Clear, concise, precise and polite, that's how you do it ladies and gents. The emphasis on safety is always nice to see. great channel. cheers from lac st louis Qc
Nice video Joe...Had my first sail ever the other day on a 14 that I bought. Wind was extremely light, 3-4 kts and I learned something very interesting. I was trying to sheet in to obviously get some speed out of the boat but nothing was happening. The low wind would just hit the sail and stop. I then tried sheeting out and that's when I started to pick up some speed??? In that light of a wind condition, "loosening" the sail gave it the ability to "capture" the light breeze and give the sail a nice curve. I also tried playing with the traveller a tad to optimize. I probably ended up getting 5-6 kts of speed out of her on a glassy lake and I'm hooked!!! On my way out again today...
Nice, good to hear that you're hooked already! Yes over sheeting the mainsail is going to stop the boat, always better to be a bit too loose than a bit too tight.
I windsurf but would love to own a sailboat like yours. I've only ridden in the same model once with a fella from our local club on a race day. He had me working the jib while he ran the main sail. We had the best time over all the other boats. Good fun.
@@JoyriderTV thank you Joe. The trip went very well. The Nacra 5.8 is a weapon. Lifting the hull sure was a buzz Thank you for all of your videos. I have watched most of them and have learnt so much. Going out the first time I really felt I had an idea of what was going on and I'd put that 100% down to having a basic understanding from your instruction. Thanks so much it made things much easier and gave me confidence.
I had a blast sailing a simple little Hobie Cat (no jib) at a resort in St. Lucia. I had a bit of experience with windsurfer previously but I was a total novice at sailing a boat. I think I got a quick sailing lesson and then I was off. There’s something special about the feeling when you first sheet in the main and you feel that puuuuuulll and she takes off. I had it going pretty fast for a beginner with just a bit of heel. If it got too tippy i steere into the wind a bit. It all seemed very controllable. I did a lot of beam reach but i would steer it into a close reach and close haul before tacking - although I had no idea at the time about the points of sail. This is a great video and makes me want to get out there again.
Great decision. I'm very excited for you. When you start, try to stick to lighter winds and then build up to the stronger stuff. Let me know if you get stuck at all.
@@JoyriderTV Joseph. Thank you so much for taking the time to respond and give encouragement. Very kind. THere are 2 Hobie's I'm looking at: an '81 (16 foot) and and '89 (16ft). Is the age difference a big deal assuming that both are in good condition? The older one is a $200 cheaper. thanks
Great tutorial!! Ive been hesitant to sail again after i flipped a hobie with a bad tac the last time I went. I just haven't felt confident that I wouldn't do the same thing again because I wasn't certain what exactly caused it to happen. After watching your video I was able to identify a series of errors that caused it. i learned so much from just this one video. You are an really good teacher! Thank you 🙏!! Can't wait for give it another go this season. Oh and thank you for the consideration of my bad kneesl!! How did you know!? 😂😂
I'm so glad that this helped. I think getting out in lighter wind to get your confidence back is a very good idea. The backwards capsize on a tack is unfortunately a common capsize with a H16 or 14.
Dear Joe, since you are sailing solo, and assuming there is no one to assist you, could you do a video, how you are going to accomplish launching and recovering the boat, including getting the trolley in under the catamaran. It would be brilliant, don't you think?
thanks Joseph, a pleasure to watch your videos.....I just bought a used Hobie14 but without jib, and I'm excited to start in this fascinating world of sailing...unfortunately to learn the yacht clubs are very exclusive and expensive for the common people, I will look for all your videos, greetings from Jalisco, Mexico.
Good luck! It's a very exciting time for you - just start off with lighter wind and you'll be good. The 14 is tricky but with some technique and patience you can do it. If you're able to practice some capsize training in a safe - shallow place with someone holding the boat at the front that will help.
I’m 53, always loved the idea of sailing, I once went in a small one like this in my teens. It was exhilarating! I now can afford monetary wise and time wise, to try it out again. Where do I start?
This is a great question. I have a live Q+A every Friday (1800 Greek time) I would like to feature your question as the lead question in the session. It will be available to view afterwards if you can't make it live. th-cam.com/users/livePMVWcT-cuqg?feature=share
Yes, the 14 is very tough - possibly one of the most difficult cats to sail but if you already have the basics from mono sailing and start out in light wind - with a jib makes it much easier.
@@JoyriderTV Jib prob helps cause it will pull the front of the boat off the wind I'm guessing? Any other boat that might be a bit easier to sail (I'm looking for a cat that would mainly be sailed single hand but I can take another person out on. Problem is is I weigh 150lbs-68kg so I feel I could easily get overpowered/can't right from a capsize)?
Hello Jhoseph I am from Brazil and i do H14 in a lake, i like a lot your videos, congratulation! Jhoseph do have some begginer videos like " how to assembly a Trapeziun in your H 14? and how to assembly a Jib in your H14? Here we can not find people like you able to teach everybody as well as you do. see you in your next video.
the trapeze system is quite similar to the 16, you can find that here: th-cam.com/video/tuha3N41hdg/w-d-xo.html I didn't do a video about the 14 jib specifically. As we don't have one on ours. Feel free to email with any pictures if you can't work out how it works: totaljoyrider@icloud.com
Been watching all of your videos, such a wealth of knowledge, have you done one on rudder angle? My boat has adjustment but I really don't understand why ( Prindle 16)
Great lesson! So how would you do a beach landing, with 3 ft surf? Rudders up, and drive it into the sand, or do you still round up, luff sails, and jump off to control the bow?
If it's a sandy beach i would go straight up - come in on the back of a wave - not with one behind you for a more controlled landing. If the beach has stones or rocks then the latter will be kinder to your boat.
If you round up and then back up onto the beach, make sure your rudders are locked up when it gets shallower. You don't want to have a wave push you backwards over top of your locked downed rudders and they hit the bottom. If this happens, something will probably break: rudder, gudgeon, gudgeon bolts, rudder pin or a broken transom (or some combination of these).
Hey Joseph! I hope this message finds you well. I stumbled upon your channel recently and I have to say, I really enjoy your videos. I was hoping to get your opinion on something. I'm considering buying a second-hand 2007 Hobie 16, but I'm not sure if it's the right choice for me. I have some experience sailing a monohull dinghy and as a crew on a keelboat, but I've never sailed a Hobie 16 before. Do you think I'd be able to handle it based on my experience? Is catamaran more demanding? I'd really appreciate your thoughts on this. Keep up the great work with your channel!
Can you do a more advanced video to explain the main sheet difference between a cat and a normal dinghy. I’ve been sailing skiffs for years but wonder how cat sheeting works.
I really enjoy the videos. I'm planning to sail my hobie 16 on a nearby lake to get used to it. The goal for this summer is to launch it in the surf at the other banks in North Carolina this summer. Do you have any videos on launching Hobie 16's in 2 to 3 foot surf waves?
@@JoyriderTV And Since you are listening, you are onto something mentioning people with limited knee motion, like me. How might a person move best on the boat if they can't fold their knee under them? I have a knee replacement. Thanks!
Thanks for a great refresher? Where were you filming this please? Looks very similar to a spot in Greece between Stoupa and Sparta where we were last year.
I still get in a muddle getting out on the trapeze when I’m solo, can you share any tips n tricks on this ? FYI I sold my 16 last week, Your beautiful tip top boats showed me what I’ve been missing!
Thanks, Joe! Yet another excellent video! I'm an experienced sailor but I'm new to H16s, and I always seem to have trouble getting the mainsail up high enough to where the bead on the halyard will catch in the notch on the front of the mast. More than once now, I've thought that the bead was caught in the notch, only to have the mainsail slip down 10-12" once we get underway. Any tips for raising/"notching" the mainsail? Any insight from you or other experienced H16 owners would be much appreciated! Cheers from California.
Do you ever see Sharks coming into the Shallows where the boats are moored?Just curious. This was a relaxing refresher. Was it morning or midday before any big winds came up?
Good stuff sir. I have never sailed a hobie cat but bought a h16 last year. I have watched over 100 videos of yours. Do you recommend I taje a few lessons first from a sailing club or could I jyst start out in very light winds by myself up at the cabin? Thanks, Gary
I would watch this one as well - th-cam.com/video/i_7fFEeponQ/w-d-xo.html more for choosing the right venue and conditions which are discussed. If there's possibility for instruction that that will save you a lot of time working things out, if not, just make sure that it's not too windy - under 10 knots
Thanks so much. I plan on sailing under 8 knots. It's a very small small lk. 3 miles in circumstances and one long. It is very low in elevation with high tress around it and swirling winds. My 12" sunfish did just ok but I'm hoping with the taller sail and it takes less wind to get a hobie moving right? If nit I can try a different lk. Thanks sir. Gary
Thanks Joe...just got home from a day sailing with my brother in his T2 in Nova Scotia, Canada....have you done any videos where you review the watch you use for tracking speed and how you would send that in to you for speed tracker...I have a GoPro, so perhaps there is a way to send that speed file in? ...thanks in advance.
How do you prevent losing the boat if you get knocked or thrown off of the boat? Seems like that could easily happen if you hit a wake, aren't watching the boom, or even just slip and lose your balance.
Hi Todd. I'll talk about this in today's Live Q+A (1730 greek time but available to watch afterwards) the main safety that you have is that you always hold onto the mainsheet. I've made some videos testing what would happen: Falling off SOLO light wind th-cam.com/video/Qld2ONb0DVE/w-d-xo.html Falling off SOLO medium wind th-cam.com/video/GyqydQrxy2I/w-d-xo.html Falling off SOLO strong wind th-cam.com/video/5O0OLiNhiSI/w-d-xo.html
@@JoyriderTV I've been learning to sail in a laser dinghy , next week I will try a hobbie cat for the first time here in Costa Rica. Your videos are very helpful and awesome 👌 thank you very much!!!
so how would u do this (i.e. the launching + start part only) from a fixed dock? i have to launch from a concreate ramp directly off a trailer. i was thinking a sort of spring line from the bow tangs and tramp pileons to tie to dock after pushing back from trailer before getting underway
thx for your great vids! how important is it to carry speed into the tack? I have gotten stalled often enough by going too hard on the rudders (and killing speed), but I see in this vid the boat looks pretty well stalled during your tack but you still get underway np post tack. Is there a sweetspot in terms of rudder angle to maintain speed through the tack?
Hi Joseph, thanks for the video. Planning to have a catamaran at mooring during the summer 3-4 months. Is it that bad for a cat or it can take it without breaking things? Big thanks. Learned a lot with you (Canada, Québec)
It's good if you can take it out of the water periodically to check tfor leaks and wash off any growth! Personally i wouldn't leave the boat floating for such a long period.
Great video! Been binge watching you guys for some weeks now. I plan to come over to this beautiful place and go on a blast with you guys. Being a speed freak and coming from windsurfing, would you recommend a Hobie 16 for beginners or is there a cat that is better suited?
The 16 is definitely the best - it will keep you interested for life - a little tricky at first but with the right technique it's a good choice - just not too much wind too soon.
@@JoyriderTV Great news (considering the 16 is also not very expensive to get your hands on) Thanks for the answer and enjoy the remaining season. Next year I hope I will make it to you guys.
Hi, that's such a good question that I've made several videos on the topic. You can see them here: th-cam.com/play/PLbNtP4MQ_X3co4fHFzBc1nqucZXaBifLp.html
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Hello Joseph Helmut Hinnemann again. My friends and me are following you very good and helpfull videos. How can I get in touch with you by E Mail? One day I would like to visi yoy and Wildwind. As soon as possible, depends on Corona. I ve been a lot in Mauritius. But difficult now. So Greece is altenative. Beside I ve got a Formula 40 here in Holland. Looking for new adventures. Thanks and it would be nice, to meet you. Helmut and Felicia Hinnemann
Rock the catamaran for long term. I started on a H16 as a kid and was soloing at 16. My dad had 1-lesson with the guy who sold it to him. If I had Joe 35 years ago, I would have been expert, but it was just me, the wind, and a skinny 30-mile long lake. I just got back in it after more than 30-years and Joe made it easy. Get involved in social media with local Hobie and Multihull Groups. They are awesome in Arizona and want you to join them.
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So much amazing info from this channel... an encyclopedia of knowledge that will likely be treasured for generations
Glad you think so!
Even we advanced sailors like a good refresher course with the fundamentals- nice video mate!
Thanks. Good for me too - to get back to the basics after wrestling the beast last week!
100% agree, there always something to learn or to improve technique..
Clear, concise, precise and polite, that's how you do it ladies and gents. The emphasis on safety is always nice to see. great channel. cheers from lac st louis Qc
Thanks 👍
Nice video Joe...Had my first sail ever the other day on a 14 that I bought. Wind was extremely light, 3-4 kts and I learned something very interesting. I was trying to sheet in to obviously get some speed out of the boat but nothing was happening. The low wind would just hit the sail and stop. I then tried sheeting out and that's when I started to pick up some speed??? In that light of a wind condition, "loosening" the sail gave it the ability to "capture" the light breeze and give the sail a nice curve. I also tried playing with the traveller a tad to optimize. I probably ended up getting 5-6 kts of speed out of her on a glassy lake and I'm hooked!!! On my way out again today...
Nice, good to hear that you're hooked already! Yes over sheeting the mainsail is going to stop the boat, always better to be a bit too loose than a bit too tight.
In Romania nobody makes video about that, so finding you it is a bless. Thank you!
I'm glad that it is helpful. Let me know if subtitles would be useful.
The whole time it’s ASMR in your right ear. Great video by the way
I had to look that up! Thanks!
I windsurf but would love to own a sailboat like yours. I've only ridden in the same model once with a fella from our local club on a race day. He had me working the jib while he ran the main sail. We had the best time over all the other boats. Good fun.
Great stuff - yes it's so much fun.
Thank you Mister Bennett for that video. I’m a beginner who just bought a Hobie Getaway and this video will help me so much. Ben from Québec Canada.
Excellent, i'm very glad that it's useful
Where in quebec buddy?
Thanks Joe for all of you tutorials, we have a Prindle 16 and have greatly appreciated your help with boat
Great to hear!
Perfect timing Joe, I'm taking my first trip out this week (conditions permitting).
Thanks for the great vids
You're welcome, I hope that it all goes well for you.
@@JoyriderTV thank you Joe. The trip went very well. The Nacra 5.8 is a weapon. Lifting the hull sure was a buzz
Thank you for all of your videos. I have watched most of them and have learnt so much. Going out the first time I really felt I had an idea of what was going on and I'd put that 100% down to having a basic understanding from your instruction. Thanks so much it made things much easier and gave me confidence.
I had a blast sailing a simple little Hobie Cat (no jib) at a resort in St. Lucia. I had a bit of experience with windsurfer previously but I was a total novice at sailing a boat. I think I got a quick sailing lesson and then I was off. There’s something special about the feeling when you first sheet in the main and you feel that puuuuuulll and she takes off. I had it going pretty fast for a beginner with just a bit of heel. If it got too tippy i steere into the wind a bit. It all seemed very controllable. I did a lot of beam reach but i would steer it into a close reach and close haul before tacking - although I had no idea at the time about the points of sail. This is a great video and makes me want to get out there again.
Nice, I hope that you have the opportunity to get out there again.
Cheers
felt like i was sailing with you, thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it!
I'm buying a used Hobie 16 in two weeks...this solidifies my decision to do it. Looks like tons of fun and not too difficult.
Great decision. I'm very excited for you. When you start, try to stick to lighter winds and then build up to the stronger stuff.
Let me know if you get stuck at all.
@@JoyriderTV Joseph. Thank you so much for taking the time to respond and give encouragement. Very kind.
THere are 2 Hobie's I'm looking at: an '81 (16 foot) and and '89 (16ft). Is the age difference a big deal assuming that both are in good condition? The older one is a $200 cheaper. thanks
@@Atitlan1222 the boats could be quite similar. For an extra 200 i'd go for the newer one.
Good luck!
Doing some catamaran lessons in Brittany this summer and your videos are very precious. Keep going Joe 😎
Thank you! Will do!
@@JoyriderTV did a 2h session today with 13-17knt of wind flying the hull a little bit 💪🏻
Thank you 😎
Great tutorial!! Ive been hesitant to sail again after i flipped a hobie with a bad tac the last time I went. I just haven't felt confident that I wouldn't do the same thing again because I wasn't certain what exactly caused it to happen. After watching your video I was able to identify a series of errors that caused it. i learned so much from just this one video. You are an really good teacher! Thank you 🙏!! Can't wait for give it another go this season. Oh and thank you for the consideration of my bad kneesl!! How did you know!? 😂😂
I'm so glad that this helped.
I think getting out in lighter wind to get your confidence back is a very good idea.
The backwards capsize on a tack is unfortunately a common capsize with a H16 or 14.
Fantastic. Thank you, felt like I was on it with you!
Great, I'm glad that you liked it!
Dear Joe, since you are sailing solo, and assuming there is no one to assist you, could you do a video, how you are going to accomplish launching and recovering the boat, including getting the trolley in under the catamaran. It would be brilliant, don't you think?
Funny you should ask - I've literally just been out doing something along those lines.
I think that one will be out in a week and a half.
thanks Joseph, a pleasure to watch your videos.....I just bought a used Hobie14 but without jib, and I'm excited to start in this fascinating world of sailing...unfortunately to learn the yacht clubs are very exclusive and expensive for the common people, I will look for all your videos, greetings from Jalisco, Mexico.
Good luck! It's a very exciting time for you - just start off with lighter wind and you'll be good.
The 14 is tricky but with some technique and patience you can do it.
If you're able to practice some capsize training in a safe - shallow place with someone holding the boat at the front that will help.
Great single handling sailing of a hobbie 16. TKS!
You're welcome!
Great video for a novice like me - thank you!
I'm glad that it was useful.
Cheers
Great video Joseph ! I just sold my 14 & bought a 16.......I'll watch a few more videos before sailing it .....
I think you should find it easier although more powerful. Have fun!
Thanks for another great video! As a new DI these videos are great to pick up different methods on how to teach so thank you very much!
Great, I'm glad that they're helping.
Thanks, gut my first lesson tomorrow
Best of luck!
Hey joseph
I just bought a ,1984 Hobie Cat 16 in excellent condition. Looking forward to sailing it. Never sailed a cat. Been watching your videos.
Good luck!
Just a great video! And that water is beautiful!
It really is a sailors paradise.
That looks like so much fun!
It is!
excellent video I learned a bunch
I'm glad to help.
Cheers
Good education for outdoorsy people
Thanks
Your welcome
"we know this guy"
good I was worried he was stealing the boat!
Oh yeah! Boat theft not so much of an issue lately.
I’m 53, always loved the idea of sailing, I once went in a small one like this in my teens. It was exhilarating! I now can afford monetary wise and time wise, to try it out again. Where do I start?
This is a great question.
I have a live Q+A every Friday (1800 Greek time) I would like to feature your question as the lead question in the session.
It will be available to view afterwards if you can't make it live.
th-cam.com/users/livePMVWcT-cuqg?feature=share
Just what I needed! Thinking about getting my hands on a Hobie 14... I've only sailed the Club 420 and wanted to know how different the 2 are to sail!
First times in Hobie 14 it's a suicide (personal experience)
@@bianuccijunior5905 Why's that hahaha, I know it can be a hard boat to sail but is there anything I should know?
Yes, the 14 is very tough - possibly one of the most difficult cats to sail but if you already have the basics from mono sailing and start out in light wind - with a jib makes it much easier.
@@JoyriderTV Jib prob helps cause it will pull the front of the boat off the wind I'm guessing? Any other boat that might be a bit easier to sail (I'm looking for a cat that would mainly be sailed single hand but I can take another person out on. Problem is is I weigh 150lbs-68kg so I feel I could easily get overpowered/can't right from a capsize)?
Hello Jhoseph
I am from Brazil and i do H14 in a lake, i like a lot your videos, congratulation!
Jhoseph do have some begginer videos like " how to assembly a Trapeziun in your H 14?
and how to assembly a Jib in your H14?
Here we can not find people like you able to teach everybody as well as you do.
see you in your next video.
the trapeze system is quite similar to the 16, you can find that here:
th-cam.com/video/tuha3N41hdg/w-d-xo.html
I didn't do a video about the 14 jib specifically. As we don't have one on ours.
Feel free to email with any pictures if you can't work out how it works:
totaljoyrider@icloud.com
going along niceeely!
Very!
Really appreciated the video on mast rake too
Glad it was helpful!
Been watching all of your videos, such a wealth of knowledge, have you done one on rudder angle? My boat has adjustment but I really don't understand why ( Prindle 16)
Mind if I ask what area you’re sailing in? Looks nice! Thanks for the video btw
It's Wildwind.co.uk, Vassiliki, Lefkas, Greece
Great lesson! So how would you do a beach landing, with 3 ft surf? Rudders up, and drive it into the sand, or do you still round up, luff sails, and jump off to control the bow?
If it's a sandy beach i would go straight up - come in on the back of a wave - not with one behind you for a more controlled landing.
If the beach has stones or rocks then the latter will be kinder to your boat.
If you round up and then back up onto the beach, make sure your rudders are locked up when it gets shallower. You don't want to have a wave push you backwards over top of your locked downed rudders and they hit the bottom. If this happens, something will probably break: rudder, gudgeon, gudgeon bolts, rudder pin or a broken transom (or some combination of these).
Thank You Joseph!!
My pleasure!
Hey Joseph!
I hope this message finds you well. I stumbled upon your channel recently and I have to say, I really enjoy your videos.
I was hoping to get your opinion on something. I'm considering buying a second-hand 2007 Hobie 16, but I'm not sure if it's the right choice for me. I have some experience sailing a monohull dinghy and as a crew on a keelboat, but I've never sailed a Hobie 16 before. Do you think I'd be able to handle it based on my experience? Is catamaran more demanding?
I'd really appreciate your thoughts on this. Keep up the great work with your channel!
Hi Patrick,
thanks, I'll go through your question in today's Q+A
Awesome video!
Thanks!
Can you do a more advanced video to
explain the main sheet difference between a cat and a normal dinghy. I’ve been sailing skiffs for years but wonder how cat sheeting works.
Yes, I can look into it. I think that would be quite interesting.
I really enjoy the videos. I'm planning to sail my hobie 16 on a nearby lake to get used to it. The goal for this summer is to launch it in the surf at the other banks in North Carolina this summer. Do you have any videos on launching Hobie 16's in 2 to 3 foot surf waves?
Unfortunately not, we pretty much always have flat water. I'll talk about it in tomorrow's Q+A
Cheers
It would be nice to have seen how you got on the boat. Otherwise, great, and thanks!
Next time! Thanks for the feedback.
@@JoyriderTV And Since you are listening, you are onto something mentioning people with limited knee motion, like me. How might a person move best on the boat if they can't fold their knee under them? I have a knee replacement. Thanks!
Thanks for a great refresher? Where were you filming this please? Looks very similar to a spot in Greece between Stoupa and Sparta where we were last year.
This is Wildwind.co.uk in Vassiliki, Lefkada
I still get in a muddle getting out on the trapeze when I’m solo, can you share any tips n tricks on this ?
FYI I sold my 16 last week,
Your beautiful tip top boats showed me what I’ve been missing!
Did you see this one on helming on the trapeze?
th-cam.com/video/qIKeYZaUUAo/w-d-xo.html
Thanks, Joe! Yet another excellent video! I'm an experienced sailor but I'm new to H16s, and I always seem to have trouble getting the mainsail up high enough to where the bead on the halyard will catch in the notch on the front of the mast. More than once now, I've thought that the bead was caught in the notch, only to have the mainsail slip down 10-12" once we get underway. Any tips for raising/"notching" the mainsail? Any insight from you or other experienced H16 owners would be much appreciated! Cheers from California.
I've made a video on easier hoisting:
th-cam.com/video/yb1yUAM6dKs/w-d-xo.html
@@JoyriderTV You're a legend. I'll try your technique of hosing the mainsail down before hoisting. Thanks!
Good stuff.
Thanks.
Hey Jo any chance of a wind muffler on the microphone.
Yes, since filming this I have invested in a much better audio solution. If you see any of the videos in the last year you can hear then difference.
the area you are sailing look great where is it
Wildwind, Vassiliki, Lefkas, Greece
Gracias desde España, los subtitulos van bien...te seguire
You're welcome!
Do you ever see Sharks coming into the Shallows where the boats are moored?Just curious.
This was a relaxing refresher. Was it morning or midday before any big winds came up?
No sharks, ha! This was just before the wind changed at midday
Do you have a video on getting out of irons?
I will add it to the list.
If you have time, the Hobie 14 trouble shooting videos address this several times.
th-cam.com/video/b27buQeJXXA/w-d-xo.html
Good stuff sir. I have never sailed a hobie cat but bought a h16 last year. I have watched over 100 videos of yours. Do you recommend I taje a few lessons first from a sailing club or could I jyst start out in very light winds by myself up at the cabin?
Thanks,
Gary
I would watch this one as well - th-cam.com/video/i_7fFEeponQ/w-d-xo.html more for choosing the right venue and conditions which are discussed.
If there's possibility for instruction that that will save you a lot of time working things out, if not, just make sure that it's not too windy - under 10 knots
Thanks so much. I plan on sailing under 8 knots. It's a very small small lk. 3 miles in circumstances and one long. It is very low in elevation with high tress around it and swirling winds. My 12" sunfish did just ok but I'm hoping with the taller sail and it takes less wind to get a hobie moving right? If nit I can try a different lk.
Thanks sir.
Gary
@@garyvoigt5090 it will be quite similar in how much wind it takes to get moving.
Thanks Joe...just got home from a day sailing with my brother in his T2 in Nova Scotia, Canada....have you done any videos where you review the watch you use for tracking speed and how you would send that in to you for speed tracker...I have a GoPro, so perhaps there is a way to send that speed file in? ...thanks in advance.
For speed stick
Yes, check out this one - Hobie 16 onboard - gps speed test
th-cam.com/video/oiL7vrrRioI/w-d-xo.html
How do you prevent losing the boat if you get knocked or thrown off of the boat? Seems like that could easily happen if you hit a wake, aren't watching the boom, or even just slip and lose your balance.
Hi Todd.
I'll talk about this in today's Live Q+A (1730 greek time but available to watch afterwards)
the main safety that you have is that you always hold onto the mainsheet.
I've made some videos testing what would happen:
Falling off SOLO light wind
th-cam.com/video/Qld2ONb0DVE/w-d-xo.html
Falling off SOLO medium wind
th-cam.com/video/GyqydQrxy2I/w-d-xo.html
Falling off SOLO strong wind
th-cam.com/video/5O0OLiNhiSI/w-d-xo.html
Hello, thank you for the nice video, do you know good places in Europe to have some lessons and Hobie cat renting ?
Here is pretty good -www.wildwind.co.uk
Where was this recorded? Lovely windy bay
The is Vassiliki, Lefkas, Greece
@@JoyriderTV I've been learning to sail in a laser dinghy , next week I will try a hobbie cat for the first time here in Costa Rica. Your videos are very helpful and awesome 👌 thank you very much!!!
@@evarela12 great stuff! I'm sure that you're going to love it!
so how would u do this (i.e. the launching + start part only) from a fixed dock? i have to launch from a concreate ramp directly off a trailer. i was thinking a sort of spring line from the bow tangs and tramp pileons to tie to dock after pushing back from trailer before getting underway
maybe check out this recent Q+A where we talked about this: th-cam.com/users/live4ISXRbRbw3M?feature=share
thx for your great vids! how important is it to carry speed into the tack? I have gotten stalled often enough by going too hard on the rudders (and killing speed), but I see in this vid the boat looks pretty well stalled during your tack but you still get underway np post tack. Is there a sweetspot in terms of rudder angle to maintain speed through the tack?
Speed is not so important.
I just made this video th-cam.com/video/rD3pCPRjly0/w-d-xo.html
That should help.
very nice video
Thanks
Hi Joe -do you recommend or even endorse putting an A-spinnaker on an 18 foot Prindle cat? Thx mate! Allan - USA cali
I think that would be a very good upgrade - I certainly don't see why not.
Thank you 🤙🤙🤙
You are very welcome!
Hi Joseph, thanks for the video. Planning to have a catamaran at mooring during the summer 3-4 months. Is it that bad for a cat or it can take it without breaking things? Big thanks. Learned a lot with you (Canada, Québec)
It's good if you can take it out of the water periodically to check tfor leaks and wash off any growth!
Personally i wouldn't leave the boat floating for such a long period.
Great video! Been binge watching you guys for some weeks now. I plan to come over to this beautiful place and go on a blast with you guys.
Being a speed freak and coming from windsurfing, would you recommend a Hobie 16 for beginners or is there a cat that is better suited?
The 16 is definitely the best - it will keep you interested for life - a little tricky at first but with the right technique it's a good choice - just not too much wind too soon.
@@JoyriderTV Great news (considering the 16 is also not very expensive to get your hands on)
Thanks for the answer and enjoy the remaining season. Next year I hope I will make it to you guys.
Hello! Which beach in Brazil is suitable for learning to sail?
Unfortunately, I don't know. I've never been to Brazil.
Good video. Just tell them grommets to pull on that main as hard as they f'ing can, or go home
Ha! 🤩
What happens if you fall off . Serious question
Hi, that's such a good question that I've made several videos on the topic.
You can see them here:
th-cam.com/play/PLbNtP4MQ_X3co4fHFzBc1nqucZXaBifLp.html
I don't get the 6 people who gave this video a thumbs down, 🤔🤔🤔
Maybe cat sailing just isn't for everyone?
What boat where you sailing at the start?
that was the C2 F18 the rest was of course a Hobie 16
@@JoyriderTV ok thanks joe!
Thank you for the video Joe! I'm sitting here in Europe dreaming of sailing my first cat one day :)
You can do it!
Can one cross the Atlantic with a Hobie 18 Cat. ?
It's been done on a modified F18 - you'd need a reliable support boat.
@@JoyriderTV I'd like to watch that. How many days did it take them to complete the Atlantic crossing?
@@Lyondegreat here's someone who went further th-cam.com/video/3AYNv2IR_5A/w-d-xo.html
Is this australia
Vassiliki, Lefkas, Greece
Great vid, but for gods sake, spend $5 on a mic wind sock!
Yes, agreed - this was about 3 years ago. Since then, the audio quality has reached studio quality!
"the dolphin striker" ?!?! 🤣
A dolphin striker (an older term for a martingale boom or simply a martingale; sometimes called a striker) is a small vertical or near vertical ancillary spar spanning between the bowsprit and martingale thereby redirecting the tension in the forward end of the martingale slightly more vertically. This vertical component is necessary to more effectively oppose the forestays' mostly upward tension on the forward end of the bowsprit than would be the case in the absence of the dolphin striker.
@@JoyriderTV the name seems quite revealing in what it does from time to time 🐬💥🤔
Is that lago di garda, italy?
wildwind.co.uk, Vassiliki, Greece
Hello Joseph
Helmut Hinnemann again.
My friends and me are following you very good and helpfull videos.
How can I get in touch with you by E Mail?
One day I would like to visi yoy and Wildwind. As soon as possible, depends on Corona.
I ve been a lot in Mauritius.
But difficult now. So Greece is altenative. Beside I ve got a Formula 40 here in Holland.
Looking for new adventures.
Thanks and it would be nice, to meet you.
Helmut and Felicia Hinnemann
You can email me totaljoyrider@icloud.com
Nice that you have a Formula 40 - that would be great for Show us your cat!
@@JoyriderTV Thank you..
I will contact you next days!
Have a nice Hobie day!
Helmut
My English is not enough for this accent. Damn. I wish he was speaking with an American accent, I force myself to understand
If you let me know which language you speak. I can add subtitles
or try one of these videos which might be easier to understand:
th-cam.com/video/cBB6On1t-a4/w-d-xo.html
th-cam.com/video/i_7fFEeponQ/w-d-xo.html
First boat shall not be a katamaran? Laser better ...
Learning on a mono is ideal but there's no reason why you can't learn on a cat.
Rock the catamaran for long term. I started on a H16 as a kid and was soloing at 16. My dad had 1-lesson with the guy who sold it to him. If I had Joe 35 years ago, I would have been expert, but it was just me, the wind, and a skinny 30-mile long lake. I just got back in it after more than 30-years and Joe made it easy. Get involved in social media with local Hobie and Multihull Groups. They are awesome in Arizona and want you to join them.
The back noise is terrible. The wind on the mic is awful. It hurts the ears..couldn't finish
Apologies for that.
I will remake the video so that it can be more pleasant with good audio.