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IHCA Presidents Blog December 2022

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

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Dec

Winter is here in North America and the Hobie is put away. This time of year, I switch to frostbite sailing and skiing. I recently ran the races for the laser frostbite fleet, it was a cold and windy day but it’s good to take a turn running the races. It’s always humbling working as […]

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IHCA Presidents July 2022

Posted on July 25, 2022July 25, 2022 by David Brookes

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Jul

We are about ½ way through the sailing season now in North America. Today is one of those days, where it’s so hot you don’t want to leave the house. I am also quarantining following yet another COVID exposure. Considering the temperatures outside, I suppose it’s not a bad time to have to quarantine. Fortunately, […]

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March 2022 President’s Blog

Posted on March 15, 2022 by David Brookes

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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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Winter

Posted on February 14, 2022 by David Brookes

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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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Life moves pretty fast. IHCA Presidents blog September 21

Posted on September 14, 2021 by David Brookes

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Sep

Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it. September is here and while it’s still unpleasantly hot out, the end of the sailing season is not far off now for me. Our sailing season wraps up in early October and cooler weather will be […]

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Back to Sailing, April 2021 from the IHCA President

Posted on April 21, 2021April 21, 2021 by David Brookes

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Apr

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 […]

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Winter is here!

Posted on December 26, 2020April 19, 2021 by David Brookes

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Dec

The boat is in the garage for the winter and its cold outside. As I reflect back on 2020, it’s been a year. COVID-19 caught us all unprepared. Our sailing was incredibly impacted as was nearly every other aspect of our lives. It’s still amazing how much the world has changed, and I suspect some […]

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It’s nice to see that some regions are slowing returning to sailing.

Posted on August 21, 2020 by David Brookes

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Aug

Here in North America, our situation isn’t as good. In North America, most of the regional Hobie events have been cancelled. A few happening here and there, but our infection rates are still high, and some states have travel bans in place. This past weekend there was finally a Hobie regatta in my region, but […]

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