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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...
Putting new rigging on the Hobie 16 catamaran mast
Every three years we replace our rigging on the catamarans. Here we're looking at taking off the old rigging, cleaning the mast and installing the new rigging. All of our rigging we get from Hobie Cat Europe as it is of a very high quality. Ways to suppor...
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 ma...
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 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 reall...
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 atmosph...
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 w...
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