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Hobie Fleet 808 activity report Pescara

Posted on December 1, 2019December 1, 2019 by David Brookes

01
Dec

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 […]

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Thanks to everyone involved in the 22nd Hobie 16 World Championships

Posted on November 22, 2019 by David Brookes

22
Nov

The 22nd Hobie 16 World Championships has concluded an what a great event. A huge thank you to the 504 athletes that attended. Also, well as their friends and family which came to support them and enjoy the Hobie hospitality. With two days lost in the sailing. One day due to no wind and one […]

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2020 Hobie Multi Europeans postponed to 1-9 July 2021

Posted on November 22, 2019February 10, 2021 by David Brookes

22
Nov

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 […]

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IHCA Class Rule Penalty Policy

Posted on November 20, 2019February 10, 2021 by David Brookes

20
Nov

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 […]

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Third-Party Liability Insurance Update for the 22nd Hobie 16 Worlds

Posted on October 14, 2019February 10, 2021 by David Brookes

14
Oct

$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 […]

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RCIYC Hobie Fleets Love Wine ‘Summer Breeze’ Series

Posted on September 24, 2019February 10, 2021 by David Brookes

24
Sep

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 […]

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Clarification of the Hobie Cat 14/16 6:1 downhaul system

Posted on September 19, 2019February 10, 2021 by David Brookes

19
Sep

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 […]

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Channel Islands Hobie Cat Championships 2019

Posted on August 29, 2019February 10, 2021 by David Brookes

29
Aug

A flat, glassy calm sea with virtually no wind greeted the Hobie crews as they rigged their boats in sizzling 30 degree heat at the Gunsite beach on Saturday morning, ready for the first of six Championship races over two days, three scheduled for each day. A light south easterly breeze soon developed, allowing Race […]

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Denmark wins Hobie World Cat in Westerland on Sylt ahead of Germany and Australia

Posted on August 12, 2019February 10, 2021 by David Brookes

12
Aug

Daniel and Nicolaj Björnholt Christensen win the Hobie World Cat 2019 in Westerland on Sylt ahead of German Jens Goritz and the Hobie World Cat winners 2017 from Australia Cam Owen and Susan Ghent. After nine years, Sylt has become World Cat the megapot of the Hobie catamarans. The unique surf in the western winds, […]

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