Rich McVeigh interviews the 2016 Hobie 16 World Champion Daniel Bjornholt Christensen on Hobie sailing, training and tips for improving your game. With Daniel’s crew, Thomas Faurbye discuss all aspects of Hobie sailing. Thomas is new to sailing and gives his impressions of Hobie sailing and the Hobie Way of Life. Daniel gives a wonderful…
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Apr
Apr
It’s finally spring and Hobie sailing season is here. After having nearly every regatta cancelled last year it was a pleasure to finally go to a Hobie regatta. COVID19 restrictions are still in place but we have learned how to go Hobie sailing safely. This first regatta was a long trip for us, and our…
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Apr
Apr
I recently had an opportunity to again visit the Ocean Springs Yacht Club in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. What a nice a place to sail Hobie Cat’s. Ocean Springs YC is the host venue for the 2021 Hobie 16 North American Championships in June 2021.
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Feb
Feb
On the IHCA Facebook Page on Thursday, 4 March 2021 at 10:00 UTC join IHCA President Rich McVeigh and a fibreglass repairer on how to to do your Hobie repairs. As this is live we encourage people to people to join in live to ask questions. Or submit your question on the IHCA Facebook page…
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Feb
Feb
Hobie 16 North Americans Save the dates! June 6-11, 2021 Ocean Springs YC, Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Venue: The Ocean Springs Yacht Club (OSYC), located at the north east side of the US Rt. 90 bridge over Biloxi Bay. Racing will be on Biloxi Bay. Eligibility & Entry: The event is open to all IHCA class…
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Feb
Feb
Hobie 16 North Americans Save the dates! June 6-11, 2021 Ocean Springs YC, Ocean Springs, Mississippi. To avoid a schedule conflict, the organizers of the Michigan City Hobie 16 NACs have graciously agreed to postpone their event (again!) until 2022. Ocean Springs Yacht Club was ready to host the 16s in 2022, but have agreed…
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Jan
Jan
The IHCA welcomes all the sailors into the New Year with a video presentation featuring Rich McVeigh (President of the IHCA) , David Brookes (Executive Director of the IHCA), Michel Corigliano ( Hobie Cat Europe and Steve Fields (Hobie Cat Company) . See all the latest news from the video.
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Dec
Dec
The IHCA Rules Committee have been very busy. The Class Rules, IHCA standard Notice of Race and Sailing Instructions have been updated to conform to the new Racing Rules of Sailing. The IHCA Rules Committee wishes to draw to your attention two updated Racing Rules of Sailing that shall come into effect with the 2021-2024…
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Dec
Dec
The boat is in the garage for the winter and its cold outside. As I reflect back on 2020, it’s been a year. COVID-19 caught us all unprepared. Our sailing was incredibly impacted as was nearly every other aspect of our lives. It’s still amazing how much the world has changed, and I suspect some…
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Dec
Dec
The International Hobie Class Rules have been updated to align themselves with the updated 2021-2024 Racing Rules of Sailing. The Class Rules requirements remained unchanged. The IHCA Rules Committee wishes to draw to your attention two updated Racing Rules of Sailing that shall come into effect with the 2021-2024 RRS. 1st January 2021 RRS 50.1…
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