Hobart “Hobie” Alter

Industry mourns Hobie Cat inventor

Hobart “Hobie” Alter, surfboard and sailboat innovator, died Saturday in his Palm Desert, Calif., home. He was 80. According to a statement, which did not

Industry mourns Hobie Cat inventor

Hobart “Hobie” Alter, surfboard and sailboat innovator, died Saturday in his Palm Desert, Calif., home. He was 80. According to a statement, which did not