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| You just aquired a Hobie 17. This boat does not
| have a jib--just a mains'l. The fellow who gave it
| to you compained he could not tack the boat.
| What was he likely doing wrong?
| What is the best way to tack the boat?



Hobies are hard to tack without getting irons. It's because they're very light for
their size. They stop before you know it when bow to the wind. You have to bear off
a little if your pinching and get your speed up. Then you can tack. But, don't dilly dally
around about it. You'll get in irons for sure. The best way to tack a Hobie is one way,
smartly.

Cheers,
Ellen