Registration Opens for the Hobie® 2017 MultiWorlds and Europeans
The Hobie® 2017 MultiWorlds and Europeans in Noordwijk, Netherlands published the schedule of racing last month. Now they have released the online entry.
The city of Noordwijk, hosting the 2017 Hobie Multi Worlds & Europeans, is awarded the prestigious title of “European Sports city of the Year 2017.” This makes our host’s location even more attractive to attend.
Hobie 2017 MultiWorlds & Europeans
Noordwijk – The Netherlands / 20-29 July 2017
World Championships: Hobie 14 and Hobie Wild Cat
European Championships: Hobie 16 – Hobie 16 Spi – Hobie Dragoon – Hobie Tiger – Hobie FX One
The Hobie Worlds website has the schedule, online entry and lots more information. As this is a popular holiday destination it is recommended to book your accommodation soon.
2016 Hobie® 16 & 18 North American Championships Conclude
The North American Hobie 16 and 18 sailors headed to Puerto Penasco, Mexico. What a party and venue it turned out to be. While many of the days had light winds, the course was very tactical with wind and pressure changes to making it a challenge for the sailors. There are lots of photos and great drone video of the racing for those that couldn’t make it to Mexico. For those that were lucky enough to attend you can relive the fun. Check out the reports, photos and videos at the IHCA website.
South African Hobie® 16 Championships on a Lake for the First Time
For the first time the South African Hobie 16 Championships was sailed on a lake, hosted by Lake Deneys Yacht club on the Vaal Dam. So how did the ocean sailors fare? Find out all in our story about the championships.
Who won the Hobie Asian Classic?
With a typhoon heading their way the Hobie sailors could have been in for some difficult sailing.
See who did what in Hong Kong.
2016-17 Australian Hobie® Championships
Online entry has opened for the 2016 Australian Championships at Hervey Bay, Queensland. Enter online now to receive all the benefits of an early entry.
2017 Americas Cup Endeavour Hobie® Wave in Bermuda
There is still opportunity to enter the America’s Cup Endeavour Junior Hobie Wave Regatta being held 20-26 June 2017, in Bermuda. There is already firm commitment from some of the Americas Cup countries. With limited number of Hobie Waves we do need you entry in soon. The racing will be on a smaller race format than the America’s Cup boats. The sailors will have an opportunity to be part of the America’s Cup scene. All sailors need to be 15 years old or younger, in 2017, the year of the event and members of the Hobie Class Association. Each Hobie Wave sailing team shall consist of two males, or two females, or a mix of one male and one female. The web site has information about The Americas Cup Endeavour program. This is a fantastic opportunity for the junior sailors to be part of one of the biggest sailing stages in the world. We ask everyone to find a junior racing team to be part of the action in Bermuda.
2017 Mini-Mega North American Championships 2-12 August 2017
2017 Hobie ®Mini-Mega North American Championships to consist of Hobie Waves, Hobie 14, Hobie 16 Youth, Hobie Women, Hobie 17, Hobie 18 in the beautiful Wildwood beaches of New Jersey.
Hobies in the 2019 Asian Games
Over the years there has been discussion about the inclusion/exclusion of Catamarans in Olympics, Youth World Championships, Regional Games and in this case the Asian Games.
There are forces in Asian Sailing Federation (ASAF) that would drop Catamarans from the list of Classes. At Olympic level there is a chance that the Nacra 17 will be replaced with an even more expensive Cat. Read more…
IHCA Presidents October Report
It’s been a hot summer but now fall is here and the sailing season is coming to a close in the Northern Hemisphere. Soon we will have ice and cold temperatures where I live. Twice a year there is a gap between sailing season and ski season for me and at my house, it’s called “home improvement season”. We have a big bathroom project planned.
Looking back it was a good sailing season, although not as windy as we would have liked. We attended many events and enjoyed the company of Hobie sailors from around the world. Here are some highlights of our travels. Read more…
New Safety Instructions
The IHCA Rules Committee would like Race Committee to add the following in Hobie Sailing Instruction under the safety. The Standard Sailing Instruction and Class Rules reflect this update.
HELMETS
If sailors wish to wear head protection it is strongly recommend they use helmets of European standard EN1385.
From the 1st January there will be a new Racing Rules of Sailing. World Sailing (formerly ISAF) have a new app for iPhone and iPad with all the new racing rules. Versions for Android and Windows will be available in January 2017. The rules are a free download.
