To: Hobie Class Members From: IHCA Rules Committee Subject: Hobie General Rule 8.1 change proposal Dear members, During the 2025 Hobie Cat MultiEuropeans, we had more discussions and questions about the personal flotation device (PFD)/life jacket requirement “at the correct weight category for each crew member to the minimum standard…” and the standards mentioned in…
Author Archives: Paddy Butler
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The Hobie Cat Multi European Championship 2025 officially opened on August 13th in the stunning seaside town of Ustka, Poland – and the atmosphere could not have been better. Set along Ustka’s beautiful sandy beach, the opening ceremony was bathed in sunshine and perfect summer weather. Sailors, families, and fans from across Europe gathered to…
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Being part of a regatta like the Copa Cummins on the Yucatan Coast of Mexico is a unique and memorable experience. The atmosphere was relaxed but the competition was hot. Racing in warm waters with consistent wind, time to socialise, a great clubhouse venue, quality race management and of course a good party too. Everything…
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The State Championships are scheduled for the beautiful Hervey Bay. Running on from the 4th-6th of October. The Queensland Hobie Cat Association is pleased to announce the Hobie Family is returning for a State Championships in Hervey Bay. This will be the first the class has raced on the waters off K’gari for the first…
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It has been three long year’s since the Hobie Class hit the waters of Awabakal Country for a State Championships, and what better way to return than to the beloved location of Wangi Wangi. Home to some of the most infamous Hobie Sailors known to mankind, Wangi RSL Amateur Sailing Club has a very deep…
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The Western Australian Hobie fleet is thrilled to have 59 boats entered already for the Pitts Design and Construction 53rd Australian Hobie Cat National Championships including three international teams. Get your entries in before 1 September to take advantage of the lower price and have your name in the CATCOVERS Early Entry Lucky Draw. Prizes…
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The ‘NSW Youth Multihull Sailing Coaching Camp 2025 | Sponsored by Vaikobi’ event is for youth sailors U23, comprises a three day coaching clinic and a three day regatta. All junior and youth classes and classes sailed by sailors under 23 are welcome. This event is focussed on growing participation in junior and youth multihull…
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The 2024–25 Queensland Hobie Traveller Series brought together passionate Hobie sailors from across the state (and beyond) for a packed calendar of regattas. From winter glamour sailing at Humpybong to the iconic Bad News Regatta on the Gold Coast, the series showcased everything great about Hobie racing — fun, fierce competition, and a whole lot…
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The Wildcat Regatta is back and it’s more WILD than ever! The NSWHCA’s man on the ground Mr. Michael ‘The Director’ Taylor, along with the widely renowned President of the Great Lakes Sailing Club, Tim Haffner, are all well and truly underway with the organisation of the fabled Wild Cat Regatta. Taking place once again…
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Pacific Multihull Championship 2025 Set to Showcase Region’s Best Young Talent in the Pacific The Oceania Sailing Federation is delighted to support the Championnat du Pacifique Multicoques 2025, taking place from 27-31 October 2025 in the stunning Matavai Bay, Tahiti. This premier multihull championship promises to be a spectacular showcase of sailing talent across three exciting…