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Ron Palmer, Life Member of the IHCA and former Executive Director passes away

Posted on by David Brookes
Ron Palmer
30
Jun

Paul Ronald Palmer, age 83, of Tucson, AZ, passed away on Wednesday, June 22, 2022 with his two daughters and one of his closest friends by his side. He has now joined his wife and lifelong love, Shirley. Ron was born August 2, 1938 in Clinton, Iowa. He lived with his parents and older brother […]

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Adriatic Hobie Cat Cup hosted by Hobie Fleet 808

Posted on by David Brookes
Hobie Cat 16 Adriatic Cup 13
14
Jun

Wonderful Hobie day for the dispute of another AHCC (Adriatic Hobie Cat Cup), now in its 15th year. Sunday 12 June: sunny summer day, north wind Tramontana with an intensity of 10/12 knots, protective sunscreen, trapeze and spray top, all for another event magnificently organized by the Svagamente sailing club for the 808 Pescara Fleet […]

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2022 British National Hobie 16 Open Championships

Posted on by David Brookes
Hobie 16 British Championships 2022 3
08
Jun

The 2022 British National Hobie 16 Open Championships were held at Poole Yacht Club in the south of England over the Queen’s Jubilee weekend of Thursday 2nd of June to Sunday the 5th. A fleet of 22 boats competed in conditions ranging from drifting to blowing stink over the four day regatta. Day 1 saw […]

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News

Result of the Hobie 20 rule changes and sailmaker selection vote.

Posted on by David Brookes
Hobie 20
30
May

We have the result of the votes cast on the proposal published 18-05-2022 related to the Hobie 20 rule changes and sailmaker selection: YES: 43,75% NO: 56,25% ABSTENTION: 0% The majority was not happy with the proposed solution as can be seen. With an outset in the result and the received comments, the proposal will […]

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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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Hobie 20 and Hobie 17 sailmaker selection summary and status.

Posted on by David Brookes
Ihca Rectangle
16
May

Hobie Cat Co. (“HCC”) has informed the International Hobie Class Association (“IHCA”) that HCC is no longer going to manufacture sails for two discontinued models the Hobie 17 (“H17”) and the Hobie 20 (“H20”). Both boats are still being actively sailed and raced in North America albeit in smallish numbers. There are also some H17’s […]

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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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2022 Hobie Cat 16 Italian Championship And Coppa Italia Hobie Cat Dragoon

Posted on by David Brookes
Hobie Italy Championships 2022 1
30
Apr

Hobie Way Of Life In Cesenatico Between 2 and 4 June 2022, the Congrega Velisti Cesenatico sailing club and the Hobiecat Fleet 358 Romagna are happy to be hosting the “2022 Hobie Cat 16 Italian Championship And Coppa Italia Hobie Cat Dragoon”: a very important event for all of us. The Hobie Cat fleet 358 […]

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Hobie 17 & Hobie 20 sailmaker progressive report

Posted on by David Brookes
Hobie 17
29
Apr

Hobie 17 & Hobie 20 sailmaker selection summary and status Hobie Cat Co. (“HCC”) has informed the International Hobie Class Association (“IHCA”) that HCC is no longer going to manufacture sails for two discontinued models the Hobie 17 (“H17”) and the Hobie 20 (“H20”). Both boats are still being actively sailed and raced in North […]

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News

2022 British Hobie 16 Nationals

Posted on by David Brookes
2022 Hobie 16 British Championships
20
Apr

HOBIE 16 UK NATIONALS Event Details We are really looking forward to this 4-day Hobie 16 Nationals at Poole Yacht club.  As usual, we have booked a live band for Friday night’s Party and this year we are happy to say that there will be a big BBQ that evening.  This year we are hoping […]

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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

2022 South African Hobie Tiger Championships

Posted on by David Brookes
2022 Hobie Tiger winners Shaun Ferry Murray Wilcox.
22
Mar

The 2022 SA Hobie Tiger Nationals took place in Langebaan 17-20 March. A strong fleet of 15 sailors arrived at the start line. It boosted former Hobie 16 World Champion Shaun Ferry, Current Hobie Tiger World Champions William/Douglas Edwards, and former Hobie 14 &16 World Champion Blaine Dodds. As you would expect with such a […]

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International Hobie Class, News

How do I enter my Hobie Crew for the 23rd Hobie 16 Worlds?

Posted on by David Brookes
Hobie 16 China
21
Mar

It is important that the crew fill out the entry form for privacy and liability. If you know your crew details please enter them as soon as possible. We need to know so we can order apparel, catering, etc. We want everyone to enjoy the full Hobie Worlds experience.  It is a condition of entry […]

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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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