The International Sailing Hobie Class Association and Yachting Australia have sanctioned the
world championship sailing regatta in 2014 to be held in Jervis Bay.
The championships are expected to be attended by an estimated 550 international competitors, representing twenty separate countries including South East Asia, Europe, North America and South Africa. All competitors will sail identical Hobie 16 catamarans, 60 of which will be built locally at the Hobie Cat Australasia factory which is now located in the Shoalhaven area.
Sailing Jervis Bay
The Hobie 16 is the largest and most popular catamaran class in the world, making the world championships a highly competitive event.
Huskisson Beach, Jervis Bay
Huskisson Beach is set to be a magnificent venue for this iconic international sailing event.
Organisers have negotiated accommodation for competitors at two official locations,
Huskisson Beach Tourist Resort and
Huskisson White Sands Tourist Park.
It is recommended participants and spectators secure accommodation before arriving in the area. Jervis Bay is a popular holiday destination on the NSW South Coast of Australia. Visitors will find
bed and breakfast and
holiday house accommodation available if booking early. Huskisson and Vincentia also host several
motels.
A summary of expected
weather conditions during the course of the event can be viewed online.
Participants and spectators can also view a
schedule of events online.
