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Dinsdale Trophy News
HC14 Euro Cup – Dinsdale Trophy at Bostalsee – NOR
The race for the prestigious Dinsdale Trophy is in full swing – and the next [...]
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Events News
Hobie 14 Wassenaar Cup 2026 – Join the Hobie Fun on the Dutch Coast
All Hobie 14 sailors from around the world are warmly invited to the stunning beaches [...]
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Events News
54th Australian Hobie Cat Nationals Notice of Race & Entries Open
The Notice of Race is live, and entries are officially OPEN for the 54th Australian [...]
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News President's Report
Electronics and Hobie Sailing
The Hobie Class has always taken a very restrictive stance when it comes to electronics. [...]
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EHCA EHCA News International Hobie Class News
Council Change at the EHCA: Erik Olsen Hands Over IHCA Vice Presidency to Andy Dinsdale
At the recent Annual General Meeting (AGM), an important Council transition took place within the [...]
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News
Class rule update
Updated class rules will go into effect March 1, 2026. Changes: 1. General Class Rule [...]
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EHCA News Events News
Hobie 14 Euro Cup – Dinsdale Trophy 2026
After the huge success of 2025, we’re ready for an even bigger and more international [...]
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International Hobie Class News
53rd Australian Hobie Championships – Series 2- Hobie 14, Hobie 16 Women & Youth, Tiger/Wild Cat
The 53rd Australian Hobie Championships Series 2 for the Hobie 14, Hobie 16 Women and [...]
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News
53rd Australian Hobie Championships – Series 1 – Hobie 16
Geographe Bay Yacht Club, Busselton, Western Australia The 53rd Australian Hobie Championships Series 1 for [...]
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President's Report
Electronics and Hobie Sailing
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 [...]
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23rd Hobie 16 Worlds conclude
Another Hobie 16 World Championships conclude and what a world championship it was. Club de Vela La Ballena Alegre was the perfect host for the Hobie sailing. Not only was everyone accommodated in the resort it gave the sailors the opportunity to meet and mingle all the time. There were [...]
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