Released in 1976,
the Hobie 14 Catamaran
revolutionized the sailing world. Hobie wanted to make a boat that you could easily launch into the surf from the beach, sail, and bring back through the surf -- a beautifully realized concept that changed the course of sailing. Hobie followed up with the Hobie 16, which became the most popular catamaran ever and the most competitive catamaran class in the world. Over 100,000 Hobie Cats are sailing around the world in huge Hobie fleets and regattas.