thecommondenominator t is quite incredible the developments that have recently occurred in sailboat design and operation. Hull design is Inot just a function of buoyancy and fl uid dynamics - hulls are becoming fuselages to support wings and foils and control surfaces. Also, sail development has reached a point where even The Offi cial Publication of the Hobie soft sails can obtain the shape and long term durability of a Class Association of North America wing. I won’t even try to go into the electronic development such as computer control FALL 2014 of wings and foil surfaces, graphics, tracking, GPS and communication. It is truly VOLUME 43, NUMBER 2 exciting to watch sailing move into this new era. It may seem contradictory, but what this technical development has done is Offi cers stimulate interest in sailing and, more specifi cally, interest in established classes. Chair Membership Chair Pat Porter Matt Bounds Advanced sailing could be compared to space exploration: extremely expensive, 1st Vice Chair Secretary exciting to watch, and we can develop a sense of pride as it grows. There creates a sort Mike Madge Kathy Ward of technical backlash because only a few may participate. Over the last year, however, 2nd Vice Chair Treasurer Tony Krauss Becky Ashburn many sailing classes, including Hobie Cat, have seen record breaking attendance at Youth Program Dir. Race Director World and Regional championships. For existing sailors, participation in Hobie Christine Bradshaw Mark Santorelli Cat Classes in totally realistic and attainable. A Hobie Cat is the solution for those HOTLINE Design and Production by individuals and families that want to step from the sidelines into the sailing realm. The Hobie Class should focus on what we are and where we are going. We are the culture, the class, the manufacturer. We have the answer. Both locally and internationally, we are an enormous and ongoing player in the recreational community Contributors and we should share it. We are fortunate; we are the past and the future. Garland Ayscue Bob Longo John Bauldry Mike Madge Boat US Peter Nelson Have a Hobie Day! Matt Bounds Kat Porter Laurie Cronan Laura Sullivan Andy Dinsdale Gillian Thomson Casey Larson The Hobie Class Association HOTLINE is the offi cial publication of the Hobie Class Association of North America (HCA-NA). Contents © 2014 HCA-NA. All rights reserved: reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited. It is distributed four times a year to HCA-NA Members. Its goal is to keep the North American Region informed of the business of the Class Association. Questions and suggestions should be directed to the address below. The HCA-NA is proud to be a member of the United States Sailing Association (US Sailing). The purpose of the Hobie Class Association of North America is to establish and promote the highest standards of Hobie Cat sailing/racing in its geographic boundaries in collaboration with the National and International sailing authorities. HOBIE CLASS ASSOCIATION HOTLINE Matthew P. Bounds, Editor 3798 Damas Dr. Commerce Township, MI 48382 [email protected] The name Hobie Cat®, and the “fl ying H” logo are used by permission and are registered and licensed trademarks of the Hobie Cat Company, P.O. Box TONY TRIBOLET 1008, Oceanside, CA 92051. Fall 2014 HOBIE CLASS contents features 16 Mano à Mano The Hobie 17 North Americans 22 Quality Trumps Quantity Hobie 18 Women’s and Hobie 16 Trapseat North Americans 28 The Gorge Delivers Hobie 18 / 20 North Americans 32 Personal Profi le Andy Dinsdale 12 16 photo / illustration credits Cover – Jenny Everson The Common Denominator – Terri McKenna, Tony Tribolet Contents – Hobie Cat AUS, Jenny Everson, Paul Evenden, Jan Anderson Schedule – Bruce Krupke Just In Off the Wire – Boat US Hobie History – Tim Lightfoot, Kristen King, Mike Walker, Bruce Krupke, John Bauldry, and Leo Hetzel Starting Tactics – Matt Bounds, Hobie Cat Australasia Hobie 17 NACs – Jenny Everson, Matt Bounds, Bridget Quatrone Women’s & Trapseat NACs – Paul Evenden Hobie 18/20 NACs - Jan Anderson Andy Dinsdale – Franck Tiffon, Christophe Launay, Jay Grant Regatta Reports – Garland Ayscue, Darcy Porter, Kat Porter, Hobie Cat AUS, Wendy Larson, Danielle Podejko, Richard White and Bruce Krupke 2 FALL 2014 ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA columns 7 Just in Off the Wire News and Notes 8 Hobie History Milestones in the Hobie Family 12 Tactics and Strategy Starting and Finishing at the Worlds 35 Regatta Reports 22 26 resources 4 2014 Regatta Schedule 6 2014 HCA Council Members and Contacts 44 Hobie Youth Grants 45 2015 HCA Membership Application Andy Larson holds on downwind at the 17 NACs on the cover Photo by Jenny Everson www.hcana.hobieclass.com 3 2014 regattaschedule DDIVISIONIVISION 3 HOST DATE NAME / LOCATION CONTACT PHONE / E–MAIL FLEET RYC Oct 4-5 Division 3 Champs Gene Harris 510•612•2036 Richmond, CA [email protected] 281 Oct 18-19 Coyote Point Fun Regatta Bill Boyd [email protected] CPYC Eureka, CA DIVISION 2 HOST DATE NAME / LOCATION CONTACT PHONE / E–MAIL FLEET 434 Sept 21-22 Big Bear Lake Chris Dunn 909•336•7679 Big Bear, CA [email protected] 514 Oct 11-12 Piñata Regatta John Eger [email protected] Puerto Peñasco, MEX ABYC Nov 22-23 Turkey Day Regatta Alamitos Bay YC abyc.org Long Beach, CA POINTS RESULTS GO TO: [email protected] DDIVISIONIVISION 1144 RREGATTAEGATTA LLEGEND:EGEND: HOST DATE NAME / LOCATION CONTACT PHONE / E–MAIL Points Regatta Area Championship FLEET 25 Sept 20-21 Tulsa Cat Fight Kenny McIntosh 918•232•7919 Non-Points Regatta North American Championship Keystone Lake, OK [email protected] 4 FALL 2014 DDIVISIONIVISION 1111 HOST DATE NAME / LOCATION CONTACT PHONE / E–MAIL FLEET HCANA Hobie 16 301•526•6046 Div 11 Sept 21-26 North Americans Rich McVeigh Lewes, DE (Lewes YC) [email protected] DDIVISIONIVISION 1100 HOST DATE NAME / LOCATION CONTACT PHONE / E–MAIL FLEET CRAM Sept 20-21 Higgins Lake Regatta www.cramsailing.org Roscommon, MI CSYC Oct 4-5 CRAM / CSYC Regatta II www.cramsailing.org Crescent Sail YC, Detroit DDIVISIONIVISION 9 HOST DATE NAME / LOCATION CONTACT PHONE / E–MAIL FLEET LWSC Oct 11-12 Indian Summer Regatta Philippe Laurent [email protected] Lake Waccamaw, NC DDIVISIONIVISION 1155 DDIVISIONIVISION 8 HOST HOST DATE NAME / LOCATION CONTACT PHONE / E–MAIL DATE NAME / LOCATION CONTACT PHONE / E–MAIL FLEET FLEET Joe Procreva 70 Oct 25-26 Shearwater Regatta www.osyc.com LESC Oct 3-5 Wildcat Regatta lakeeustissailingclub.org Ocean Springs, MS OSYC Lake Eustis, FL BRUCE KRUPKE www.hcana.hobieclass.com 5 resources 2014hcaboard/contacts DIVISION 2 DIVISION 6 DIVISION 10 DIVISION 14 Women’s Mark Ashburn Jane Sherrod Gail Tinker-Stiemsma John Eaton 7056 Harbor View Dr. 1285 Blue Heron 9542 East Shore Drive 596 N 1200 Rd. Representative Chris Bradshaw Las Vegas, NV 89119 Hitchcock, TX 77563 Portage, MI 49002 Lawrence, KS 66047 5285 W 219 Terrace 702•204•2206 409•933•9984 269•760•2666 785•748•0100 [email protected] [email protected] gtinker@fl owserve.com sailfl [email protected] Bucyrus, KS 66013 913•879•2245 [email protected] DIVISION 3 DIVISION 7 DIVISION 11 DIVISION 15 Mike Montague Ryan Richardson Ron LaPorta Michael McNeir 4833 Medicia Rd. 1214 W. R6obinson St. 120 Netherwood Dr. 91 Starlight Lane Santa Rosa, CA 95404 Knoxville, IA 50138 Coatesville, PA 19320-1467 Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 WEB 850•585•3285 707•799•4556 641•820•0502 610•384•8443 Hobie Class Association of [email protected] fl [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] North America www.hcana.hobieclass.com DIVISION 4 DIVISION 8 DIVISION 12 DIVISION 16 Hobie Cat Company Laura Sullivan Fred Weidig Dave Heroux Adam Atherton www.hobiecat.com 20831 SE 213 St 4806 SW 25th Ct 27 Foster Center Rd. 7888 Marina Dr. Maple Valley, WA 98012 Cape Coral, FL 33914 Foster, RI 02825-1326 Bridgeport, NY 13030 Hobie Cat Community 425•432•7749 239•810•0703 401•647•3203 315•491•6390 Forums [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] www.hobiecat.com/forums VOTING MEMBERS VOTING DIVISION 5 DIVISION 9 DIVISION 13 Stuart Hill Mark Van Doren Pedro Colon 1925 Lynwood Place 201 Triplett Lane, Box 5307 Casper, WY 82604 Knoxville, TN 37922 Caguas, PR 00726 787•744•3246 307•265•6782 865•548•8777 @hcanorthamerica [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Chair Pat Porter 5316 Hilltop Road Garden Valley, CA 95633 916•496•2294 [email protected] 1st Vice Chair Vacant 2nd Vice Chair Tony Krauss 5317 East 7th Street Tucson, AZ 85711 520•955•2769 [email protected] Secretary Kathy Ward 1331 Robertson Way Sacramento, CA 95818 916•715•3133 [email protected] Treasurer Becky Ashburn NON–VOTING MEMBERS NON–VOTING 7056 Harbor View Dr Las Vegas, NV 89119 702•580•3230 [email protected] Youth Program Director Championships / Guest Expert Scorekeeper HOTLINE Editor / Web Master Race Director Program Coordinator Bill Jeffers Membership Chair Tom Sinnickson Mark Santorelli Chris Bradshaw Hobie Feet 204 Matt Bounds 2136 Story St. 50 Hannah Lee Rd 5285 W 219 Terrace Bridget Quatrone Barnegat, NJ 08005 Bucyrus, KS 66013 412 Radcliffe Road Syracuse, NY 3798 Damas Dr. San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 908•783•1915 913•206•1522 Dewitt, NY 13214 585•370•9160 Commerce Twp., MI 48382 415•505•0079 [email protected] [email protected] 315•446•9868 [email protected] 248•980•7931 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 6 FALL 2014 justinoffthewire News and Notes Life Jacket Type Code Labels Go Away Updated Class Rules In a move that’s expected to life jacket designs, especially The International Hobie Class benefi t recreational boaters, on those made in other countries Association (IHCA) has issued an Oct.