It is the race committees responsibility to publish the sailing instructions, and to make them conform to rrs appendix j2. Rigging guide for hobie catamarans kanata sailing club. Jun, 2018 this hobie 16 sailing tutorial takes you on a classic joyride with live commentary and multicamera footage from the senior wildwind instructor. These teflon mast pivot bearings for hobie 14, 16 and older wave sit on the mast step casting to reduce friction for easier mast rotation and to prevent metaltometal contact of the mast step and mast base castings. Rig tension not too tight, eased enough so mast rotates freely. If you are new to sailing, this manual alone is not intended to teach you how to sail. The hobie adventure island cannot be outgrown how do you outgrow fun. All gear is stored in the sail room behind the work shed.
Remember, though, that it is necessary to read and understand all of the instructions in this manual before you attempt the maneuvers described. Hobie 1416 mast step link kit instructions pdf 42kb. Welcome to the hobie way of life congratulations on the purchase of your new hobie 18 and welcome to the hobie sailing family. Hobie 16 and 18 carry jib sails, most skippers prefer to. The hobie 16 is a lightweight sailboat that is revered for its solid construction and ease of use. The tiller will click into position when each rudder is fully lowered. Hobie cat does not recommend leaving your hobie in the water on a mooring. Your hobie cat will provide years of enjoyment for everyone, from children through senior citizens. Feed the luff of the sail into the track as you are pulling on the halyard. Hobie 16 catamaran trampoline installation slosailandcanvas. Hobie cat tuning 16 by hobie cat 16 world champion gavin colby.
User manuals, guides and specifications for your hobie 16 boat. Hobie tuning international hobie class association. In extremely light conditions it will not live up to its portsmouth rating, but when sailed by a competent crew will still keep up with both the hobie 16 and the hobie 20. Hobie way of life congratulations on the purchase of your new hobie mirage adventure island and welcome to the hobie sailing family. Even if we would prefer whenever possible to sail at the front, we never forget the pleasure of sai. The everlasting hobie 16 learn to sail, sailboats, sailing fun cruising boat spotlight pat reynolds when you stop and think about what types of boats are most responsible for luring people into the wonderful world of sailing the hobie 16 has got to be in the top three on the list.
Meltemi beachcats provide competitively priced instructed sailing lessons if you are a beginner or just want to polish up your catamaran sailing before going it alone this is the perfect option which will allow you to get the most out of your lake sailing experience if you are considering buying a hobie 14, hobie 16, hobie getaway or any other beach. How to sail a hobie 16 the hobie 16 is a lightweight sailboat that is revered for its solid construction and ease of use. Hobie 16 sailing tutorial onboard commentary multicamera. This owners manual is designed to help you get maximum enjoyment from your new hobie kayak. It can be sailed by children up through senior citizens. Hobie university, nahca page 23 31 mar 02 hobie 18 rigging and tuning guide.
Congratulations on the purchase of your new waveand welcome to the hobie sailing family. Home shop by boat current production hobie hobie 16 parts hobie 16 sails and accessories. Welcome to the hobie way of life congratulations on the purchase of your new hobie bravo and welcome to the hobie sailing family. Both are excellent references to help set up, tune and sail your boat fast. Using this manual sailing is an athletic endeavor, and as such, all the fundamental skills will be learned on the water. Hobie cat the basics of sailing caribbean watersports.
Hobie 16 catamaran trampoline installation youtube. Hobie water wear is designed for both kayaking and sailing needs. How to put on a hobie 16 trampoline made by slo sail and canvas. Welcome to the hobie way of life thank you for choosing a hobie mirage kayak. A whole new look was available with the vertical cut sails. It was this 14foot fiberglass singlehanded catamaran that singlehandedly changed the course of sailing.
Page 23 hobie cat europe assembly manual hobie 16 main sail tack line hobie 16 easy this model has no boom. This guide will help get you and your 18 in the ballpark, but remember it is only a guide, there are many ways to sail a hobie fast. The ultimate hobie 16 north american sail pattern guide in the late 1960s, only a few boat manufacturers offered colored sails. We carry a full line of both new and preowned boats from dinghys and canoes to 60 foot yachts sail and power.
Introduction to catamaran sailing parts of the boat. Launch the boat and tie it to the dock, pointing into the wind. In 1969 hobie released, or rather, unleashed the hobie 16, the most popular catamaran ever and the most competitive catamaran class in the world. Hobie cats seemed made for color, and hobie tried to distinguish themselves by offering a myriad of hull and deck colors. The hcana has developed a set of standard sailing instructions that accommodate 99% of the situations that can arise at a typical hobie points regatta. From a distance though, you still couldnt tell a hobie cat from any other sailboat. Find the marine product manual you need at manualsonline. The unique construction of the hulls allows the boat to easily land on a beach or other similar terrain without. From sai ling school to high level competition, everybody can find a hobie 16 to sail everywhere. Setting up the hobie 14 by wayne schafer, bob curry and the hotline editors w ayne schafer, one of the original hobie legends, and bob curry, a hobie 14 legend of the 1980s and beyond, are both hobie 14 world and national champions and both wrote racing guides on the hobie 14 in their respective eras. Even if we would prefer whenever possible to sail at the front, we never forget. Catamaran sailing classes in california by damonadmin on jul 02, 2007 dutch youth champions aim for olympics by damonadmin on may 12, 2007 longest sailing day of the year coming june 17th by damonadmin on jun 12, 2006 hobie 16 youth and womens north americans by damonadmin on jul 21, 2005.
The hobie 14 sails well on a run, but because the hobie 16 sailhobie16 and 18 carry jib sails, most skippers prefer to generate more speed by reaching and. It is built like a tank, and will stand up well to as much wind as you are comfortable sailing. Search the categories below for hobie cat sailboat product support guides. A 90pound youth can handle it easily a single adult can sail it at top performance and a crew of four can cruise in comfort. The hobie bravo cannot be outgrown how do you outgrow fun. See apparent wind section for an explanation of this phenomenon. For hobie 18s, the sails are in the sail bag and a pair of daggerboards are stored in the corner at the end of the sail room. It features the latest news and events from the sailing world together with features and info in an easytouse format. Sailrite offers free rig and sail dimensions with featured products and canvas kits that fit the boat. Hobie 16 manuals and user guides, boat manuals all. This guide will help get you and your hobie 17 in the ballpark, but remember it. Body placement 9395 gybing 9698 trapezing flying a hull 99101. Hobie 16 and hobie all gear is stored in the sail room behind the work shed. Joseph bennets joy rider tv youtube channel hobie 16 playlist he is funny, skilled and helpful, with videos on maintaining and sailing the hobie 16.
Standard sailing instructions hobie class association of. Hobie quickly found out that the taffeta material was illsuited for the h 16 jib leech, wearing on the mast, so later versions of the sail. It is classified as a catamaran because it has more than one hull. Hobie sailboat product support mariner sails mariner sails. For hobie 18s, the sails are in the sail bag and a pair of daggerboards are stored. Database contains 2 hobie 16 manuals available for free online viewing or downloading in pdf. The hobie 14 sails well on a run, but because the hobie 16 and 18 carry jib sails, most skippers prefer to generate more speed by reaching and thus making use of apparent wind. Hobie quickly found out that the taffeta material was illsuited for the h16 jib leech, wearing on the mast, so later versions of the sail. We have been serving boating enthusiasts for over 30 years. Introduction hobie cat 16 is, above all, a story of pleasure, of fun, of fantasy, and of feeling. When sailing on this point of sail, the wind will be coming across the bows of the boat and the telltales should be pointing straight back parallel with the water. We ask that you read it all thoroughly and try our way first. As part of the hobie way of life, you are now on the road to pure adventure in paddling and pedaling. Page 1 hobie cat europe owners manual hobie 16 page 2 hobie cat will provide years of enjoyment for everyone, from children through senior citizens.
There are many excellent books, videos and courses on the safe handling of. Hobie cat europe owners manual hobie 16 congratulations on the purchase of your new hobie cat and welcome to the hobie sailing family. Hobie cat 16 is, above all, a story of pleasure, of fun, of fantasy, and of feeling. A single adult can sail it at top performance and a crew of four can cruise in comfort. The hobie 16 is the most popular catamaran in the world and is still the hobie best seller. This hobie 16 sailing guide is from the 1997 hobie 16 champions. List of parts list of parts hulls 2 front crossbar rear crossbar mast boom. Hobie cat h16 manual official 1980 version of the hobie 16 assembly and operation manual. We offer this manual as a guide to increased safety and enjoyment of your new boat. The highest most catamarans can point into the wind and sail efficiently, is an angle between 35 and 50 degrees off the wind.
Nov 30, 2012 how to put on a hobie 16 trampoline made by slo sail and canvas. The booklet is a great way to quickly improve on your racing, tuning and sailing skills in a short period of time and gives you the knowledge to continue improving in the future. This hobie 16 sailing tutorial takes you on a classic joyride with live commentary and multicamera footage from the senior wildwind instructor. A typical hobie cat 16 has a mainsail and a jib sail for steering. Rigging guide for hobie catamarans we have two types of hobie cats.
Hobie getaway and hobie 16 catamaran sailing lessons and. Hobie university, nahca page 21 31 mar 02 hobie 17 rigging, tuning and sailing guide. There are many excellent books, videos and courses on the safe handling of small sailboats. The hobie university booklet is designed to assist the beginner to the expert in hobie sailing. Catamaran sailing classes in california by damonadmin on jul 02, 2007 dutch youth champions aim for olympics by damonadmin on may 12, 2007 longest sailing day of the year coming june 17th by damonadmin on jun 12, 2006 hobie 16 youth and womens north americans by. As a member of the hobie way of life, you are now on the road to pure adventure in pedaling and paddling. Hobie cat h16 manual official 1980 version of the hobie 16 assembly and operation manual joseph bennets joy rider tv youtube channel hobie 16 playlist he is funny, skilled and helpful, with videos on maintaining and sailing the hobie 16. This manual is devoted to increasing your safety and enjoyment of your hobie cat. Modern tips for sailing the hobie 16 catamaran catamaran. The classes we provide offer a doorway into a larger world of sailing and what will be for many a lifelong pursuit of excellence in the sport. Hobie sport tee mens short sleeve 3858sm 3858lg 3858xl hobie sport tee womens short sleeve vneck 3859sm 3859md 3859lg hobie water wear be more comfortable and extend your kayaking sailing season by dressing appropriately for the conditions. Hobie cat europe assembly manual hobie 16 main sail before hoisting the sail, place your hobie cat directly into the wind unfold the mainsail on the trampoline and insert the bat tens starting from the top of the sail. More important, it is designed to help you use it safely. The same taffeta material one side dacron, one side mylar used for the hobie 17 sails was used for the 16.
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