The Hobie Cat Multi European Championship 2025 officially opened on August 13th in the stunning seaside town of Ustka, Poland – and the atmosphere could not have been better.
Set along Ustka’s beautiful sandy beach, the opening ceremony was bathed in sunshine and perfect summer weather. Sailors, families, and fans from across Europe gathered to celebrate not only the start of a top-class sailing event but also the reunion of the international Hobie family. Whether old friends or first-timers, everyone was united by a relaxed, joyful vibe that truly captured the Hobie Way of Life.
This year is particularly special, as the European Championship is being held in Ustka for the very first time – a long-anticipated and exciting new location. The event is proudly embedded in the PGE Baltica Charlotta Days, bringing together sport, culture, and community in one unforgettable setting.
The first races kick off on August 14th, with action from the Hobie Cat 14, Hobie Cat 16 Youth, and Spi Cup fleets. Excitement is especially high for the Hobie Cat 14 sailors: Ustka marks the final regatta of the 2025 Hobie Cat 14 Euro Cup series. At the conclusion of the championship, the Dinsdale Trophy will be awarded to the overall series winner – a moment eagerly awaited by sailors and fans alike.
With the sails ready, spirits high, and the Hobie community stronger than ever, the stage is set for a spectacular week of racing and celebration in Ustka.
The final day of the 2025 Hobie Cat European Championships for the Hobie 14, HC16 Youth, HC16 Spi, and HC16 Masters was marked by another exciting day on the water. Sailors were had to deal with challenging conditions, including strong wave action, demanding both precision and endurance.
Final results HC 14
🥇 Thorin Zeilmaker 🇳🇱
🥈 Daniel Borg 🇨🇦
🥉 Gerard Loos 🇪🇸
Dutch sailor Thorin Zeilmaker delivered a strong performance across the championship. After the second day of racing, he fought his way back to the top of the leaderboard and secured the Hobie 14 European Championship title with impressive determination.
However, it wasn’t quite enough for the Dinsdale Trophy. That honour went to Daniel Borg, who claimed 2nd overall and won the first-ever HC14 Euro Cup, thereby earning the Dinsdale Trophy for outstanding performance.
HC16 Youth
🥇 Valerio Tomassi & Sofia Masi 🇮🇹
🥈 Jacopo Caridi & Benedetta Carlevaro 🇮🇹
🥉 Lukas Riepe & Wiebke Finkemeyer 🇩🇪
A strong Italian presence at the top of the leaderboard, with Valerio Tomassi and Sofia Masi delivering a dominant performance to take the Youth title.
HC16 Spi
🥇 Klemens & Gundi Kitzmüller 🇦🇹
🥈 Quentin Bertramo & Jeanne Roisnel 🇫🇷
🥉 Bernhardt Haan & Brigitte Waldmann 🇦🇹
The Austrian pair Klemens & Gundi Kitzmüller led the Spi fleet with authority, mastering both boat speed and tactics in a tight competition.
HC16 Masters
🥇 Ulf Hahn & Katrin Wiese-Dose 🇩🇪
🥈 Detlef Mohr & Karen Wichardt 🇩🇪
🥉 Arnaud Thiemé & Andy Dinsdale 🇫🇷
Germany swept the top spots in the Masters fleet, with Ulf Hahn & Katrin Wiese-Dose showing excellent teamwork and consistency with the perfect series 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-(1).
📊 Full results: https://ucsdays.com
After the races, the sailors came together for a heartfelt Dinsdale Memorial Dinner, followed by a colourful and joyful Hawaiian party. The mood was joyful and relaxed, with international teams celebrating the end of the first part of this fantastic championship week.
The Cut Party marks a key milestone at the Hobie 16 European Championships in Ustka, Poland.
After two intense racing days of qualifying races, the atmosphere reached a new high with the much-anticipated Cut Party. Sailors, supporters, coaches and organisers gathered to celebrate the successful qualification round, where 15 teams earned their spots in the prestigious Gold Fleet, joining the 34 pre-qualified teams.
The evening was more than just a celebration of competition. This year’s Cut Party carried special significance as the Hobie community also honoured the 75th anniversary of the Hobie brand with a big birthday cake, a milestone that highlights decades of fun, adventure, and camaraderie on and off the water.
With the fleet now splitting into Gold and Silver, the championship enters its next phase: four days of high-stakes racing where Europe’s as well as oversea’s best Hobie 16 sailors will battle it out for this year’s title.
The energy is high, the teams are focused, and the spirit of Hobie sailing is stronger than ever in Ustka.
After four exciting days of competition on the Polish Baltic coast, the Hobie 16 European Championship in Ustka concluded with a festive prize giving ceremony—despite the final day being cut short due to severe weather.
The final day began with high hopes for one last race that could have changed the overall standings. An additional discard was on the table, and teams were ready for a final battle. Although dark clouds loomed, the conditions were still sailable, and anticipation was high.
However, just before the first warning signal, the race committee had to make the difficult but necessary decision to cancel racing. Thunderstorms, waterspouts, and unstable weather systems moved in rapidly, forcing all teams back to shore for safety reasons.
Once the storm passed, the wind dropped completely. Despite long hours of waiting and watching the skies, no further races could be held. The day—and the championship—came to a close with the results from the previous day standing unchanged.
This meant that the new (and reigning) Hobie 16 European Champions are: Cam Owen & Susanne Ghent from Australia – a remarkable achievement for this outstanding team.
Hobie 16 Gold Fleet results:
🥇 Cam Owen / Susanne Ghent (AUS) 20 pts
🥈 Alessandro Cesarini / Eleonora Tabussi (ITA) 37 pts
🥉 Detlef Mohr / Karen Wichardt (GER) 43 pts
Hobie 16 Silver Fleet results:
🥇 Leonardo Fiorito / Veronica Ghinfanti (ITA) 8 pts
🥈 Michalina Klimczak / Adam Skowronski (POL) 19 pts
🥉 Gauthier Maurand / Marius Bartalucci (FRA) 24 pts
The final prize giving ceremony took place in the evening under beautiful late-summer skies. The sailors were rewarded with trophies, applause, and a stunning sunset—a perfect ending to an unforgettable event full of great racing, camaraderie, and Hobie spirit.
All race results—including all other classes—can be found at ucsdays.com.
Check out the full photo gallery at ucsdays.com/en/galleries.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to all participants, organisers, volunteers, and the city of Ustka for making this championship such a success. We wish all teams a safe journey home and look forward to seeing everyone again next year in Maubuisson, France for the next Hobie MultiEuropeans!
