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Hobie Dragoon
Development
DesignerHobie Cat Europe
Year2001
Builder(s)Hobie Cat Europe
NameHobie Dragoon
Boat
Crew2
Hull
Hull weightBoat Weight 98 kg
LOH3.9 m (13 ft)
Beam2.2 m (7 ft 3 in)
Rig
Mast length6.4 m (21 ft)
Sails
Spinnaker area10.31 m2 (111.0 sq ft)
Total sail area118 sq ft (11.0 m2)
Class is a member of World Sailing

The Hobie Dragoon was designed by Hobie Cat Europe as a youth trainer for boat racing. The target age is 12 to 14 years. With twin trapeze and spinnaker option the boat is ideal for introducing young sailors to high performance multihulls. The class has International Sailing Federation Class status.

Events

World Championships

Year Gold Silver Bronze
2004  Richard Glover (GBR)
 Andrew Glover (GBR)
2006  Jason Waterhouse (GBR)
 Chase Lurati (GBR)
2008  Matthew Whitehead (GBR)
 Megan DU PLESSIS (GBR)
2013  Tom HEINRICH (GER)
 Lea Selin ZISLER (GER)
 Brandon WIJTENBURG (RSA)
 Todd FISHER (RSA)
 Lukas VERMEULEN (BEL)
 Alexander VAN GROTENHUIS (BEL)

References