With light winds by all means use the jib as well, higher winds I would leave the jib ashore. I solo my Hobie 16 all the time, though get to take a passenger sometimes...I use the jib then as the added weight of the extra person is good. I dont let them trapeze though, unless they are really keen to learn. Hobies are truly great boats, they might be an old design but the designer got it right!
Thanks for the kind words Matt! I hope you have as much fun with your cat as I've had with mine. I'm learning more all the time and building confidence with each excursion on the water. Good luck with yours, I look forward to seeing your post. Happy sailing!
nice recovery. I have identical boat new for me this year with original sails. Have been solo flying hull but not yet out on the wire. need courage and experience.
How inspiring - I have an identical hobie - saved it from the tip - just put my new tramp on today (got a lesson off you tube) when I saw your clip. It is unreal! - I can't wait to get that happening for myself - I live in Sydney and sail on an estuary called Pittwater - I am amazed at how similar it looks to your waterway - I will gopro my solo voyage so you can see - cheers from Matt
Tsvca.. Thanks for the response. After half a dozen times it was fine to sail solo. Refining my skills is what I need to do, but like anything else mileage is the best way to get better. For a real novice, I would guess around 10 to 12mph winds would be a reasonable limit, higher with more experience of course. As stated by Robraver below, you can also rig the boat without the jib if the wind is a little high for your comfort level. Have fun!
Thanks and hello Maxmooster! I began to build confidence once I realized I could right the boat myself after a capsize. The other key was learning to not cleat the main sheet when the wind is up... Have fun and thanks for the response!
Thanks zoegraz1, this was the first time I had been 'out on the wire.' I need to get used to the feeling of the hull being out of the water. I have a lot to learn!
Hello Bruce.. I am a real novice myself, but the West Marine system of epoxy and fiberglass repair and instruction books available from Murray's would be a good place to start. I don't know what reef points are, or one line reefing. Good luck with the boat!
Thanks for taking the time to reply Jillian. At the time this video was taken, I had owned this Hobie for a few months, and only had it on the water a couple times. Clipping into the trapeze wire was a safety precaution so I wouldn't fall off! I'm much more relaxed now...
Hey there, sorry for the terms I use, I've learnt everything in Portuguese. So on my hobie 16, I've covered those metal bars on the side and on top of the hulls with anti sliding sponge it works great!
Awesome video! I have a 1985 Nationals Hobie 16 (Sail number check revealed that the boat was built for the 1985 nationals). White Prism sails #87610. Loving my boat, I haven't gone out solo for more than 10-15 minutes at a time, but soon to come!
Def keep your feet off the hulls when on the wire, choppy water will see your feet getting swept from the hulls..you will end up with bruised shins if your not careful
Sail #372. and there are no inspection ports in front of the pylons!!!!?!?!?! What year is that 16 anyway? The gel coat is probably still on the bottom of the hulls too. Better check with Hobie... it might be a collectors item by now.
Great job! Would love to go sailing with you on Harriman or up closer to me. I sail Bomoseen and Champlain mostly on my Wave. Looking for Hobie sailors to connect with! I'm just north of Manchester VT! Go to my channel and send me a message if interested. Cheers and Great Sailing!
With light winds by all means use the jib as well, higher winds I would leave the jib ashore. I solo my Hobie 16 all the time, though get to take a passenger sometimes...I use the jib then as the added weight of the extra person is good. I dont let them trapeze though, unless they are really keen to learn. Hobies are truly great boats, they might be an old design but the designer got it right!
Thanks for the kind words Matt! I hope you have as much fun with your cat as I've had with mine. I'm learning more all the time and building confidence with each excursion on the water. Good luck with yours, I look forward to seeing your post. Happy sailing!
nice recovery. I have identical boat new for me this year with original sails. Have been solo flying hull but not yet out on the wire. need courage and experience.
How inspiring - I have an identical hobie - saved it from the tip - just put my new tramp on today (got a lesson off you tube) when I saw your clip. It is unreal! - I can't wait to get that happening for myself - I live in Sydney and sail on an estuary called Pittwater - I am amazed at how similar it looks to your waterway - I will gopro my solo voyage so you can see - cheers from Matt
Tsvca.. Thanks for the response. After half a dozen times it was fine to sail solo. Refining my skills is what I need to do, but like anything else mileage is the best way to get better. For a real novice, I would guess around 10 to 12mph winds would be a reasonable limit, higher with more experience of course. As stated by Robraver below, you can also rig the boat without the jib if the wind is a little high for your comfort level. Have fun!
I recommend a Hotstick tiller too. It will let you trap out easier. Plus you might think about a second trapeze.
Thanks and hello Maxmooster! I began to build confidence once I realized I could right the boat myself after a capsize. The other key was learning to not cleat the main sheet when the wind is up... Have fun and thanks for the response!
Amazing!
Thanks zoegraz1, this was the first time I had been 'out on the wire.' I need to get used to the feeling of the hull being out of the water. I have a lot to learn!
Hello Bruce.. I am a real novice myself, but the West Marine system of epoxy and fiberglass repair and instruction books available from Murray's would be a good place to start. I don't know what reef points are, or one line reefing. Good luck with the boat!
Just a tip, u dont need to be hooked up to the trapeze if ur feet r under the hiking strap and u r just hiking.
Thanks for taking the time to reply Jillian. At the time this video was taken, I had owned this Hobie for a few months, and only had it on the water a couple times. Clipping into the trapeze wire was a safety precaution so I wouldn't fall off! I'm much more relaxed now...
Was it fine to manage it solo? what your opinion on top wind speed recomended for going solo? :D
Hey there, sorry for the terms I use, I've learnt everything in Portuguese. So on my hobie 16, I've covered those metal bars on the side and on top of the hulls with anti sliding sponge it works great!
+nebraskatpp have the second trapeze.. Serial number dates to 1981 or so. Having great fun with it.
Awesome video! I have a 1985 Nationals Hobie 16 (Sail number check revealed that the boat was built for the 1985 nationals). White Prism sails #87610. Loving my boat, I haven't gone out solo for more than 10-15 minutes at a time, but soon to come!
when you trapeze keep your feet on the frame instead of the hulls
wirklich sehr gut gesegelt nur mehr wind :)
Def keep your feet off the hulls when on the wire, choppy water will see your feet getting swept from the hulls..you will end up with bruised shins if your not careful
Sail #372. and there are no inspection ports in front of the pylons!!!!?!?!?! What year is that 16 anyway? The gel coat is probably still on the bottom of the hulls too. Better check with Hobie... it might be a collectors item by now.
Great job! Would love to go sailing with you on Harriman or up closer to me. I sail Bomoseen and Champlain mostly on my Wave. Looking for Hobie sailors to connect with! I'm just north of Manchester VT! Go to my channel and send me a message if interested. Cheers and Great Sailing!