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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...
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...
HOBIE 16 rig tuning
Here we're looking at what we can do with the 16 to make it feel more balanced. Troubleshooting Rudders to heavy = mast too far back (or rudders need servicing) Too easy to sheet in ‘block to block’ = mast too far back (or pull traveller in) Nev...
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 h...
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 sail...
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 bes...
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 - https://www.patreon.com/joseph_bennett Online Store for t-shirts and hoodies - https://totaljoyrider.com If you need any biking or general outdoor clothi...
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 a...
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: htt...
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 th...
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: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pd296KMwvUE&t=63s W...
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 bo...
Catamaran Single Line Spinnaker System – FX1, Hobie Tiger, F18
Here is an explanation of the routing of the one line system compared to the two line system. The boat used here is an FX1, the same system would be used on the Hobie 16, Hobie Pacific, Dart 16, Dart 18 and many more. If you're not sailing a two man dedic...
How to roll the self tacking jib – Hobie Tiger
This is in addition to the https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8a_W9Xe1rEE Hobie Tiger jib system video. We look at a solution to furl your jib if you have self tacking, also we have a look at the plastic jib tack/forestay protector tube. Ways to support th...