There were 25 skippers under 14 years old sailing with their parent(s) on Hobie T2. These young sailors were Optimist sailors and they had two months’ practice with Hobie T2.They just love sailing Hobies.
Rich McVeigh interviews the 2016 Hobie 16 World Champion Daniel Bjornholt Christensen on Hobie sailing, training and tips for improving your game. With Daniel’s crew, Thomas Faurbye discuss all aspects of Hobie sailing. Thomas is new to sailing and gives his impressions of Hobie sailing and the Hobie Way of Life. Daniel gives a wonderful […]
LOCAL Hobie sailing enthusiasts were this weekend treated to a visit from British sailing heroine Pip Hare, who recently raced around the world solo in the famous Vendée Globe.
Nearly 50 crews (30 HC16 and 17 DRAGOON) in all from all over Italy, who for two days transformed the coast of Pescara into a multicolored show of sails in the wind for the National Multiclasse Hobie Cat Regatta, now in its sixth edition, promoted by the Svagamente asd club with its president Mauro Di […]
The 2021 Hobie Open Regatta, Weihai, China shall be raced from 12-14 June 2021 in the following disciplines; Open Class, Grand Masters Class, Master Class, and Women’s Class Organizers International HOBIE Class Association (IHCA) China Yachting Association Shandong Province Administration of Sports Weihai Sports Federation Weihai Major Sports Event Organizing Committee Organized by: Weihai Municipal […]
It’s finally spring and Hobie sailing season is here. After having nearly every regatta cancelled last year it was a pleasure to finally go to a Hobie regatta. COVID19 restrictions are still in place but we have learned how to go Hobie sailing safely. This first regatta was a long trip for us, and our […]
Hobie Racing is strong in South Africa with a new national championships calendar for 2021-22 released. Of course all international competitors are always welcome to compete.
I recently had an opportunity to again visit the Ocean Springs Yacht Club in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. What a nice a place to sail Hobie Cat’s. Ocean Springs YC is the host venue for the 2021 Hobie 16 North American Championships in June 2021.
What a treat for the Hobie 16 teams who made the journey to Esperance for the Crossview Enterprises 2021 WA Hobie Cat State Championships. Located in the south east of the state of Western Australia Esperance is a unique holiday destination blessed with some of the most pristine waters, white sands and best beaches in […]
After a sailing season of cancellations, it was encouraging to see a strong fleet of 20 boats compete in the 2021 Hobie Tiger Nationals held in Langebaan from 18-21 March. The old guard still ranked well in the results, although some strong competition from the younger sailors kept them on their toes. Duncan Ross gives […]
The Hobie Class is returning to the scene of the 2014 Hobie 16 Worlds and 2010 Australian Nationals on the crystal clear waters of Jervis Bay. Vincentia Sailing Club are excited to have the Hobie family return to the club The Hobie 16 Open event will take place first, with the mixed fleet in the […]
The 2021 Hobie MultiEuropeans were conducted 15-26 September, Camping, Bungalow Resort and Spa, La Ballena, Alegre, Sant Pere Pescador (Catalonia – Spain), organized by the Club de Vela La Ballena Alegre in conjunction with the Royal Spanish Sailing Federation, in association with the European Hobie Class Association (EHCA), and Spanish Hobie Cat Association. To assist […]
Hobie Tiger Nationals – 18th to 21st March at Langebaan. Dust off those cobwebs !! Tiger Nationals 2021 is on ! enter at https://www.hobiesa.co.za/Enter. If you entered last year – you will need to enter again this year – a simple click to complete the form with the previous year’s entry information – if you […]
The 2021 South African Hobie 14 Championships will be held at Point Yacht Club at Vetch’s Beach, Durban. The dates are the 2-4 April 2021. This is a 3 day regatta allowing people to travel over the Easter holidays. There is a new beach clubhouse at Vetch’s Beach to keep everyone entertained.
Hobie 16 North Americans Save the dates! June 6-11, 2021 Ocean Springs YC, Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Venue: The Ocean Springs Yacht Club (OSYC), located at the north east side of the US Rt. 90 bridge over Biloxi Bay. Racing will be on Biloxi Bay. Eligibility & Entry: The event is open to all IHCA class […]
