Hobiecat YouTube Videos
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Solo Capsize Recovery The Solution!
Here's a bag that is made for the job: https://www.amazon.com/shop/josephbennett?listId=1Y9TZDHZXPOB3&ref=idea_share_inf or the cheaper option: The bag used here is 30 gallons / 115 litres, I’ve found one that looks pretty much identical here: https...
Joyriding the Hobie 15 onboard with live commentary
Here we are taking out a 15 and giving it full beans. The 15 is most suitable as a beginner or family boat but she's got plenty under the hood to provide the action on a windy day. Double trapeze, high volume hulls and a reasonably modern sailplan give yo...
High wind windsurfing – with live commentary – from Friday’s live stream
If you watched the live stream on Friday 31st May 2019 you'll know - here's the action from one run out in Vassiliki bay, windsurfing. Windsurfing is a surface water sport that combines elements of surfing and sailing. It consists of a board usually 2 to ...
Quick Tips for Cat Sailors S02 E01 – Fibreglass splinters, cleat springs and shockcord
In this video we're looking at: -how to get rid of fibreglass splinters -how to put new springs in your Harken cam cleats for cleats and parts - https://www.amazon.com/shop/josephbennett?listId=2IO3SW359VW6K&ref=idea_share_inf -an idea for your tra...
Tiger and FX1 coaching weeks all of the light wind video
This is some of the coaching video from the two Tiger and FX1 coaching weeks at Wildwind, Vassiliki 2019.
HOW TO TRAPEZE – crew and helm
How to trapeze on a catamaran! Here we look at the technique for trapezing on a catamaran as the crew then as the helm. First on land and then on the water. YOU CAN SUPPORT JOYRIDER TV BY: ⛵️Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/joseph_bennett ⛵️Getti...
What pre season checks for your catamaran
There are several things that you should look at before floating your boat for the first time in a season. I didn't mention - checking sails, getting the rig tension/settings right or putting tape on various items. Here's what we looked at: Rudder Blades P...
Cat Sailing the Trapeze Harness!
Here we're taking a look at the trapeze harness. It's important that you like your harness, that it's comfortable and not too bulky. In sailing, the trapeze is a wire that comes from a point high on the mast, usually where the shrouds are fixed, to a hook...
How to make the mast cleaning salad dressing!
Over the set up period, i've been using this stuff to clean masts and beams on the boats with great results. Vinegar can be virtually used anywhere in the home from cleaning wood floors to windows to wastebaskets, but it is not recommended for use on mar...
Hobie 16 solo Easter Sunday 2019
The Hobie 16 once again, full power, single handed, paradise sailing conditions, pulling the ropes and making it go! The ISAF International Class Hobie 16 is a popular catamaran manufactured by the Hobie Cat Company for racing and day sailing. The craft w...
Everything you need to know about tape
Here we're looking at the most common types of tape, their uses and how much sticky residue they will leave on a mast after a few days. Then, how to remove that residue. Then, how to apply the tape when taping rigging. You might not have known that you ne...
Essential tools for setting up catamarans
Here's a quick look at the most used tools and parts that I generally have in my toolbox, ready to tune rudders and perform many other tasks at the drop of a hat. Ways to support the channel - https://www.patreon.com/joseph_bennett Online Store for t-sh...
Hobie 16 assembly part 2 – the trampoline
Getting your trampoline tight on a 16 is essential. It's important on all catamarans but on the boats that don't bolt together it's even more important, really. Here is a look at how you can get your tramp tight without help. BTW this was going to be a m...
Replacing the rigging on the FX1, Tiger, Pacific, Wildcat, F18 etc
The information here is relevant for installing new rigging on any catamaran that has a spinnaker. In this example we’re rigging an FX1 which has single trapeze and no jib. The FX1 is a great boat - if you’re looking for a single hander and you can fin...