28/08/2026
Final day of the 2026 Hobie Multi Europeans in Maubuisson, France.
Another severe thunderstorm swept through Maubuisson during the night, setting the stage for a dramatic final day.
By morning, everything had changed once again. Temperatures had dropped, the wind had strengthened, and with the championship still wide open, the Race Committee made the decision to start early — aiming to complete four races in each fleet.
What followed was one of the most unpredictable days of the championship.
Rain. Wind. Sunshine. Calm. Thunderstorms. Rainbows. And then back again. 🌧️💨☀️⛈️🌈
The conditions seemed to change by the minute, forcing sailors to constantly adapt while the Race Committee worked tirelessly to make the most of every possible racing opportunity.
Despite the challenging weather, the fleets kept pushing, fighting for every place right until the very end.
After four intense days of racing, the 2026 European Champions were finally crowned. 🏆
HC16 Gold
🥇 Owen/Ghent 🇦🇺
🥈 Bjornholt/Abratis 🇩🇰
🥉 Kitsmüller/Kitzmüller 🇦🇹
HC16 Silver
🥇 Azzi/Cornu 🇫🇷
🥈 Dal Fabbro/Katz Cohen 🇫🇷
🥉 Surcouf/Forbes 🇯🇪
HC14
🥇 Thieme, Arnaud 🇫🇷
🥈 Bockelmanm, Lauritz 🇩🇪
🥉 Hauschke, André 🇩🇪
HC14 EuroCup - Dinsdale Trophy
🥇 Borg, Dan 🇨🇦
🥈 Thieme, Arnaud 🇫🇷
🥉Zeilmarker, Thorin 🇳🇱
What a way to finish. What a championship. See you in Spain for the 2027 Hobie Worlds. ⛵