In the end, it came. Like a gust of wind seen approaching on the horizon, it caught us all unprepared: yesterday, Domenico De Toro, President of the Italian Hobie Cat Class, left us. He set off for the final race of a great and beautiful regatta. Indeed, only in this way can those who had […]

26–27 September 2026 | Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany The 47th edition of the Tümpel Trophy will take place on 26 and 27 September 2026, bringing together sailors from Germany and abroad for a weekend of exciting catamaran racing. This year, the traditional regatta will welcome competitors in the Hobie 14 and Hobie 16 classes. With an international […]

A Championship with Everything Wind, calm, thunderstorms, sunshine and the true Hobie Way of Life Maubuisson, France – The 2026 Hobie Multi Europeans for the Hobie Cat 14 and Hobie Cat 16 fleets in Maubuisson had everything a Hobie championship could ask for: wind, calm, thunderstorms, sunshine, challenging racing, great parties and sailors from 16 […]

Three Days of Youth Racing, Wind and Spectacular Action in Maubuisson Hobie Dragoon & HC16 Youth – Three unforgettable racing days at the Hobie Multi-Europeans 2026 Maubuisson, France | 22–24 August 2026 Three days of youth sailing, three very different challenges, and two deserving European Champion teams crowned at the end. From 22 to 24 […]

The wait is finally over — the 2026 Hobie Multi Europeans are officially OPEN! Teams from across Europe and around the world (Australians, Tahitian, New Zealand and Canadian have joined the fleet) have made their way to Maubuisson, France, bringing their boats, their passion and, of course, the unmistakable Hobie spirit with them. Over the […]

It was virtually a game of two halves in the Investec Channel Islands Hobie Cat Championships now in its 35th year and hosted by the Royal Channel Islands Yacht Club. The event was held over two weekends on Saturday 11th July and Sunday 19th July.The races on Saturday proved both challenging and exciting for the […]

Delivers Exciting Racing and Promising Young Talent Goldkanal, Germany – Challenging conditions, dramatic capsizes, and an impressive display from the next generation of sailors made the Goldkanal Regatta 2026 a memorable weekend for the Hobie Cat fleet. Several crews arrived ahead of the event to familiarize themselves with the unique characteristics of the Goldkanal. As […]

The Hobie 16 showdown at the 137th Travemünde Week delivered spectacular, high-octane sailing on the Baltic Sea. Following a turbulent opening under the cliffs of Brodtener Ufer, Ulf Hahn and Katrin Wiese-Dohse ultimately secured the coveted trophy. This year’s Travemünde Week demanded absolute peak performance from the catamaran crews right from the very first whistle. […]

Warnemünde – Colorful sails, rolling Baltic Sea waves, and a thrilling grand finale: As part of the 88th Warnemünde Week, the Hobie 16 class crowned its new International German Champions. Following ten demanding races, Danish sailor Nicolaj Bjørnholt and his German crew member Stine Abratis (Deutscher Regatta Segelclub) claimed victory at the top of a […]

Dear Competitors, Following the publication of the 2026 HCME Pre-Event Reminders, we have received a number of questions regarding trampolines. The IHCA would like to clarify the current position. Competitors are reminded that all boats competing in the 2026 Hobie Multi-Europeans must comply with the IHCA Class Rules, including the requirement to use a class […]