Author Archives: Paddy Butler

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Port Melbourne ’23 – The VIC States Match Report

In a dramatic turn of events… For as long as I can remember, the Victorian State Championships is one of the most fun, entertaining and competitive events on the Australian Championship Tour. But, after so many years traveling to our Nation’s south, we finally have a March weekend with a bit of breeze! And what…

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Totally Immersed TV | Season 2 Episodes 1-4 | KPMG Australia Sail Grand Prix

Welcome to Totally Immersed TV at the KPMG Australia Sail Grand Prix! The single greatest coverage of the second highest intensity sailing Championship on the waters of Planet Earth. You already know what the greatest is… Paddy & Bella are in Barangaroo, Sydney, working as Hosts for the SailGP. This may be Bella’s third rodeo…

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Starting Line Sailing Full Steam Ahead with Production of Hobie Boats & Parts

Dear Hobie Sailors, Since you last heard from Starting Line Sailing, the new Hobie Cat sailboat manufacturer. We have made significant progress made across the entire Hobie Sailboats supply chain. A small overview of where we are heading and what we have achieved since we have become the Hobie Cat sailboat manufacturer. Last week, we…

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Wangi Wangi ’23 – The NSW States Match Report

Sharks, breeze and a whole lotta flat water, this is champagne sailing for ya! The sensationally warm waters of Lake Macquarie were lit up on the first weekend of February as the 2023 Australian Hobie Class Championship Tour kick started in style, as Wangi RSL Amateur Sailing Club hosted the NSW Hobie 14, 18 16…

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2022: A Totally Immersed TV Special

“We’ve been the Australian Hobie Class, and this is Totally Immersed TV!” Watch in wonder and totally immerse yourselves in the year that was. With takes from Jervis Bay, Twofold Bay, Moreton Bay, Currumbin Alley, and finally the Hobie 16 Worlds in Spain, the Australian Hobie Class has had another astounding year to date. Finally,…

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The 50th Hobie Nationals Match Report

Well, was that worth the wait or what?! It’s all said and done. The racing sails have been dropped, rolled up and put back into storage after what has been one of the most spectacular gatherings of the Australian Hobie Family in over 50 years. Across the 10 day extravaganza, the true meaning of “having…