I found this on the European Hobie cat web site.

Secondly, Hobie Cat Europe is pursuing the development of a high-tech Hobie Cat Class A that will probably make its first appearance on the regatta scene at the Class A World Championships organised in Sanguinet (France) from 18th to 24th June 2005). More information will follow in due course.


I would like to welcome Hobie cat to the world of light weight, high performance catamarans that have long been missing from their inventory. Now you can be a Hobie purist and sail a wonderful boat. I hope Hobie USA will import these boats as soon as possible. I would also recommend you consider using Hall Masts and Ashbey sails for the boats if you are going to import them. I think exciting times are ahead for Hobie Cat. The one cautionary note I have is that A class sailors expect a higher standard of build quality than many others in the Hobie family. As an A-catter and former Hobie owner, I would expect that any product would have to have top quality fittings, weight 160 lbs or less and be stiff and with a modern wavepiercer hull shape. I would also note that in exchange, most A-catters are willing to pay 15-20K for the boat. Good Luck and welcome to a Brave new world!

Eric Anderson US 28