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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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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South African Hobie Tiger Nationals

Posted on by David Brookes
Hobie Cat Tiger Rsa 20251
25
Apr

Numbers were also down a little this year for the South African Hobie Tiger Nationals, so we did not want Duncan to lose another of his entrants. A self-inflicted problem kept us on the beach for the first two races, so we were forced to sail ALL the rest of the races regardless of the […]

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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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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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UPDATED CLASS RULES

Posted on by David Brookes
26
Mar

Dear class members, As announced in our post published 21/11/2024 following the comment period, the proposed changes to Hobie 14 Rule 3.4 and 3.5 were foreseen to go into effect as of 01/04/2024 pending approval from World Sailing and the IHCA Council. This is now the case, and the updates go into effect at the […]

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Hobie Cat 14 EURO CUP 2025 – DINSDALE TROPHY: KICKING OFF WITH “VELE DI PASQUA

Posted on by David Brookes
HC14 Euro Cup 2025
21
Mar

The Hobie Cat 14 EURO CUP 2025 – DINSDALE TROPHY is about to begin, starting with a special event: the historic “Vele di Pasqua” regatta, taking place in Cesenatico from April 19 to 21 with its 49th edition. This year, the competition carries an even deeper meaning as it will be an opportunity to honor […]

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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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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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EURO CUP 2025 for the Hobie 14

Posted on by David Brookes
Hobie14 Euro Cup 2025
14
Jan

For the first time, the Euro Cup will be held in 2025, and 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 […]

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