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COACHING WITH JOYRIDER TV

Master Your Sailing Skills with Personalized Coaching

Looking for a Clear Path to Better Sailing?

The Joyrider Pathway is a complete catamaran sailing development system designed to take you from wherever you are now to where you want to be.

Whether you've just bought your first catamaran or you're working towards the racecourse, there's a clear next step.

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About

Joe Bennett

Joe Bennett is the creator of Joyrider TV and has spent years helping catamaran sailors around the world become more confident, capable and faster on the water.

His coaching combines extensive catamaran sailing and racing experience with a practical, easy-to-understand approach. Whether you're learning the fundamentals, building confidence in stronger wind or looking for more performance, the focus is always the same: identify what's holding you back and accelerate your progress.

What can we work on?

Technique: Tacking, gybing, trapezing, sail trim, spinnaker sailing and the manoeuvres that are currently holding you back.

Confidence & Control: Develop better boat handling and power control, building the confidence to stay in control as conditions become more challenging.

Performance & Racing: Boat setup, tuning, speed, race preparation and the skills you need to progress towards the racecourse.
About

Joe Bennett

Joe Bennett is the creator of Joyrider TV and has spent years helping catamaran sailors around the world become more confident, capable and faster on the water.

His coaching combines extensive catamaran sailing and racing experience with a practical, easy-to-understand approach. Whether you're learning the fundamentals, building confidence in stronger wind or looking for more performance, the focus is always the same: identify what's holding you back and accelerate your progress.

What can we work on?

Technique: Tacking, gybing, trapezing, sail trim, spinnaker sailing and the manoeuvres that are currently holding you back.

Confidence & Control: Develop better boat handling and power control, building the confidence to stay in control as conditions become more challenging.

Performance & Racing: Boat setup, tuning, speed, race preparation and the skills you need to progress towards the racecourse.

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Coaching Sessions

Choose the coaching format that works for you — from a single session in Vasiliki to more intensive personalised coaching. Every session is tailored to your experience, your boat and what you want to achieve.
Coaching in Vassiliki

Join me at Wildwind in Vassiliki Bay, Lefkada, Greece — one of the world's great locations for catamaran sailing.

Choose the lighter morning conditions or the stronger afternoon breeze, with consistently flat water providing an ideal environment for developing your technique and confidence.

With a range of catamarans available, including Hobie 15, Hobie 16, Hobie Tiger and Tornado, we can tailor the session to your experience and goals.

And when the sailing finishes, Vassiliki is a pretty good place to be!

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Tailor made coaching

Whether you’re looking for a one-hour technique session, a half-day boost or several days of focused coaching, we can build the session around exactly what you want to improve.

Coaching is available from beginner through to experienced sailors, with the time focused on your technique, confidence, boat handling or performance.

For a full five-day immersive programme — including coaching on your own boat and six months of follow-up support — take a look at Joyrider Intensive.

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TESTIMONIALS

What Sailors Say

I booked five coaching sessions (each 60 minutes) with Joe to address and improve my personal sailing skill set in "stronger wind" conditions.

After setting my personal goals, Joe quickly analyzed my current skills, identifying gaps and areas for improvement within the first few minutes on the catamaran. He gave clear advice and shared useful tips and tricks. The atmosphere on the boat was "typically British"—relaxed yet focused on achieving my goals.

If you want to improve your sailing skills quickly, I highly recommend private coaching sessions with Joe. There’s no better way or option!
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Andreas
Germany

In September, I had a sailing lesson with Joe to improve my helming in cross-shore conditions, especially from the trapeze, which I hadn’t practiced much due to the lighter winds in Vassiliki.

I was nervous at first since Joe from Joyrider TV is a legend, but I quickly felt comfortable on the water. Joe gave me valuable tips for an hour, focusing on steering from the trapeze, reading the course, and boosting speed. His advice helped me gain confidence in strong wind sailing.

Joe’s tip: practice flying the hull more. I'll definitely book another lesson next holiday!
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Hannie
Holland

I’ve been watching Joyrider TV videos on YouTube for over 5 years now. Both the instructional and sailing videos with commentary are extremely informative. Recently, I had the pleasure of taking one of Joe’s coaching session. The on the water, in-person, session was fantastic. Joe created at wonderful atmosphere with his great personality and teaching style. I learned a ton. I felt like this lessened my learning curve and speeded up my boat handling skills while gaining more confidence. Having instant feedback from Joe, while on my boat, during tacking and jibing maneuvers was a game changer for me compared to watching the videos online. I highly recommend a sailing lesson with Joe if you want to advance your sailing career to the next level.
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Matt
USA

This summer, in July 2024, I had the immense pleasure of sailing with TotalJoyrider Joe at Wildwind in Vasiliki.

If you're looking to enhance your sailing skills with a perfect blend of humor and expertise, Joe is your go-to person!

From the moment you meet him, Joe makes you feel at ease, whether you're a novice or a seasoned catamaran sailor. Joe's teaching style is exceptional, ensuring you learn and improve your skills in helming, trapezing, or even "pushing the machine to its limits."

Despite Murphy's Law seemingly following us on our sailing adventures, Joe's calm demeanor and sense of humor never wavered. During our session, we unfortunately lost the mast of the C2. As any cat sailor knows, these things can happen. However, Joe's composed and reassuring presence made the situation manageable.

Even though I had faced a similar incident 20 years ago when I began cat sailing on the Belgian coast, I still learned valuable lessons from Joe on how to handle such situations.Joe's expertise and approachability make him an outstanding instructor. I highly recommend sailing with him if you want to take your skills to the next level while having a great time!
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Philip
Belgium

Sailing with Joe is a once in a lifetime opportunity. There is no quicker way to improve your general sailing or racing skills other than spending some productive time on the water with Joe. His attention to detail and technique make all the difference. A great value that I would highly recommend to anyone who is serious about quickly improving their sailing regardless of your current level.
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John
USA

During my holiday at Wildwind I had Joe coach me on the Hobie 16 as I was new to Catamarans. The experience was amazing as Joe is so passionate about Cats and so knowledgeable. His coaching style is excellent with really precise and timely intervention, meaning I made a ton of progress in a short time. Catamarans are amazing boats, and if you’ve got the urge to ‘send it’ then Joe Bennett is the guy to show you how.

Can’t recommend him highly enough!
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Chris
UK

Vassiliki Coaching Prices

Personal coaching with Joe in Vassiliki Bay, Lefkada, Greece.

Coaching Session
Wildwind Guest
Non-Wildwind Guest
1 Hour
€140
€160
2 Hours
€250
€290
Half Day
€350
€400
Full Day
€600
€690
2 Days
€1,100
€1,250
4 Days
€2,000
€2,300
Wildwind Guest: these prices apply where use of the boat is already included in your Wildwind holiday.

Non-Wildwind Guest: prices include use of a Hobie 16 for the coaching session.

Prices above are based on coaching aboard a Hobie 16. Other boats may be available — please enquire.

Want Coaching at Your Place?

Joyrider Intensive brings five days of immersive, onboard coaching to your own sailing location, delivered by Joe or a Joyrider Approved Coach.

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Flexible Scheduling & Cancellation Policy

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Easy Rescheduling

Plans change. Give at least 24 hours' notice and we'll move your coaching session to another available date at no charge.

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Cancellation

Cancel at least 48 hours before your session for a 90% refund. Cancellations within 48 hours receive a 50% refund. Cancellations within 24 hours are non-refundable.

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If conditions aren't suitable for safe or productive coaching, we'll reschedule your session at no charge or provide a full refund.