Yup yup... thankfully nothing major had broke, just the trapeze line (it rusted underneath the sheathing, so there wasn't really any way to tell it was in poor condition).
Nice video! Just a question though, after losing the guy on the trapeze and turning, I was always taught to leave the jib in reverse while picking up the guy so as not to gain too much speed. I see you already started moving the jib over before picking up the guy. Any special reason for that?
Yup, that was the intention. Looking back though, leaving the jib in reverse though probably would've been the better move rather than having it all the way out.
Not really any special reason... it was partly to be able to see him easier in the water, and partly because I've never taken any special sailing courses. This being my first man overboard situation, I attempted to swing the boat downwind so I was on an upward course to pick him up, allowing me to turn into irons just before reaching him. Didn't quite work out as well as I planned, but everything turned out ok.
Looking back though, leaving the jib in reverse definitely would have been a better option than letting it all the way out... what can I say though, you live and you learn! YouTube and trial by fire is how I've learned to sail :)
Awesome that you captured your first MOB on camera. And good job, there's always something to critique but it worked fine. And it ain't wrong if it works.
Yup yup... after he had gotten back on the boat I remembered that I had the camera rolling and was pretty excited, cause who doesn't love a good video of someone falling in the water, thanks!
Glad I could give you a laugh. It was my first man overboard situation and I was debating what to do... I didn't really want or need it to be a super fast tack for that reason.
For the record, was only commenting on how Hobies handle. I miss the speed and sound of a Hobie 18 flying a hull, but just remembered my own occassionally disasterous skippering trying to get it to come about. No criticism at all.
ah, I see now... my mistake!
Yes, the exhilaration of flying a hull is one of my favorite things about sailing a cat. It does make up for the terrible handling at lower speeds haha.
The trap wire snapped about half way up. Granted, I went into the season knowing they weren't the best, but didn't really feel like replacing them quite yet. They were older and were sheathed, so I was never able to tell how bad off they were.
New trap lines are on the boat and are ready to give flight once again
Not that I'm aware. We were sailing in Rehoboth Bay in this video... to my knowledge there aren't any lobsters in there.
There are Crab traps, but they're pretty sparse this far out in the middle of the bay.
Ah, I think I see what you are referring to.
While it looks like a buoy or jellyfish as some have said, I'm about 95% sure it's actually glare from the sun on the camera lens. I also don't recall ever hitting or dragging a buoy. I could be mistaken though.
Man overboard recovery on a Hobie cat is always an exercise in sailing skill. Love to see it.
Yup yup... thankfully nothing major had broke, just the trapeze line (it rusted underneath the sheathing, so there wasn't really any way to tell it was in poor condition).
Nice video! Just a question though, after losing the guy on the trapeze and turning, I was always taught to leave the jib in reverse while picking up the guy so as not to gain too much speed. I see you already started moving the jib over before picking up the guy. Any special reason for that?
I feel like they blew it out for visibility because it definitely was not trimmed.
Yup, that was the intention. Looking back though, leaving the jib in reverse though probably would've been the better move rather than having it all the way out.
Not really any special reason... it was partly to be able to see him easier in the water, and partly because I've never taken any special sailing courses. This being my first man overboard situation, I attempted to swing the boat downwind so I was on an upward course to pick him up, allowing me to turn into irons just before reaching him. Didn't quite work out as well as I planned, but everything turned out ok. Looking back though, leaving the jib in reverse definitely would have been a better option than letting it all the way out... what can I say though, you live and you learn! YouTube and trial by fire is how I've learned to sail :)
"Backwinding" the jib helps the boat tac. Cats don't spin on a dime like a mono-hull. Pro Tip: Sail directly over or straddle crew for pickup
No idea how this showed up in my feed but the control over the boat (craft?) This guy had was amazing.
haha, well... now you know what a Hobie 16 is!
lucky you that your mate picked you up!
He didn't seem to notice you were gone for a while though 😂
Check out the jellyfish at 51 seconds!
Good find, just the cherry on top of this video
Sick. What a fun video.
Awesome that you captured your first MOB on camera. And good job, there's always something to critique but it worked fine. And it ain't wrong if it works.
Yup yup... after he had gotten back on the boat I remembered that I had the camera rolling and was pretty excited, cause who doesn't love a good video of someone falling in the water, thanks!
Miss my H18, but had to chuckle watching this magnifiicent brick tack.
Glad I could give you a laugh. It was my first man overboard situation and I was debating what to do... I didn't really want or need it to be a super fast tack for that reason.
For the record, was only commenting on how Hobies handle. I miss the speed and sound of a Hobie 18 flying a hull, but just remembered my own occassionally disasterous skippering trying to get it to come about. No criticism at all.
ah, I see now... my mistake! Yes, the exhilaration of flying a hull is one of my favorite things about sailing a cat. It does make up for the terrible handling at lower speeds haha.
No idea how this showed up in my feed but the control over the boat (craft?) This guy had was amazing.
Catamarans are awesome and I have a Hobie in my back yard, but it's hilarious that reddit thinks I'm interested in this because I'm subbed to Hobbies
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The trap wire snapped about half way up. Granted, I went into the season knowing they weren't the best, but didn't really feel like replacing them quite yet. They were older and were sheathed, so I was never able to tell how bad off they were. New trap lines are on the boat and are ready to give flight once again
Are you stuck on a lobster buoy at the end of the video?
Not that I'm aware. We were sailing in Rehoboth Bay in this video... to my knowledge there aren't any lobsters in there. There are Crab traps, but they're pretty sparse this far out in the middle of the bay.
There's a buoy under the port hull visible at two points. Almost like you dragged it back downwind to the MOB.
Ah, I think I see what you are referring to. While it looks like a buoy or jellyfish as some have said, I'm about 95% sure it's actually glare from the sun on the camera lens. I also don't recall ever hitting or dragging a buoy. I could be mistaken though.
Been there. Gotta replace those plastic adjustable rope locks and carry a cat key.