The Hobie 16 World Sailing Championship is only day away with 243 teams, representing twenty-eight countries, registered for the largest Hobie event in history.
To be held in Cancun, Mexico, five championships will be determined between May 4- 14 and will be sailed in sixty-four brand new Hobie 16's provided by the Hobie Cat Company.
Racing for the Women, Master, Grand Master and Youth World Championships will be contested on the May 5, 6 and 7.
The Open World Championship will start on May 8 with a two day qualifying round for the semi-finals. The semi-finals will be sailed for three days, followed by a two-day final with the top 56 teams.
The Numbers:
Open: 199 teams registered Women: 18 teams Master: 44 Grand Master: 13 Youth: 34
Registration closed eight weeks prior to the event with some teams registered for more than one event.
More information is available on the event website via the link below.