Talking Hobies Episode 1; Boat repairs A new webinar series by the International Hobie Class Association on all things related to Hobie Cat sailing. Our first webinar speaker will be Mark Modderman. Mark is a professional at fiberglass repair. We will demonstrate some examples of repairs, and respond to questions. The webinar is free but […]

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of one the original Hobie sailors, Wayne Schafer. It was in 1968 that he got into a Hobie 14 and then a Hobie 16 in 1971.Friends with Hobie for over 40 years, Wayne and Hobie tested the first ever Hobie Cat on the beach in front […]

After months of waiting in this context of surreal situation passed between group video calls, video courses on review of race rules, virtual regattas on the PC, and not least but probably the most interesting, the vote for photos of the highly appreciated HOBIE photo contest CONTEST, after several Italian laws, the Hobie catters of […]

World Sailing’s Medical Commission are in close communication with the World Health Organisation (WHO), the IOC Medical and Scientific Commission Games Group and public health experts. They continue to monitor the development of this outbreak, advised countermeasures and make qualified decisions The Medical Commission have produced an extensive document titled, ‘Coronavirus (COVID-19) Guidance for Event […]

Stay tuned for an exciting new venue. If you have any questions regarding the Nationals, please feel free to use the contact page on the event web site.  

The Italian, German and Austrian Hobie championships are officially confirmed as a combined Hobie 16 championships to produce a world class Hobie event. They are organized by the Circolo Vela Arco (one of the best on Lake Garda) and will be held from 27 to 30 August. Draft Notice of Race

2020 Hobie 14 North Americans Postponed 2020 Hobie Midwinters East Cancelled It is with great regret that we make this announcement regarding these two events, originally scheduled to be held in approximately two weeks’ time at Ocean Springs Yacht Club (OSYC). OSYC is one of the Hobie Class’ preferred venues, and their volunteers and staff […]

The Hobie 16 Nationals 2020 at Poole Yacht Club 8-10th May.  Once again this event is sponsored by Wildwind Holidays. Discounted ‘Early Bird’ regatta Entry Tickets for the Nationals 2020 have now been released.  Click on the link below to buy yours.  (Please note there are only 10 boat entry tickets available at the special […]

The 5th Mexican Hobie 16 National Championships will be held at the Club Náutico San Gaspar del Lago which is in Valle de Bravo, Estado de México. The dates of the competition are 24-26 April 2020. More information can be found at the Mexican Hobie Class web site www.hobiecat.org.mx Notice of Race Sailing Instructions

Announcing the annual Invitational International Hobie 16 Trapseat Cup for 4 days of round robin MATCH racing in beautiful North Idaho. Please Note one must be invited to compete in this Match Racing Regatta so long as they can independently race around the course safely, handle a capsize, and understand the racing rules. This is […]