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SURVEY: Shall a minimum crew weight be reinstated for the Hobie Cat 14?

Posted on September 20, 2023September 22, 2023 by David Brookes

20
Sep

The question of whether the Hobie Cat 14 shall have a minimum crew weight reinstated or keep no minimum weight is discussed more and more along with the revival of the class around the world. Up till sometime in the 90s the Hobie Cat 14 had a minimum crew weight of 150 lbs. (68.1 kg). […]

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EHCA, News

2023 Open Danish Hobie 16 SPI Nationals

Posted on September 19, 2023September 19, 2023 by David Brookes

19
Sep

Date: September 16-17, 2023 Location: Skovshoved Sailing Club, Copenhagen The Open Danish Hobie 16 SPI Nationals took place over the weekend at the beautiful Skovshoved Sailing Club, with a gathering of 13 teams (12 Danish, 1 German). The championship unfolded: Day 1 – Saturday Saturday greeted the competitors with medium wind conditions, ranging between 10 […]

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Sometimes you have to do the drive!

Posted on September 5, 2023 by David Brookes

05
Sep

As a rule, we go to the Hobie 16 North American championships every year, regardless of where they are held. Other than 2022 (when we were in Spain for the worlds), we haven’t missed a North American Championships in a really long time. This year’s event was held in Alameda, CA, 2800 miles from where […]

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British Hobie 16 Nationals, Sponsored by WildWind– Poole Yacht Club

Posted on September 2, 2023September 2, 2023 by David Brookes

02
Sep

Twenty-two teams lined up for the British Hobie 16 Nationals, sponsored by WildWind, over three days at Poole Yacht Club. With an increasing international flavour present from South Africa, Greece and the Channel Islands the teams eagerly awaited the flat and fast conditions normally offered on the harbour. Day one saw the fleet depart the […]

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Hobie 14 Wassenaar Cup 2023 The Netherlands

Posted on August 22, 2023 by David Brookes

22
Aug

On 19-20 August, 18 Hobie 14s competed for the “Hobie 14 Wassenaar Cup” at the KZVW in the Netherlands. This year was the 5th year in a row for the Wassenaar Cup with sailors from various countries. Conditions were perfect from light weather to high waves with winds of over 20 knots. Something for everyone. […]

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International Hobie Class, News

Comment period on various trampoline and Hobie Wave rules

Posted on August 8, 2023August 17, 2023 by David Brookes

08
Aug

Date: Middelfart, DENMARK, 10 August 2023 To: Hobie Class Members From: IHCA Rules Committee Subject: Comment period on various trampoline and Hobie Wave rules. Dear all, The relevance of changing the trampoline class rules for some of our classes has been discussed for a while. Discussions which have also included Starting Line Sailing (SLS), the […]

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Hobie 14 Worlds | Team Australia’s Match Report

Posted on July 28, 2023July 28, 2023 by David Brookes

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28
Jul

Was there ever a doubt Team Australia wouldn’t pull off The Italian Job… On the final day of the Queensland State Championships at the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron, Rod Waterhouse came to MB and myself with a proposal: head to Italy for the Hobie 14 Worlds, clean up the podium, get the job done. Sounds […]

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International Hobie Class, News

Totally Immersed TV’s The Italian Job | Hobie 14 Worlds

Posted on July 28, 2023July 28, 2023 by David Brookes

28
Jul

“What now? Well, it’s time for a beer!” Join Paddy, Mick & Rod as they take you behind the scenes in Circolo Vela Cesenatico for the Hobie 14 World Championships. Directed & Produced by: Paddy Butler Executive Producers: Hobie Asia Pacific, Vaikobi & Mick Butler Cinematography & Film Editing: Paddy Butler & Mads Gillard

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International Hobie Class, News

Pescara Raid 2023 hosted by Hobie Fleet 808

Posted on July 26, 2023July 25, 2023 by David Brookes

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26
Jul

On a weekend of this very hot July, the usual raid of the 808 Fleet of Pescara took place, now in its eighth edition. The raid is an event eagerly awaited by the 808 Hobie caters as it brings together not only the crews who are passionate about regattas but also those who experience the […]

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Last day for the Hobie Multi World and European 2023

Posted on July 22, 2023 by David Brookes

22
Jul

A rock’n’roll roll day for the Hobie Cat community. A local low pressure offered a good wind to Hobie Sailors to have four fun races. The best way to close this fantastic event in Italy. Circolo Vela Cesenatico offered all a prize-giving ceremony on the beach and the top 3 podium is: HOBIE CAT 14 […]

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