Australian Sailing, in partnership with the Department of Health and Aged Care, is proud to announce that 55 sailing clubs and class associations across Australia have been successful in receiving a Sail Our Way grant to help increase women’s participation in sailing. From a Girls-Only Discover Sailing Day at Hunters Hill Sailing Clubto women’s coaching and leadership clinics, the successful projects highlight the…
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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
For the 2025/26 NSW Traveller Series, the NSW State Championships for the Hobie 14-Turbo will be held in conjunction with Mannering Park Amateur Sailing Club’s Phil Johnston 14ft Memorial Regatta. The dates of the regatta are locked in for 18-19, October ’25, two weeks after Great Lakes Sailing Club’s Wildcat Regatta. All NSWHCA members that…
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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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Sep
Sep
To: Hobie Class Members From: IHCA Rules Committee Subject: Hobie General Rule 8.1 change proposal Dear members, During the 2025 Hobie Cat MultiEuropeans, we had more discussions and questions about the personal flotation device (PFD)/life jacket requirement “at the correct weight category for each crew member to the minimum standard…” and the standards mentioned in…
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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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Aug
Aug
The State Championships are scheduled for the beautiful Hervey Bay. Running on from the 4th-6th of October. The Queensland Hobie Cat Association is pleased to announce the Hobie Family is returning for a State Championships in Hervey Bay. This will be the first the class has raced on the waters off K’gari for the first…
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Jul
Jul
It has been three long year’s since the Hobie Class hit the waters of Awabakal Country for a State Championships, and what better way to return than to the beloved location of Wangi Wangi. Home to some of the most infamous Hobie Sailors known to mankind, Wangi RSL Amateur Sailing Club has a very deep…
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Jul
Jul
The Western Australian Hobie fleet is thrilled to have 59 boats entered already for the Pitts Design and Construction 53rd Australian Hobie Cat National Championships including three international teams. Get your entries in before 1 September to take advantage of the lower price and have your name in the CATCOVERS Early Entry Lucky Draw. Prizes…