It’s finally spring and Hobie sailing season is here. After having nearly every regatta cancelled last year it was a pleasure to finally go to a Hobie regatta. COVID19 restrictions are still in place but we have learned how to go Hobie sailing safely. This first regatta was a long trip for us, and our […]
Hobie Racing is strong in South Africa with a new national championships calendar for 2021-22 released. Of course all international competitors are always welcome to compete.
I recently had an opportunity to again visit the Ocean Springs Yacht Club in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. What a nice a place to sail Hobie Cat’s. Ocean Springs YC is the host venue for the 2021 Hobie 16 North American Championships in June 2021.
The 2021 South African Hobie 14 National Championships were held in Durban South Africa, from the 2nd to 4th April. Anyone that has sailed in Durban will know that Durban is arguably one of the best sailing venues in the world, with warm seas and very mild winters, making sailing viable throughout the year. Wind […]
What a treat for the Hobie 16 teams who made the journey to Esperance for the Crossview Enterprises 2021 WA Hobie Cat State Championships. Located in the south east of the state of Western Australia Esperance is a unique holiday destination blessed with some of the most pristine waters, white sands and best beaches in […]
After a sailing season of cancellations, it was encouraging to see a strong fleet of 20 boats compete in the 2021 Hobie Tiger Nationals held in Langebaan from 18-21 March. The old guard still ranked well in the results, although some strong competition from the younger sailors kept them on their toes. Duncan Ross gives […]
14 Hobie 16 sailors sailed from Shibei Bay to Dazhou Island (2 and half hours), to clean the beach. In a positive move this regatta is a call for environmental protection awareness.This is very important issue as the ocean and waterways are playgrounds. It is commendable to see the Hobie sailors leading the way in […]
The Hobie Class is returning to the scene of the 2014 Hobie 16 Worlds and 2010 Australian Nationals on the crystal clear waters of Jervis Bay. Vincentia Sailing Club are excited to have the Hobie family return to the club The Hobie 16 Open event will take place first, with the mixed fleet in the […]
Below is an interview Mike Madge conducted with Hobie 16 sailor Cam Owen from Australia in 2019. Congratulations on winning the recent Australian Nationals, the competition looked very tough , included Gavin Colby and Darren Smith. (Maybe here you could elaborate on the regatta and your keys to winning) Thanks for that, we are really […]
The 2021 Hobie MultiEuropeans were conducted 15-26 September, Camping, Bungalow Resort and Spa, La Ballena, Alegre, Sant Pere Pescador (Catalonia – Spain), organized by the Club de Vela La Ballena Alegre in conjunction with the Royal Spanish Sailing Federation, in association with the European Hobie Class Association (EHCA), and Spanish Hobie Cat Association. To assist […]
On the IHCA Facebook Page on Thursday, 4 March 2021 at 10:00 UTC join IHCA President Rich McVeigh and a fibreglass repairer on how to to do your Hobie repairs. As this is live we encourage people to people to join in live to ask questions. Or submit your question on the IHCA Facebook page […]
This years Hobie calendar is jam packed with quality events including the Savills Channel Islands Championships, it’s a special one, the 30th Anniversary, so make sure to keep any holiday arrangements away from that weekend. Also other major international events such as the Hobie Multi Europeans in Spain July and the British H16 Nationals in […]
Hobie 16 North Americans Save the dates! June 6-11, 2021 Ocean Springs YC, Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Venue: The Ocean Springs Yacht Club (OSYC), located at the north east side of the US Rt. 90 bridge over Biloxi Bay. Racing will be on Biloxi Bay. Eligibility & Entry: The event is open to all IHCA class […]
The British Hobie 16 Nationals 28th- 30th August 2021is confirmed and registration is open. Our new British Hobie Class Association was formed in 2020 with a plan to organize regular racing and work with existing cat events, the Hobie fleet in Jersey, and the rest of Europe to provide a full calendar of events. Then […]
The IHCA welcomes all the sailors into the New Year with a video presentation featuring Rich McVeigh (President of the IHCA) , David Brookes (Executive Director of the IHCA), Michel Corigliano ( Hobie Cat Europe and Steve Fields (Hobie Cat Company) . See all the latest news from the video.
