EHCA News, Events Archive, News

EURO CUP 2025 for the Hobie 14

Posted on by David Brookes
Hc14 Euro Cup 2025 (website Banner)
14
Jan

For the first time, the Euro Cup will be held in 2025, and every HC 14 sailor is eligible to participate. It is integrated into existing regattas, and every HC 14 sailor is eligible to participate: Cesenantico ITA  19 – 21/04 Bostalsee GER  21 – 22/06 Ustka POL  14 – 17/08 The aim is to […]

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International Hobie Class, News

Hobie Cat 14 Class Rule 3.4 and 3.5 exemptions/modifications UPDATED

Posted on by David Brookes
12
Dec

The International Hobie Class Association (IHCA) Rules Committee has, as part of the ongoing and not yet finished class rule change process on IHCA Hobie Cat 14 Class Rules 3.4 and 3.5, decided to grant exemptions and modifications to the provisions of the two mentioned rules until 31st January 2025. The IHCA Rules Committee has […]

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Hobie 14 class rule 3.4 and 3.5 exemptions and modifications” document

Posted on by David Brookes
22
Nov

Dear Hobie 14 sailors, As a result of the recent IHCA Rules Committee proposals, we received many excellent suggestions and recommendations. From these, Hobie Cat Company is testing some of the recommendations on Hobie 14s to ensure they meet the high quality we all expect from Hobie products. The IHCA Rules Committee and Hobie Cat […]

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Comment period results: Hobie 14 rule 3.4, 3.5, new 5.1 d) and new Hobie 16 rule 6.1 d) change proposals

Posted on by David Brookes
20
Nov

Dear class members, The comment period on the Hobie 14 rule 3.4, 3.5, new 5.1 d) and new Hobie 16 rule 6.1 d) change proposals was launched October 10th, 2024, and with deadline November 10th, 2024. RESULTS: HC 16 Rule 6.1 d (62 members voted) YES: 53,2 NO: 32,3% ABSTAIN: 14,5% HC 14 Rule 3.4 […]

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2024 Open Danish Hobie 16 Nationals – Record-Breaking Event with International Participation.

Posted on by David Brookes
2024 Open Danish Hobie 16 Nationals 8
03
Oct

From September 27th to 29th, the 2024 Open Danish Hobie 16 Nationals were held at Thurø, in the picturesque South Funen Archipelago. The event attracted 35 teams from Denmark, Germany, and Norway, making it the largest Hobie Cat 16 DM ever. This record marked a significant milestone for the class and highlighted the strong international […]

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IHCA Class Rules Q&A

Posted on by David Brookes
24
Sep

Dear members, The IHCA Rules Committee has, in response to received questions, worked on a IHCA Class Rules Q&A. We recently released a dedicated version in support of the “2024 Hobie 16 North American Championships”. Here is the latest version, which we would like to share with the entire Hobie world: Q: HC16 jib batten […]

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International Hobie Class, News

New Hobie 16’s ready for shipping

Posted on by David Brookes
Steve Fields, Vice President Of Hobie Sailboats, Along With Esteban Cortez
13
Sep

Steve Fields, Vice President of Hobie Sailboats, along with Esteban Cortez from Hobie, stands beside the first Hobie 16 being assembled and prepared for shipment since Hobie Cat’s return to the Hobie Company. Steve shared, “It’s been a journey with more headwinds than we anticipated, but now Hobie 16s are finally shipping to our patient […]

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EHCA News, News

Dutch Open Hobie 14 Wassenaar Cup 2024

Posted on by David Brookes
H14 Blue Sail
26
Aug

Wassenaar, The Netherlands – 24-25 August 2024 The prestigious “Dutch Open Hobie 14 Wassenaar Cup” took place this past weekend at the KZVW in Wassenaar, marking the 6th consecutive year of this exciting event. With 14 competitors participating, this year’s competition was fiercely contested under challenging conditions. The weekend was characterized by rough seas, with […]

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EHCA News, International Hobie Class, News

2024 German and Polish HC16 and HC14 Championship – A Historic Regatta Event in Ustka.

Posted on by David Brookes
German And Polish Hc16 And Hc14 Championship Ustka 20248
22
Aug

For the first time, German and Polish sailing communities joined forces to organise their National Hobie Cat Championships in the picturesque town of Ustka, Poland. This unprecedented event saw 53 catamarans on the starting line, marking a significant moment in the history of Hobie Cat sailing. Ustka, with its wide beaches of fine Baltic sand […]

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