Watch Sailing & Boating Adventures Around the World tagged “Lesson”

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...

May 19, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:09:47

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...

May 18, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:10:35

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...

May 16, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:07:03

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...

May 02, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:06:45

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...

May 01, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:04:31

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...

Apr 30, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:19:08

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...

Apr 24, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:06:33

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...

Apr 19, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:35:53

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...

Apr 15, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:11:19

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...

Apr 12, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:21:02

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...

Mar 13, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:05:16

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...

Feb 20, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:06:40

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...

Jan 20, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:02:58

How to Color-Code a Ukulele for Kids or Beginners! (C-F-G-Am) [Ukulele By Color]

Emily shows you an easy way to color-code a soprano, alto, or tenor/concert ukulele for children or beginner players using mailing labels and permanent markers. In this video, we cover how to make and apply stickers for four common chords in the key of C (...

Jan 17, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:07:25

Boat ANCHORS 101: How to Choose [Capable Cruising Guides]

How do you choose the right anchor for your boat and sailing style? In this episode of the Capable Cruising Guide, Clark helps Day Sailors, Coastal Cruisers and Voyagers select the right anchoring gear. Covered in this video are: 1) Intro to the Capable ...

Dec 07, 2018
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:34:14

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...

Nov 14, 2018
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:07:02

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...

Nov 07, 2018
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:56:31

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 you...

Oct 23, 2018
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:06:20

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 ...

Oct 16, 2018
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:13:50

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, t...

Oct 02, 2018
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:13:06

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 m...

Sep 25, 2018
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:23:29

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 GoP...

Sep 20, 2018
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:40:05

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'r...

Aug 21, 2018
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:05:29

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 a...

Aug 14, 2018
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:15:51

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