From the IHCA Rules Committee;HC14 Rule 5.1 b) and HC16 Rule 6.1 b) change proposal

Date:             Middelfart, DENMARK, September 11, 2026 To:                 Hobie Class Members From:             IHCA Rules Committee Subject:         HC14 Rule 5.1 b) and HC16 Rule 6.1 b) change proposal Dear members, In response to questions received, the Rules Committee proposes a clarifying amendment to HC14 Rule 5.1 b) and HC16 Rule 6.1 b). This clarification also addresses […]

2026 Hobie Multi Europeans in Maubuisson, France – Owen/Ghent won the Europeans again

2026 Hobie Multi Europeans in Maubuisson, France

A Championship with Everything Wind, calm, thunderstorms, sunshine and the true Hobie Way of Life Maubuisson, France – The 2026 Hobie Multi Europeans for the Hobie Cat 14 and Hobie Cat 16 fleets in Maubuisson had everything a Hobie championship could ask for: wind, calm, thunderstorms, sunshine, challenging racing, great parties and sailors from 16 […]

Prize-Giving for the Hobie Dragoon and HC16 Youth & Cut for HC16 Open

Prize-Giving for the Hobie Dragoon and HC16 Youth

Three Days of Youth Racing, Wind and Spectacular Action in Maubuisson Hobie Dragoon & HC16 Youth – Three unforgettable racing days at the Hobie Multi-Europeans 2026 Maubuisson, France | 22–24 August 2026 Three days of youth sailing, three very different challenges, and two deserving European Champion teams crowned at the end. From 22 to 24 […]

The 2026 Hobie Multi Europeans Are Officially Open

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The wait is finally over — the 2026 Hobie Multi Europeans are officially OPEN! Teams from across Europe and around the world (Australians, Tahitian, New Zealand and Canadian have joined the fleet) have made their way to Maubuisson, France, bringing their boats, their passion and, of course, the unmistakable Hobie spirit with them. Over the […]

Costa Brava Hobie 16 Warm-Up Regatta 2027

Hobie Worlds 2027

The Perfect Start to the 2027 Hobie 16 World Championship Sant Pere Pescador, Costa Brava, Spain — 2027 The countdown to the 24th Hobie 16 World Championship is already underway, and competitors will have the perfect opportunity to get into World Championship mode with the Costa Brava Hobie 16 Warm-Up Regatta 2027 at Club de […]

Notice of Race Now Online for the 2027 Hobie World Championships

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The International Hobie Class Association (IHCA) is pleased to announce that the Notice of Race for the 18th Hobie 14 World Championship, 24th Hobie 16 World Championship, and Hobie Dragoon International Cup is now available. The championships will be held from 27 June to 8 July 2027 at the beautiful La Ballena Alegre Resort, Sant […]

2027 Hobie 14 & Hobie 16 World Championships & Hobie Dragoon International Cup

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2027 Hobie 14 & Hobie 16 World Championships Hobie Dragoon International Cup Sant Pere Pescador, Spain | June–July 2027 The International Hobie Class Association and Club de Vela La Ballena Alegre are proud to announce the 18th Hobie 14 World Championship and the 24th Hobie 16 World Championship, together with the Hobie Dragoon International Cup, […]

2026 Hobie 14 Open & Women’s North American Championship

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Day One – 2026 Hobie 14 Open & Women’s North American Championship Hosted by Fort Walton Yacht Club – Fort Walton Beach, Florida, the 2026 Hobie 14 Open & Women’s North American Championship kicked off with strong competition as top Hobie 14 sailors from North America, Europe, and Australia gathered for four days of high-energy, […]

Congratulations to Gordon Burgis BEM

Gordon Burgis

Gordon Burgis has been awarded an BEM for his services to the sailing community Five people in Jersey have been recognised for their work in the island by being included in the New Year Honours List. Gordon Burgis has been awarded an BEM for his services to the sailing community and has been described as […]

50th Anniversary Madcatter – Syracuse, New York

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The Madcatter is one of those regattas that people circle on their calendar every year, and for its 50th anniversary (Madcatter 50), Hobie Fleet 204 elevated the event and the overall experience to another level. Held each May in upstate New York, the Madcatter has long carried a reputation for unpredictable weather. Some years are […]

🇫🇷 National Hobie Cat Cup – NOR

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After the 2025 edition in Carnac, the National Hobie Cat Cup returns to the Mediterranean! They are proud to organize and host this event from May 23 to 25, 2026, in partnership with the French Hobie Cat Association. Open to all Hobie Cat catamarans, the regatta will bring together racers from all over France and […]

Brazilian Hobie National Championships Hobie 14 & 16

Hobie 16 Brazil

João Pessoa to Host the 2026 Brazilian Hobie National Championships The excitement is building for one of the premier events on the Brazilian sailing calendar as the 2026 Brazilian Hobie National Championships for the Hobie 14 and Hobie 16 classes heads to the stunning northeast coast of Brazil. The championships will be hosted by Iate […]

HC14 Euro Cup – Dinsdale Trophy at Bostalsee – NOR

Euro Cup Dinsdale Trophy 2026

The race for the prestigious Dinsdale Trophy is in full swing – and the next chapter is just around the corner. The second stage of the HC14 Euro Cup will take place on May 9–10, 2026, at Bostalsee, Germany. We are pleased to announce that the official Notice of Race (NORs) is now available. All […]

Hobie 14 Wassenaar Cup 2026 – Join the Hobie Fun on the Dutch Coast

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All Hobie 14 sailors from around the world are warmly invited to the stunning beaches of Wassenaar, the Netherlands, for the Hobie 14 Wassenaar Cup, taking place on 12–13 September 2026. Set against the backdrop of one of the Netherlands’ most beautiful coastlines, this event promises not only exciting racing but also a true celebration […]

54th Australian Hobie Cat Nationals Notice of Race & Entries Open

54th Australian Hobie

The Notice of Race is live, and entries are officially OPEN for the 54th Australian Hobie Cat National Championships, taking place on Jervis Bay, NSW, on the home waters of the widely renowned Vincentia Sailing Club. This year, there is a slight change in dates, but not in the twin series schedule we have become […]

Electronics and Hobie Sailing

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The Hobie Class has always taken a very restrictive stance when it comes to electronics. Electronic compasses are permitted, but speed-measuring devices and any equipment capable of sending or receiving data are not. Class Rule 16.3 Compasses with brackets or electronic devices that provide timing and heading memory, but which do not transmit, transfer, or […]

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