Sailing Collection About Us

"The Cat That Flies" February 6, 1970

Spectators the world Maximimum fun, over watched high- performance minimal drag— thinking, “If only…” for us, that’s always been the program, both from a boat-design Hobie Alter fell in love with surfing and the perspective and as a guiding ocean at a formative philosophy. age that coincided perfectly with surfing’s It’s hard to imagine a more graceful synergy between gilded era. Based in Southern California, he quickly people, nature and technology than sailing, an art that emerged as a prominent surfboard shaper, champion tests a sailor’s ability to work with the wind, the waves surfer and fledgling businessman. He opened his first and his sails to smoothly flow through air and water. The shop, Hobie Surfboards, in Dana Point, California, in iconography and the romance of the sport are easy to 1954, where he sold his high-quality, hand-built balsa- fall in love with, but—until a few decades ago—yacht core-and-fiberglass boards. The shop was a success, clubs, spendy marinas and huge operating budgets but the massive breakthrough came a few years later served as barriers to access, keeping most interested when Alter and Gordon “Grubby” Clark invented the parties ashore. world’s first foam-core-and-fiberglass surfboards, forever revolutionizing surfing with lighter, more agile boards.

The mid-60s found Alter hanging around Hawaii, surfing and sailing different boats, including his friend Woody “Spider” Brown’s , Manu Kai. Back stateside, Alter and Phil Edwards set about designing and building the world’s first fiberglass sailing cats. Their design brief was simple: The boat had to be durable and beaching-friendly, powerful enough to punch through the surf and simple to sail, and it had to pay huge dividends in the fun department for all audiences. After spending countless hours designing,

2 Sailing Collection testing, breaking and fixing their prototype, the company both literally unveiled the in 1968. and figuratively—is still our M.O. These days, however, our U.S. office conceives the While the 14-footer was an international hit, Alter soon more family friendly designs such as the Bravo, the Wave began considering a bigger, two-person catamaran with and the Getaway, while our European sister company, even higher performance attributes than his first design. , pens the go-fast speed machines such The result, the —one of the world’s best-loved as the Hobie Wild Cat, a true Formula-18 class killer. —was loosed on Southern California in 1970. Virtually overnight, high-performance sailing became More recently, we’ve been focusing on an even more accessible for everyone—not just the wealthy. A lifestyle versatile form of sailing, namely stepping masts onto centering on Hobie-organized regattas and beach our specially designed sailing kayaks. For Hobie, this parties emerged, and the term, “Have a Hobie Day” went draws together another area of our core expertise, as mainstream. By 1997 the Hobie 16 earned its way into we’ve built some of the world’s most innovative kayaks the Hall of Fame—the first to earn this since 1996. Now, with multi-sport boats such as the honor—and today there are some 150,000 Hobie Cats® Adventure Island and the new, two-person Tandem being sailed, raced and enjoyed everywhere. Island, you can enjoy the best of all worlds as your vessel easily converts from a paddling kayak—or, thanks Today, Hobie are built in the USA, Europe and to its Hobie MirageDrive®, a pedaling kayak—to a sailing- Australia, and Alter’s basic concept of ditching sailing’s rig-equipped in minutes. And because it’s a pomp and circumstance and hanging it out on the wire— Hobie, you can count on snappy performance, innovative features and longstanding durability.

Whether your goal is a sunset sail with your family, a sailing/paddling/pedaling-weekend adventure or the starting line of an adrenaline-choked World Championship regatta, expect great performance, count- on-it dependability and—most importantly—big grins from Hobie.

As clued-in sailors have said with a knowing smile since the early ‘70s, “Have A Hobie Day.”

hobiecat.com 3 Rotomolded Series

Simple, safe and fun, the ’s stable design and bombproof construction make it ideal for sailors of all skill levels, from the junior making his or her first tacks to the racecourse ace enjoying a breezy-day joyride. The boat’s rotomolded polyethylene encourages beaching and makes docking—even on gusty days—consequence-free. The Bravo’s generously cut, square-top captures mere zephyrs, yet automatically sloughs-off air pressure when the puffs hit. The unique A-frame support is easy to step, and the boomless, roller-furling, multicolored Dacron mainsail makes shortening sail safe and dependable.

Standard Features: Seabreeze • Seamless rotomolded polyethylene hull • Light, stiff, super durable and impact-resistant build • Fully battened, multi-colored, square-top Dacron mainsail • A-frame mast support eliminates shrouds and makes rigging easy • Powerful yet manageable sailplan • Elliptical sailplan twists off in strong puffs or gusts for power control • Unique angled battens allow for easy reefing and furling/unfurling of sail • One-pull sail reefing and furling system; ties off at a cleat • Boomless rig • Non-conductive Comptip mast for increased safety • EZ Lock rudder system • Two molded-in, under-deck carrying handles for easy lifting • Four carrying handles, fitted on all corners • 8" “Twist and Seal” hatch for stowing gear and lunch • Six scuppers create a fast-draining cockpit Specs: • Padded straps LOA: 12' / 3.65 m Beam: 4' 5" / 1.35 m • Righting line and “Hobie Bob” mast float increase safety and simplify righting w/ Rudder Up: 9" / 0.23 m Mast Length: 19' / 5.79 m Sail Area: 86 ft2 / 7.99 m2 Options: Weight: 195 lbs / 88.45 kg , Aluminum trailer, Beach Wheels/Dolly Max Load: 400 lbs / 181 kg Crew: 1-2 Build Type: Rotomolded Polyethylene Designed by: Greg Ketterman and the Hobie Cat Design Team

4 Sailing Collection hobiecat.com 5 Rotomolded Series

Looking for a do-everything, go-everywhere family sailing cat that’s safe and dependable for the juniors, yet also entertaining for mom and dad? If so, the is ready to play. Its asymmetrical underbody shape eliminates the need for , and its rotomolded polyethylene hulls are virtually indestructible. A large, fully battened, boomless mainsail provides plenty of power in the light stuff, but twists off in a breeze for added control. Enjoyed solo or with friends, the Wave is also available as

the Wave Club edition, ideal for schools, organizations or resorts. Seabreeze

Standard Features: • Super durable, impact-resistant rotomolded polyethylene two-shot hulls, with positive buoyancy • Special shape eliminates daggerboards for easy beaching • EZ Loc Rudder System • Fully-battened, multi-colored square top Dacron main sail with safety view window • Easy-attach, one-piece, colored mesh trampoline with built-in drink holders (Classic Version), 3-piece mesh with lacing and grommets (Club Version) • Boomless rig • Righting line and “Hobie Bob” mast float for easy righting and added safety • Comptip mast for safety • Padded seat cushions for added comfort • Innovative design for easy transport and storage • Assembly DVD Specs: Options: LOA: 13' / 3.96 m Patented Multi-Sail Zipper-Reefing Sail, kit, Spinnaker kit, Beam: 7' / 2.13 m Padded backrests, Aluminum trailer, Beach Wheels/Dolly Draft w/ Rudder Up: 11" / 0.28 m Mast Length: 20' / 6.09 m Sail Area: 95 ft2 / 9 m2 Weight: 245 lbs / 111 kg Max Load: 800 lbs / 362 kg Crew: 1-4 Build Type: Rotomolded Polyethylene Designed by: Morrelli & Melvin and the Hobie Cat Design Team

6 Sailing Collection hobiecat.com 7 Rotomolded Series

Few experiences beat an afternoon spent sailing with friends and family…except maybe if it’s spent on a fast, nimble catamaran that’s big enough to accommodate the whole crew. Unlike “party boats” that are better at floating around than footing off, the Getaway has serious

sailing legs thanks to its powerful, mainsail-driven sailplan and its Seabreeze asymmetrically shaped underbody. With the Getaway, there’s no worry about beaching or “dock bites”; its rotomolded hull is super-durable and impact-resistant. But most impressive is the Getaway’s awesome value—expect years’ worth of big grins for a modest price.

Standard Features: • Super durable, impact-resistant rotomolded polyethylene hulls • Special keel shape eliminates daggerboards for easy beaching • EZ Loc Rudder System • Multi-colored main sail with high-cut foot for easy clearance on tacks and gybes • Fully-battened, boomless main sail • Mesh forward trampoline and main trampoline • Roller furling jib • Righting line and “Hobie Bob” mast float for easy righting and added safety • Comptip mast for safety • Cooler/storage compartment in both hulls

Options: Specs: Wing seats, Single system, Aluminum trailer with LOA: 16' 7" / 5.04 m mast stand and double rollers, Beach Wheels/Dolly Beam: 7' 8" / 2.34 m Draft w/ Rudder Up: 10" / 0.25 m Mast Length: 25' / 7.62 m Sail Area: 180 ft2 / 17 m2 Weight: 390 lbs / 177 kg Max Load: 1000 lbs / 453 kg Crew: 1-6 Build Type: Rotomolded Polyethylene Designed by: Greg Ketterman and the Hobie Cat Design Team

8 Sailing Collection hobiecat.com 9 Rotomolded Series

Why choose between a kayak and a sailboat when the Hobie Mirage® Adventure Island delivers the best of both boats in one high-performance Island Azul package? Unbolt the aka crossbars and ama floats and you have an adventure-touring kayak; re-attach the float kit, step the sailing rig and you have a stable, fast trimaran. A roller-furling, vertically battened mainsail provides lift, a prevents lateral slip, and the amas easily fold parallel against the hull to simplify negotiating tight spots. Best yet, the MirageDrive® is there for you when the wind softens, or when you’re in Island Breeze kayaking mode.

Standard Features: • Hobie Mirage Adventure kayak hull (stands alone as a 16' kayak when desired) • MirageDrive with Turbo Fins • Two color-coordinated amas Island Smoke • Deck-mounted, detachable Aka II crossbars • Fully battened, boomless mainsail • Daggerboard • Patented roller-reefing sail with full-length vertical battens • Two-piece mast • Full-length mast/sail storage bag • Harken blocks • All cordage and sailing hardware • Oversized rudder • Two-piece paddle • Adjustable high-back padded seat with inflatable lumbar support Specs: • Large covered bow hatch with Bungee® tie-downs LOA: 16' / 4.88 m • Two 8" Twist and Seal hatches Mast Length: 15' 2" / 4.62 m • Gear bucket Beam w/ Amas Out: 9' 4" / 2.84 m • Stern cargo area with Bungee tie-downs Beam w/ Amas Folded In: 42" / 1.06 m • Meets NMMA certification requirements for flotation Sail Area: 57.5 ft2 / 5.34 m2 MirageDrive Weight: 6.6 lbs / 3 kg Sailing Weight: 115 lbs / 52.16 kg Options: Max Load: 350 lbs / 159 kg Plug-in cart, Dodger, Livewell, Aka Trampoline kit, Navigation package, Crew: 1 Hobie eVolve™ powered by Torqeedo electric motor kit, Aluminum trailer Build Type: Rotomolded Polyethylene (can adapt for one or two Islands), Beach Wheels/Dolly Designed by: The Hobie Cat Design Team

10 Sailing Collection hobiecat.com 11 Rotomolded Series

The feeling is unmistakable: the puff hits and the Hobie Mirage Tandem Island immediately accelerates, its leeward ama pressing into the water while the

windward ama rotates skyward. The Tandem Island’s square-top mainsail is Island Azul bent onto a lightweight, two-piece carbon-fiber mast and both cockpits are fitted with steering and sail-control lines, making it ideal for partners of all sailing-ability levels. Or, de-rig the sailing kit and you and your partner can enjoy a full-on adventure kayak; pedal the dual MirageDrives or go old-school and use the paddle—either way, count on a great time.

Standard Features: Island Breeze • Dual MirageDrives fitted with turbo fins • Two-piece carbon-fiber mast • Roller-furling, boomless mainsail • Easily retractable/removable, color-coordinated amas • Deck-mounted aka crossbars • Built-in, fully retractable, kick-up centerboard • Oversized rudder Island Smoke • Fingertip steering control at both cockpits • Sheets lead to both cockpits • Two high-back padded seats with inflatable lumbar support • Two-piece paddles with on-ama storage • Harken blocks • All cordage and sailing hardware • Rear cargo compartment with Bungee tie-downs • Large forward storage hatch • Three 8" Twist and Seal hatches Specs: • Two molded-in rod holders LOA: 18' 6" / 5.64 m • Four mesh-covered stowage pockets Ama Length: 13' 4" / 4.06 m Beam w/ Amas Out: 10' / 3.05 m • Four drink holders Beam w/ Amas Folded In: 4' / 1.22 m • Two molded-in carrying handles Mast Length: 18' / 5.49 m • Meets NMMA certification requirements for flotation Sail Area: 90 ft2 / 8.4 m2 MirageDrive Weight: 2 @ 6.6 lbs / 3 kg Options: Sailing Weight: 190 lbs / 86.18 kg Max Load: 600 lbs / 272 kg Plug-in cart, Dodger, Aka Trampoline kit, Navigation package, Crew: 2 Livewell, Hobie eVolve powered by Torqeedo electric motor kit, Build Type: Rotomolded Polyethylene Aluminum trailer, Beach Wheels/Dolly Designed by: The Hobie Cat Design Team

12 Sailing Collection hobiecat.com 13 Fiberglass Series

Game-changer. The Hobie 16 was unleashed on the Southern California beach scene in 1970, forever broadening the world’s concept of a Seabreeze sailboat. Now, over forty years later, this 1997 Sailboat Hall of Fame inductee continually attracts great sailors and delivers big-grin rides worldwide. Why? Because the Hobie 16 is the perfect multi-hull, powerful enough for world champions yet forgiving enough for novices. Its dual-trapeze rig lets you and your crewmember harness its raw power, and its asymmetrically shaped fiberglass hulls reduce weight and

provide lift. a hull, and the obsession begins! Hot Tamale

Standard Features: • Asymmetrical hulls eliminate daggerboards, facilitating beaching • Kick-up rudder system • Race-ready, brightly colored Dacron sails (Available in either Seabreeze or Hot Tamale colors) • Elevated trampoline platform provides a dry ride and allows for easy trapezing • EPO2 carbon-fiber rudder blades • Double-trapeze rig • Harken blocks • 3:1 Cunningham • Comptip mast provides safety and heavy air performance • Black anodized spars Specs: Options: Length: 16' 7" / 5.04 m Spinnaker and spinnaker-douser kit, Aluminum trailer with Beam: 7' 11" / 2.41 m double rollers and a mast stand, Beach Wheels/Dolly Draft w/ Rudder Up: 10" / 0.25 m Mast Length: 26' 6" / 8.07 m Sail Area: 218 ft2 / 20 m2 Weight: 320 lbs / 145 kg Max Load: 800 lbs / 362 kg Crew: 1-4 Build Type: Fiberglass/Foam Sandwich Designed by: Hobie Alter and the Hobie Cat Design Team

14 Sailing Collection hobiecat.com 15 Fiberglass Series

Whether your goal is mixed-fleet racing, One Design sailing or simply White taunting the local harbormaster, the Wild Cat is your ticket for all-out, hold-on-for-dear-life thrills. The project began when Hobie Cat Europe tasked a group of world-class sailors, naval architects and sailmakers to create a cat capable of dominating F-18 racecourses. High-performance touches include wave-piercing bows, an integrated wing-mast section, Smoke high-aspect ratio daggerboards and rudders, dual trapezes, a spinnaker launching and retrieval system, and seriously fast hulls. Hang it out on the wire, and the Hobie Wild Cat will immediately redefine any pre- Blue conceived notions of apparent-wind angles.

Standard Features: • Fiberglass hulls includes EVA anti-skid and one stern Red inspection port (per hull) • Carbon-fiber reinforced rudder blades and daggerboards • Carbon-fiber telescopic tiller extension • Mesh trampoline • Square-top Pentex Mylar mainsail • Fully battened Pentex Mylar jib • Self-tacking jib system • Spinnaker • Sock-style spinnaker snuffer system • 10:1 Harken blocks (mainsheet system) • 16:1 Cv unningham • Adjustable-rotation mast • Double trapeze Specs: • Spinlock blocks (Cunningham) LOA: 18' / 5.46 m Beam: 8' 6" / 2.59 m • Integrated front crossbar and jib track/jib Draft w/ Rudder Up: 7" / 0.18 m Mast Length: 29' 6" / 8.99 m Sail Area: 454 ft2 / 42 m2 Options: Weight: 397 lbs / 180 kg Aluminum trailer, Hull cradles, Beach Wheels/Dolly Max Load: 529 lbs / 240 kg Crew: 2 Build Type: Fiberglass/Foam Sandwich Designed by: Hobie Cat Europe Design Team

16 Sailing Collection hobiecat.com 17 Hobie Sailing Accessories

Hats Trapeze Harness #5024XX – Aussie hats (XX = size - MD or LG) Enhance your on-the-wire experience #5025MF – Hat microfiber w/ neck flap with this comfortable harness. Available #5026BM – Beanie Men's black in several styles to match your taste. #5026BW – Beanie Women's white #5018GM – Ball Cap Grey Mesh #5018RM – Ball Cap Red Mesh #5018BK – Ball Cap Black/Red #5018BL – Ball Cap Blue/Gold

Tech Shirts Rudder Covers #3857XX - White long sleeve red logo If you care about speed, you care #3858XX - White short sleeve red logo about your foils. Keep them knick-free #3859XX - White women's V-neck short and safe. sleeve blue logo (XX = size)

Spray Tops Deluxe Hobie Sail Bag Stay dry with this breathable pullover. Keep your parts and sails safe, Features a Neoprene waist, neck and clean and well-protected in this wrist seals. compartmented, expandable sailbag. Fits any size Hobie sail. #3121 - Deluxe Hobie Sail Bag

Wetsuits Hobie Luggage Hobie Wetsuits feature anti-choke Popular Hobie luggage items. necks and glued seams, and are A backpack, rolling duffle and an available in black and red/black, from expandable rolling suitcase are just the size SM to XL. thing for the Hobie traveler!

Gloves Beach Wheels / Dolly Fight rope burn and gain grip strength. Easily roll to any beach, braving mud, Ideal for working sail-control lines on sand or rocks. Makes launching easier days. and more fun. Sm/Md/Lg/XL Check Parts and Accessories catalog for #3188XX - Hobie Sailing Gloves various models. (XX = size)

Life Vest Trailers Stay safe with approved PFDs. High- Full line of trailers, from the stripped- quality construction available in several down to the tricked-out, to solve your models and colors to fit you and your transportation needs. Hobie style!

See Parts and Accessories Catalog on website for more details.

18 Sailing Collection Hobie Sailing Fleet

Rotomolded Series Fiberglass Series

Adventure Tandem 16 Special Features Bravo Wave Getaway Wild Cat Island Island Edition

Length 16' / 4.88 m 18' 6" / 5.64 m 12' / 3.65 m 13' / 3.96 m 16' 7" / 5.04 m 16' 7" / 5.04 m 18' / 5.46 m

Beam 9' 4" / 2.84 m 13' 4" / 4.06 m 4' 5" / 1.35 m 7' / 2.13 m 7' 8" / 2.34 m 7' 11" / 2.41 m 8' 6" / 2.59 m

Daggerboards Included Included Included

Draft 6" / 0.15 m 6" / 0.15 m 9" / 0.23 m 11" / 0.28 m 10" / 0.25 m 10" / 0.25 m 7" / 0.18 m Boards Up

Draft 26" / 0.66 m 26" / 0.66 m 4' 2" / 1.27 m Boards Down

Mast Length 15' 2" / 4.62 m 18' / 5.49 m 19' / 5.79 m 20' / 6.09 m 25' / 7.62 m 26' 6" / 8.07 m 29' 6" / 8.99 m

Sail Area 57.5 ft2 / 5.34 m2 90 ft2 / 8.4 m2 86 ft2 / 7.99 m2 95 ft2 / 9 m2 180 ft2 / 17 m2 218 ft2 / 20 m2 454 ft2 / 42 m2

Main Sail Included Included Included Included Included Included Included

Jib Option Included Included Included

Spinnaker Gear Option Option Included

Boat Weight 115 lbs / 52.16 kg 190 lbs / 86.18 kg 195 lbs / 88.45 kg 245 lbs / 111 kg 390 lbs / 177 kg 320 lbs / 145 kg 397 lbs / 180 kg

Maximum Load 350 lbs / 159 kg 600 lbs / 159 kg 400 lbs / 181 kg 800 lbs / 362 kg 1000 lbs / 453 kg 800 lbs / 362 kg 529 lbs / 240 kg

Crew 1 2 1-2 1-4 1-6 1-4 2

Racing Crew 1 2 2

Kick Up Rudders Included Included Included Included Included Included

Single Trapeze Option Option

Double Trapeze Included Included

Backrest Wings Option Optional

Max Wing Load 450 lbs / 204 kg

All colors, graphics and specifications of all models are subject to change withoutnotice.

hobiecat.com 19 Sailing Collection

HOBIE CAT COMPANY HOBIE CAT AUSTRALASIA Oceanside, CA Huskisson, New South Wales U.S.A. Australia 1-800-HOBIE-49 1-800-4-HOBIE hobiecat.com hobiecat.com.au

VISIT YOUR NEAREST DEALER

PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER