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Hobie Righting Frame tested! Does it really make recovering from a Hobie capsize easier? In this video I install the Hobie Righting Frame, deliberately capsize the boat and find out whether this clever device is the answer to solo righting a Hobie Cat. Most importantly, after testing it, would I act...
How fast can you complete a perfect wire-to-wire tack in 25 knots... and can you keep doing it twenty times?
In this challenge I'm taking the FX One out solo in 20-25 knots to complete 20 consecutive high-wind tacks, timing every single one from the moment the tack begins until the boat is bac...
Learn why Hobie rudder cams refuse to reset, how to diagnose the real cause, and what you can do to fix them. In this week's Joyrider TV Live Q&A we also cover telltale tuning, jib slot airflow, sailing backwards, loose-footed mainsails, goose neck problems and more.
If you'd like you...
Have you ever looked at a sail and thought it could be a work of art?
In this video, I sit down with Chris Picknally from Flying Fish Arts, whose hand-painted designs are transforming ordinary catamaran sails into stunning floating masterpieces. From Greek gods to sea creatures, Chris shares how he...
This is my fastest catamaran speed run of the year (so far)
Watch closely and you'll see how hand coordination, rope management, mainsheet control, traveller adjustments and constant sail trim all work together when sailing a Hobie 16 above 20 knots. If you've ever wondered what it actual...
Could the new NACRA 450 Mk2 be the ultimate beach catamaran?
In this full review, I take the brand-new NACRA 450 Mk2 out into real sailing conditions, including waves and surf, to see how it performs upwind, reaching, downwind, tacking, gybing and even trapezing.
Designed for sailing schools, reso...
A record number of sailors have joined the Global Speed Stick leaderboard, with new entries from around the world and some seriously impressive speeds being recorded.
In this update we look at the latest submissions, where sailors were sailing, what boats they were using, and how fast they managed ...
Could Wave GP be the future of catamaran racing?
In this interview I sit down with Hobie 14 World Champion Paddy Butler from Totally Immersed TV to discuss the Wave GP format, a fast-paced style of racing inspired by SailGP but designed around the Hobie Wave.
With short races, equal equipment, spe...
Whirlwind Super R sails on a Hobie 16... but do they actually make the boat faster?
In this video I take my Hobie 16 out for the first time with a custom set of black Whirlwind Super R sails and put them to the test with a series of speed runs in Vasiliki, Greece. Solo first, then with One Shoe Phi...
What do sailors bring to the biggest catamaran race in the world?
At Round Texel, over 200 catamarans gather on the beach before taking on the legendary 100km race around the island. In this special edition, we head into the boat park to meet the sailors, hear their stories and take a close look at...
Join me live for a full debrief of my solo Round Texel race on the Nacra 450 Mk2, followed by an open catamaran sailing Q&A.
Topics include:
• Starting strategy
• Downwind tactics
• Upwind technique
• Mode changes and boat handling
• Sailing solo for 100km
• Nutrition and hydration
• What I wo...
I took on the world's biggest catamaran race... alone.
The Round Texel Race is a 100km challenge around the Dutch island of Texel, with more than 250 catamarans on the start line. While most competitors are sailing larger two-person boats, I was racing a Nacra 450 Mk2 solo with mainsail and sp...
Launching and landing through waves is one of the most challenging skills in catamaran sailing.
In this video I'm sailing the Nacra 450 Mk2 solo in Texel, Netherlands, working through waves that are easily big enough to capsize the boat. Throughout the session I explain exactly what I'm l...
Could this be the ultimate capsize righting bag?
In this quick test, I'm putting the new Murrays capsize righting bag to work on a Hobie 16 to see just how effective it is. With a huge volume and plenty of leverage, this could be one of the easiest ways to recover a capsized catamaran when sai...
• Thinking of sailing at Wildwind?
• Not sure which catamaran to choose?
• Here's my complete guide to the Wildwind fleet for 2026, from beginner-friendly beach cats to high-performance racing machines.
Then:
Today I'm taking a look at the Wildwind catamaran fleet and ranking the boats b...
Yes, that’s right. It’s Joe here for Joyrider TV and today we’re looking at what could genuinely be one of the most important Hobie 16 videos that I’ve ever made.
In this video we’ll be looking at Hobie 16 capsize recovery techniques for:
• Solo righting in light wind
• Strong wind recovery with cr...
Tacking a Hobie Wave is NOT the same as other catamarans.
If you rush it… you stall.
If you force it… it stops dead.
In this video:
• The correct upwind setup
• The exact moment to release the mainsheet
• Why you must straighten the rudders
• The biggest mistake most sailors make
Get this right a...
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Joyrider Worldwide is designed to bring together catamaran sailing videos from sailors all around the world.
Different conditions.
Different boats.
Different experience levels.
Different styles of sailing.
The aim is to help grow catamaran sailing by creating a larger, more active, more diverse on...
New speeds are in. Records have been smashed. The leaderboard has changed.
Want to get on it?
• Take a GPS device with you
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In this live session we’re tackling one of the most misunderstood areas of catamaran sailing — downwind angles.
Different boats need completely different approaches, and using the wrong one will make you slower than you think.
We’ll be covering:
• Standard beach cats like the Hobie 16 and Dart 18...
Entries are now open for the Formula 18 Americas Championship 2026.
Hilton Head Island
September 22–25
Racing on the Atlantic Ocean with four to five races per day.
Coaching is available in the lead-up to the event, including one-to-one sessions with me (Joe from Joyrider TV), as well as a full F...
Are you slowing your boat down without realising it?
In this live Q&A, we break down one of the biggest hidden performance killers in catamaran sailing — too many manoeuvres — and how to sail faster with smarter decisions, better power control and cleaner technique.
We also get into real-world...
Got questions about your catamaran sailing, boat setup, or maintenance? You’re in the right place.
Every week we go live to talk all things beach catamaran — from Hobie 16s to Tornados, Nacras to MiniCats, and everything in between.
Whether you’re struggling with tacking in strong wind, downhaul tun...
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