HOBIE 40th Anniversary Regatta

Today
SW winds 10 kt. Wind waves 2 ft or less. Mixed swell W 3 to 5 ft at 10 seconds and S 3 ft at 17 seconds. Chance of rain late in the morning...then rain likely in the afternoon.
Tonight
W winds 10 to 20 kt with frequent gusts to 30 kt... becoming 10 to 15 kt with occasional gusts to 20 kt after midnight. Wind waves 2 ft. Mixed swell W 4 to 6 ft at 12 seconds and S 3 ft at 16 seconds. Slight chance of showers in the evening.
Sun
N winds 10 to 15 kt with occasional gusts to 20 kt...becoming SW in the afternoon. Wind waves 2 ft or less. Mixed swell W 4 to 6 ft at 12 seconds and S 3 ft at 15 seconds.

.........wish I was there

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http://hobiebob.blogspot.com/

Im blown away,what a great weekend, never seen so many people in dana point yacht club, had to park way down the marina but it sure was worth it. If you missed this one you blew it , just great sailing out with all the legends the history ,So many boats could of been more wind but man im still jacked !!!!! aussie bob dana point 7

Here is a link to some photos I took.. Toooo busy seeing friends to take many photos though...

http://s9.photobucket.com/albums/a59/mrmpx/Hobie%2040th/?start=0

THANKS! EVERYONE THIS WAS A HOOT!

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Smooth Sailing

password?

Here they are on my facebook account there should not be a need for a password.

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?tab=4# ... 971&ref=mf

or

http://s9.photobucket.com/albums/a59/mr ... ie%2040th/

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Smooth Sailing

Awesome event.
Worth every minute of the 30 hour drive.
Where do I register for the 50th.
Hope to see everyone at HavaMega next November.
So thats what 100 hobies on the water look like.

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Rich Vilvens
F-18 5150
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http://www.sailblogs.com/member/f-185150sailing/

Rich, Wanted to let you know it was great to see & talk with you (and "the kids") on the beach. The 40th at Dana Point made history. HavaMega will be another great event not to be missed. Tomorrow we're off to the Pinata Regatta at Puerto Penasco, then it's nose to the grindstone for Midwinters West.

Results are up:
http://hobiedivision2.com/Results/40results.pdf
Thanks James, George, and Hobie Cat!

Hey, what about the raffle??? Who won the kayak???

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Happy Sailing,

David

AS many of you missed it I thought you might want to know about the 40th regatta in Dana Point.
Daisy and I drove the 15 hours to be in so-cal and arrived Friday late morning. Rigged the tiger set it on the beach and set up camp with Johnny O and Lorie. After a trip for food and a visit to the Hobie surf shop it was back to the beach and saying hello to old friends and new ones.
Then we boarded the bus to go to the yacht club. The bus was decorated with hobie pictures and playing the hobie movies on a dvd. once at the club we got some free food and some drinks. talked with alot of the legends and hung out on the balcony. The yacht club was packed, and the registration line was huge. After hearing stories from some of the orrigional sailing legends. Hobie , banks ,pu , many others it was back to the camp site.
Saturday morning we woke up and went to the beach. put sails up and waited for skippers meeting. There was the typical skippers meeting but the number of people was astounding to me. Then came the announcement that the 100th boat had just registered. After some direction from the life guards it was time to push off through the surf. All boats out on the water safe with only a few minor problems. two races in light to moderate air and back to the beach. All boats in safe even the trap seat 16's.
After the racers cleaned up it was time for the party. Right there in the pavilion at Doheny beach. A band played as we lined up for some food. Chicken, sausage, beef, sloppy joes, salad , beans , soda and beer, all were provided. As we were eating the legends sat and told stories of how the first 12 1/2 ft boat was made and designed from a surf board blank. How it grew to 14 ft and started production. As this was going on Wyland was painting some sea life canvases there in person. As the band played again Wyland painted a h-16 hull for auction . (congrats Johnny O on the winning bid) then all the legends signed the hull to make it even more special. After that the raffle was held and the silent auction was held. Alot of money was raised for charity this event too. Wyland sculptures,hobie memoribilia, paintings and gear all were auctioned and a kayak, paddle board and skate board were the big tickets.
Sunday morning a pancake breakfast was provided and we all waited to see what conditions would be for the day. Sails went up and it was off for another two races. After the racing completed it was to the beach scramble, and get the boats down.
Trophys soon followed and people began to say their goodbuy's and went to the after dinner at the sushi restaurant.This was one of the best experiences at a regatta in a long time. Thank You to all involved. Hope to see you there for the 50th.
Rich

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Rich Vilvens
F-18 5150
[email protected]
http://www.sailblogs.com/member/f-185150sailing/

Great article Rich !!!!!,still locked into all those hobies taking over Doheny Beach ,weekend never to forget ,50th will ROCK !!!!!!!!!!!!!!later aussie bob dana point.

Hobie 40th Regatta Video posted:

http://www.hobiecat.com/sailing/racing/video_hobie40th.html

Photos and Video are also up on the class site.

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Matt Miller
Former - Director of Parts and Accessory Sales
Warranty and Technical Support
Hobie Cat USA
(Retired 11/7/2022)