The sailing world lost one of its greatest visionaries this weekend when Hobie Alter passed away at his home. He was 80 years old. Impressively, Alter influenced virtually every aspects of sailing, from beach-cat racing to the America’s Cup, and is credited as being the father of the modern fiberglass sailing catamaran. Additionally, Alter helped crack the code on creating regatta experiences that were fun for all participants, not just those lucky souls standing on the podium.
Unlike many of his sailing peers, however, Alter first found his path to the ocean through his childhood love of surfing. This love became a loose ‘career plan’ that fused his woodworking skills with his passion for surfing, and eventually … More
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