I expect that by next fall there will be wider promotion and distribution of the Hobie Kayaks in Europe. Actually, we are hardly able to keep up with the production volume now. This is a natural for the European market. Human powered, compact and technical.

We will be introducing a new model at the end of this summer that is virtually a triamaran. It is a longer touring hull with optional standard sail rig, optional folding amas and optional larger furling sail rig (similar to the Bravo sail). Should be pretty cool! This will be our first real padaling sailboat. Can you imagine? Pedal out of a harbor, sail, pedal through difficult conditions (tacks etc) and pedal home when the wind dies. You also get greatly enhanced performance pedaling and sailing together.