Third Hobie Cat National Regatta took place in Bracciano

Italian Hobie Cat National Regatta,2

The Italian Hobie Cat National Regatta, a significant event in the sailing community, was successfully organized by the Yacht Club Bracciano Est in Bracciano on the first weekend of May. The event drew a large crowd, with 42 boats competing across 3 classes, Hobie Cat 16 Spi, Hobie Dragoon, and Hobie Cat 14, with the […]

Austrian Championship and Italian National Regatta (Valida for the Ranking List)

Austrain And Italian Hobie Championship 2024

The second edition of the North Adriatic Cup will be held in Duino (Trieste) from 31 May to 2 June 2024. The Polisportiva San Marco and the 337 Hobie fleet will organize the event in cooperation with the Italian and Austrian class associations. The regatta, in its 2-days + 1 day prologue configuration, will not […]

50th Anniversary Hobie Cat 16 European Championship

Logo of 50th Anniversary Hobie Cat 16 Championship

Calling all Hobie enthusiasts! The 2024 Hobie Cat Multi-Europeans Championship is just two months away, setting the stage for a historic event on Italy’s stunning Campione, Lake Garda. This year’s competition holds special significance, marking the golden anniversary of the Hobie Cat 16 Europeans! The very first edition took place in 1974 at Toulon, France, with […]

48th Vele di Pasqua with 12 Hobie Cat 14

Vele Di Pasqua Hobie Cat 14 6

And again, Cesenatico hosted the Vele di Pasqua Regatta for the 48th time. If two years ago, for the first time, there were only 6 participants with the #HobieCat14, this year there were 12 boats with few last-minute dropouts that reduced the number of participants. Despite this, the event was a great success, thanks also […]

Twist Toggle REMINDER – update

Hobiecat Twist Toggle 20210000

Responses and questions to our original post published March 23, 2024, revealed some uncertainty on which boats are required to sail with twist toggles. Mainly because General Hobie Class Rule 15.2 is not very specific, and we should have been clearer in our communication. In addition, we also said, “The rule applies to all Hobie […]

Twist Toggle REMINDER

Twist toggle

General Hobie Class Rule 15.2 says: Shrouds and forestays shall connect to the HOBIE CAT CO. supplied shroud adjusters. The twist toggle shall not be removed and must be used as supplied. The rule applies to all Hobie classes except the Tiger and Wildcat. However, during the 2023 Hobie 14 Worlds in Cesenatico it became […]

Membership matters

Membership

The class reviews our finances and membership at the end of each year. Membership is our primary source of income, and it’s only through your support that the class can function at all. It’s interesting to understand where our members are located worldwide, and below is a breakdown of our 2023 membership by region and […]

RCIYC Hobie Dragoons Cadet of the Year Award 2023

Dragoon Cadet Of Year 2023

The award was presented on Saturday 20th January at the Royal Channel Islands Yacht Club. There were two recipients of the award for 2023, the Junior racing team of Alf Barrowcliffe and Henry Lucas. As well as overall racing performance and results for the year, the award recognises, sailing skills, attendance, teamwork, good attitude and […]

51st Australian Hobie Championships Series 1 (Hobie 16&18)

Hobie Aus Nat Day 1 Series 1

2023 ended with another fun Hobie regatta, the 51st Australian Hobie Championships Series 1. The first series was the Hobie 16 Open and Hobie 18. The racing attracted some of the best sailors from the Australia and Pacific Islands. With two top podium winners at the last Hobie 16 World Championships and the local hotshots, […]

WildWind Sailing Holidays and Joyrider TV wish you a Merry Christmas

Wildwind Joyridertv Christmas

On behalf of the entire Wildwind team, Joe wishes you a very Merry Christmas and all the best for 2024! Can’t think of an excellent New Year’s resolution? This one’s easy! Subscribe to Joe’s JoyRider TV YouTube channel and, while you’re at it, subscribe to the Wildwind YouTube channel as well! Do it right now, […]

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