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…
Category Archives: Match Reports
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Feb
Feb
Well, we are SO GLAD we came back to Wangi Wangi for the 2026 NSW State Championships! After three long years away, Awabakal Country made sure we were keen and had been practising, because the wind wasn’t taking any chances with our skills. It wouldn’t be a match report without first and foremost thanking the…
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Dec
Dec
The anticipation was incredibly high leading into the first weekend of the Summer of Sailing. With Saturday’s forecast pushing into the high 30s and a strong westerly set to pump through — followed by a solid southerly buster on Sunday — every boat was rigged in full heavy-air mode. This year, five Hobie 16s lined…
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Oct
Oct
It was, once again, an incredible weekend of racing at the Great Lakes Sailing Club’s annual Wildcat Regatta. Over the October long weekend, a total of 15 Hobie 14s—consisting of 5 x 14 Turbos and 10 x standard Hobie 14s—hit the water, with equal numbers of male and female helms, a record achievement for the…
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Oct
Oct
It was, once again, an excellent turnout for an excellent event at Mannering Park’s Phil Johnston Memorial 14ft Cat Regatta. Over the weekend of the 18th & 19th of October, 28 Hobie 14s hit the water, joining the fleet of Maricats, Paper Tigers and Arrows. It was always bound to be a hard-fought bunch of…
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Oct
Oct
It’s Cat Summer in WA, and we’re off and racing The club summer season is about to begin in Western Australia as sailing clubs around the state prepare for their annual Opening Day events. To get the catamaran sailing community together and shake off the winter blues, the Hobie Cat Association of WA host a…
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Sep
Sep
24 entrants, 8 boats, 1 winner. The premise of WaveGP sounded simple enough, with the opportunity for a huge reward. Take the world’s most exciting sailboat racing format, scale it down just a little bit, and open it up to everybody? Count us in! With a bold 24 entrants, a packed race schedule to give…
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Aug
Aug
The Hobie Cat Multi European Championship 2025 officially opened on August 13th in the stunning seaside town of Ustka, Poland – and the atmosphere could not have been better. Set along Ustka’s beautiful sandy beach, the opening ceremony was bathed in sunshine and perfect summer weather. Sailors, families, and fans from across Europe gathered to…
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Aug
Aug
Being part of a regatta like the Copa Cummins on the Yucatan Coast of Mexico is a unique and memorable experience. The atmosphere was relaxed but the competition was hot. Racing in warm waters with consistent wind, time to socialise, a great clubhouse venue, quality race management and of course a good party too. Everything…
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Jun
Jun
The 2024–25 Queensland Hobie Traveller Series brought together passionate Hobie sailors from across the state (and beyond) for a packed calendar of regattas. From winter glamour sailing at Humpybong to the iconic Bad News Regatta on the Gold Coast, the series showcased everything great about Hobie racing — fun, fierce competition, and a whole lot…