Council Change at the EHCA: Erik Olsen Hands Over IHCA Vice Presidency to Andy Dinsdale

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At the recent Annual General Meeting (AGM), an important Council transition took place within the European Hobie Class Association (EHCA). After many years of dedicated service, Erik Olsen stepped down from his position as IHCA Vice President, passing the role on to Andy Dinsdale. Erik Olsen has been a valued member of the European Hobie […]

Class rule update

Updated class rules will go into effect March 1, 2026. Changes: 1. General Class Rule 8.1 (personal flotation devices/life jackets) is updated and clarified. As part of the approval process at World Sailing and on their recommendation, the text has been slightly modified compared to the version used for the comment period etc. Aim and […]

HC14 Euro Cup – Dinsdale Trophy 2026

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After the huge success of 2025, we’re ready for an even bigger and more international season in 2026! Last year, we welcomed 45 competitors from 10 nations — with sailors coming from all across Europe and overseas, including Canada, South Africa, and New Zealand. An incredible 6 competitors took part in all three events of […]

Important Date Change – Hobie Cat Multi Europeans 2026

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Please note: The Hobie Cat Multi Europeans 2026 will take place on revised dates from 21 to 28 August 2026 in Maubuisson / Carcans, France. With this change, the event is deliberately moving to a new, compact format. The plan includes one day for registration and measurement, followed by seven full days of racing. This new […]

2026 HOBIE 16 INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

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2026 HOBIE 16 INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP OCEAN SPRINGS YACHT CLUB, OCEAN SPRINGS, MS September 12 – 25, 2026. The Hobie sailing community will turn its attention to the Mississippi Gulf Coast in September 2026, when the 2026 Hobie 16 International Championship is hosted by the Ocean Springs Yacht Club (OSYC) and the Ocean Springs Sailing Squadron, […]

Pescara Hobie 808 Fleet Hosts 18th Adriatic Hobie Cat Cup

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The Pescara Hobie 808 Fleet celebrated the 18th edition of its annual championship, the Adriatic Hobie Cat Cup (AHCC), with another exciting season of racing on the Adriatic coast. Spanning the spring and summer months, from May to September 2025, the championship featured 18 races across five days of competition. A strong turnout of 17 […]

Dutch Open Hobie 14 Wassenaar Cup 2025

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On 6–7 September fourteen Hobie 14s competed for the “Dutch Open Hobie 14 Wassenaar Cup” at the KZVW in the Netherlands. This year marked the 7th consecutive edition of this vibrant event. Both days offered ideal sailing conditions, with a south-easterly wind ranging from 3 Bft on Saturday to 5 Bft on Sunday. But it […]

Prize Giving Ceremony of the Hobie Cat 16 European Championship in Ustka, Poland

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After four exciting days of competition on the Polish Baltic coast, the Hobie 16 European Championship in Ustka concluded with a festive prizegiving ceremony—despite the final day being cut short due to severe weather. The final day began with high hopes for one last race that could have changed the overall standings. An additional discard […]

HC16 Europeans 2025 – Cut Party

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Cut Party marks a key milestone at the Hobie 16 European Championships in Ustka, Poland 🇵🇱 After two intense racing days of qualifying races, the atmosphere reached a new high with the much-anticipated Cut Party. Sailors, supporters, coaches and organizers gathered to celebrate the successful qualification round, where 15 teams earned their spots in the […]

Final Day Report – Hobie Cat European Championships 2025

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Hobie Cat European Championships 2025 (HC14, HC16 Youth, HC16 Spi, HC16 Masters) 📅 August 17, 2025 📍 Ustka, Poland The final day of the 2025 Hobie Cat European Championships for the Hobie 14, HC16 Youth, HC16 Spi, and HC16 Masters was marked by another exciting day on the water. Sailors were had to deal with […]

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