Tacking with the Hobie Cat 16
Some claim that a catamaran can’t tack. That’s not true — you just need to know how to do it. We explain how in this first article of a series dedicated to twin-hulled boats. Many sailors believe that a catamaran…
4 Capsizes with the Hobie Cat
Unlike traditional dinghies, which capsize sideways, a catamaran can flip to windward, leeward, stern, or bow. Let’s look at why this happens and how to recover. Silvia Guerra, Head of the Naregno Sailing Center (as well as an instructor trainer…
The Deceptive Telltales
Due to the high speed of the Hobie Cat, when sailing upwind the windward telltales can suggest that the sail trim needs adjustment — but that’s not actually the case. SILVIA GUERRA, HEAD OF THE NAREGNO SAILING CENTER (AND INSTRUCTOR…
