October, 2016 - International Hobie Class Association

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2016 South African Hobie 16 Championships

Posted on October 28, 2016September 14, 2017 by David Brookes

28
Oct

With the nationals held for the first time ever on inland waterways in South Africa it did all that it was asked to do providing strong winds, light winds, opportunities for sailors who don’t normally come to national Championships to participate in a nationals, participation by lots of junior and up-and-coming sailors and even plenty […]

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President's Report

Presidents October Report

Posted on October 24, 2016February 10, 2021 by David Brookes

24
Oct

It’s been a hot summer but now fall is here and the sailing season is coming to a close in the Northern Hemisphere. Soon we will have ice and cold temperatures where I live. Twice a year there is a gap between sailing season and ski season for me and at my house, it’s called […]

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Hobie Asian Classic

Posted on October 20, 2016September 14, 2017 by David Brookes

20
Oct

The Hobie Asian Classic opened with Registration and weigh-in being conducted on Thursday evening in a Bar. No ordinary Bar as this on was located half way up the Central Escalator. For those not aware of this amazing escalator, it runs from the “Central” area of Hong Kong up the mountain and past the mid […]

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News Archive

Hobies in the 2019 Asian Games

Posted on October 20, 2016August 16, 2017 by David Brookes

20
Oct

Over the years there has been discussion about the inclusion/exclusion of Catamarans in Olympics, Youth World Championships, Regional Games and in this case the Asian Games.

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Registration for the Hobie 2017 Multi Worlds & Europeans is open

Posted on October 14, 2016September 14, 2017 by David Brookes

14
Oct

Registration for the Hobie 2017 Multi Worlds & Europeans is open! Create your user profile and login to register online. With your user profile you’re able to review and update your entry information. Worlds web site

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2016 Hobie® 16 Open Hobie® 18 North American Championships

Posted on October 11, 2016September 14, 2017 by David Brookes

11
Oct

The 2016 Hobie 16 & 18 North American Championships had it all. From light winds to medium winds. Great parties at the pool and lots of friends telling stories each night of what might have been. Below we have captured all the highlights of the event with some great photos and videos. Enjoy the action in […]

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2016 Hobie 16 Open Hobie 18 North American Championships Warm Up regatta

Posted on October 9, 2016September 14, 2017 by David Brookes

09
Oct

Day 1 of the warm up The 2016 Hobie 16 & Hobie 18 North American Championships warm up regatta (aka the Pinata Regatta). Three races today in about 5 knots of wind. There were a few wind shifts and those who correctly called the shifts did well. No pressure increase with the shifts just direction […]

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2016 Hobie 16 Open Hobie 18 North American Championships Puerto Peñasco, Sonora, Mexico

Posted on October 4, 2016September 14, 2017 by David Brookes

04
Oct

Pre-event Press Release Puerto Peñasco October 10-14, 2016 – The 2016 Hobie 16 & Hobie 18 North American Championships go south of the border, way south. This year’s event will be held in Puerto Peñasco, Mexico (aka Rocky Point) on the Sea of Cortez. Puerto Peñasco is the favorite sailing destination for sailors from Tuscon […]

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2016 Hobie® 16 & Hobie® 18 North American Championships teams to watch

Posted on October 3, 2016September 14, 2017 by David Brookes

03
Oct

Who are the teams to watch? With the first race scheduled for the 10th October here are two teams from the Hobie® 16 & 18 fleet to watch. Who will you be following? Hobie® 16 Francisco Figueroa/Jolliam Berrios I started sailing Hobies when I was 14 on an 18′ but quickly changed to the 16. In […]

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Executive Director's Reports

Executive Directors round up

Posted on October 2, 2016October 2, 2016 by David Brookes

02
Oct

This time of year is a busy time for all Hobie® sailors. As the Northern Hemisphere concludes their season with their championships. The Southern Hemisphere season is starting off. As the calendar year closes on 2016 we look back at what has been a very busy 2016. The highlight for the Hobie ® year in […]

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