Hobie 16 Worlds registration information

Hobie 16 Worlds 2022

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 […]

Hobie 17 & Hobie 18 North American Championships

Hobie 17

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, […]

New & Charter Boats Available for the 50th Australian Hobie Nationals

Hobies On The Beach

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 […]

Ron Palmer, Life Member of the IHCA and former Executive Director passes away

Ron Palmer

Paul Ronald Palmer, age 83, of Tucson, AZ, passed away on Wednesday, June 22, 2022 with his two daughters and one of his closest friends by his side. He has now joined his wife and lifelong love, Shirley. Ron was born August 2, 1938 in Clinton, Iowa. He lived with his parents and older brother […]

Result of the Hobie 20 rule changes and sailmaker selection vote.

Hobie 20

We have the result of the votes cast on the proposal published 18-05-2022 related to the Hobie 20 rule changes and sailmaker selection: YES: 43,75% NO: 56,25% ABSTENTION: 0% The majority was not happy with the proposed solution as can be seen. With an outset in the result and the received comments, the proposal will […]

Hobie 14 North American Championships information

Hobie 14 2022 North Americans Dallas Corinthian Yacht Club

Spring is here and the regatta season is ramping up. Hone your skills this season and join us in October for the Hobie 14 North American Championships! Host venue Dallas Corinthian Yacht Club (DCYC) provides an excellent venue for catamaran sailing. DCYC offers a grassy rigging beach, convenient trailer parking, clubhouse with covered patio, bathroom […]

Hobie 20 and Hobie 17 sailmaker selection summary and status.

Ihca Rectangle

Hobie Cat Co. (“HCC”) has informed the International Hobie Class Association (“IHCA”) that HCC is no longer going to manufacture sails for two discontinued models the Hobie 17 (“H17”) and the Hobie 20 (“H20”). Both boats are still being actively sailed and raced in North America albeit in smallish numbers. There are also some H17’s […]

Hobie Youth Wave US Nationals

Lnac 14 And Wave202019

Hobie Youth Wave US National Championships All boats must meet the Hobie Wave Class rules. A limited number of Ocean Springs Yacht Club Hobie Wave club boats will be available to participants only on a first-come, first-served basis. Competitors shall be under the age of 21 years of age on the 31st of December 2022. […]

Hobie 17 & Hobie 20 sailmaker progressive report

Hobie 17

Hobie 17 & Hobie 20 sailmaker selection summary and status Hobie Cat Co. (“HCC”) has informed the International Hobie Class Association (“IHCA”) that HCC is no longer going to manufacture sails for two discontinued models the Hobie 17 (“H17”) and the Hobie 20 (“H20”). Both boats are still being actively sailed and raced in North […]

How do I enter my Hobie Crew for the 23rd Hobie 16 Worlds?

Hobie 16 China

It is important that the crew fill out the entry form for privacy and liability. If you know your crew details please enter them as soon as possible. We need to know so we can order apparel, catering, etc. We want everyone to enjoy the full Hobie Worlds experience.  It is a condition of entry […]

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