International Hobie Class, News

2025 South African Hobie 16 Nationals – Mossel Bay

Posted on by David Brookes
2025 Hobie 16 South African Championships 3
01
Oct

In the Cape, you take your chances with the weather, too early and you may have a freezing
offshore North Westerly wind gusting to 30knots at times. Leave it too late and you can have a
raging cold Southeaster which at least drives you onshore. As the Kalk Bay fishermen say the
North Wester can kill you but […]

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2025 Hobie 16 Open North American Championships Qualifying Series

Posted on by David Brookes
Hobie 16 North Americans 2025. 17
30
Sep

Pensacola Yacht Club, FL (September 29, 2025): Day 1 69 teams from six countries are competing in the largest Hobie 16 North American championships in ten years. Very strong contingent from Mexico and Central America has swollen the fleet and driven the highly competitive field that includes multiple part North American champions and 2019 world […]

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2025 North American Hobie 16 practice day

Posted on by David Brookes
Hobie 16 North Americans 2025. 11
29
Sep

The 2025 Hobie 16 North American Championships are officially underway at Pensacola Yacht Club , with practice racing completed today and the main competition set to begin tomorrow. Organizers ran two practice races, giving sailors a chance to get familiar with the racecourse and conditions. The opening race started in a light 5-knot breeze from […]

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International Hobie Class

The Sunsail South African Hobie 16 Nationals Set for Mossel Bay, 24–27 September

Posted on by David Brookes
South African Hobie 16 Nationals 2025
16
Sep

Mossel Bay, Western Cape – Excitement is building as the Sunsail South African Hobie 16 Nationals return to Mossel Bay from 24th to 27th September 2025. This year’s championship has already attracted over 20 entries, with more expected as sailors from across South Africa – and beyond – prepare to compete for the prestigious national […]

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Hobie General Rule 8.1 change proposal

Posted on by David Brookes
10
Sep

To: Hobie Class Members From: IHCA Rules Committee Subject: Hobie General Rule 8.1 change proposal Dear members, During the 2025 Hobie Cat MultiEuropeans, we had more discussions and questions about the personal flotation device (PFD)/life jacket requirement “at the correct weight category for each crew member to the minimum standard…” and the standards mentioned in […]

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EHCA, Events Archive, HCME 2025 - Ustka, News

Prize Giving Ceremony of the Hobie Cat 16 European Championship in Ustka, Poland

Posted on by caterinadegliuberti
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25
Aug

After four exciting days of competition on the Polish Baltic coast, the Hobie 16 European Championship in Ustka concluded with a festive prizegiving ceremony—despite the final day being cut short due to severe weather. The final day began with high hopes for one last race that could have changed the overall standings. An additional discard […]

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Final Day Report – 2025 Hobie 16 European Championship | Ustka, Poland

Posted on by David Brookes
Hobie Europeans 2025 Hobie 16 9
24
Aug

The fourth and final day of racing for the 2025 Hobie 16 European Championship in Ustka began with hopes of one last decisive battle on the water. Dark clouds loomed on the horizon, but conditions dans Püwere still sailable, and anticipation was high. One more race would have meant an additional discard, potentially shaking up […]

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HCME 2025 - Ustka, News

Hobie 16 Europeans 2025 – Cut Party

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20
Aug

Cut Party marks a key milestone at the Hobie 16 European Championships in Ustka, Poland 🇵🇱 After two intense racing days of qualifying races, the atmosphere reached a new high with the much-anticipated Cut Party. Sailors, supporters, coaches and organizers gathered to celebrate the successful qualification round, where 15 teams earned their spots in the […]

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EHCA, HCME 2025 - Ustka, News

Opening Ceremony Report – Hobie Cat Multi European Championship 2025

Posted on by caterinadegliuberti
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14
Aug

Ustka, Poland | August 13th, 2025 The Hobie Cat Multi European Championship 2025 officially opened on August 13th in the stunning seaside town of Ustka, Poland – and the atmosphere could not have been better. Set along Ustka’s beautiful sandy beach, the opening ceremony was bathed in sunshine and perfect summer weather. Sailors, families, and […]

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EHCA News, News

HOBIE RAID 2025: another HOBIEctive achieved!

Posted on by David Brookes
Hobie Raid 2025 9
28
Jul

THE RAID OF INCLUSION The tenth edition of the 808 Fleet Hobie Raid and another success for the event, with twenty HC16s participating: the bulk of the fleet departing from the Pescara sailing base (Barracuda beach resort), others from Ortona (the “Stalingrad” of Italy, also the site of the first raid, called the “Raid of […]

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International Hobie Class, News

Estimating Services Cat Dash & Surf Races St Ouens Bay, Jersey, Saturday 5th July

Posted on by David Brookes
Luc Richard & Thomas Harris Wave Jumping
09
Jul

Spectators were treated to colourful action as Hobie Cats raced through the surf and back in the Estimating Services Bay Races held at Jersey’s premier surfing beach. Even cars travelling along the Five Mile road were stopping when they spotted the surf sailing with people coming to the beach to witness the energised thrills and […]

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Danish Hobie Class Association, Fleet 333, News, Nyheder

Danish Hobie 16 Nationals 2025 / 333 Cup

Posted on by erikolsen
2025 Open Danish Nationals podium
03
Jul

What a Weekend! ⛵☀🍰 From June 20–22, Hobie sailors from all corners of Denmark gathered in Egensedybet for a championship weekend that delivered sunshine, solid wind, great racing, amazing food – and all the Hobie vibes we live for. 🌞 Friday – The Warm-Up Team Skovshoved kicked things off early, cruising from the east coast […]

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IHCA Class Rule Book updated

Posted on by David Brookes
01
Jun

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 […]

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EHCA News, News

Thrilling Action at the 2025 Multihull Copa de España in Valencia

Posted on by David Brookes
Copa España’ 2025 4
28
May

This past weekend, the 2025 edition of the Multihull Copa de España was held at the prestigious Real Club Náutico de Valencia, delivering a spectacular showcase of speed, skill, and resilience on the water. The regatta kicked off with challenging conditions—over 20 knots of breeze on the first day tested the crews with rough seas […]

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EHCA News, News

Cat Dash and Surf Races 5-6 July St Ouen’s Bay

Posted on by David Brookes
Estimating Services Poster Design
22
May

From something totally different in Hobie racing from The Royal Channel Islands Yacht Club. SATURDAY Event Highlights: ⛵ Team Race 🌊 Surf Riding 🏄 Best Wave Contest 👬 Crew Race (weather permitting) 🏁 Le Mans Style Start 🔥 BBQ Social in the Evening – food, drinks! SUNDAY Event Highlights: ⛵ Le Braye – Gunsite Race! […]

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EHCA News, News

Adriatic Hobie Cat Cup

Posted on by David Brookes
Adriatic Hobie 2022 18
14
May

The 2025 Pescara 808 Fleet championship, the Adriatic Hobie Cat Cup (AHCC), has reached its eighteenth edition. The first day was held with 10 Hobie 16s on the starting line out of about 50 Hobie 16s in the city of Pescara. Not all Hobie owners are “racers”, but they are always animated by the spirit […]

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