On a proposal from the European Hobie Class Association (EHCA), the International Hobie Class Association (IHCA) Council was requested at the recent AGM to consider and review the minimum combined crew weight at Hobie Cat 16 youth events. With the outset in weight statistics from Youth World and European Championships with averages ranging from 124 […]
The Hotline and the HCANA as a whole is continuing to create buzz about our current and future membership growth Worldwide! A continued focus on youth membership in particular is paying off and we encourage our members and fleets to invite out new folks to learn to sail — and to race! We are proud to announce the third […]
For the Hobie sailors attending the Hobie 16 Worlds we have some important news and updates. The most important news is the boats are built and, on the beach, waiting for you. The following news and information will help you sail through the registration process smoothly. After you enter the Club de Vela La Ballena Alegre approximately […]
As Lyle Lovett proclaims, “That’s right you’re not from Texas, but Texas wants you anyway!” and what happened in Texas stay in Texas (or not 🙂 ) So, if you have a new or a vintage boat, it doesn’t matter since it is a Hobie 14. Let’s get those hull wet and sail fast. Click […]
Nine Hobie 18’s and 14 Hobie 17’s lined up at Perry Yacht Club, Meriden, KS – August 17-20 for the 2022 Hobie 17 & 18 North American Championships. Perry Yacht Club on the Northern end of Perry Lake. The wind conditions were generally light though everyone did manage to trapeze and even a couple of […]
It’s always great to organize a regatta for your Hobie friends, but how would that work? What do I have to do? What’s important? How people knows about it? Well, a good starting point would be following this guideline Regatta Check List. Be aware, that in order for your event to be posted or been […]
The 2022 Hobie 17/18 North American Championship is hosted by Perry Yacht Club. Perry Yacht Club is a private, gated club on the North end of Perry Lake. It features a private beach for launching, Hot showers, and restrooms, and a fantastic view of the racing area. Primitive Camping and limited RV parking is available, […]
Calling all International Hobie Sailors to the 50th Australian Hobie Cat National Championships. The NSW Hobie Cat Association and the Vincentia Sailing Club, along with Hobie Asia Pacific have some very special news for you regarding the 50th Australian Hobie Cat Nationals. Like everyone else, we are utterly blown away at the scale this event […]
Appendix F – Hobie Cat 17 sail Sails manufactured under the provisions of Gen. Class Rule 6 IHCA licensed sailmaker(s): Elliott Loft, LCC. Whirlwind Sails. Sails manufactured by a licensed sailmaker must comply with the specifications and measurements in this appendix. All main sails manufactured by non-HOBIE CAT CO. sailmakers shall bear the […]
We are about ½ way through the sailing season now in North America. Today is one of those days, where it’s so hot you don’t want to leave the house. I am also quarantining following yet another COVID exposure. Considering the temperatures outside, I suppose it’s not a bad time to have to quarantine. Fortunately, […]