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Notice of Race Online for the 2027 Hobie World Championships

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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Team Australia 2027 – Expression of Interest

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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ENTRIES OPEN – 2026 NSW Hobie 14-Turbo, Youth & Women’s State Titles

For the 2026/27 NSW Traveller Series, the NSW State Championships for the Hobie 14-Turbo, along with the Women & Youth Titles, will be held in conjunction with Mannering Park Amateur Sailing Club’s Phil Johnston 14ft Memorial Regatta. The dates of the regatta are locked in for 17-18, October ’26, two weeks after Great Lakes Sailing…

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Entries Open for 2026 Wildcat Regatta

The Great Lakes Sailing Club is proud to release the Notice of Race and officially open EVENT REGISTRATION for our upcoming 2026 WildCat Regatta! Come join us at the Great Lakes Sailing Club, on the shores of beautiful Lake Wallis, for the 53rd running of this much loved regatta, a fabulous weekend of catamaran racing,…

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Hobie Cat Victoria Participation Survey

The Hobie Cat Association of Victoria is looking at ways to improve participation at State Titles and travelling regattas. Whether you race every event, occasionally attend, or haven’t been to an event in years, your feedback matters. We want to better understand: What makes events enjoyable What barriers stop people attending What would encourage more…

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Bad News Delivers Once Again at Currumbin Alley

The Gold Coast Catamaran Club’s annual Bad News Regatta was once again an outstanding success, thanks to the incredible volunteers who make this iconic event possible each year. Sarah, Liza, Worsty, Tom, Dave and the rest of the GCCC crew did a fantastic job both on and off the water, delivering another memorable long weekend…

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Nominations Open for 2026 Australian Sailing State and National Awards

Nominations are now open for the 2026 Australian Sailing State and National Awards, with the annual state events set to recognise clubs and members in all States and Territories for their outstanding achievements and contributions to the sailing community over the past year. The Australian Sailing Awards are the peak awards for the sport of sailing…

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2027 Hobie 14 & Hobie 16 World Championships & Hobie Dragoon International Cup

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…