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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Get Ready to Rumble! Hobie 14 North American Championships/Challenge is Coming to Burlington, Ontario – Canada.

Posted on by David Brookes
2025 Hobie 14 North American Championships
13
Feb

Get your sails trimmed and your hulls polished. Fleet 441 from Burlington is thrilled to announce they will be hosting the 2025 Hobie 14 NA Championships! Mark your calendars for September 8-11, 2025, because Burlington Beach Catamaran Club (BBCC) is about to become the epicenter of Hobie 14 action. BUT here’s the exciting part, we’re […]

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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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Hobie Cat 14 Class Rule 3.4 and 3.5 exemptions/modifications

Posted on by David Brookes
01
Feb

Hobie Cat 14 Class Rule 3.4 and 3.5 exemptions/modifications (rev. 2) 31/01/2025 The International Hobie Class Association (IHCA) Rules Committee has as part of the ongoing and not yet finished class rule change process on IHCA Hobie Cat 14 Class Rule 3.4 and 3.5 decided to grant exemptions and modifications to the provisions of the […]

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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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EHCA News, News

EURO CUP 2025 for the Hobie 14

Posted on by David Brookes
Hobie Cat 14 Euro Cup 5
14
Jan

For the first time, the Euro Cup will be held in 2025! Every HC 14 sailor is eligible to participate. It is integrated into existing regattas, and every HC 14 sailor is eligible to participate: Cesenantico ITA  19 – 21/04 Bostalsee GER  21 – 22/06 Ustka POL  14 – 17/08 The aim is to create […]

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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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2024 Open Danish Hobie 16 Nationals – Record-Breaking Event with International Participation.

Posted on by David Brookes
2024 Open Danish Hobie 16 Nationals 8
03
Oct

From September 27th to 29th, the 2024 Open Danish Hobie 16 Nationals were held at Thurø, in the picturesque South Funen Archipelago. The event attracted 35 teams from Denmark, Germany, and Norway, making it the largest Hobie Cat 16 DM ever. This record marked a significant milestone for the class and highlighted the strong international […]

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IHCA Class Rules Q&A

Posted on by David Brookes
24
Sep

Dear members, The IHCA Rules Committee has, in response to received questions, worked on a IHCA Class Rules Q&A. We recently released a dedicated version in support of the “2024 Hobie 16 North American Championships”. Here is the latest version, which we would like to share with the entire Hobie world: Q: HC16 jib batten […]

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2024 Hobie 16 Open North American Championships

Posted on by David Brookes
2024 Hobie 16 North American Championships 5
17
Sep

Rowayton, CT Day 1 Rowayton, CT (September 16, 2024): Hobie 16 North American Championships got underway today at Roton Point Sailing Association in Rowayton, CT, a circa 1880 building later converted to a sailing club, with a pool and tennis courts with the front of the building facing the water. Many sailors are camping on […]

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International Hobie Class, News

New Hobie 16’s ready for shipping

Posted on by David Brookes
Steve Fields, Vice President Of Hobie Sailboats, Along With Esteban Cortez
13
Sep

Steve Fields, Vice President of Hobie Sailboats, along with Esteban Cortez from Hobie, stands beside the first Hobie 16 being assembled and prepared for shipment since Hobie Cat’s return to the Hobie Company. Steve shared, “It’s been a journey with more headwinds than we anticipated, but now Hobie 16s are finally shipping to our patient […]

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