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UPDATED CLASS RULES

Posted on by David Brookes
26
Mar

Dear class members, As announced in our post published 21/11/2024 following the comment period, the proposed changes to Hobie 14 Rule 3.4 and 3.5 were foreseen to go into effect as of 01/04/2024 pending approval from World Sailing and the IHCA Council. This is now the case, and the updates go into effect at the […]

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EHCA News, News

Hobie Cat 14 EURO CUP 2025 – DINSDALE TROPHY: KICKING OFF WITH “VELE DI PASQUA

Posted on by David Brookes
HC14 Euro Cup 2025
21
Mar

The Hobie Cat 14 EURO CUP 2025 – DINSDALE TROPHY is about to begin, starting with a special event: the historic “Vele di Pasqua” regatta, taking place in Cesenatico from April 19 to 21 with its 49th edition. This year, the competition carries an even deeper meaning as it will be an opportunity to honor […]

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Events Archive, News

Jervoise Bay 2025 | The Western Australia Hobie 16 States Report

Posted on by David Brookes
2025 Hobie 16 Western Australia
15
Mar

A mix of conditions and new divisions at the 49th Western Australia Hobie 16 States Championships It was an ideal weekend in Western Australia for the 2025 Pitts Design and Construction Western Australia Hobie 16 State Championships. Eight races were held on 1 & 2 March and the event was hosted by Jervoise Bay Sailing […]

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Events Archive, News

2025 Victorian Hobie State Championships

Posted on by David Brookes
Victorian State Titles
15
Mar

 Roundup of the 2025 Victorian Hobie  State Championships Well, here it is before it all fades into the past. A few diehards rolled into the Rosebud Yacht Club gates on Friday night, greeted by hot and dry weather. We set up the Hobies and then spent the rest of the balmy evening at the Rosebud […]

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Events, News

Get Ready to Rumble! Hobie 14 North American Championships/Challenge is Coming to Burlington, Ontario – Canada.

Posted on by David Brookes
2025 Hobie 14 North American Championships
13
Feb

Get your sails trimmed and your hulls polished. Fleet 441 from Burlington is thrilled to announce they will be hosting the 2025 Hobie 14 NA Championships! Mark your calendars for September 8-11, 2025, because Burlington Beach Catamaran Club (BBCC) is about to become the epicenter of Hobie 14 action. BUT here’s the exciting part, we’re […]

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News

Eight Bells for a Hobie Legend

Posted on by David Brookes
John Dinsdale
06
Feb

With great sorrow, we bid farewell to John Stokely Dinsdale, who passed away on February 4, 2025, at the age of 77, surrounded by his family at home. John leaves an immeasurable void in the world of catamaran sailing and in the Hobie community, which owes so much to him. John Dinsdale was a pioneer […]

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Hobie Cat 14 Class Rule 3.4 and 3.5 exemptions/modifications

Posted on by David Brookes
01
Feb

Hobie Cat 14 Class Rule 3.4 and 3.5 exemptions/modifications (rev. 2) 31/01/2025 The International Hobie Class Association (IHCA) Rules Committee has as part of the ongoing and not yet finished class rule change process on IHCA Hobie Cat 14 Class Rule 3.4 and 3.5 decided to grant exemptions and modifications to the provisions of the […]

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Comment period results: Hobie General Rule 10, Hobie 14 Rule 5.1 c) and Hobie 16 Rule 6.1 c) change proposals

Posted on by David Brookes
24
Jan

Dear class members, The comment period on the Hobie General Rule 10, Hobie 14 Rule 5.1 c) and Hobie 16 Rule 6.1 c) change proposals was launched on December 9th, 2024, with a deadline of January 13th, 2025. RESULTS: Hobie General Rule 10.2 (44 members voted) YES 45,4% NO 41,0% ABSTAIN 13,6% Hobie 14 Rule […]

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EHCA News, Events, News

EURO CUP 2025 for the Hobie 14

Posted on by David Brookes
Hobie14 Euro Cup 2025
14
Jan

For the first time, the Euro Cup will be held in 2025, and every HC 14 sailor is eligible to participate. It is integrated into existing regattas, and every HC 14 sailor is eligible to participate: Cesenantico ITA  19 – 21/04 Bostalsee GER  21 – 22/06 Ustka POL  14 – 17/08 The aim is to […]

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International Hobie Class, News

Australian Hobie Series 2 Wraps up with Thrilling Competition

Posted on by David Brookes
Australian Hobie Championships Series 24
05
Jan

The Australian Hobie Series 2 kicked off the 2025 sailing season with an unforgettable regatta, delivering intense racing and unpredictable weather that challenged sailors across multiple Hobie classes. Held over three days, the regatta featured 23 Hobie 14s, 12 Hobie 14 Turbos, 11 Hobie 16 Women and Youth teams, 4 Hobie Dragoons, and 2 Hobie […]

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International Hobie Class, News

Australian Hobie Championships Series 1 –At McCrae Yacht Club

Posted on by David Brookes
2024 Hobie 16 Aus
01
Jan

The 2024 Australian Hobie Championships kicked off with thrilling competition in Series 1, held at the picturesque McCrae Yacht Club on Port Phillip Bay, Victoria. This year, Victoria was honoured to host the event as part of the rotational schedule, and sailors were met with a challenging regatta. Series 1 featured the Hobie 16 Open, […]

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2024 South African Hobie 16 National Championships

Posted on by David Brookes
Rsa Hobie 16 Championships 2
19
Dec

The 2024 Robberg Fine Foods South African Hobie 16 National Championships kicked off with over 30 Hobie Cats taking to the water in what can only be described as pristine conditions. Day 1 With the water temperature a balmy 22°C, bright sunshine, not a cloud in the sky and a light breeze to get the […]

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International Hobie Class, News

Hobie Cat 14 Class Rule 3.4 and 3.5 exemptions/modifications UPDATED

Posted on by David Brookes
13
Dec

The International Hobie Class Association (IHCA) Rules Committee has, as part of the ongoing and not yet finished class rule change process on IHCA Hobie Cat 14 Class Rules 3.4 and 3.5, decided to grant exemptions and modifications to the provisions of the two mentioned rules until 31st January 2025. The IHCA Rules Committee has […]

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Hobie 14 class rule 3.4 and 3.5 exemptions and modifications” document

Posted on by David Brookes
22
Nov

Dear Hobie 14 sailors, As a result of the recent IHCA Rules Committee proposals, we received many excellent suggestions and recommendations. From these, Hobie Cat Company is testing some of the recommendations on Hobie 14s to ensure they meet the high quality we all expect from Hobie products. The IHCA Rules Committee and Hobie Cat […]

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Comment period results: Hobie 14 rule 3.4, 3.5, new 5.1 d) and new Hobie 16 rule 6.1 d) change proposals

Posted on by David Brookes
21
Nov

Dear class members, The comment period on the Hobie 14 rule 3.4, 3.5, new 5.1 d) and new Hobie 16 rule 6.1 d) change proposals was launched October 10th, 2024, and with deadline November 10th, 2024. RESULTS: HC 16 Rule 6.1 d (62 members voted) YES: 53,2 NO: 32,3% ABSTAIN: 14,5% HC 14 Rule 3.4 […]

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The Brazilian Hobie Cat Championship – BRASCAT 2024

Posted on by David Brookes
Brascat 2024 17
19
Nov

From November 13 to 17, Fortaleza, in the state of Ceará, hosted the Brazilian Hobie Cat Championship (BRASCAT), organized by the Iate Clube de Fortaleza. Known as one of the best sailing venues in Brazil, the event reaffirmed the spirit of unity and camaraderie that characterizes the Hobie Cat sailing community. While the enthusiasm and […]

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