Hobie Alter, “Henry Ford of Surfing,” Dies at 80
A young Hobie Alter (1933-2014) aboard one of his early “Hobie Cat” catamarans (photo: LBI)
Depending on who you talk to, Hobie Alter was famous for his contributions to the sports of surfing, sailing, skateboarding and flyfishing, among others. He died surrounded by his family at his Palm Desert home on March 29th.