Author Archives: Paddy Butler

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Totally Immersed TV Presents: 52nd Hobie Cat Nationals | McCrae

This has been the Victorian Hobie Cat Nationals … and this is Totally Immersed TV! Go ahead, sit back with a beverage and enjoy the Summer’s most anticipated limited series, TITV Presents: The 52nd Hobie Nationals | McCrae Yacht Club, Victoria. Directed by: Paddy Butler Produced by: Paddy Butler Co-Producers: Elisabeth Smith, Sophie Bates, Emily…

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Notice of 2025 Annual General Meeting

Dear Hobie Sailors, This letter is coming to you from the ANHCA on behalf of your state Hobie class association. Please note all correspondence regarding meeting minutes, proxy forms and items of general business need to go back to your state association/delegate to be presented at the AGM. Please be advised that the 2024/25 ANHCA…

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Jindy ’24 | The NSW States Match Report

Lake sailing, expect the unexpected right? Late Sunday afternoon, as a fleet of over 70 boats-worth congregated in and around Lake Jindabyne Sailing Club’s main clubhouse looking out over one of the most picturesque destinations for Hobie Cat sailing I’ve seen in a long time; Mads & Zac stated the most simplest of facts that…

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Sail Brisbane ’24 – The Match Report

Sail Brisbane 2024 kicked off with six eager Hobie teams and a building southeast breeze. The enthusiasm was evident, with Lachy, Pelican, and Bella all being OCS (on course side) at the first start. Despite this, the close racing that followed for the opening race set the tone for an exciting regatta. Team Bates continued…

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24/25 Hobie Cat Nationals – McCrae Yacht Club – FINAL UPDATE

The stage is set in McCrae, Victoria for one of the most spectacular, most sensationally extravagant Australian Championships for the Hobie Cat Class we have seen Down Under (let alone all around the world) for a very long time. The Hobie Cat Association of Victoria are rapt to confirm the Hobie All Stars band are…

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Hobie Cat 14 Class Rule 3.4 & 3.5 (Mast Rotation System & Base) | Exemptions/Modifications UPDATED

The International Hobie Class Association (IHCA) Rules Committee has, as part of the ongoing and not yet finished class rule change process on IHCA Hobie Cat 14 Class Rules 3.4 and 3.5, decided to grant exemptions and modifications to the provisions of the two mentioned rules until 31st January 2025. The IHCA Rules Committee has sanctioned the…

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Change Proposals: RUDDER CAMS & DOWNHAULS | Hobie General Rule 10, Hobie 14 Rule 5.1 c) & Hobie 16 Rule 6.1 c)

Date: Middelfart, DENMARK, December 9th, 2024 To: Hobie Class Members From: IHCA Rules Committee Subject: Hobie General Rule 10, Hobie 14 Rule 5.1 c) and Hobie 16 Rule 6.1 c) change proposals. Dear members, Following received questions on the supply of replacement rudder cams, the IHCA Rules Committee has following discussions and considerations with the…

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Hobie 14 Class Rule 3.4 & 3.5 Exemptions & Modifications Document

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…

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25-26 Australian Championships | Accommodation Expression of Interest

HCAWA are calling out for expressions of interest in accommodation in Busselton for the 25/26 Hobie nationals in WA. Series 1 and 2, all Hobie Cats welcome. The event is partnering with local park Busselton Villas and Glamping Village to offer a special price of 15% off if we have enough interest. This is amazing…