Why Your Hobie Rudder Cams Keep Failing | Live Catamaran Q&A

Learn why Hobie rudder cams refuse to reset, how to diagnose the real cause, and what you can do to fix them. In this week's Joyrider TV Live Q&A we also cover telltale tuning, jib slot airflow, sailing backwards, loose-footed mainsails, goose neck problems and more. If you'd like your question answered in a future live stream, leave it in the comments or join us live every week. Joyrider TV Membership    / @joyridertv   Joyrider Academy https://totaljoyrider.com Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 01:02 Main sail telltales behaving strangely 08:27 Is the jib causing turbulent airflow? 12:12 Quick fixes for jib slot problems 16:02 Best permanent solution for uneven telltales 17:38 Live chat & Hilton Head coaching update 24:17 Does mast rake affect telltales? 28:58 Why Hobie rudder cams won't reset properly 33:04 Common rudder adjustment mistakes 36:16 Wear inside the rudder casting explained 38:05 The Wildwind workaround for worn rudder cams 39:00 Hilton Head coaching sessions & race clinic 46:06 How to stop and sail a catamaran backwards 50:11 Reversing safely into a beach or mooring 51:33 Loose-footed mainsail vs traditional boom-fed sail 57:31 Goose neck slider problems on older Hobie 16s 1:02:00 Live viewer questions and sailing backwards tips vidIQ ➡️ Master Catamaran Sailing – Faster Stop guessing. Start improving. • 18 structured modules • 120+ lessons • From beginner to confident sailor Boat handling. Power control. Racing. All explained clearly. Get instant access: YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1lH Full Course (one-time): https://totaljoyrider.com/products/jo... Official Joyrider Hub Merch, Speed Stick leaderboard, coaching and more https://totaljoyrider.com](https://totaljoyrider.com Gear I Use and Recommend SunGod Sunglasses https://www.sungod.co/s/eR4VYYu3/](https://www.sungod.co/s/eR4VYYu3/ Telemetry Overlay – add GPS data to your sailing videos Use code JOYRIDERTV for discount https://bit.ly/telemetryoverlay Instamic Waterproof Audio https://instamic.io/?aff=119 Xero Shoes https://xeroshoes.com/go/joyridertv Forward WIP – impact protection for sailing @forwardwip Want to be part of the action? Upload your sailing videos to Joyrider Worldwide and get featured. Get uploader access at https://totaljoyrider.com About Joyrider TV Joyrider TV is one of YouTube’s leading channels for catamaran sailing. Videos include tutorials, maintenance guides, Q+As, race strategy and real-world sailing. Whether you sail a Hobie, Nacra, A-Class, Prindle, Dart, Tornado, F18, F16 or more, you’ll find practical, no-nonsense advice to help you sail faster, safer and with more confidence. --- #catsailing #sailboat #joyridertv