The Pros and Cons of Learning to Sail on a Catamaran

[@brettdeyling3895]

My first boat was/is the Nacra f18 mk1 I'm currently sailing. I used all of the joyrider TV videos to learn. Asked some questions and went for it.

[@JoyriderTV]

Yes! Not the conventional choice for learning on but certainly feasible. Good work!

[@craigb1572]

I learnt to sail after buying a H16 and using the Joyrider TV KZbin channel - Thanks heaps Joe

[@JoyriderTV]

You're welcome. I'm very glad to be able to help.

[@alistairclyne9362]

Love your advice about just getting out here and learning from making your mistakes! I agree that starting on a monohull will teach you more about the sensitivities .... it's just the same as learning to drive a car ... passing your test on a motorbike first will teach you the most important basics! Great video again Joe!

[@JoyriderTV]

Thanks very much!

[@robertosgood961]

Dove right in last year having always wanted to learn how to sail. I purchased an H14, restored it and learned to sail this wonderful cat with a great deal of your helpful videos. Thank you for the heads up in so many areas. I'd still be out at sea like a donkey on a trampoline otherwise. One of my 'hazards' are the white sharks that are looking for a cat snack! Named my boat 'Jaws' lol

[@JoyriderTV]

That is quite a hazard! Are you in SA or Australia?

[@robertosgood961]

@@JoyriderTV Northeast USA, sailing from Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Over the last 20 years the white shark population has increased during summer months due to a large increase in seal numbers here.

[@JoyriderTV]

@@robertosgood961 Wow, I didn't know you had them in the USA, I spent a lot of time in the water with them in Cape Town so I know where you're coming from.

[@SectionElevenOutdoors]

I bought an older Hobie 16 this summer and taught myself to sail pretty much all from watching this channel. Thanks for all the good videos!

[@JoyriderTV]

You're very welcome.

[@fattyman9133]

I'm doing the same. Watching your vids has been an invaluable resource. The boat is almost ready and I've lined up adult supervision for my first Joyride! A word to the wise, "There's nothing more expensive than a cheap boat" LOL. @@JoyriderTV

[@JoyriderTV]

Great stuff! You are right, it gets expensive pretty quickly! Good luck@@fattyman9133

[@DaveJohnEllis]

Just ending 2 glorious weeks in Wildwind Mauritius, cat sailing for the 1st time, great conditions, great tuition and some great Sailaways

[@JoyriderTV]

Nice, I'm glad that you had a great time.

[@nelsoncanteroramosgimenez9265]

Hi mate Here in Paraguay, the only option I had was a used Supercat 17. I bought it from the club's instructor with his promise of teaching. I'm just starting next week. What do you think?. I took from your video that it has some good features, like no boom and big skegs... Thanks for your videos!

[@JoyriderTV]

I think you'll have a lot of fun with that. Especially if the teacher gives you a lesson as well. Definitely no boom and kegs are good features.

[@pilotmark2861]

Owned Hobie 16 sail # 1959 ! (bought in 1972 ) Sol Cat 18 (sail # 444) Tornado 20 (sail # 458 )

[@JoyriderTV]

Nice! It must have been amazing to be involved in cat sailing back then!

[@pastrami00]

This is an amazing channel

[@JoyriderTV]

Thanks very much

[@pilotmark2861]

Yes it is, love this channel.

[@carlosramos7252]

Great video again. Thanks Joe

[@JoyriderTV]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@fionabambridge4381]

Excellent video and wise advice. Just disagree with one thing - you can learn as an adult in an Optimist!safe as houses! Maybe a smallish adult is a prerequisite 😊

[@JoyriderTV]

Ha! Yes, I think being maybe the right size helps.

[@paulypaul111]

“Much cooler”. 😂😂😂😂.

[@JoyriderTV]

🤩

[@smokinstang759]

my first sailboat was a H-16

[@JoyriderTV]

I think it's a solid choice.

[@TomKirkman1]

Hobie T2 for two people. Not sure if this is still available in Europe or not.

[@JoyriderTV]

I'm pretty sure that they're available here.

[@charliessailing]

Hi Joe

[@JoyriderTV]

Hi Charlie

[@dzaddy]

5:29 i dare to disagree

[@JoyriderTV]

Ha! Yes, i thought there would be some disagreement!