The Rules Committee has received questions on the interpretation of Hobie Wave Rule 6.10: A line or shock cord line may through a single block be attached to the bridle and run to a cleat of any design on the front crossbar to adjust mast rake. The mechanical purchase shall not exceed 2:1. There can […]

To incentivise more participants in the Hobie 16 Youth World event the entry fee to 22nd Hobie 16 Youth World Championships at Captiva Island Florida has been reduced from USD$590 to USD$400. Due to the generous support from Hobie Cat Company, for a limited time, the youth entry fee has been reduced until the 31st […]

The Super Sail Tour of the PROSAIL Sail Events Germany has stood for more than 20 years of the most attractive, international sailing with top sailors, cool party atmosphere and lots of fun for everyone involved shore and offshore. Grömitz, the Baltic Sea spa of the sunny side, is the season opener in the Hobie […]

The IHCA Class Rules have been updated by the Rules Committee.  This was done after consulting the class members who agreed with the changes. The updated rule Book can be found at our web site

The Hobie Class Association of North America (HCANA) has an initiative to attract to more youth from their region to attend the 22nd Hobie 16 Youth World Championships. They have $10,000 allocated for a maximum of 10 youth sailors to receive a maximum of $1,000 to attend the Hobie 16 Youth Worlds. It is hoped […]

From the 1st March the IHCA is opening up the qualifying for all the sailors. Competitor’s entering must supply evidence of competing in a minimum of three Hobie Class events from 1st November 2017. This shall be verified from results and confirmation from the Regional Chairman of the IHCA in your region. You must also […]

Dear all, With reference to Proposal 3 (new Hobie Wave Class Rule 6.10) of the rule change package posted for comments mid-December 2018, the Rules Committee has received a number of relevant and constructive comments. Thank you very much to the sailors taking the time to use their right. Helpful and much appreciated. The comments […]

The come back of youth Hobie sailors in the French Federal Competition 2019 will mark a further step in Youth Hobie sailors’ life in France. Following discussions which started two years ago between the French Sailing Federation and the French Hobie Class Association (AFHC), the Hobie Cat 16 Spi is coming back in the Youth […]