July 4th 1968 Hobie Alter, R. Paul Allen, Sandy Banks and a group of surfers all meet at Wayne Schafer’s home. A rail line ran behind Wayne’s house with a large sign that read “POCHE.” Therefore, Wayne’s place became known as “Poche Beach.” Little did they know they were making history on this day. Six […]
Hobie MWE/N will be running concurrently with the Hobie 17 North American Championship at OSYC April 6-8. H17 NAC runs 4 days (April 5-8). MWE/N runs 3 days (April 6-8). For info, NOR, registration for H17 NAC go to: http://www.regattanetwork.com/event/16018 For info, NOR, registration for MWE/N go to: http://www.regattanetwork.com/event/15909 We look forward to seeing you […]
Hobie 18/20 North American Championships August 6-10, 2018 NOTICE OF RACE Hobie Class Association of North America, in conjunction with Hobie Division 3 is proud to announce this great event. Register now.
It’s with great pride that Hobie Division 11 was honored with this tremendous Trophy. Regatta: 2017 Hobie Mini-Mega North American Championship. NJYRA “desires to promote, and further improve the sport of yacht racing by encouraging proficiency in planning, execution and conduct of yacht racing by organizations and/or hosting races for sailing yachts.” Annually this award […]
If you have a fleet or on the verge of creating a new fleet or division chair, please make sure that we have all the proper information so that sailors can easily get in contact with you. This is the Hobie family and you would like to be reach for fun sailing time. Send us […]
The HCANA are soliciting proposals for changes/amendments to the HCANA Bylaws. A current copy of the bylaws is attached for the review of any HCANA members who would like to make a submission. Potential changes to be submitted to HCANA 2nd Vice Chair Mark Van Doren via e-mail navigator0177@gmail.com NLT than September 1. Bylaws that reflect cultural […]
Nominations are open for 2016 Carlton Tucker Sportsperson of the Year Award (“CTSPOYA”) to be considered by the Board of Directors. Division Chairs are to collect nominations from their Fleet Commodores and members and then submit the nominations to Mark Van Doren, HCANA 2nd Vice Chair via email navigator0177@gmail.com NLT Friday, September 3rd. Nominations will then be shared […]
After the comment period the IHCA Rules Committee have reviewed the comments and had the updated Class Rules approved by the IHCA Council and World Sailing. The following rues have been approved
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 […]