When we first tossed around the idea of sailing a state title at Forster, we thought, “No way, that would be way too good to be true. I guess we’ll just tie it in with Wildcat?” But if you told me three years ago that the NSW Hobie Class would have Forster all to ourselves,…
Category Archives: NSW
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Jan
Jan
The VSC’s Jervis Bay Classic is returning once again, once again taking place over the ANZAC Long Weekend. The JB Classic will consist of: A long-distance race, known as the ‘Round the Bay Rally’ on ANZAC Day; Followed by short course racing on Saturday and Sunday. Please see the NOR & SIs for further details….
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Jan
Jan
Key Dates to Remember Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th February 2025: Round 2 NSW Sabot Titles Sunday 16th February: Try Sailing Day for the General Public Saturday 22nd & Sunday 23rd February: NSW Hobie 14 Open Class and Hobie 16/18 Women’s & Youth State Titles Great Lakes Sailing Club Inc. is excited to announce the…
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Jan
Jan
The NSW Hobie Cat Association, in conjunction with Great Lakes Sailing Club, are proud to release the Notice of Race and offical open entries for the 24-25 NSW Hobie 14, Women & Youth State Championships, to be held from the 21st-23rd of February 2025. Racing will be held on Friday afternoon, no start before 1700hrs,…
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Dec
Dec
Lake sailing, expect the unexpected right? Late Sunday afternoon, as a fleet of over 70 boats-worth congregated in and around Lake Jindabyne Sailing Club’s main clubhouse looking out over one of the most picturesque destinations for Hobie Cat sailing I’ve seen in a long time; Mads & Zac stated the most simplest of facts that…
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Nov
Nov
The annual Phil Johnston Memorial 14ft Catamaran Regatta, held at Mannering Park Amateur Sailing Club, delivered another weekend of sensational racing on the waters of Lake Macquarie. Over 35 14ft catamarans took to the water in what can only be described as classic, tricky Mannering Park conditions. The fleet was diverse, with Hobie 14s leading…
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Oct
Oct
Back to the days of yore, when we were sure of a good, long summer… It’s time to head back to Jindy after a long hiatus for the Hobie Class. Come along to the not-so-Snowy Mountains this summer for an outstanding weekend of racing (sailing, riding, etc.) in one of Australia’s most iconic sailing destinations;…
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Oct
Oct
“the true meaning of having a bloody good time couldn’t be more evident” The 2024 Wildcat Regatta brought three days of action-packed racing to the shores of Wallis Lake at Great Lakes Sailing Club in Forster, NSW, over the October long weekend. With 11 x Hobie 18s and 15 x Hobie 14s racing on the…
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Oct
Oct
The Mannering Park Amateur Sailing Club Phil Johnston Memorial 14ft Catamaran Regatta 2023 will be conducted on the waters of Southern Lake Macquarie over the Weekend, 19th – 20th October 2024. Owners and charterers of eligible boats are invited to enter the regatta on the conditions of this Notice of Race. The races are organised…
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Aug
Aug
Welcome to the first official Hobie 14 Coaching Camp. Current World Champ and President of the NSWHCA, Paddy Butler, is the one of the newest qualified Sailing Coaches with Australian Sailing. With the 24/25 sailing season in it’s early days, and Wildcat Regatta the following, what better time to freshen up our skills with some…