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⛵️Instagram / totaljoyrider Here we're looking at how to handle and adjust the mainsheet, traveller, jib sheet and jib travellers whilst sailing solo on a Hobie 16. These methods are of course applicable to any type of small catamaran where you helm on the trapeze.
Beach catamarans, commonly called “beachcats,” trace their origins all the way back to Polynesian double-canoe sailboats which were simply shoved up onto the beach when not in use, and pushed back into the ocean when it was time to hit the water again. Their defining factor is just that-they can be beached on the sand, and re-launched through the surf.
Beach cats have a number of common characteristics. For starters, naturally, they’re twin-hulled catamarans as opposed to having a single hull, like a monohull. They’re relatively light for their size, to make launching easier. Often this is accomplished by designing the boat without a solid deck to speak of, and instead of a rigid material a fabric called the “trampoline” bridges the open areas between the two hulls and their supports. They also have rudders which can be flipped up and removed from the water moments before the boat is beached, so they don’t get caught in the sand and break off. For the same reason they don’t have keels protruding beneath the hulls but may instead be rigged with “daggerboards,” which are essentially removable keels that slide down through the hulls. Most beach cats also have sailing rigs that can be disassembled quickly, for easy transportation.
Modern beach catamarans are known for their fast speeds-some can break 20 knots-and athletic sailing abilities. They can be sailed with one hull out of the water as the boat heels, and it’s not uncommon for both sailors and their boats to be pushed to the limits. Getting wet, sometimes very wet, is all part of the game, when sailing a beachcat. While there are a number of beach catamarans on the water, the Hobie Cat unquestionably has had the most success making this class of boat popular and is a rather iconic brand among beachcat fans.
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More to come! (i made two videos that day!)

[@bobnobels4873]

this was very infomative and insperational like always , I will miss your new movies in the cold months but wil certainly look for the onder movies in the winter time.

[@JoyriderTV]

Thanks, I'll try to keep some coming for as long as i can, conditions permitting.

[@andersblomqvist7969]

In waiting. Alaways great to see what Joe has cooked up for us next. He's the man when it comes to catamaran sailing. Thank's for all your great films Joe. You are a star

[@JoyriderTV]

Thanks Anders for the kind words. It's always fun to get out there and give it some beans. Nice to be able to take so many people along for the ride!

[@andersblomqvist7969]

@@JoyriderTV I am the one who should say thank's. Pretty much all I have learned about cat sailing comes from your incredible multitude of videos and a few weeks in Vassiliki. Not only that but you continue to inspire us all with new videos, speed sticks, show us your cat and more. I am eternally grateful for all this and hope you will have a great winter, chilling out and charging the batteries for spring. I'll be back like Arnold said in a movie.

[@JoyriderTV]

Thanks Anders. Full power recharge underway!

[@damiendeffieux2029]

Great video Joe 👍. I love the weather conditions you have and I hate you for that 😜

[@JoyriderTV]

Ha! Yes, it's certainly very nice and yes, i'm very lucky.

[@adamclark4360]

Love it! Very helpful and I can't wait to incorporate those moves next year. Loved the new microphone as well

[@JoyriderTV]

Thanks, I'm glad that it's useful.

[@skipmacmillan3149]

Your the best Joe! We love your show, super helpful and your hilarious.

[@JoyriderTV]

Thanks very much. It's really a pleasure putting videos like this together. Cheers!

[@smacdatazz]

Seems ya really got the tech part figured out . . 3 camera angles and perfect sound .. so good. I love watching videos like this, keep it up . .

[@JoyriderTV]

Thanks 👍Yes, very happy with the results on this video. Thanks. Just need more days with some wind.

[@heinfaber]

The suspense an other great tutorial coming up!

[@JoyriderTV]

I like to keep you hanging!

[@alexcooke9805]

You lucky guy I wish I was sailing around with you or sailing against you. Have fun God bless. I remember the late seventies early eighties jumping on a 16 after school and just zooming across the bay those were the days.

[@JoyriderTV]

Yeah i was the same when i was young. Good times

[@wilmot0]

Excellent background information 👍❤️

[@JoyriderTV]

Many many thanks

[@Cluns436]

Awesome camera/sound and great tutorial

[@JoyriderTV]

Thanks so much!

[@Konfliktloeser]

Great Stuff Thanx Joe... I think I will have to shorten most of my ropes... it makes no sence to have all that extra sheet in the Boat or dragging behind in the water or even caught around my feet while changing sides... Good Winter Project!

[@JoyriderTV]

Yes, good plan but only cut off a little at a time. for the mainsheet use this as a guide kzbin.info/www/bejne/epfagqRvlpKWeNk

[@davidgillies4379]

As always, great video. Great snippets of tech/info. The Hobie is being put away for the winter shortly. Great idea about right sizing the mainsheet. I see you were using the crew trap line.

[@JoyriderTV]

Yes, it's because i could put the helm trap line totally out of the way - i think it makes it easier and less cluttered when solo.

[@davidgillies4379]

@@JoyriderTV Yeah. Agreed. Of course, it never occured to me to do that until I saw it. You're videos are particularly helpful for those of us who sail with fewer beach cats around us. You're a great teacher and clearing house for ideas. Thanks for all of the effort.

[@michaelmarzolf6539]

Awesome video Joe! Incredible audio! Are you wearing a mic? Thanks again for all the tips!

[@JoyriderTV]

Thanks, yes, a new microphone as a result of Patreon proceeds - thanks very much, works very well.

[@bowwave59]

👌100% better sound

[@JoyriderTV]

Yes, very happy with the new microphone. It is of course now 4 items to synchronise!

[@renxxxxx]

Very jealous, Vass bay to yourself, awesome.

[@JoyriderTV]

I am very lucky! Great wind for this time of year.

[@willgilson3542]

Hi Joe, is your mainsheet tied into the traveller to be 1 continuous line and secondly, what your suggested length for a mainsheet? Same as Murray’s suggests?

[@JoyriderTV]

Yes, it's continuous. I'd start at 11m and see how that works for you - you certainly wouldn't need any longer than that.

[@stevenvachon9745]

Looking at you main/traveler sheet, it's apparent my sheet is far too long...so long that it occasionally wraps around a rudder. Will follow the link you had to get the right length. (Next season's task)

[@stevenvachon9745]

Link to determining main sheet length provided at 7:34

[@JoyriderTV]

Yes, don't cut off too much too soon!

[@robertbrunger1524]

What length mainsheet are you running?

[@JoyriderTV]

10m - but it is a matter of preference - if you're not block to block a lot of the time that length would seem to short. I should refer to this one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/epfagqRvlpKWeNk

[@pestypester7510]

Can you measure your "perfect length" main sheet rope for us?

[@electro71]

Was actually thinking the same.. It looks like the mainsheet I have on the boats in my club are too long...

[@samtute2586]

@@electro71 It really depends how much you're sheeting in

[@electro71]

@@samtute2586 well, my understanding is that I should be able to sheet in block to block..

[@JoyriderTV]

Yes, it's 10 meters but as Sam says below it does depend on if you're sheeting block to block. If your intention is to get it in fully but you're not able to then you'll find 10 too short. Well worth checking out the find your mainsheet length video again kzbin.info/www/bejne/epfagqRvlpKWeNk and don't cut it all off in one go!

[@JoyriderTV]

You can experiment without cutting by pulling more through for the traveller to shorten the rope before you commit to a length - then if it is too short you can attach a separate traveller line.

[@samtute2586]

That camera looks like a bit of a pitchpole hazard

[@JoyriderTV]

The trick is to flip it around mid flight to capture the whole thing!

[@TheMerlin142]

il faut revoir le positionnement sur le bateau. sinon tu te débrouilles pas mal

[@JoyriderTV]

Thanks very much!

[@jefftilghman9059]

I now have an AMF TRAC16 which is comparable to a Hobiecat. But I was looking for more of a beginners tutorial on how to set up a 16' cat which didn't come with a Genoa. Your channel doesn't seem to be for beginners at all.

[@JoyriderTV]

I have got some good videos that should help you. If you check out this recently updated index of videos you've find some useful videos to help: totaljoyrider.com/pages/joyrider-tv