Tuning Guide

This tuning guide for the Hurricane 5.9 SX is written by top Hurricane 5.9 SX sailor and former Tornado helm John Ready, with the aim of helping the fleet sail faster through shared knowledge and experience.

The settings provided are benchmarks to get you started, but real performance comes from time on the water and developing your own feel for the boat. The Hurricane 5.9 is a smooth, powerful, and well-balanced catamaran capable of high speeds, provided it’s sailed with the right techniques—especially downwind handling, mast management, and crew positioning in waves.

Sailors moving from older setups will need to adapt, as this boat requires a different approach. Overall, the guide encourages practice, experimentation, and sharing tips to unlock the boat’s full potential.