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Grafton Cat Regatta
February 26, 2010 to February 28, 2010 – CRYC Grafton
Grafton Cat and Brushgrove Regatta. This weekend will re-ignite Cat sailing on the Clarence River at Grafton. For too long we have been ignored and now a weekend that will be like no other has been c…
Organized by Andrew Landenberger | Type: regatta
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Bad News Regatta
June 5, 2010 to June 7, 2010 – Currumbin Gold Coast, Queensland
This is a memorial Regatta Remembering one of our greats!! A fantastic venue Further information will be added to this event
Organized by Tards | Type: regatta
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Toukley Sailing Club Brass Monkey Regatta
June 5, 2010 to June 7, 2010 – Toukley NSW
This event had well over 70 Boats last year and is looking bigger this comming event. Located on the beautiful central coast. Again it is a must attend event
Organized by Troy Bennett | Type: regatta
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Hulls have left for the Paint Shop
Sanded, filled and the sanded some more.... Hours of torture (I should have had JJ do it when he had the chance back in March !)
If all things go well, we should be back on the water in two weeks.
Posted by Rohan on November 6, 2009 at 4:30pm — 4 Comments
My new toy
I took delivery of one last week and she's a beauty. White with wings, the boat is in exceptional condition and a credit to previous owner Dave Hewson - a very passionate Hobie man.
I hope I am 'man enough' to handle her sailing one-up. We'll see.
I look forward to seeing you guys out on the water soon.
Posted by Andrew Aston on November 2, 2009 at 9:37am — 3 Comments
Which Hobie to Buy?
I used to race a Hobie 14 Turbo (club and state level) but want advice on which Hobie I should buy this time, because there are so many different hobie models to consider these days.
I intend to race again occassionally (one-up) so would like a boat that is competitive, but would also like a boat that can accomodate another adult or a few young kids for the odd joy ride if need be… Continue
Posted by Andrew Aston on October 8, 2009 at 11:00am — 3 Comments
My New Website
Check it out everybody leave me some feedback...
Posted by JonJay Kersh on May 10, 2009 at 1:58am
Woolgoolga Shakedown
Posted by Andrew on January 19, 2009 at 8:23pm
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Port Stephens Regatta Results 2 Replies
After an absolute beautiful weather we are talking 15-20 knots North East on Saturday and 10-15 Knots South East Sunday. We seen again the close racing that the 18 fleet is being renown for. John Ker…
Started by JonJay Kersh in Misc. Last reply by Darryl Gray Nov. 16, 2009.
A Hobie 18 Adventure Across the Atlantic
Across the Atlantic on an Open Hobie 18 Catamaran The following is reprinted from the Hobie Hotline (The HobieCat magazine, no longer issued) May/June 1987 Editor's Note. The HOTLINE is printing the…
Tagged: hobie, 18, a, on, Atlantic
Started by Dave H 18 in Misc Oct. 25, 2009.
Featured Members of the Month
This Month we have to feature the top three sailors from NSW Mr Gilbert who has made a 5 year clean sweep of the NSW state titles not to mention just a top bloke, Mr Quinn Who was a very unlucky seco…
Started by JonJay Kersh in Misc Oct. 5, 2009.
Wild Cat Results
Well after a very damp weekend and some good close racing. We managed 6 18's we all sadly missed the Quinn family cant wait till we meet again!!!!! Mr Gilby was seen going head to head with the old m…
Started by JonJay Kersh in Misc Oct. 5, 2009.
Foster Wild Cat 8 Replies
Hey Jon Jay just got my boat back after the carnage at Batemans Bay regatta, haven't been on this site for a while but think you might be jumping the gun a bit with all the regatta's for 2010 being m…
Started by Gilby in Misc. Last reply by Hairbear Sep. 28, 2009.
Boats for sale on Ebay
Sept 18th, 2009 - Hobie 18 $6,500, Location Bittern Victoria
Started by Rohan in Hobie Cats For Sale Sep. 17, 2009.
My 18 up forsale 5 Replies
I am posting this in anticipation of a flood of people wanting to buy my Boat.. I am selling with Two sets of sails Possibly three. Features include Sound, tight Hulls that are a good weight No Delam…
Started by JonJay Kersh in Hobie Cats For Sale. Last reply by Gilby Sep. 4, 2009.
Bush pig hobie 16
Jon Jay just to show you my new main i brought with batterns for $1200-00 never used boat now going fast
Started by Bill King in Misc Aug. 29, 2009.
Hobie 18 Parts needed
I am looking for a set of spreaders, Boom and furler for hobie 18 Please contact me on 0413357996 Any Condition Thanks JJ
Started by JonJay Kersh in Parts Needed Jul. 25, 2009.
Making Hull Supports-twigs/glass/epoxy Resin. 29 Replies
The Supports on my trailer have looked a little shabby since I bought my first H18,Now after all the work I have done to my boat to get it looking clean and useable, I find that I am not even close o…
Tagged: Resin, H18, support, Epoxy, Glass
Started by Dave H 18 in Misc. Last reply by Dave H 18 Jul. 22, 2009.
hobie 16 main sail wanted
Looking for a hobie 16 main sail starting 95's series with batterns must be in ok condition for club racing Bill King
Started by Bill King in Misc Jul. 17, 2009.
The Time of Factor
I would like to see someone organize a get together that goes for 1 week, it does not need to be a Regatta, just a weeks camping and sailing and meeting new people and Forging new friendships. This c…
Started by Dave H 18 in Misc Jul. 9, 2009.
BRAND NEW HOBIE 18 FO SALE- or was for sale,,the price is up there. $ 17,000 us, Found this on another web
ound incredible ?, yes but true. I have this NIB 18 SX with MERIDIAN BLUE hulls (a $450 special order option back then), probably the last available brand new SX 18. The boat was manufactured in 1994…
Tagged: 18, hobie, sale, for, H18
Started by Dave H 18 in Hobie Cats For Sale Jun. 20, 2009.
Regatta's for the Calander
Could you please consult all your sailing clubs so we can get all of our next year events on the board so we can get a hobie series together for the new sailing year I am in the process of getting Tr…
Started by JonJay Kersh in Misc Jun. 11, 2009.
.....Brass Monkey Regatta..... 9 Replies
The Brass Monkey approaches now only a matter of hours till were mixing it up on the water.. Boats are already arriving and i have a nice shiny new set of Finline rudders on my boat Woo Hoo.. Done a…
Started by JonJay Kersh in Misc. Last reply by Dave H 18 Jun. 8, 2009.
Boat and Sail age 35 Replies
How can you tell how old your boat and sails are? My hull serial is HCAUS483 and sail number 15969 any help will be greatly appreciated. Aaron
Started by Aaron Midgley in Misc. Last reply by JonJay Kersh May. 19, 2009.
X40 Racing 1 Reply
Well it would seem that Bundy did not get off to a great start in the iShares cup. Video is now online at iShares Cup dot com
Started by Andrew in Misc. Last reply by Dave H 18 May. 16, 2009.
Australian Fleets and numbers 9 Replies
Hi guys just wondering where everyone is sailing from and their local numbers i am trying to keep track of this so we can start to organize combined regattas and so on... Thanks JonJay
Started by JonJay Kersh in Misc. Last reply by Matthew May. 13, 2009.
Central Coast Championships 1 Reply
Just an idea to throw around before the new season starts. To have the championships held throughout the season at the clubs sailing hobies. Gosford Toulkey and at Mannering Park at the same time as…
Started by Bill King in Misc. Last reply by JonJay Kersh Apr. 29, 2009.
Victorian State Title Wrap up 9 Replies
Full results to come but rankings for top 6 1st John Kersh & Leah Bennett 2nd Richard Quinn & Rachael Quinn 3rd Glen Gilbert & Michelle Gilbert 4th JonJay Kersh & Micheal Pitts 5th St…
Started by JonJay Kersh in Misc. Last reply by Leah Bennett Apr. 16, 2009.
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