Updated class rules will go into effect March 1, 2026. Changes: 1. General Class Rule 8.1 (personal flotation devices/life jackets) is updated and clarified. As part of the approval process at World Sailing and on their recommendation, the text has been slightly modified compared to the version used for the comment period etc. Aim and […]

On 6–7 September fourteen Hobie 14s competed for the “Dutch Open Hobie 14 Wassenaar Cup” at the KZVW in the Netherlands. This year marked the 7th consecutive edition of this vibrant event. Both days offered ideal sailing conditions, with a south-easterly wind ranging from 3 Bft on Saturday to 5 Bft on Sunday. But it […]

The IHCA Rule Book has been updated after the wording has been further clarified by the Rules Committee (based on the feedback received during the comment period) and finally by World Sailing. This was from the comment period 24/01/2025, on the proposed change proposals to Hobie General Rule 10, Hobie 14 Rule 5.1 c), and […]

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 […]