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2017 Hobie 16 and 20 North American Championships

Racing continued in Yankton, SD for the Hobie 16 and Hobie 20 classes. Strong wind in the early morning forced a one hour postponement, however the wind quickly moderated and racing got underway in 10-15 knots. The first two races of the day provided some of the best conditions, we have seen all week as […]

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Hobie Waves make a splash in Bermuda!

Teaming up with the AC Endeavour Program, Hobie brought youth sailors, from around the world to the America’s Cup for the adventure of a lifetime. Hailing from eight different countries and ranging from 9 years old to 14 years old, these kids were hand selected to represent their hometowns and compete in the Hobie Junior […]

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Day 2 in South Dakota NA- HC16 & 20

The second day of racing in Yankton, SD continued the chutes and ladders theme but with some get of jail cards thrown in. There was plenty of opportunity to go from the front to the back or the back to the front. On the course positions changed frequently. On-off shifty winds from 5-10 knots with […]

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Day 1 in South Dakota NA- HC16 & 20

Yes, they save it. Competitors were greeted with breezy conditions, warm temperatures and sun as they rigged their boats for day one of the Hobie 16 and Hobie 20 North American Championships but it was “not to be”. Shortly after racing started the breeze moderated resulting in a shifty up and down condition with large […]

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2017 North American Hobie® Mini Mega has moved location

The organisers have now moved the 2017 North American Hobie Mini Mega to Sandy Hook Bay Catamaran Club in New Jersey. The home of Hobie Fleet 250. The dates remain the same August 2 – 12, 2017, 2017 Hobie ®Mini-Mega North American Championships to consist of Hobie Waves, Hobie 14, Hobie 16 Youth, Hobie Women, […]

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