Highlights from the 22nd Hobie 16 Worlds | Hobie Cat Sailing Hobie 16 racing footage from the 22nd Hobie 16 Worlds hosted in Captiva Island, Florida. Introduced as the bigger Hobie 14, the Hobie 16 revolutionized the multi hull scene when it first appeared in 1971. Forty plus years later, this boat continues to attract great sailors. Powerful enough for the world champion, yet forgiving enough for the novice, the 16 can be characterised as the Laser of the catamaran world. It’s a dual trapeze bo