Which way to steer to control power - Catamaran sailing lesson

[@tehallanaz]

My man, vastly underrated channel

[@JoyriderTV]

Thanks!

[@LinandPete]

Thanks Joe - Good information as always. Learning to control the power by steering was a big step for me in getting confidence to sail a catamaran in stronger winds. Downwind can still feel a bit out of control / exciting though :-)

[@LinandPete]

@Feeds Ravens Agree, and its something I learned this month at Wildwind - turning the boat can only reduce power by so much - I had a Tiger on the edge of capsizing after turning into a big gust, before I released the mainsheet from the cleat and was able to bring it back down again. After that I was playing in the cross shore, using the mainsheet and boat direction to manage the power

[@GearreportdotCom]

How did you know THIS was the exact info I needed this week?! I went out 2 days ago in the angriest, most gusty wind I've ever attempted. I managed to remain upright while solo on the Sea Scouts Hobie 16 without a harness. I attribute this successful outing solely to what you have taught me... from across the pond. Thanks, bro. Sadly, I was having enough trouble keeping the sail side up that I failed to best my prior speed stick entry. Only managed 14.2 knots this time. :(

[@JoyriderTV]

It's down to others asking the question at the right time. I can't take the timing victory for this one! Good on ya for getting out there - it must be time to start training up a crew.

[@amirmograbi]

Thank you Joe, as the season came to an end. It's lovely to still get videos from you to remind us that there's always next season! A question to other people watching with more experience (or to sensei Joe) I have an H16, had issues with getting the jib to clear the mast when tacking in light wind in particular, it would get stuck on the mast and sometimes I would need to get up there and push it over the other side. I know I'm not the only one with this issue, I read about it in forums and saw that the consensus is: It happens, you just got to push it over by hand. I was wondering how other people deal with it, personally, I replaced the jib with a jib from a Prindle 16 that doesn't have battens. I'd like to switch back to the original hobie however.

[@hobie_cat6015]

Hi Amir. I've seen that you have your own KZbin channel. Could you please make a short video of your jib set, jib halyard and jib blocks with the original Hobie Cat 16 jib, so that we can see how you trimmed them and which jib you drive and if you have a jib with batten backwards stick out. Maybe you can help then.

[@amirmograbi]

@@hobie_cat6015 I've lowered the mast on my boat for storage for winter already, so I wouldn't be able to make the video anytime soon. Thank you for your help though! I'll try to make a video or post photos come next season.

[@JoyriderTV]

check out main halyard management here - kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWnCaHtursZ7eqc 1:01 on this one - kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5-WYn2Jba96jLM the newer jibs have velcro fasteners which mean you don't have batten sticking out from the leech - 6:20 on this one kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6qciX6tmNKnpbM There's no easy fix for the light winds, the most important is not to try to force the jib around by pulling on the sheet. If you ease the sheet a little before the manoeuvre it should come across a little easier.

[@amirmograbi]

@@JoyriderTV thank you for your detailed response Joe, I'll certainly follow your advice it served me well before!

[@stevenvachon9745]

@Tim Beacham great tips Tim.

[@michaelmarzolf6539]

Another A+ video -- thanks Joe!

[@jcowboy123]

Great and informative video as always cheers

[@danbennett1587]

Thanks for your videos Jo. Can you do a video on sail trim and for sailing tight into the wind please?

[@JoyriderTV]

Is there a specific type of cat that you'd be interested in?

[@fotosmachenundso195]

Love it!

[@JoyriderTV]

Thanks!!

[@Marht]

Hey Joe I love your videos! I was wondering why loosening the jib’s halyard would be helpful to reduce power on a close reach? Is that to reduce downward pressure on the bows?

[@JoyriderTV]

I'll talk about that in the Q+A on Friday. Cheers

[@pietrocabreira948]

Thanks from Brazil, Joseph

[@JoyriderTV]

You are welcome!

[@renegadeuvfunk]

Joe, great video as always. I was sailing a Hobie Getaway in the Sea of Cortez this past week and had a day of particularly rough water (large swells). I had loads of fun but was white-knuckling it over several waves. Do you have any advice for Hobie sailing in rough seas?

[@JoyriderTV]

I don't do a lot of rough weather here in Vassiliki, it's always flat water. If I get a day with waves i'll get out there.

[@robi5722]

Thanks Joe, very clear as always. What do you think of using the traveller on gusts instead of easing the sheet? One more thing, do you think that the bow anti pitch pole hydro foil (Hobie part N. 30110) is a working gadget or is it useless and harmful for the bow tang bolt structure?

[@hobie_cat6015]

This is the first time that I have heard that such hydro foils exists. I've always wanted that! And if it is actually a Hobie Cat original parts it is also allowed on regattas and would have to bring a good advantage if they really work then. At least I have not found anything about it on the internet. westcoastsailing.net/hobie-16-hydrofoils/

[@JoyriderTV]

The mainsheet is always the one that will save you - it has a very positive effect. I find set the traveller in an average position so that you can get the mainsheet block to bock in the lulls. I've never seen the bow hydro thing in action. I personally wouldn't bother.

[@JoyriderTV]

here it is though - www.strictlysailinc.com/product/hobie-cat-16-or-14-anti-pitch-pole-hydro-foil-pair-part-30110/

[@robi5722]

@@JoyriderTV as a matter of fact I'm fully doubtful that two little plastic planes, even taking in consideration the boat speed, would successfully counterbalance the pitching pole momentum of a full mainsail 🤔... but might give you a couple of seconds more to react.

[@robi5722]

@@hobie_cat6015 from what I read on Hobie official parts catalogue, you have to remove it in races...

[@hobie1827]

Thanks Joe, very usefull. Any Cat's on the beach😥 Still 20 more to have the 9000 follower on your Channel🎂

[@JoyriderTV]

Everything is packed now. I'll have to wait until April|!

[@TomKirkman1]

Upwind - turn up and sheet out. Downwind - turn down and sheet in.

[@JoyriderTV]

It could have been a very short video!!

[@glinskyc]

That's what I was thinking as well, but I noticed Joe says to "ease" the main sheet for downwind as well, see 4:58. Guessing he misspoke.

[@aleksanderwielki4440]

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[@aleksanderwielki4440]

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[@JoyriderTV]

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