Dear class members, As announced in our post published 21/11/2024 following the comment period, the proposed changes to Hobie 14 Rule 3.4 and 3.5 were foreseen to go into effect as of 01/04/2024 pending approval from World Sailing and the IHCA Council. This is now the case, and the updates go into effect at the…
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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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Dear class members, The comment period on the Hobie General Rule 10, Hobie 14 Rule 5.1 c) and Hobie 16 Rule 6.1 c) change proposals was launched on December 9th, 2024, with a deadline of January 13th, 2025. RESULTS: Hobie General Rule 10.2 (44 members voted) YES 45,4% NO 41,0% ABSTAIN 13,6% Hobie 14 Rule…
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September 8th to 11th 2025 Hobie Fleet 441, in Burlington Canada, has the honor and privilege to host the 2025 Hobie Cat 14 North American Championships. This event is available for all Hobie Cat 14 with Comptip mast and active Members of the HCANA. Registration is now open https://burlingtoncatamaranclub.com/Home/EventDetail/675b449e-e61d-486c-92be-e03f095581da#Registration However, the Burlington Beach Catamaran Club…
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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 Rules 3.4 and 3.5, decided to grant exemptions and modifications to the provisions of the two mentioned rules until 31st January 2025. The IHCA Rules Committee has…
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Rule 50.1 (c) The new rules come into effect on 1st January 2025. Rule 50.1 (c) A crew harness shall allow the competitor, at any time, to easily disconnect the harness from the trapeze or attachment to the boat. The current rules expire on 31st December 2024. A trapeze harness worn by a competitor which…
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Nov
Dear Hobie 14 sailors, As a result of the recent IHCA Rules Committee proposals, we received many excellent suggestions and recommendations. From these, Hobie Cat Company is testing some of the recommendations on Hobie 14s to ensure they meet the high quality we all expect from Hobie products. The IHCA Rules Committee and Hobie Cat…
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Dear class members, The comment period on the Hobie 14 rule 3.4, 3.5, new 5.1 d) and new Hobie 16 rule 6.1 d) change proposals was launched October 10th, 2024, and with deadline November 10th, 2024. RESULTS: HC 16 Rule 6.1 d (62 members voted) YES: 53,2 NO: 32,3% ABSTAIN: 14,5% HC 14 Rule 3.4…
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Every year since 1995, the Hobie Class Association has honored a Hobie sailor, whose unselfish attitude, and commitment to the sport, has set an example for all to enjoy the “Hobie Way of Life.” In 1998, posthumously honoring a great Hobie sailor, the award was changed to the Carlton Tucker Sportsman of the Year Award….
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