Entries are officially OPEN and the Notice of Race is LIVE for the 2023-2024 Australian Hobie Cat National Championships. Taking place in Manly, Brisbane out of the widely renowned Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron, the Queensland Hobie Cat Association have been working tirelessly behind scenes, with Yacht Share, Sunstate Watersports, Cat Covers & Gill all jumping…
Monthly Archives: September 2023
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The question of whether the Hobie 14 shall have a minimum crew weight reinstated, or maintain no minimum crew weight, has been discussed extensively with the revival of the class around the world. Up till sometime in the 90s, the Hobie Cat 14 had a minimum crew weight of 150 lbs. (68.1 kg). This was…
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Toukley Sailing Club is delighted to host the inaugural “Bill Cheal Memorial Regatta” over the October long weekend (Saturday 30th September 2023 – Monday 2nd October 2023). This will be an all inclusive monohull and catamaran event. ALL WELCOME! Toukley has long been a club home to Hobie Cats of all shapes and sizes! However,…
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Dear class members, We are pleased to announce the votes cast on the eight proposals published on 09-08-2023 have all been supported by a majority of 85% or more. A clear signal. Good comments were received as well. Based on this result and the comments the IHCA Rules Committee prepared and submitted a recommendation to the IHCA…