Building attendance at Hobie regattas isn’t rocket science Building attendance at our regattas is something everyone is interested in and it’s something we all need to support. Good attendance doesn’t happen on it’s own, it takes effort and we all need to do our part. Frankly we have gotten a little lazy and it’s showing. […]
Fleet 204 from Syracuse, NY has a long reputation for running large and fun regattas on their local lake. In 1976, they started the “Madcatter” regatta and had 14 attendees. Some years later they added a preceding event – a tune up event called the “Madhatter”.
The IHCA Rules Committee wishes to put the following rules out for comment. Comments to be sent to rules@hobieclass.com with copy to david.brookes@hobieclass.com. Please state your full name and the Hobie® Association/Fleet you are a paid up member of when making your comment. Deadline: June 18, 2016. The proposed changes are supposed to go into […]
The America’s Cup youth education and sailing program, called America’s Cup Endeavour, is branching out to New York and Chicago over the coming months. AC Endeavour has been operating in Bermuda, the host venue for the 2017 America’s Cup, since last year.
Hobie Cat Worldwide in conjunction with the International Hobie Class Association would like to advise all their sailors of the future World Championships schedule. 2016 Hobie 16 Worlds – China, 2017 Hobie 16 Europeans / Hobie 14 Worlds & Hobie Wild Cat Worlds – Europe 2018 Hobie 16 Worlds – Europe 2019 Hobie 14 Worlds […]
Be one of the first to enter 21st Hobie 16 World Championship to ensure your boat. With limited entries the first in will be guaranteed your bonuses. The early entry will ensure you get the discounted entry fee. Assured boat for your championships
Carlyle Lake Sailing Association will host the 2016 Hobie 17 North American Championships Racing will be on Carlyle Lake, Illinois 22-26 August 2016. There are many hotels to choose from in Carlyle which is about 10 miles from the sailing venue. There is camping at Hazlet State Park about half a mile away. Hazlet State […]
The North American Hobie 20 Championships will be held at Ocean Springs Yacht Club, Mississippi, 8-11 June 2016.
Introduction There have been a few accidents this past year resulting in personal injury while sailing. We have also had a very recent tragedy where a young sailor drown in a trapeze hook entanglement.
Hobie Cat® Worldwide and the International Hobie Class Association are pleased to announce that the 21st Hobie 16 World Championships website is now live. The dates for the world championships are 29 May – 13 June, 2016 and for each series, dates and information can be found on the dedicated event website. You can enter […]