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The Hobie 18 is one of the most important performance beach catamarans ever built. Introduced in 1977, the Hobie 18 arrived just as beach cat racing was exploding worldwide and quickly became the serious racing step up from the legendary Hobie 16.
In this...
In this module of the Joyrider Classroom series we take a deep dive into reading the wind and understanding the signals available to you while sailing a catamaran.
Many sailors are looking at the water, the telltales and the wind indicators, but are not a...
In this module of the Joyrider Classroom series we take a deep dive into reading the wind and understanding the signals available to you while sailing a catamaran.
Many sailors are looking at the water, the telltales and the wind indicators, but are not a...
What happens if you suddenly drop the mainsheet while blasting along on a beach catamaran?
The answer… chaos.
In this clip the mainsheet is released suddenly, the power disappears, the crew loses support, and both sailors get washed off the back of the...
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 st...
In this chapter of the Joyrider Classroom series, we introduce the key concepts behind taking a new crew sailing and building confident sailors from day one.
Taking someone out for their first sail is a privilege — and a responsibility. Whether it’s a...
The Hobie 17 is one of the most radical single-handed beach catamarans ever built. Designed in 1985 with integrated hiking wings, daggerboards, and a powerful fully battened mainsail, it became known as a true heavy-air weapon.
Built for serious racing, n...
In this chapter of the Joyrider Classroom maintenance module, we look at why regular catamaran maintenance is so important. A well-maintained boat is safer, more reliable, faster, and far more enjoyable to sail.
Salt water, UV exposure, sand, shock loads,...
Raw multicam footage of a Hobie FX1 being pushed hard in heavy wind conditions.
Shot using an onboard multicamera setup, this clip captures the speed, power, and intensity of high-performance catamaran sailing when the breeze is right on the edge of contr...
The A-Class catamaran is one of the fastest and most technically advanced single-handed sailing boats ever built. First founded in 1956 as a development class, the A-Class has been at the cutting edge of catamaran design for decades.
Many of the innovatio...
The 2026 Formula 18 World Championship delivered one of the most exciting high-performance catamaran regattas of the year. Held at Jervoise Bay in Western Australia, the fleet faced strong sea-breeze conditions, fast reaching legs, and physically demanding...
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 st...
Welcome to Joyrider Classroom Module 14: Filming the Action. In this chapter I explain exactly what we’ll cover in the full module, from capturing great sailing footage on the water to producing a finished video ready to publish online.
We start with h...
Hobie 14 Catamaran – The Original Beach Cat | Boat Explainer
The Hobie 14 is the boat that started the beach catamaran revolution. First introduced in 1968 by Hobie Alter, it became the world’s first truly successful sport catamaran and changed sailin...
Want to get faster, more confident, and more in control on your catamaran?
I’m Joe from Joyrider TV.
I’ve been sailing for over 40 years and teaching catamarans for more than 30, including 30 years as head catamaran instructor at Wildwind in Vassiliki...
Cat sailor jumps into an ILCA.
No trapeze. No twin hulls. No excuses.
Can you actually make a Laser go fast… or is it just pain and punishment?
Laser/ILCA sailors — over to you.
• Is this proper sailing?
• Or am I doing it all wrong?
• Would yo...
Next Level Racing – Chapter 1: Preparation & Race Readiness
Racing is the fastest way to improve your sailing — even if you don’t plan to race regularly.
In this first chapter of Next Level Racing, Joe from Joyrider TV goes deep into everything...
Taipan 4.9 Catamaran – Class Explained | Australia’s Ultimate 16-Foot Racing Cat
The Taipan 4.9 is one of Australia’s most successful and enduring high-performance beach catamarans, with a reputation for speed, balance, and long-term competitiveness...
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 st...
Race Starts – Joyrider Classroom | Course Introduction
Race starts can make or break your race — not because of luck, but because of decisions made before the gun ever fires.
In this Joyrider Classroom module, Joe from Joyrider TV breaks race starts ...
Flat out on the MINICAT 420 inflatable in strong wind — this thing absolutely lights up.
When the breeze is on, the 420 turns into a fast, lively little missile. Spray flying, hull skipping, and that constant edge between control and chaos that makes it...
Formula 18 (F18) Catamaran – Class Explained | High-Performance Racing Catamarans
The Formula 18 (F18) is one of the most popular and competitive high-performance racing catamaran classes in the world. Built to a box-rule rather than a single one-design...
The Hobie 16 world is coming together.
In September 2026, the Hobie 16 International Championship heads to the Mississippi Sound at Ocean Springs Yacht Club, USA — and this is shaping up to be the biggest Hobie 16 event of the year.
📍 Ocean Springs,...
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 st...
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