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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 Pop Rivets Rudder Stocks Bungs Cam ...
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 marble since the acid content can etch the...
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 needed to know this but you'll be gl...
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 - Online Store for t-shirts and hoodies - If you need any biking or general outdoor clothing chec...
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...
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...
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...
Tornado European Championships – Onboard with Live Commentary GBR2 –
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 GoPro Session 5 is not as good as the Gopr...
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...
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...
F18 Crew Positions Upwind Catamaran Tutorial
Here we're looking at where to be on the boat while going upwind. Ways to support the channel - Online Store for t-shirts and hoodies - If you need any biking or general outdoor clothing check out this website for the best prices, #joyridertv #catsailing
HOBIE 16 how to avoid the jib wrap
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 avoid it. The Hobie 16 revolutionized multih...
Where to put your GoPro on a Catamaran
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: Ways to support the channel - Online...
Capsized Catamaran? Here’s what to do
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 the world's finest dinghy and catama...
Methods of attaching the bowsprit
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: Ways to support the channel - Online Store for t-shirts and hoodies - If you need any biking...
Low Budget Self Gybing Jib – for your Hobie or any other catamaran
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 boat. Probably a good idea to check the class...