24 entry spots. 8 (mostly) identical Hobie Waves. 1 Champion(s). Twelve months ago, the Hobie Wave Grand Prix racing format was an experiment. Utilising the simplest catamaran on the planet, take eight of these humble Hobie vessels, throw some of the country’s best and brightest sailors together with juniors, rookies, families and weekend warriors, rotate…
Category Archives: IHCA News
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Aug
Aug
Wind, calm, thunderstorms, sunshine and the true Hobie Way of Life Maubuisson, France – The 2026 Hobie Multi Europeans for the Hobie Cat 14 and Hobie Cat 16 fleets in Maubuisson had everything a Hobie championship could ask for: wind, calm, thunderstorms, sunshine, challenging racing, great parties and sailors from 16 nations coming together for an unforgettable week. The international…
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Aug
Aug
The International Hobie Class Association (IHCA) is pleased to announce that the Notice of Race for the 18th Hobie 14 World Championship, 24th Hobie 16 World Championship, and Hobie Dragoon International Cup is now available. The championships will be held from 27 June to 8 July 2027 at the beautiful La Ballena Alegre Resort, Sant Pere Pescador, Girona, Spain. With the Notice of Race now…
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Aug
Aug
The IHCA and Club de Vela La Ballena Alegre have announced the 18th Hobie 14 World Championship and the 24th Hobie 16 World Championship, together with the Hobie Dragoon International Cup, to be held in beautiful Sant Pere Pescador on Spain’s spectacular Costa Brava coastline. This historic event will mark the first time the Hobie…
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Jun
Jun
The International Hobie Class Association and Club de Vela La Ballena Alegre are proud to announce the 18th Hobie 14 World Championship and the 24th Hobie 16 World Championship, together with the Hobie Dragoon International Cup, to be held in beautiful Sant Pere Pescador on Spain’s spectacular Costa Brava coastline. This historic event will mark…
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May
May
The Hobie Asian Championships will be held on 13-14 June in Weihai, China. The organisers would like to invite you to come to race, with award money for the winners up to RMB20000. Additionally, the top three teams from this year’s event will be offered free travel to the event next year. Check out the…
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May
May
The waters of the Mississippi Sound will soon be filled with top-tier sailing competition as the Ocean Springs Yacht Club prepares to host the 2026 Hobie 16 International Championships from 14-25 September. This premier championship regatta will bring together hundreds of the world’s most skilled sailors to battle it out for the title. Spectators can…
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Apr
Apr
The Notice of Race is live and entries are officially OPEN for the 54th Australian Hobie Cat National Championships, taking place on the moona moona – Jervis Bay, NSW, on the home waters of the widely renowned Vincentia Sailing Club. This year, there is a slight change of dates, but not the twin series schedule…
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Mar
Mar
Geographe Bay was alive with colour as the exciting Hobie sailboats raced the Pitts Design and Construction 53rd Hobie Cat Australian National Championships. Hosted by Geographe Bay Yacht Club the ten day event threw a challenging mix of wind conditions at the competitors and the friendly club venue was a fitting location for the Hobie…
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Mar
Mar
The Hobie Class has always taken a very restrictive stance when it comes to electronics. Electronic compasses are permitted, but speed-measuring devices and any equipment capable of sending or receiving data are not. Class Rule 16.3 Compasses with brackets or electronic devices that provide timing and heading memory, but which do not transmit, transfer, or…
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