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, […]
Skovshoved – Copenhagen The first visiting Hobie sailors flew in on Friday morning and in the evening, there was good hobie vibes in the sailing club, where sailors from out of town slept. In total, we were 11 Hobie Cats from Denmark and two from Germany. Saturday began with a hearty breakfast, and a postponement […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The final leg of the 2025 Sailing Championship, held over Easter weekend at Poetto Beach in Cagliari and organized by the Windsurfing Club Cagliari, delivered three intense days of racing and emotion, making it one for the history books of the Hobie Cat class. Strong winds marked the opening day, with Alessandro Cesarini and Eleonora […]
The 2025 Hobie Class Multi-Europeans will take place in Ustka, Poland, from 13–23 August 2025, and preparations are already in full swing. Sailors from across Europe and beyond are invited to compete in one of the most anticipated events on the Hobie calendar. Hosted on the beautiful Baltic coast, this year’s MultiEuropeans will feature the […]
Dear class members, As announced in our post published 21/11/2024 following the comment period, the proposed changes to Hobie 14 Rule 3.4 and 3.5 were foreseen to go into effect as of 01/04/2024 pending approval from World Sailing and the IHCA Council. This is now the case, and the updates go into effect at the […]
The Hobie Cat 14 EURO CUP 2025 – DINSDALE TROPHY is about to begin, starting with a special event: the historic “Vele di Pasqua” regatta, taking place in Cesenatico from April 19 to 21 with its 49th edition. This year, the competition carries an even deeper meaning as it will be an opportunity to honor […]
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 […]
