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Alter Cup 2024

Posted on by David Brookes
Alter Cup 2024 1
27
May

US Sailing organizes ten adult sailing championships each year representing different parts of competitive sailing in the USA. The Multihull Championship started out many years ago as the “Alter Cup” in honor of Hobie Alter.  It rotates among the popular multihull classes in the US.  For 2024, the Hobie 16 was selected as the multihull […]

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EHCA, EHCA News, News

50th Anniversary Hobie Cat 16 European Championship

Posted on by caterinadegliuberti
Logo of 50th Anniversary Hobie Cat 16 Championship
17
May

Attention all Hobie enthusiasts! In just two months, you have the unique opportunity to witness history in the making at the 2024 Hobie Cat Multi-Europeans Championship. This historic event will be held on the picturesque Campione, Lake Garda in Italy. This year’s competition is not just any competition. It’s a milestone event, marking the 50th […]

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Events, International Hobie Class, News

2024 China Weihai Hobie Open Regatta and Hobie 16 Asian Championship

Posted on by David Brookes
Hobie 16 Weihai 1400x738
09
May

The picturesque coastal city of Weihai gears up to host the prestigious 2024 China Weihai Hobie Open Regatta and Hobie 16 Asian Championship. This thrilling event will take place from June 15th to 17th, 2024, promising an unforgettable experience for sailors and enthusiasts alike. Weihai, renowned for its stunning coastline and beaches, has established itself […]

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EHCA, News

48th Vele di Pasqua with 12 Hobie Cat 14

Posted on by David Brookes
Vele Di Pasqua Hobie Cat 14 6
12
Apr

And again, Cesenatico hosted the Vele di Pasqua Regatta for the 48th time. If two years ago, for the first time, there were only 6 participants with the #HobieCat14, this year there were 12 boats with few last-minute dropouts that reduced the number of participants. Despite this, the event was a great success, thanks also […]

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News

Twist Toggle REMINDER – update

Posted on by David Brookes
Hobiecat Twist Toggle 20210000
30
Mar

Responses and questions to our original post published March 23, 2024, revealed some uncertainty on which boats are required to sail with twist toggles. Mainly because General Hobie Class Rule 15.2 is not very specific, and we should have been clearer in our communication. In addition, we also said, “The rule applies to all Hobie […]

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Wildwind Mauritius

Posted on by David Brookes
Wildwind Sailing Mauritius The Best Sailing Equipment
26
Mar

What are Joe and Simon up to this summer? I caught up with Wildwind founder Simon Morgan and Joyrider TV celebrity cat man Joe Bennett this week and they let me know of their plans over the coming months. Simon had just returned from the Wildwind base in Mauritius where there’s been some fabulous ‘Sail-aways’ […]

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International Hobie Class, News

Twist Toggle REMINDER

Posted on by David Brookes
Twist toggle
23
Mar

General Hobie Class Rule 15.2 says: Shrouds and forestays shall connect to the HOBIE CAT CO. supplied shroud adjusters. The twist toggle shall not be removed and must be used as supplied. The rule applies to all Hobie classes except the Tiger and Wildcat. However, during the 2023 Hobie 14 Worlds in Cesenatico it became […]

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Hobie 18 class rule changes have been accepted.

Posted on by David Brookes
Hobie 18
15
Mar

Dear class members, The process started last year and is related to the six proposed changes to the Hobie 18 Class Rules, which have now ended. This was achieved via two rounds of online questionnaires and subsequent review by the Rules Committee, resulting in recommendations being prepared and submitted to the Council. We are pleased […]

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Membership matters

Posted on by David Brookes
Membership
26
Feb

The class reviews our finances and membership at the end of each year. Membership is our primary source of income, and it’s only through your support that the class can function at all. It’s interesting to understand where our members are located worldwide, and below is a breakdown of our 2023 membership by region and […]

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Hobie 18 Rule Change questionnaire – round 2 result

Posted on by David Brookes
H18 399x400
21
Feb

Dear class members, Following our first round of the Hobie 18 Rule Change questionnaire posted December 9th, 2023, the proposed new Hobie 18 Rule 3.2 and the change to Hobie 18 Rule 5.7 were, with outset in the received comments deferred for further consideration and clarification. The revised proposals were posted for an extra questionnaire […]

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International Hobie Class, News

Hobie 18 Proposed Rules updated

Posted on by David Brookes
Hobie 18 & 17 Na 2022 7
29
Jan

Date:             Middelfart, DENMARK, January 29, 2024 To:                 Hobie Class Members From:             IHCA Rules Committee Subject:         Hobie 18 class rule 3.2 and 5.7 revised change proposals Dear members, As announced on January 26, 2024, along with the result of the Hobie 18 Rule Change questionnaire, two of the six change proposals were deferred for further […]

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Result of the Hobie 18 Rule Change questionnaire

Posted on by David Brookes
Hobie 18 & 17 Na 2022 6
26
Jan

Result of the Hobie 18 Rule Change Questionnaire Dear class members, The Hobie 18 Rule Change questionnaire posted on December 9th, 2023, came to an end on January 16th, 2024. The Rules Committee has now analyzed the 109 received responses and we are pleased to announce the results on each of the six proposals: Q1. […]

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51st Australian Hobie Championships Series 2 (Hobie 16 Women and Youth & Hobie 14)

Posted on by David Brookes
Australian Hobie Championships Series 2
05
Jan

The 2nd series in the Australian Hobie Championships was the Hobie Wild Cat, Hobie16 Women and Youth. The New Year started with a bang. With the wind gusting to 30 knots, the start was delayed until later in the afternoon, with the wind abating the race committee decided just to run the Hobie 14s. Some […]

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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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