How to fly the hull, a Hobie 16 tutorial

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Whether you sail a Hobie, Nacra, Aclass, acat, Prindle, Hurricane, Dart, Windrush, Tornado, Unicorn, F18, F16, Supercat, Thundercat, Dragoon or even a Minicat, you'll find something here to help you. This is the one that will change everything. If you are a catamaran sailor who hasn't yet experiment with lifting the hull it's a great way to improve your control of the boat as well as being great fun and looking cool!
This technique is the same if you're single handed or two up, just balance the weight, sails and steering.

The wind in this video is around 12 knots for the easy bit and then around 6 knots for the advanced section.

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[steaksandwiches]

Did this with my dad as a teen. He died at a young age and I never saw him happier than on that boat. We had an 18. Very emotional about this. Miss you dad. This is when you were happiest.

[JJ-cfnb]

Best one yet Joseph! I mean who didn't start sailing Hobies to fly hull?! I'm a pilot by trade and to me flying a hull is still the closest thing to soaring like a bird. Just wind a sail and gliding over the water. It doesn't get any better than that.
Keep up the great work, maybe someday I'll be able to venture from western Canada to Greece to sail with you and your gang.

[steverogers]

This one never gets old. Just a thing of beauty to see that knife edge control of balance and power.

[billkarbach]

Joseph: I've been THOROUGHLY enjoying your videos, as I work up the gumption to acquire a Getaway. Thanks for your attention to the quality of your videos. Good stuff. Bill.

[JoyriderTV]

One of the most important things in sailing is to be having fun (unless you happen to be going somewhere) One of the unique things you can do with a catamaran is fly the hull.
As well as it being fun, it's a great exercise in control, regardless of your level, a great way of finding the limits of your boat. And looks great in photos!

[Splassshhh]

I had a 16 ft. Hobie long for the memories of my own hull flying in San Diego....

[davearonow]

I had a hobie 16 when I was 15 years old. Used to sail off the beach at Indian Rocks beach, Gulf coast, Florida. I could fly the hull on a whim. I could right the boat by myself when capsized. I had no experience sailing. Was clueless on sailing jargon techniques or anything having to do with sailing. Yet, sailing was natural to me like breathing.

The reason? I didn't know enough to know what I didn't know
I just went out and sailed. I learned by trial and error, but because I didn't care about capsizing, the learning process was QUICK! Same way I learned how to snow ski. I fell down 1000 times My first day on the slopes but I fell down that many times because I didn't care if I fell as I was determined to learn to ski. I was skiing blue and milder blacks by the end of my first day.
The point is, my advice to anyone wanting to learn, just go out and do it. The wind will tell you what do do. If you capsize, you capsize. That's part of the fun. That's how you learn. You can spend a thousand hours watching these videos asking a million questions, or you can go spend a day on the water. Once again, don't be afraid to dunk it. You will quickly learn your limits and what the boat will and won't do.

[markhuisinga]

Great video and love the way we can see the boat angle relative to the horizon due to the camera mount. Great job. And such a beautiful place to sail.

[kerrycraig]

Recently purchased a 1979 Hobie 18' and, after much refitting, have now had it out two times. What love! And I must say, your videos are the most informative, clear, and practical I've come across yet as I learn the tricks and traps of the wind. Thanks much! I'll be watching for sure! Will be in Kardamyli in September and now regretting not scheduling enough time to zip up to Vasiliki. Next year! Again, keep up the great work; you're inspiring!

[maccliff]

For me, that is extreme sailing.
That is very adventurous! Tip of the hat to you.

[peterhammond]

Awesome vid, really digging the gimbaled clips. Never really tried hull flying from the leeward side of the 16 but looks fun to try!

[Constantly.Learning]

We spent a lot of time sailing on our Hobie Cat back in the day. It was so fun and effortless.

[johncamera]

I miss our Hobie Cat.I was an adolescent when our family enjoyed it.Wish I can try it again as an older adult.

[wabbagaming]

i was trying to explain flying to my wife the other day. Now i can just show her this. Btw havent been on a hoby cat since i was like 15, great memories

[michaelfriend]

That light wind trick is so clever! Can't wait to try it out

[panamajosh]

I could not agree more JK. Joseph, your videos are very inspiring please keep putting out great Hobie 16 content. Im a beginner and ready to learn from you to become a better CAT sailor!

[MrRagaje]

Great instruction! Simple, not too much BS to get confused. Thank you!.

[gstewartjr]

Just did this today on Hobie-16 with some success. Best day out so far. One epiphany was the in and out tension on the sheet instead of just out. Before this it was all higher higher until panic set in and let out main and/or corkscrewed into the wind. A close up video of the main sheet rope movement side by side while flying would be cool. I still worry that as I tension sheet, it might get cleated, and eliminate one of my safety exits. I thought flying the hull would be life changing, and it is! Thanks for the great work you put into these vids.

[dabneyoffermein]

These videos are the greatest... Got here via Sam Holmes sailing videos. Subscribed!

[grantmacdonald]

As a VERY new H16 driver I'm constantly amazed at how little mainsheet adjustment is needed to go from flying to flat and back again. Definitely took a recalibration.