EHCA News, News

Vale Domenico De Toro

Posted on by David Brookes
Domenico De Toro
06
Oct

It is with great sadness that we report the passing of the President of the Italian Hobie Class Association. From his friend Sandro Marino In the end, it came. Like a gust of wind seen approaching on the horizon, it caught us all unprepared: yesterday, Domenico De Toro, President of the Italian Hobie Cat Class, […]

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Dutch Open Hobie 14 Wassenaar Cup 2026

Posted on by David Brookes
Start
15
Sep

On 12-13 September, 19 Hobie 14s competed for the “Dutch Open Hobie 14 Wassenaar Cup” at the KZVW in the Netherlands. This year marked the 8th consecutive edition of this vibrant event. Both days offered ideal sailing conditions, with a south-westerly wind ranging from 5 Bft with big waves on Saturday to 3 Bft with […]

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International Hobie Class, News

Notice of Race Now Online for the 2027 Hobie World Championships

Posted on by David Brookes
Hobie Square
04
Aug

The International Hobie Class Association (IHCA) is pleased to announce that the Notice of Race for the 18th Hobie 14 World Championship, 24th Hobie 16 World Championship, and Hobie Dragoon International Cup is now available. The championships will be held from 27 June to 8 July 2027 at the beautiful La Ballena Alegre Resort, Sant […]

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Events, International Hobie Class, News

2027 Hobie 14 & Hobie 16 World Championships & Hobie Dragoon International Cup

Posted on by David Brookes
Hobie Square
30
Jun

2027 Hobie 14 & Hobie 16 World Championships Hobie Dragoon International Cup Sant Pere Pescador, Spain | June–July 2027 The International Hobie Class Association and Club de Vela La Ballena Alegre are proud to announce the 18th Hobie 14 World Championship and the 24th Hobie 16 World Championship, together with the Hobie Dragoon International Cup, […]

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11th Edition of the Legendary Hobie Fleet 808 Raid Set for July 11–12, 2026

Posted on by David Brookes
Hobie Raid 202615
05
Jun

The spirit of adventure, camaraderie, and the Hobie way of life will once again take centre stage as the legendary Hobie Fleet 808 Raid of Pescara returns for its 11th edition on Saturday, 11 July, and Sunday, 12 July 2026. Over the past decade, the Raid has become one of the most anticipated events on […]

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Congratulations to Gordon Burgis BEM

Posted on by David Brookes
Gordon Burgis
16
May

Gordon Burgis has been awarded an BEM for his services to the sailing community Five people in Jersey have been recognised for their work in the island by being included in the New Year Honours List. Gordon Burgis has been awarded an BEM for his services to the sailing community and has been described as […]

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Events, News

Hobie 14 Wassenaar Cup 2026 – Join the Hobie Fun on the Dutch Coast

Posted on by David Brookes
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07
Apr

All Hobie 14 sailors from around the world are warmly invited to the stunning beaches of Wassenaar, the Netherlands, for the Hobie 14 Wassenaar Cup, taking place on 12–13 September 2026. Set against the backdrop of one of the Netherlands’ most beautiful coastlines, this event promises not only exciting racing but also a true celebration […]

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International Hobie Class, News

Pescara Hobie 808 Fleet Hosts 18th Adriatic Hobie Cat Cup

Posted on by David Brookes
Adriatic Hobie Cat Cup 2025 1
03
Oct

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 […]

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EHCA News, News

HOBIE RAID 2025: another HOBIEctive achieved!

Posted on by David Brookes
Hobie Raid 2025 9
28
Jul

THE RAID OF INCLUSION The tenth edition of the 808 Fleet Hobie Raid and another success for the event, with twenty HC16s participating: the bulk of the fleet departing from the Pescara sailing base (Barracuda beach resort), others from Ortona (the “Stalingrad” of Italy, also the site of the first raid, called the “Raid of […]

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International Hobie Class, News

Class Rules updated information

Posted on by David Brookes
07
May

Dear class members, As published in our post on 24/01/2025, following the comment period, the proposed change proposals to Hobie General Rule 10, Hobie 14 Rule 5.1 c), and Hobie 16 Rule 6.1 c) were foreseen to go into effect on 01/06/2025 pending approval from the IHCA Council and World Sailing. The required approvals are […]

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