The Story…
Who would’ve thought that after 50 years in Australia, the Hobie Cat Class would be as thrilling, influential and undoubtedly unique as it was all those years ago??
Just about everyone!
The Vincentia Sailing Club, in conjunction with the NSW Hobie Cat Association and Hobie Cat Asia Pacific are overwhelmingly proud to be hosting the 50th Australian Hobie Cat National Championships on the glorious waters of Jervis Bay, NSW. What is questionably undisputed as the greatest sailing location in Australia, or even the world!
Home to the 2011 Australian Hobie Cat National Championships, and the 2014 Hobie 16 World Championships, Jervis Bay is well accustomed to the colour and excitement that Hobie Racing brings to each and every event.
The 50th National Championships will be a duel series, with key details below:
Series 1: 28th December – 31st December 2022.
National Championship for:
- Hobie 16 Open
- Hobie 16 Masters
- Hobie 16 Grand Masters
- Hobie 16 Great Grand Masters
- Hobie 18
- Hobie 17
- Hobie 14 Turbo
As this is the 50th Anniversary of Hobie Cat in Australia, there will be a strong emphasis on the social and celebratory side of the regatta with smaller events and social activities planned to take place over the duration of the event, all being held on the hallowed grounds of the Vincentia Sailing Club.
Series 1: Schedule of Events
| Day | Date & Theme | Events & Location | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 27th December 2022 | SERIES 1 & 2 - Registration SERIES 1- Briefing & Welcoming Party | 1400 - 1600hrs 1700hrs |
| Wednesday | 28th December 2022 'Hobie Regatta T-Shirt Day' | Racing Post-race drinks & games @ VSC/JBBC Beer Garden | 1000hrs 1700hrs |
| Thursday | 29th December 2022 'Retro Cowboy Sailing' | Racing Post-race drinks & games @ VSC/JBBC Beer Garden | 1000hrs 1700hrs |
| Friday | 30th December 2022 'Dress Like Ya Sails' | Racing Post-race drinks & games @ VSC/JBBC Beer Garden | 1000hrs 1700hrs |
| Saturday | 31st December 2022 'Aloha Day' | Racing SERIES 1 - Presentation @ Vincentia Country Club | 1000hrs (no racing after 1500hrs) 1830hrs |