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Typhoon International Scottish National Championships
Royal Findhorn Yacht Club 12th & 13th July 2003.
The promise of good weather encouraged twenty catamarans to travel North to Findhorn for the Typhoon National Championships. The fleet consisted of Hurricanes, Hobie 16’s, Stealth’s, a Tornado, Spitfire & Dart 15 including a number of new faces. Considering travelling times of up to seven hours for some, an excellent turnout for the most Northerly catamaran racing event in the UK.
After battling the tide race at the narrows to get to the race area in the Moray Firth, three races were sailed on the Saturday on a Windward Leeward course in winds building from Force two to a strong five by the end of play.
The promise of good weather encouraged twenty catamarans to travel North to Findhorn for the Typhoon National Championships. The fleet consisted of Hurricanes, Hobie 16’s, Stealth’s, a Tornado, Spitfire & Dart 15 including a number of new faces. Considering travelling times of up to seven hours for some, an excellent turnout for the most Northerly catamaran racing event in the UK.
After battling the tide race at the narrows to get to the race area in the Moray Firth, three races were sailed on the Saturday on a Windward Leeward course in winds building from Force two to a strong five by the end of play.
Performance Sailing Catamarans vs. Monohulls
Here we will discuss the main differences between catamaran sailboats and dinghies. I sail and race both, and this, in my humble opinion, is what I consider to be important to know for racing catamarans. Note: This concerns beach cats and non-planing monohulls (keelboats and dinghies). If you're sailing an Aussie-18 or F-40 Cat, I have no idea.
The Milt Ingram Story - An Unsuccessful Attempt on a Hobie 16
By Bill Mattson
It was a tough day with lessons learned.
We started the Milt Ingram Trophy Race on a Hobie 16, the smallest boat in a field of about 70. We came back on a Coast Guard boat with the Hobie in tow...
It was a tough day with lessons learned.
We started the Milt Ingram Trophy Race on a Hobie 16, the smallest boat in a field of about 70. We came back on a Coast Guard boat with the Hobie in tow...
Summer Sailstice - a new holiday for sailors
June 21st, the solstice is being developed into a new holiday just for sailors. The longest sailing day of the year fits perfectly at the end of school and the beginning of summer sailing. It's a great opportunity to get your entire class out for a race or casual sail. Check out more, sign up to win and celebrate with sailors all over the world at http://www.summersailstice.com.
This year it's on a Friday so a great day to sail long into the evening.
See you on the water.
This year it's on a Friday so a great day to sail long into the evening.
See you on the water.
What's All This About Weather Helm?
By Kim Miller (Originally published in "On The Wire" in the July/August 1998 issue.)
"Set up for slight weather helm" "Lee helm is a dangerous way to balance your boat" Have you ever heard these statements? What do they mean? And is there anything that I need to do to my Hobie to fit into these requirements?
Here is the answer to these questions and more. More than you ever wanted to know about lee helm, weather helm, mast rake, rudder rake, tiller tug, rudder moment, and ruddertrack, and how they control your enjoyment and safety while sailing your Hobie Cat.
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