The Hobie Class is returning to the scene of the 2015 Hobie 16 Worlds and 2010 Australian Nationals on the crystal clear waters of Jervis Bay. Vincentia Sailing Club are excited to have the Hobie family return to the club, and are looking forward to an even bigger fleet than the 100 boats at the […]
At the recent IHCA AGM the IHCA Rules Committee presented a document to assist juries in awarding penalties for Class Rules Violations. The IHCA Council agreed to the IHCA Class Rule Penalty Policy. The application of the of the policy is optional or you may continue to use the current wording which would be a […]
$300,000 Liability insurance and what does this mean? The official Notice of Race lists the following: [DP][NP] Competitor’s Insurance Each “person in charge” (see RRS46) shall have current third-party liability insurance with a minimum coverage, of not less, than $300,000 USD. Proof of this insurance must be presented at registration. What does this mean? Each […]
Recently, the following press release was issued by Hobie Cat regarding the exciting new position Steve Fields Managing Director of Hobie Asia Pacific will take. Steve will still remain on the IHCA Rules Committee with his expert knowledge of Hobie racing boats. To give a short run down on Steve’s achievements in Hobie sailing. Hobie […]
Date: Middelfart, DENMARK, September 19, 2019 To: Hobie Cat sailors, IHCA Council members and IHCA Regional Associations From: IHCA Rules Committee Subject: NOTICE – Hobie Cat 14/16 6:1 downhaul system On given requests the Rules Committee hereby repeats/clarifies the rules related to the use of […]
To incentivise more participants in the Hobie 16 Youth World event the entry fee to 22nd Hobie 16 Youth World Championships at Captiva Island Florida has been reduced from USD$590 to USD$400. Due to the generous support from Hobie Cat Company, for a limited time, the youth entry fee has been reduced until the 31st […]
Dear all, With outset in sailor feed back and questions the Rules Committee has prepared a rule change package for comments. The package consists of the below three proposals. PROPOSAL 1 General Rule 9.1 Amend to read: “Hulls may be rubbed, waxed, sanded, or buffed or painted in the normal process of maintenance.” REASON Allow […]
The IHCA Class Rules have been updated by the Rules Committee. This was done after consulting the class members who agreed with the changes. The updated rule Book can be found at our web site
The Australian Hobie Nationals are heading back to Western Australia. There has been a WA team on the podium in the Hobie 16 Nationals every year for the last 10 years, with a strong presence backing them up through the entire fleet. Jervoise Bay is a favourite playground for Hobies in The West, so make […]
The Hobie Class Association of North America (HCANA) has an initiative to attract to more youth from their region to attend the 22nd Hobie 16 Youth World Championships. They have $10,000 allocated for a maximum of 10 youth sailors to receive a maximum of $1,000 to attend the Hobie 16 Youth Worlds. It is hoped […]