Rule 50.1 (c) The new rules come into effect on 1st January 2025. Rule 50.1 (c) A crew harness shall allow the competitor, at any time, to easily disconnect the harness from the trapeze or attachment to the boat. The current rules expire on 31st December 2024. A trapeze harness worn by a competitor which […]
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 […]
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 […]
From November 13 to 17, Fortaleza, in the state of Ceará, hosted the Brazilian Hobie Cat Championship (BRASCAT), organized by the Iate Clube de Fortaleza. Known as one of the best sailing venues in Brazil, the event reaffirmed the spirit of unity and camaraderie that characterizes the Hobie Cat sailing community. While the enthusiasm and […]
South African Hobie 16 National Championships 2024 will take place at Plettenburg Bay, Western Cape on Hobie Beach (where else would you run the championships but Hobie Beach?) The dates are 14 December to 17 December 2024. Notice of Race Online entry
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 […]
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 […]
Conclusion of the 2024 Adriatic Hobie Cat Cup and Italian National Hobie Regatta. This past weekend marked the conclusion of the 2024 National Italian Hobie Regatta, which also served as the final stage of the Adriatic Hobie Cat Cup (AHCC) 2024. Celebrating its 17th edition this year, the championship has once again brought together some […]
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 […]
Fortaleza Yacht Club to Host Prestigious Event from November 13-17, 2024 The Hobie Class of Brazil is proud to announce and extend a warm invitation to all Hobie sailors to participate in the BRASCAT 2024 (Brazilian Hobie Championships). This highly anticipated event will be held at the iconic Fortaleza Yacht Club, located in the stunning […]
