A update ont he 50th Australian Hobie Cat National Championships taking place at the Vincentia Sailing Club on Jervis Bay, NSW over the New Year period, especially in light of last year’s most unfortunate cancellation. (And before you forget, here’s just a gentle reminder we are still moving ahead in the planning for the NSW…
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Aug
Aug
Recently the IHCA become aware that some trapeze harnesses, including the popular Zhik T3 are above the required weight in RRS 50.1(b). As the we have some major events taking place we don’t have the time to do a full sailor review to change our Class Rules. The IHCA in consultation with World Sailing have…
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May
May
The Australian Hobie Cat Nationals taking place in Jervis Bay is fast approaching, and big things are falling into place! But the Vincentia Sailing Club can’t do it alone. The Vincentia Sailing Club is looking for some energetic volunteers from the Hobie Family to help out in the organisation and running of the 50th Australian…
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Mar
Mar
The Crossview Enterprises 2021 Western Australian Hobie Cat State Championships will be held over the Easter weekend. Supported by Esperance Bay Yacht Club, the Shire of Esperance and Hobie Cat Asia Pacific. This will be the 44th anniversary of the regatta. After a one year delay, the Hobie Cat fleet in Western Australia are excited…
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Mar
Mar
The 2021 / 2022 Australian Hobie Cat National Championships will be hosted by Vincentia Sailing Club, Jervis Bay . The Hobie 16 Open event will take place first, with the mixed fleet in the second series. We know there are quite a few 16 teams that take their H16 Open nationals very seriously. These guys…
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May
May
Dear members (past and present), friends, competitors and supporters, The Gold Coast Catamaran Club will always put the sailors first, so it is with much sadness that, as President of the Gold Coast Cat Club, I have to inform you all that due to Covid-19 restrictions, we are forced to postpone the 20th Anniversary Bad…
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Feb
Feb
Jervoise Bay Sailing Club, at Woodman Point in Western Australia has been selected as the venue for the 2019-20 Australian Hobie Nationals. The north facing beach venue is one of the best locations for the Hobie class. The club has a large grassed area for rigging as well as a long sandy beach, protected from…
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Oct
Oct
We are excited to announce the 2018 NSW Hobie State Championships (Hobie 16 Open, Masters, Grand Masters, Great Grand Master, Hobie 18, Tigers & WildCats) will be held 1st & 2nd December at Mannering Park Sailing Club – on the southern end of Lake Macquarie. Camping available next door at the Big 4 Caravan Park…
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Jun
Jun
A rare honour has been awarded to one of our favourite Hobie sailors. Upu Kila is the recipient of an MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire). This award is presented to individuals for outstanding service to the community. For nearly 40 years, Upu has represented Papua New Guinea in sailing. He was…
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Jan
Jan
The 2017 Nicholas Lynch Australian Hobie Cat Nationals are currently under way at Somers Yacht Club on Victoria’s Western Port Bay. For all the latest news, photos and results, be sure to check out the event web site at hobiecatnationals.com.au