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The Hobie 16 National Championship will be held at the Point Yacht Club in Durban. Racing will start mid-day on Friday the 10th of April and will finish mid-day on the 13th of April.

Notice of race will still be sent out, but feel free to contact us for more information.

Durban offers great autumn weather and awesome sailing waters and the challenge is on as sailors from all standings can compete with 40 other sailors.

The Point Yacht club will be hosting their Easter Regatta during this time so it should be great fun for all.

It's time for the Cape Point Challenge again. This annual event is held every year without fail and inspite the weather as it will be this year, on the 14th of March 2009. A wonderful adrenalin filled challenge for hobie cat sailors or all ages as they leave the Fish Hoek Beach sailing toward Cape Point where they turn around a bouy and head back. For those who do not sail, there is always a great atmosphere at the club where the smell of food will tantelize your tastebuds. Or just join us for a drink and some sailing conversation.

The Intermediate course is designed for the sailor who has been on the water for a year or more and has decided to take it further and get into racing. You will need to know about the finer set-up of the boat and the basic racing rules and starting procedures. Duration: 2 days, includes tuition, course material and sailing Cost for 2 day course: R3800-00 per person.

The Beginner course is for the first time buyer of a Hobie Cat, we cover the basics of sailing a Hobie Cat and most importantly - Safety. We teach you how to rig and derig your boat and of course how to sail your Hobie in light winds for the first time. In Hobie Cat terms what goes down must come up, so we will teach you how to right your boat in the event that you capsize. Duration: 2 days, includes tuition, course material and sailing Cost for 2 day course: R3800-00 per person.

If you are serious about making this your hobbie, our one day course is for you. It will help you make up your mind as to whether or not you want to make sailing a long term part of your life or not. Duration: 6 hours, includes tuition, course material and sailing. Cost for 1 day course: R1800-00 per person.

The Half day course will teach you the basics of wind direction, helming a Hobie Cat, main sheet and jib sheet function as well as sail shape. Duration: 4 hours, includes tuition and sailing. Cost for a half- day course: R1200-00 per person.

Whether you are a beginner or an intermediate sailor and would like to learn more about sailing we have various course options available for you to quickly learn the ropes and increase your Hobie Cat sailing pleasure. Sailing in Africa is especially rewarding because of the natural beauty that surrounds you will sailing on the waters of the Langebaan Lagoon. Based at the Cape Sport Center in Langebaan, Drum Africa is the only Hobie Cat School in South Africa. Drum Africa offers many courses to get you on the water and ready to sail. Choose from the following:

South Africa and Southern Africa is an adrenalin junkies haven. There is so much to do and experience and wonderful settings to do them in. We offer Hobie Cat sailing on the West Coast, abseiling down Table Mountain, Treetop Canopying in the Garden Route and Bungy Jumping at Bloukrans, one of the highest jumps. We have all the information you need to feed your adventure dreams. If you are a Mountain Bike enthusiast we can put together a adventure that will remember for years to come. Namibia has become a great adventure destination and the perfect place for off road biking.