Events Archive, International Hobie Class, News

Hobie Multi Worlds and Europeans 2023

Posted on by David Brookes
Hobie Multi worlds and Europeans 2023
20
Dec

Dear Hobie sailors, We are thrilled to finally announce the final dates for the Hobie Multi-Class events that will be held in Cesenatico (Italy) from the 11th to the 21st of July 2023. The event will be organized in conjunction with IHCA, EHCA, Italian Association, and Circolo Vela Cesenatico. For the Hobie Cat 16 it […]

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Brazilian Hobie Cat Championship

Posted on by David Brookes
Brascat 2022
23
Nov

The current Brazilian Hobie Cat 16 (HC16) champions, Cláudio Teixeira and Ana Paula Dias, from São Paulo, had a great performance this Thursday (11/17) and took second place overall in the Brazilian Class Championship by winning two of the three regattas, postponing to this Friday (11/18) the definition of who are the best catistas in […]

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Change is sometimes a good thing.

Posted on by David Brookes
A New Hobie Day
18
Nov

You have seen the announcement about Hobie Cat Company licensing out the sailboat side of the business, but many are wondering what does this really mean? Hobie Cat Company has not been sold and will continue to operate building kayaks and pedal boards. Hobie Cat Company has entered into a long-term licensing agreement with Start […]

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Hobie Cat Company and Starting Line Sailing Announce Hobie Sailboats Partnership

Posted on by David Brookes
Starting Line Sailing
02
Nov

The International Hobie Class Association (IHCA) is pleased to announce the following press release. This is an exciting time for the Hobie Class worldwide and we have already had initial discussions with Starting Line Sailing. Starting Line Sailing are also committed to supporting the IHCA and future world championships in its press release. We look […]

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Hobie 14 Wassenaar Cup 2022 The Netherlands

Posted on by David Brookes
Gerard Loos
22
Aug

On 20-21 August, 20 Hobie 14s competed for the “Hobie 14 Wassenaar Cup” at the KZVW in the Netherlands. The wind conditions were perfect and varied between 8-15 knots. The results overall: Gerard Loos (NED) Thorin Zeilmaker (NED) Onno Schuitema (NED) Women’s team: Edith Henk (GER) Anna Smit (NED) Birgit von Hauseu (GER) We hope […]

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Events Archive, News

New & Charter Boats Available for the 50th Australian Hobie Nationals

Posted on by David Brookes
Hobies On The Beach
02
Aug

Calling all International Hobie Sailors to the 50th Australian Hobie Cat National Championships. The NSW Hobie Cat Association and the Vincentia Sailing Club, along with Hobie Asia Pacific have some very special news for you regarding the 50th Australian Hobie Cat Nationals. Like everyone else, we are utterly blown away at the scale this event […]

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Hobie 14 North American Championships information

Posted on by David Brookes
Hobie 14 2022 North Americans Dallas Corinthian Yacht Club
24
May

Spring is here and the regatta season is ramping up. Hone your skills this season and join us in October for the Hobie 14 North American Championships! Host venue Dallas Corinthian Yacht Club (DCYC) provides an excellent venue for catamaran sailing. DCYC offers a grassy rigging beach, convenient trailer parking, clubhouse with covered patio, bathroom […]

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EHCA, News

2022 Hobie Multi-Europeans Championship

Posted on by European Hobie Class Association
Plakat Basis Facebook
10
May

EHCA is pleased to announce the posting of the Notice of Race for the 2022 Hobie Multi-Europeans Championship. The championships will be held in Travemünde, Germany, 22-31July as part of the Travemünde Woche 2022. Notice of Race Registration Entries (select class in the dropdown window) Venue information (location, accommodation etc.) Please be aware that only […]

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News

Pescara, Italy hosts National Hobie Multiclass

Posted on by David Brookes
Hobie Dragoon Pescara
29
Apr

Positive balance for the three days of regattas for the catamarans engaged in the National Hobie Multiclass which took place in Pescara under the expert organization of Mauro Di Feliciantonio and his ASD Svagamente within the official calendar of the Italian National Sailing Federation. Sunny days and a good east wind accompanied the more than […]

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Events Archive, News

50th Australian National Hobie Championships.

Posted on by David Brookes
Hobie 14 Aus
28
Mar

The Story… Who would’ve thought that after 50 years in Australia, the Hobie Cat Class would be as thrilling, influential, and undoubtedly unique as it was all those years ago? We are pleased to announce the 50th Australian National Hobie Championships. Just about everyone! The Vincentia Sailing Club, in conjunction with the NSW Hobie Cat […]

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News, President's Report

March 2022 President’s Blog

Posted on by David Brookes
Wheel Bearing
15
Mar

Ski season is winding down and sailing season is coming. As some of you know, my winter thing is working as a ski patroller at our local hill. I really enjoy the emergency medical component of ski patrol and helping people who are having a bad day. This past weekend, I was home and it […]

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News, President's Report

Winter

Posted on by David Brookes
Ihca Calendar
15
Feb

Winter was late but it finally arrived here in the US and for me, it’s ski season. The boat is tucked away in the garage. Our friends in Florida are hosting their popular winter Hobie sailing events as sailors from the north travel in search of warmer weather. Worlds date changes Many of you watched […]

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Events Archive, International Hobie Class, News

Royal Channel Islands Hobie calendar 2022

Posted on by David Brookes
Hobie Wild Cat
09
Dec

The Royal Channel Islands Hobie Fleet 2022  race program, it’s going to be another full-on exciting year for local Hobie racing and activity – Club racing, Regattas, Championships, Distance racing, it’s all there.    

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International Hobie Class, News

IHCA Rules Committee invite you to vote on a class rule change

Posted on by David Brookes
Trapeze Hook
22
Nov

Rule 50.1 (c) of the Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS), which govern our rules in racing, are as of 1 January 2023 requiring all trapeze harnesses to be of the quick release (QR) variety complying with ISO 10862. This is unless the class rules permit a trapeze harness that is not QR trapeze harnesses variety.It […]

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Events Archive, News

Hobie Open Regatta Weihai

Posted on by David Brookes
Hobie Open Regatta Weihai
08
Oct

As the legacy of the 2010 Hobie 16 Worlds, Weihai has become the dream city of all Chinese Hobie sailors. The Hobie Open Regatta in Weihai shows Hobie sailing is very strong and growing in the region. September 25-27, 30 teams raced at the same venue of the Worlds and Asian Championships. After 3 days […]

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