Author Archives: Paddy Butler

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The Bates Blitz Continues | The QLD States Match Report

The Hobie 16 State Championships recently took place on the beautiful Lake Cootharaba over the October long weekend, with ideal flat-water racing conditions drawing a strong turnout. Day 1 featured stunning weather, highlighted by a north-westerly breeze that shifted into a brisk 20-knot north-easterly sea breeze, enabling a full day of competitive racing. Team Bates…

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14ft Madness at Mannering Park

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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NOR & Entries Open for the NSW State Championships | Lake Jindabyne

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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Hobie 17 & 18 North American Championship | The Forbes Report

A total of 34 boats attended the combined Hobie 17 and Hobie 18 North American Championship held on Keystone Lake, Tulsa, Oklahoma. John Forbes from Australia returned to the USA as defending North American champion in the Hobie 18 class. This year John sailed with Rose Cookson, a skilled Hobie 16 and Hobie 18 young…

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Phil Johnston Memorial 14ft Cat Regatta, Mannering Park | Entries & NOR

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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14ft Cat Regatta, Rosebud Yacht Club | Entries Open

Set Sail for Adventure at the 14ft Cat Regatta! 14ft Cat Regatta – Join the Fun on the Mornington Peninsula! Date: 16th-17th November 2024 Location: Rosebud Yacht Club, 990 Point Nepean Road, Rosebud VIC 3939 Registration: NOW OPEN! Set your sails and gear up for a weekend of thrilling racing and camaraderie at the 14ft Cat Regatta, hosted by…

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Victorian Catamaran Championships, McCrae Yacht Club | Entries Open

The Victorian Catamaran Championships, hosted by McCrae Yacht Club. Get your entries in now! Enter Here Notice of Race When: 23-24 November, 2024 What: Two days of fun and competitive racing Where: McCrae Yacht Club, Mornington Peninsula Entry includes two sailing days, some fun tickets to the bar or canteen, Saturday night dinner and the traditional sailing breakfast…

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Big Names Confirmed, Huge Names Missing: Analysing the 52nd Australian Hobie Cat Nationals

Who’s ready for more Totally Immersed fun on and off the water, Team VIC has us sorted! With 3 months to go until the 24/25 Australian Hobie Cat National Championships is due to commence in glorious fashion, it’s time we take a look at what we’ve got so far. Across two Series, a grand total…

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New Hobie 16’s Ready for Shipping from Hobie Cat Company

Steve Fields, Vice President of Hobie Sailboats, along with Esteban Cortez from Hobie, stands beside the first Hobie 16 being assembled and prepared for shipment since Hobie Cat’s return to the Hobie Company. Steve shared his thoughts on the announcement: “It’s been a journey with more headwinds than we anticipated, but now Hobie 16s are…

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Hobie 14 Coaching Clinic | Vincentia Sailing Club, NSW

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…