sent you! It really is a great place to go sailing though. www.wildwind.co....
Hobie Rudders – when should you service
This is a quick video to clarify how much is too much movement in the rudder system on you catamaran. Ways to support the channel - https://www.patreon.com/joseph_bennett Online Store for t-shirts and hoodies - https://totaljoyrider.com For boat part...
Quick tips for catamaran sailors S02 E02 rudders and downhaul
Here we're looking at: How to put your rudders down in a way that is good for the rudder system. When to service your rudders. How to thread the 6:1 downhaul system - a very good upgrade if you don't already have it! Ways to support the channel - https:...
Show us your cat! E02 Sweden, Florida, Barcelona, Victoria and Uraguay!
Episode 2 - the response to this new series has been amazing, I’ve received pictures and video of over 50 boats, I really wasn’t expecting such a great response. So thanks! I’ll be featuring different boats every Sunday 1730 Greek time so keep an ey...
Onboard the Dragoon with live commentary!
About 10 knots of wind, 85kg of Joyrider onboard. Here I'm taking this 13 foot ripper for a spin around the bay. The Dragoon here uses a spinnaker with a bag system which uses a different technique to the more common chute/snuffer system. Ways to support ...