Wind, calm, thunderstorms, sunshine and the true Hobie Way of Life Maubuisson, France – The 2026 Hobie Multi Europeans for the Hobie Cat 14 and Hobie Cat 16 fleets in Maubuisson had everything a Hobie championship could ask for: wind, calm, thunderstorms, sunshine, challenging racing, great parties and sailors from 16 nations coming together for an unforgettable week. The international…
Category Archives: Hobie Hotshots
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Aug
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 Pere Pescador, Girona, Spain. With the Notice of Race now…
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The IHCA and Club de Vela La Ballena Alegre have announced the 18th Hobie 14 World Championship and the 24th Hobie 16 World Championship, together with the Hobie Dragoon International Cup, to be held in beautiful Sant Pere Pescador on Spain’s spectacular Costa Brava coastline. This historic event will mark the first time the Hobie…
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The Hobie Cat Association of Victoria is looking at ways to improve participation at State Titles and travelling regattas. Whether you race every event, occasionally attend, or haven’t been to an event in years, your feedback matters. We want to better understand: What makes events enjoyable What barriers stop people attending What would encourage more…
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Nominations are now open for the 2026 Australian Sailing State and National Awards, with the annual state events set to recognise clubs and members in all States and Territories for their outstanding achievements and contributions to the sailing community over the past year. The Australian Sailing Awards are the peak awards for the sport of sailing…
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Jun
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, to be held in beautiful Sant Pere Pescador on Spain’s spectacular Costa Brava coastline. This historic event will mark…
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Mar
Mar
Geographe Bay was alive with colour as the exciting Hobie sailboats raced the Pitts Design and Construction 53rd Hobie Cat Australian National Championships. Hosted by Geographe Bay Yacht Club the ten day event threw a challenging mix of wind conditions at the competitors and the friendly club venue was a fitting location for the Hobie…
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The 2026 Victorian Hobie Cat State Championships wrapped up in spectacular fashion after an unforgettable March long weekend in the Gippsland Lakes. Racing on Lake Victoria out of the Loch Sport Boat Club, this new location had the Hobie family eagerly anticipating what the weekend might bring. What followed was nothing short of pure excellence…
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Dec
The Hobie sailing community will turn its attention to the Mississippi Gulf Coast in September 2026, when the 2026 Hobie 16 International Championship is hosted by the Ocean Springs Yacht Club (OSYC) and the Ocean Springs Sailing Squadron, in cooperation with Hobie Class Division 15. Scheduled for September 12–25, 2026, the championship will be sailed on the Mississippi Sound. The event is open…
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Dec
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 2025/26 ANHCA…