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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 […]

Yet another year this 2019 “Hobiettivamente” fantastic for the multiplicity of events in which the 808 fleet of Pescara participated with its numerous associates. There is little to the end of this decade that saw in its first years the rebirth of the Pescara fleet created 30 years ago. (for its history: http://www.associazioneitalianahobiecat.it/flotta-808-pescara/). The activity […]

The Hobie 2020 Multi Europeans will be from the 27th June to the 5th July. Hosting the event will be Club De Vela Ballena Alegre which is located at Costa Brava. With easy access from 3 major airports Costa Brava is an easy location for people to fly into as well as drive and catch […]

At the recent IHCA AGM the IHCA Rules Committee presented a document to assist juries in awarding penalties for Class Rules Violations. The IHCA Council agreed to the IHCA Class Rule Penalty Policy. The application of the of the policy is optional or you may continue to use the current wording which would be a […]

$300,000 Liability insurance and what does this mean? The official Notice of Race lists the following: [DP][NP] Competitor’s Insurance Each “person in charge” (see RRS46) shall have current third-party liability insurance with a minimum coverage, of not less, than $300,000 USD. Proof of this insurance must be presented at registration. What does this mean? Each […]

Multihull sailing in Perth will kick in to gear this weekend with the annual Cat Classic Regatta. Hosted by the Hobie Class Association of WA and Nedlands Yacht Club, the event brings the catamaran community together to open the summer season. Raced on yardstick, catamarans from all classes are welcome to attend, there will be […]