The WA Hobie Cat Association promotes Hobie Cat sailing in all its various forms throughout the state.
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Nedlands Hobie Survey Results
Thanks all for participating in the Nedlands Survey. Please click here HCAWA Survey Results 2009 05 25 for the results of the survey.
As you can see there was a majority that would like to see a change to the racing format. 23 people responded yes to changes in the format, with 7 indicating no changes and 3 having no comment.
The actions from the results of the survey are:
1. Steve Sturgeon has kindly agreed to be the Hobie Section Captain at Nedlands Yacht Club for 2009/10 which will enable me (Aileen) to keep focused on the Hobie Nationals. Note: Steve is our representative. It does not mean he has to do all of the work.
2. A proposal has successfully been presented to NYC Regatta Committee to bring the start time of the Hobie’s forward (at the end of last season we were the last fleet taking off)
A proposal is also being prepared to go to the NYC Regatta Committee requesting a change in our racing format. The changes to the racing format would only be for a number of weeks (i.e. not every week) as we have a number of events such as short course regatta, club championship and HMAS Perth Regatta that we would keep in the same format.
The Open Cat have also requested a change to their racing format.
3. Steve Sturgeon in his new role as Hobie Section Captain is seeking feedback and assistance with the courses.
There are a couple of ways that you can do this.
The most useful way is through the forum on the Hobie Cat Association of WA website. That way everyone can see the comments and include their thoughts. As a general comment and for the forum to be productive please keep comments focused on the issues/items and not on the people.
Thoughts on the length of the course, location of marks etc are very useful conversations for Steve to assist us in moving productively forward. The discussion will make it easier for him when he goes to represent us on this item at the NYC Regatta Committee Meetings. No comments means you are happy to accept the outcome.
The other way is to email Steve on stevesturgeon@live.com.au
Suggested courses: SOUTHWEST_COURSE.jpg EASTERLY_COURSE.jpg NORTHWEST_COURSE.jpg
4. Social elements – The other aspect that is useful for us to focus on is the social elements of the fleet, so in 2009/ 2010 a number of people will have some events at their place (I haven’t tapped them on the shoulder yet) however if you would like to volunteer, before I tap you on the shoulder please send me an email aileen@achieivingsynergy.com.au or call me on 0400 406 955.
Details of the proposed courses for the two race format can be found in this proposal document. Images of the courses can be seen by following these links: The NorthWest course, SouthWest Course and the Easterly Course. Please send any feedback on the proposed course via the forum.
Thanks Aileen
Freemantle Yacht Club winter series (Revised dates)
Saturday 16 May 2009 1000hrs Heats 1 & 2
Saturday 13 June 2009 1000hrs Heats 3 & 4
Saturday 11 July 2009 1000hrs Resail (If Required)
Saturday 25 July 2009 1000hrs Heats 5 & 6
Saturday 8 August 2009 1000hrs Resail (If Required)
Saturday 22 August 2009 1000hrs Heats 7 & 8 followed by Huck Scott Winter Series Presentation
The races start at 10:00 with 2 races back to back
A small group of Hobies have attended this event over the last 2 years including some F18s and Tigers
Geraldton Batavia Regatta 30/31st May 2009
What a great weekend...here are the results. Thanks to Togsy and the Gero Club; Hospitality was exceptional as always.
Trav Series Results - Geraldton -2009 H16.xls
Trav Series Results - Geraldton -2009 Mixed Cats.xls
Photo from Geraldton Yatch Club - Nationals 1988 - When Togsy was just a lad :)
Cat Classic Sun 27th - Mon 28th September 2009
Notice of Race: cat classic/nor cc09 090507.doc
Travellers Series 2008/9 (Sponsored by Hobie West) 
10th, 13th April 2009 Mandurah Easter Regatta, First Warning Signal not before 0900 hrs
For more details please download the Travellers Series Notice of Race
HOBIE WEST SPRINT SERIES- (Final Results) (Sponsored by Hobie West)
The presentations were made on the Saturday evening of the State Titles down at PRSC in Albany.
Some great trophies were awarded and a champagne shower for the top 3 were the order of the day.
A great series, lots of fun and close racing, and great practice for the States.
Well done Tayllor, Emma, Steve, Lynne and all the NYC team that helped make it possible - fantactic job.
Final Results: Hobie West Sprint Series 2009 final result
CREWS Seeking HELMS and HELMS Seeking Crew
Email your details to needcrew@gmail.com
We currently have 6 crew under 70 kg with some basic crewing experience or training.
Nedlands Hobie Results Page
Now added to the Web site NYC Hobie Results (Unofficial fun page)
2009/10 National Titles - Mandurah Offshore Fishing and Sailing Club
Mandurah offshore and fishing sailing club http://www.mofsc.com.au/
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