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 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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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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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
Post Facebook Instagram
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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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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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, International Hobie Class

Forster ’25 – The New South Wales Hobie States Match Report

Posted on by David Brookes
Hobie Nsw 2025
07
Mar

When we first tossed around the idea of sailing a state title at Forster, we thought, “No way, that would be way too good to be true. I guess we’ll just tie it in with Wildcat?” But if you told me three years ago that the NSW Hobie Class would have Forster all to ourselves, […]

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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

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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International Hobie Class, News

Australian Hobie Series 2 Wraps up with Thrilling Competition

Posted on by David Brookes
Australian Hobie Championships Series 24
05
Jan

The Australian Hobie Series 2 kicked off the 2025 sailing season with an unforgettable regatta, delivering intense racing and unpredictable weather that challenged sailors across multiple Hobie classes. Held over three days, the regatta featured 23 Hobie 14s, 12 Hobie 14 Turbos, 11 Hobie 16 Women and Youth teams, 4 Hobie Dragoons, and 2 Hobie […]

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Australian Hobie Championships Series 1 –At McCrae Yacht Club

Posted on by David Brookes
2024 Hobie 16 Aus
01
Jan

The 2024 Australian Hobie Championships kicked off with thrilling competition in Series 1, held at the picturesque McCrae Yacht Club on Port Phillip Bay, Victoria. This year, Victoria was honoured to host the event as part of the rotational schedule, and sailors were met with a challenging regatta. Series 1 featured the Hobie 16 Open, […]

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2024 South African Hobie 16 National Championships

Posted on by David Brookes
Rsa Hobie 16 Championships 2
19
Dec

The 2024 Robberg Fine Foods South African Hobie 16 National Championships kicked off with over 30 Hobie Cats taking to the water in what can only be described as pristine conditions. Day 1 With the water temperature a balmy 22°C, bright sunshine, not a cloud in the sky and a light breeze to get the […]

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The Brazilian Hobie Cat Championship – BRASCAT 2024

Posted on by David Brookes
Brascat 2024 17
19
Nov

From November 13 to 17, Fortaleza, in the state of Ceará, hosted the Brazilian Hobie Cat Championship (BRASCAT), organized by the Iate Clube de Fortaleza. Known as one of the best sailing venues in Brazil, the event reaffirmed the spirit of unity and camaraderie that characterizes the Hobie Cat sailing community. While the enthusiasm and […]

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South African Hobie 16 National Championships 2024

Posted on by David Brookes
H16 Nationals 2024 Plett
02
Nov

South African Hobie 16 National Championships 2024 will take place at Plettenburg Bay, Western Cape on Hobie Beach (where else would you run the championships but Hobie Beach?) The dates are 14 December to 17 December 2024. Notice of Race Online entry

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International Hobie Class

Hobie 14 rule 3.4, 3.5, new 5.1 d) and Hobie 16 new rule 6.1 d) change proposals

Posted on by David Brookes
10
Oct

Date: Middelfart, DENMARK, October 10, 2024 To: Hobie Class Members From: IHCA Rules Committee Subject: Hobie 14 rule 3.4, 3.5, new 5.1 d) and Hobie 16 new rule 6.1 d) change proposals Dear members, The IHCA Rules Committee has prepared a rule change package of four proposals. One for the Hobie 16 and three for […]

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