The European Hobie Class Association (EHCA) has produced a 2020 Calendar for Hobie racing in Europe. Many have the web site for contacting the hosts. Download the PDF Version of the EHCA Racing Calendar with active links (updated 18 February 2020)
The Italian, German and Austrian Hobie championships are officially confirmed as a combined Hobie 16 championships to produce a world class Hobie event. They are organized by the Circolo Vela Arco (one of the best on Lake Garda) and will be held from 27 to 30 August. Draft Notice of Race
The Hobie 16 Nationals 2020 at Poole Yacht Club 8-10th May. Once again this event is sponsored by Wildwind Holidays. Discounted ‘Early Bird’ regatta Entry Tickets for the Nationals 2020 have now been released. Click on the link below to buy yours. (Please note there are only 10 boat entry tickets available at the special […]
The yearly award was presented last Sunday at the Royal Channel Islands Yacht Club. There were dual recipients for the award, Club Cadets, Kyla McDonagh and Juliette Walton. As well as overall racing performance and results for the year, the award recognises sailing skills, attendance, team work, good attitude and general helpfulness.
Yet another year this 2019 “Hobiettivamente” fantastic for the multiplicity of events in which the 808 fleet of Pescara participated with its numerous associates. There is little to the end of this decade that saw in its first years the rebirth of the Pescara fleet created 30 years ago. (for its history: http://www.associazioneitalianahobiecat.it/flotta-808-pescara/). The activity […]
The Hobie 2020 Multi Europeans will be from the 27th June to the 5th July. Hosting the event will be Club De Vela Ballena Alegre which is located at Costa Brava. With easy access from 3 major airports Costa Brava is an easy location for people to fly into as well as drive and catch […]
At the recent IHCA AGM the IHCA Rules Committee presented a document to assist juries in awarding penalties for Class Rules Violations. The IHCA Council agreed to the IHCA Class Rule Penalty Policy. The application of the of the policy is optional or you may continue to use the current wording which would be a […]
$300,000 Liability insurance and what does this mean? The official Notice of Race lists the following: [DP][NP] Competitor’s Insurance Each “person in charge” (see RRS46) shall have current third-party liability insurance with a minimum coverage, of not less, than $300,000 USD. Proof of this insurance must be presented at registration. What does this mean? Each […]
The Royal Channel Island Yacht Club Hobie Fleets Love Wine ‘Summer Breeze’ series came to a close recently. The last two races were held in somewhat lively sailing conditions, with the wind gusting to 26kts at times, the two crew Hobie teams experienced exhilarating but fast and challenging sailing as they raced in St Aubin’s […]
Date: Middelfart, DENMARK, September 19, 2019 To: Hobie Cat sailors, IHCA Council members and IHCA Regional Associations From: IHCA Rules Committee Subject: NOTICE – Hobie Cat 14/16 6:1 downhaul system On given requests the Rules Committee hereby repeats/clarifies the rules related to the use of […]
