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International Hobie Class, News

Change to Hobie Cat 20 mainsheet ruling has been accepted.

Posted on 1 June 2024 by David Brookes

01
Jun

Dear class members, We have received a proposal from Hobie Class Association North America (HCANA) suggesting changing the maximum mainsheet purchase advantage in HC 20 rule 7.4. The proposal aims to increase the advantage from 7:1 to 10:1. The proposal has been reviewed and considered by the Rules Committee. It is a simple, non-controversial change. […]

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Twist Toggle REMINDER – update

Posted on 29 March 202413 April 2024 by David Brookes

29
Mar

Responses and questions to our original post published March 23, 2024, revealed some uncertainty on which boats are required to sail with twist toggles. Mainly because General Hobie Class Rule 15.2 is not very specific, and we should have been clearer in our communication. In addition, we also said, “The rule applies to all Hobie […]

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Twist Toggle REMINDER

Posted on 23 March 202413 April 2024 by David Brookes

23
Mar

General Hobie Class Rule 15.2 says: Shrouds and forestays shall connect to the HOBIE CAT CO. supplied shroud adjusters. The twist toggle shall not be removed and must be used as supplied. The rule applies to all Hobie classes except the Tiger and Wildcat. However, during the 2023 Hobie 14 Worlds in Cesenatico it became […]

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Hobie 18 class rule changes have been accepted.

Posted on 14 March 202414 March 2024 by David Brookes

14
Mar

Dear class members, The process started last year and is related to the six proposed changes to the Hobie 18 Class Rules, which have now ended. This was achieved via two rounds of online questionnaires and subsequent review by the Rules Committee, resulting in recommendations being prepared and submitted to the Council. We are pleased […]

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Membership matters

Posted on 26 February 2024 by David Brookes

26
Feb

The class reviews our finances and membership at the end of each year. Membership is our primary source of income, and it’s only through your support that the class can function at all. It’s interesting to understand where our members are located worldwide, and below is a breakdown of our 2023 membership by region and […]

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Hobie 18 Proposed Rules updated

Posted on 29 January 202428 January 2024 by David Brookes

29
Jan

Date: Middelfart, DENMARK, January 29, 2024 To: Hobie Class Members From: IHCA Rules Committee Subject: Hobie 18 class rule 3.2 and 5.7 revised change proposals Dear members, As announced on January 26, 2024, along with the result of the Hobie 18 Rule Change questionnaire, two of the six change proposals were deferred for further […]

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Result of the Hobie 18 Rule Change questionnaire

Posted on 26 January 202426 January 2024 by David Brookes

26
Jan

Result of the Hobie 18 Rule Change Questionnaire Dear class members, The Hobie 18 Rule Change questionnaire posted on December 9th, 2023, came to an end on January 16th, 2024. The Rules Committee has now analyzed the 109 received responses and we are pleased to announce the results on each of the six proposals: Q1. […]

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HOBIE CAT SAILING RETURNS TO THE HOBIE FAMILY

Posted on 13 December 202313 December 2023 by David Brookes

13
Dec

Hobie Cat Company I| and Starting Line Sailing have jointly decided to conclude their licensing agreement, marking a momentous occasion as Hobie Cat Sailing rejoins Hobie. Hobie expresses its sincere appreciation to the SLS family of companies for their recent stewardship of Hobie Sailboats. Leading the way in this thrilling resurgence is Steve Fields, the […]

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UPDATED CLASS RULES

Posted on 8 December 2023 by David Brookes

08
Dec

Dear class members, As announced in September the implementation of the changes to the trampoline rules for the Hobie Wave, Hobie 17, Hobie 18, and Hobie 20 depended on a World Sailing (WS) approval of the change to General Class Rule 16.5. A change is the prerequisite for the other rule updates. Click here for […]

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2023 Hobie 14 North American Championships.

Posted on 11 October 2023 by David Brookes

11
Oct

Hobie Fleet 106 and Rehoboth Bay Sailing Association, Dewey, DE. The 2023 Hobie 14 North American championships were hosted by Hobie Fleet 106 and the Rehoboth Bay Sailing Association. 22 Hobie 14 sailors lined up from all around North America to compete. This four-day event ran concurrently with a two-day Hobie regatta for 16’s and […]

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