When we first tossed around the idea of sailing a state title at Forster, we thought, “No way, that would be way too good to be true. I guess we’ll just tie it in with Wildcat?” But if you told me three years ago that the NSW Hobie Class would have Forster all to ourselves,…
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With great sorrow, we bid farewell to John Stokely Dinsdale, who passed away on February 4, 2025, at the age of 77, surrounded by his family at home. John leaves an immeasurable void in the world of catamaran sailing and in the Hobie community, which owes so much to him. John Dinsdale was a pioneer…
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Hobie Cat 14 Class Rule 3.4 and 3.5 exemptions/modifications (rev. 2) 31/01/2025 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 Rule 3.4 and 3.5 decided to grant exemptions and modifications to the provisions of the…
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The VSC’s Jervis Bay Classic is returning once again, once again taking place over the ANZAC Long Weekend. The JB Classic will consist of: A long-distance race, known as the ‘Round the Bay Rally’ on ANZAC Day; Followed by short course racing on Saturday and Sunday. Please see the NOR & SIs for further details….
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Key Dates to Remember Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th February 2025: Round 2 NSW Sabot Titles Sunday 16th February: Try Sailing Day for the General Public Saturday 22nd & Sunday 23rd February: NSW Hobie 14 Open Class and Hobie 16/18 Women’s & Youth State Titles Great Lakes Sailing Club Inc. is excited to announce the…
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The NSW Hobie Cat Association, in conjunction with Great Lakes Sailing Club, are proud to release the Notice of Race and offical open entries for the 24-25 NSW Hobie 14, Women & Youth State Championships, to be held from the 21st-23rd of February 2025. Racing will be held on Friday afternoon, no start before 1700hrs,…
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Jan
2024 was active for the Hobie class, with regattas, international championships, and growing global participation. Additionally, the Hobie Cat Company went back to building Hobie Cats! Global Highlights Europe Poland & Germany (August): A combined national championship was a competition and training for the upcoming 2025 Hobie Multi Europeans in Ustka, Poland. Italy (July): Hobie…
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Jan
Hobie Sailors! Well, it’s been a busy year on the Australian Hobie scene! As I’m sure you’re all busy with the sailing season, it’s a good time to recap on the year. Starting the year we were up in Manly, Brisbane at the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron for a fantastic Nationals. Held over two series…
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Jan
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Seeking Sailing Instructors for Wildwind, Greece. Wildwind Sailing Holidays have a few spaces available for staff starting mid April for their 2025 Summer Season. With the over 20 catamarans and more than 40 monohulls we have the biggest range of boats in Europe. This along with afternoons regularly blowing over 20 knots and Vassiliki’s town…
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Rediscovered and reinstated at the 50th Australian Championships in Jervis Bay, the NSW Hobie Cat Association challenged the other States for Supremacy. In other words, Australian Hobie Sailing’s ‘State of Origin’. After setting the challenge of at the 51st Nationals in Bris-Vegas of the lowest total points of the top-3 teams/helms in the Hobie 16 &…