Danish Hobie Class Association, EHCA, Events Archive, News

Polyester Cup 2025 – Denmark

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09
May

A Windy and Wonderful Season Opener in Kastrup The 2025 Hobie racing season got off to a flying start at Kastrup Sejlklub, just a stone’s throw from Copenhagen Airport, where the roar of planes overhead was matched only by the wind and waves below. With sailors traveling in from across the region-trailers packed and spirits […]

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International Hobie Class, News

Class Rules updated information

Posted on by David Brookes
07
May

Dear class members, As published in our post on 24/01/2025, following the comment period, the proposed change proposals to Hobie General Rule 10, Hobie 14 Rule 5.1 c), and Hobie 16 Rule 6.1 c) were foreseen to go into effect on 01/06/2025 pending approval from the IHCA Council and World Sailing. The required approvals are […]

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EHCA, EHCA News, Events Archive, News

Vele di Pasqua – Dinsdale Trophy EURO CUP 2025 in Cesenatico

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06
May

For us, it was the second time we participated in the Vele di Pasqua in Cesenatico at Easter. This year, it was part of the series for the Dinsdale Trophy EURO CUP HC14. This year, there was a significant increase in participants compared to last year, but it was just as much fun and with […]

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EHCA News, News

Hobie Cat Regatta in Cagliari: A Memorable Finale to the 2025 Sailing Championship at Windsurfing Club Cagliari

Posted on by David Brookes
754 Nazionale Multiclasse 2025
30
Apr

The final leg of the 2025 Sailing Championship, held over Easter weekend at Poetto Beach in Cagliari and organized by the Windsurfing Club Cagliari, delivered three intense days of racing and emotion, making it one for the history books of the Hobie Cat class. Strong winds marked the opening day, with Alessandro Cesarini and Eleonora […]

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News

Important Update from the IHCA Executive Committee

Posted on by David Brookes
28
Apr

To All Members of the International Hobie Class Association (IHCA), The IHCA Executive Committee wishes to inform you of a significant development affecting our class’s future operations. To fully understand the situation, we believe it’s important to provide some background. Since 1970, the Hobie Cat Company—and later also Hobie Cat Europe—has consistently supported the Hobie […]

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News

South African Hobie Tiger Nationals

Posted on by David Brookes
Hobie Cat Tiger Rsa 20251
25
Apr

Numbers were also down a little this year for the South African Hobie Tiger Nationals, so we did not want Duncan to lose another of his entrants. A self-inflicted problem kept us on the beach for the first two races, so we were forced to sail ALL the rest of the races regardless of the […]

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Events, News

Notice of Race & Entries Open – Australian Hobie Cat Championships – Busselton, WA

Posted on by David Brookes
Hobie Cat Western Aus
21
Apr

Entries are OPEN, and the Notice of Race is LIVE for the Pitts Design and Construction 53rd Australian Hobie Cat Nationals, which will be hosted by the HCAWA, with Geographe Bay Yacht Club, in Undalup Country, Busselton, Western Australia. You will not want to miss this event! Our mates from Hobie Team WA have a […]

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EHCA News, News

2025 Hobie Class Multi-Europeans Set for Ustka, Poland

Posted on by David Brookes
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09
Apr

The 2025 Hobie Class Multi-Europeans will take place in Ustka, Poland, from 13–23 August 2025, and preparations are already in full swing. Sailors from across Europe and beyond are invited to compete in one of the most anticipated events on the Hobie calendar. Hosted on the beautiful Baltic coast, this year’s MultiEuropeans will feature the […]

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News

UPDATED CLASS RULES

Posted on by David Brookes
26
Mar

Dear class members, As announced in our post published 21/11/2024 following the comment period, the proposed changes to Hobie 14 Rule 3.4 and 3.5 were foreseen to go into effect as of 01/04/2024 pending approval from World Sailing and the IHCA Council. This is now the case, and the updates go into effect at the […]

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EHCA News, News

Hobie Cat 14 EURO CUP 2025 – DINSDALE TROPHY: KICKING OFF WITH “VELE DI PASQUA

Posted on by David Brookes
HC14 Euro Cup 2025
21
Mar

The Hobie Cat 14 EURO CUP 2025 – DINSDALE TROPHY is about to begin, starting with a special event: the historic “Vele di Pasqua” regatta, taking place in Cesenatico from April 19 to 21 with its 49th edition. This year, the competition carries an even deeper meaning as it will be an opportunity to honor […]

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Events Archive, News

Jervoise Bay 2025 | The Western Australia Hobie 16 States Report

Posted on by David Brookes
2025 Hobie 16 Western Australia
15
Mar

A mix of conditions and new divisions at the 49th Western Australia Hobie 16 States Championships It was an ideal weekend in Western Australia for the 2025 Pitts Design and Construction Western Australia Hobie 16 State Championships. Eight races were held on 1 & 2 March and the event was hosted by Jervoise Bay Sailing […]

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Events Archive, News

2025 Victorian Hobie State Championships

Posted on by David Brookes
Victorian State Titles
15
Mar

 Roundup of the 2025 Victorian Hobie  State Championships Well, here it is before it all fades into the past. A few diehards rolled into the Rosebud Yacht Club gates on Friday night, greeted by hot and dry weather. We set up the Hobies and then spent the rest of the balmy evening at the Rosebud […]

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Events Archive, News

Get Ready to Rumble! Hobie 14 North American Championships/Challenge is Coming to Burlington, Ontario – Canada.

Posted on by David Brookes
2025 Hobie 14 North American Championships
13
Feb

Get your sails trimmed and your hulls polished. Fleet 441 from Burlington is thrilled to announce they will be hosting the 2025 Hobie 14 NA Championships! Mark your calendars for September 8-11, 2025, because Burlington Beach Catamaran Club (BBCC) is about to become the epicenter of Hobie 14 action. BUT here’s the exciting part, we’re […]

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News

Eight Bells for a Hobie Legend

Posted on by David Brookes
John Dinsdale
06
Feb

With great sorrow, we bid farewell to John Stokely Dinsdale, who passed away on February 4, 2025, at the age of 77, surrounded by his family at home. John leaves an immeasurable void in the world of catamaran sailing and in the Hobie community, which owes so much to him. John Dinsdale was a pioneer […]

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News

Hobie Cat 14 Class Rule 3.4 and 3.5 exemptions/modifications

Posted on by David Brookes
01
Feb

Hobie Cat 14 Class Rule 3.4 and 3.5 exemptions/modifications (rev. 2) 31/01/2025 The International Hobie Class Association (IHCA) Rules Committee has as part of the ongoing and not yet finished class rule change process on IHCA Hobie Cat 14 Class Rule 3.4 and 3.5 decided to grant exemptions and modifications to the provisions of the […]

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News

Comment period results: Hobie General Rule 10, Hobie 14 Rule 5.1 c) and Hobie 16 Rule 6.1 c) change proposals

Posted on by David Brookes
24
Jan

Dear class members, The comment period on the Hobie General Rule 10, Hobie 14 Rule 5.1 c) and Hobie 16 Rule 6.1 c) change proposals was launched on December 9th, 2024, with a deadline of January 13th, 2025. RESULTS: Hobie General Rule 10.2 (44 members voted) YES 45,4% NO 41,0% ABSTAIN 13,6% Hobie 14 Rule […]

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