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Change is sometimes a good thing.

Posted on November 17, 2022November 18, 2022 by David Brookes

17
Nov

You have seen the announcement about Hobie Cat Company licensing out the sailboat side of the business, but many are wondering what does this really mean? Hobie Cat Company has not been sold and will continue to operate building kayaks and pedal boards. Hobie Cat Company has entered into a long-term licensing agreement with Start […]

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Hobie Cat 16 Rule 7.3 – raising of the minimum youth crew weight – result of the voting/comment period

Posted on November 17, 2022 by David Brookes

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17
Nov

Dear IHCA members, Voting and commenting on the proposed change to Hobie Cat 16 Rule 7.3 raising the minimum youth crew weight to 118,2 kg was closed on 15-11-2022 as announced. Result of the voting: YES: 64,9% NO: 35,1% ABSTENTION: 0% It is well-known discussions on crew weight have always been sensitive and controversial. The […]

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Juan Antonio and Tono Llabrés new champions of Spain of Hobie 16

Posted on November 8, 2022November 8, 2022 by David Brookes

08
Nov

Juan Antonio Llabrés and his son Tono Llabres from Pobla Marina and Real Club Náutico Valencia respectively, have been proclaimed Spanish Hobie Cat 16 2022 Champions, at Club Náutico Les Basetes. The Hobie Cat 16 Spanish Championship was held for the first time at the Club Náutico Les Basetes, by the delegation of the Royal […]

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Hobie 16 World Champions from Australia, Cam Owen & Susie Ghent, talk to Mike Madge

Posted on November 1, 2022 by David Brookes

01
Nov

Hobie 16 World Champions from Australia, Cam Owen & Susie Ghent, talk to Mike Madge about racing this iconic beach cat at the highest level.

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Adriatic Hobie Cat Cup 2022

Posted on October 21, 2022October 20, 2022 by David Brookes

21
Oct

The 2022 championship from the Pescara 808 Fleet, the Adriatic Hobie Cat Cup (AHCC), is now in its fifteenth year. A total of 21 races were held in a total of 7 days of racing throughout the year from April to August: record participation with 22 crews in the standings out of the total of […]

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Comment period on Hobie Cat 16 Rule 7.3 – raising of the minimum youth crew weight

Posted on October 20, 2022October 20, 2022 by David Brookes

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20
Oct

On a proposal from the European Hobie Class Association (EHCA), the International Hobie Class Association (IHCA) Council was requested at the recent AGM to consider and review the minimum combined crew weight at Hobie Cat 16 youth events. With the outset in weight statistics from Youth World and European Championships with averages ranging from 124 […]

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Hobie Le Man racing from Hobie Fleet 808

Posted on October 4, 2022October 19, 2022 by David Brookes

04
Oct

THE HOBIE WAY OF LIFE OF THE 808 FLEET OF PESCARA From an entirely original idea of the commodore of the Pescara fleet, a sailing game designed to entertain all Hobie sailor enthusiasts of the Hobie Fleet 808. The second time the long-awaited event. After a September lacking in sailing events due essentially to the […]

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Hobie 16 Worlds registration information

Posted on September 12, 2022September 12, 2022 by David Brookes

12
Sep

For the Hobie sailors attending the Hobie 16 Worlds we have some important news and updates. The most important news is the boats are built and, on the beach, waiting for you. The following news and information will help you sail through the registration process smoothly. After you enter the Club de Vela La Ballena Alegre approximately […]

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Savills Channel Islands Hobie Cat Championships 2022

Posted on August 24, 2022August 27, 2022 by David Brookes

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24
Aug

Saturday 20Th & Sunday 21St August – St. Aubins Bay. Racing conditions on the first day of the Championships were almost perfect for the 30 Hobie Cats and 60 crew participating as they rigged their boats at the Gunsite beach in preparation for the 3 races scheduled for Saturday and 3 the following day. This […]

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Hobie 14 Wassenaar Cup 2022 The Netherlands

Posted on August 22, 2022 by David Brookes

22
Aug

On 20-21 August, 20 Hobie 14s competed for the “Hobie 14 Wassenaar Cup” at the KZVW in the Netherlands. The wind conditions were perfect and varied between 8-15 knots. The results overall: Gerard Loos (NED) Thorin Zeilmaker (NED) Onno Schuitema (NED) Women’s team: Edith Henk (GER) Anna Smit (NED) Birgit von Hauseu (GER) We hope […]

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