Ron Palmer, Life Member of the IHCA and former Executive Director passes away

Ron Palmer

Paul Ronald Palmer, age 83, of Tucson, AZ, passed away on Wednesday, June 22, 2022 with his two daughters and one of his closest friends by his side. He has now joined his wife and lifelong love, Shirley. Ron was born August 2, 1938 in Clinton, Iowa. He lived with his parents and older brother […]

Hobie 20 comment and vote on proposed rule change

Hobie 20

Dear class members, The first proposal as announced on 30-05-2022 was not well received by the majority of voting members. With outset in the result and comments, the Rules Committee along with HCANA representatives, IHCA Executive Director, and IHCA President have now prepared a modified proposal. The main changes are: 1. It is clarified that […]

Italian Championship Hobie Cat 16 and Italian Cup Hobie Dragoon – Cesenatico 2-4 June 2022

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Italian Championship Hobie Cat 16 and Italian Cup Hobie Dragoon – Cesenatico A successful first-time event in the waters of Cesenatico. 2-4 June, the sea of Cesenatico was tinged with rainbow, hosting a multitude of catamarans with coloured sails in the Romagna waters. The 2022 Hobie Cat 16 Italian Championship and the Hobie Dragoon Italian […]

Adriatic Hobie Cat Cup hosted by Hobie Fleet 808

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Wonderful Hobie day for the dispute of another AHCC (Adriatic Hobie Cat Cup), now in its 15th year. Sunday 12 June: sunny summer day, north wind Tramontana with an intensity of 10/12 knots, protective sunscreen, trapeze and spray top, all for another event magnificently organized by the Svagamente sailing club for the 808 Pescara Fleet […]

2022 British National Hobie 16 Open Championships

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The 2022 British National Hobie 16 Open Championships were held at Poole Yacht Club in the south of England over the Queen’s Jubilee weekend of Thursday 2nd of June to Sunday the 5th. A fleet of 22 boats competed in conditions ranging from drifting to blowing stink over the four day regatta. Day 1 saw […]

Hobie 17 and Hobie 20 sailmaker selection summary status and vote for Hobie 17 class rule change

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The Hobie 20 proposal (May 15) received mixed reviews in the comment period. The rules committee has withdrawn that proposal for further discussion and revision. A revised proposal will be published soon. The Hobie 17 requires a different solution. We have received a lot of sailor input and the sailors are clearly interested in a […]

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