International Hobie Class, News

51st Australian Hobie Championships Series 1 (Hobie 16&18)

Posted on by David Brookes
Hobie Aus Nat Day 1 Series 1
01
Jan

2023 ended with another fun Hobie regatta, the 51st Australian Hobie Championships Series 1. The first series was the Hobie 16 Open and Hobie 18. The racing attracted some of the best sailors from the Australia and Pacific Islands. With two top podium winners at the last Hobie 16 World Championships and the local hotshots, […]

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WildWind Sailing Holidays and Joyrider TV wish you a Merry Christmas

Posted on by David Brookes
Wildwind Joyridertv Christmas
24
Dec

On behalf of the entire Wildwind team, Joe wishes you a very Merry Christmas and all the best for 2024! Can’t think of an excellent New Year’s resolution? This one’s easy! Subscribe to Joe’s JoyRider TV YouTube channel and, while you’re at it, subscribe to the Wildwind YouTube channel as well! Do it right now, […]

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HOBIE CAT SAILING RETURNS TO THE HOBIE FAMILY

Posted on by David Brookes
Steve Fields
13
Dec

Hobie Cat Company I| and Starting Line Sailing have jointly decided to conclude their licensing agreement, marking a momentous occasion as Hobie Cat Sailing rejoins Hobie. Hobie expresses its sincere appreciation to the SLS family of companies for their recent stewardship of Hobie Sailboats. Leading the way in this thrilling resurgence is Steve Fields, the […]

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UPDATED CLASS RULES

Posted on by David Brookes
09
Dec

Dear class members, As announced in September the implementation of the changes to the trampoline rules for the Hobie Wave, Hobie 17, Hobie 18, and Hobie 20 depended on a World Sailing (WS) approval of the change to General Class Rule 16.5. A change is the prerequisite for the other rule updates. Click here for […]

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International Hobie Class, News

Proposed Hobie 18 Rule Changes.

Posted on by David Brookes
Hobie 18
09
Dec

Dear IHCA members, John Forbes, Australia, has submitted a package of Hobie Cat 18 class rule change proposals. The outset is the “Hobie Cat 18 Reimagined”-project John has been working on for years and as someone is acquainted with already. John’s proposals are meant to make the boat easier to sail for a wider range […]

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Events Archive, International Hobie Class, News

Brascat 2023 (Brazilian Hobie National Championships)

Posted on by David Brookes
Brascat 2023 Group Photo 23 11 2023
24
Nov

The Jangadeiros Yacht Club in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul hosted Brascat, the Brasilian Hobie Cat 14 and Hobie Cat 16 national championship regatta. Rio Grande do Sul is the southernmost state in Brasil, which is larger than the 48 states of the United States. Nearly 100 sailors participated, and more family members enjoyed […]

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EHCA, Events, International Hobie Class, News

2024 Hobie Multi-Europeans

Posted on by David Brookes
Multieuropeansflyer No Header
06
Nov

Dear Hobie sailors, The EHCA and Univela Campione del Garda are delighted to announce the dates for the 2024 Hobie Multi-Europeans. The event will be held from the 16th to the 26th of July with the following race agenda: Hobie Dragoon: 17th-20th July Hobie 14: 17th-20th July Hobie Cat 16 Youth: 17th-20th July Hobie Cat […]

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International Hobie Class

Hobie 16 mainsheet system

Posted on by David Brookes
H2629
02
Nov

The standard Hobie 16 mainsheet system has changed. For many years the standard system was composed of the Harken H194 57mm triple with rachet (lower block) and the Harken H2640 40 mm triple (upper block). This combination worked perfectly and allowed a low stack height. Unfortunately, the H194 lower block has been discontinued by Harken. […]

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Result of the Hobie Cat 14 minimum crew weight survey

Posted on by David Brookes
Hobie 14
23
Oct

Dear class members, The Hobie Cat 14 minimum crew weight survey launched in September came to an end on October 19, 2023. We now have the result based on 198 valid responses. A great turnout which has exceeded our expectations and contributes significantly to producing the best possible image on how the hot Hobie Cat […]

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International Hobie Class, News

2023 Hobie 14 North American Championships.

Posted on by David Brookes
Hobie 14 Na 2023
11
Oct

Hobie Fleet 106 and Rehoboth Bay Sailing Association, Dewey, DE. The 2023 Hobie 14 North American championships were hosted by Hobie Fleet 106 and the Rehoboth Bay Sailing Association. 22 Hobie 14 sailors lined up from all around North America to compete. This four-day event ran concurrently with a two-day Hobie regatta for 16’s and […]

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Assist our major sponsors Wildwind and Total Joyrider TV in The British Travel Awards

Posted on by David Brookes
Wildwind And Joyrider
25
Sep

Dear Hobie Friends, As you may know our major sponsors, Simon Morgan and Joe Bennett of Wildwind and Total Joyrider TV, have been nominated for an important award and we at the IHCA and EHCA would ask you to offer them your support. The British Travel Awards are the most prestigious travel awards in the […]

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Entries Open & Notice of Race LIVE for the 51st Australian Hobie Championships

Posted on by David Brookes
Rqys Hobie
22
Sep

Entries are officially OPEN and the Notice of Race is LIVE for the 2023-2024 Australian Hobie Cat National Championships. Taking place in Manly, Brisbane out of the widely renowned Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron, the Queensland Hobie Cat Association has been working tirelessly behind the scenes, with Yacht Share, Sunstate Watersports, Cat Covers & Gill all […]

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International Hobie Class

SURVEY: Shall a minimum crew weight be reinstated for the Hobie Cat 14?

Posted on by David Brookes
Hobie 14
20
Sep

The question of whether the Hobie Cat 14 shall have a minimum crew weight reinstated or keep no minimum weight is discussed more and more along with the revival of the class around the world. Up till sometime in the 90s the Hobie Cat 14 had a minimum crew weight of 150 lbs. (68.1 kg). […]

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