Rest In Peace Hobie - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

ronbo613 · 03-30-2014, 09:20 PM

Hobie Alter and Phil Edwards were major influences to those of us growing up in North County in the seventies. We surfed Hobie longboards and learned how to sail with Hobie cats. When we broke parts surfing the boats at Tamarack, we were always able to get a "bro deal" on replacements either at Hobie Dana Point or Hobie Oceanside.
I still paddle a Hobie Quest, one of their first kayaks, so since about 1971, I've had a Hobie on the side of the house, in the garage or in the back yard.
Hobie Alter was a true visionary of the ocean lifestyle we all wanted to live. He was a good man as well.
History has turned a page today.

kayachapi · 03-31-2014, 06:58 AM

As a skateboarder in high school, 35 years ago, Hobie was always around. Later I owned a 16' hobiecat and sailed it at Lake Isabella. That was some of the most fun I have ever had. Now as an oldie, I'm on an outback and love it. Thank you Hobie Alter.

ful-rac · 03-31-2014, 07:08 AM

Sad to hear that...thank god he was here to start the company who makes our kayaks...well some of us.

03-30-2014, 09:20 PM	#1
ronbo613 Waterman At Large Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: On the Water Posts: 199	Hobie Alter and Phil Edwards were major influences to those of us growing up in North County in the seventies. We surfed Hobie longboards and learned how to sail with Hobie cats. When we broke parts surfing the boats at Tamarack, we were always able to get a "bro deal" on replacements either at Hobie Dana Point or Hobie Oceanside. I still paddle a Hobie Quest, one of their first kayaks, so since about 1971, I've had a Hobie on the side of the house, in the garage or in the back yard. Hobie Alter was a true visionary of the ocean lifestyle we all wanted to live. He was a good man as well. History has turned a page today. __________________ Kayak Fishing Photos and Video

03-31-2014, 06:58 AM	#2
kayachapi Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Tehachapi Posts: 81	Lifelong fan of Hobie Alter As a skateboarder in high school, 35 years ago, Hobie was always around. Later I owned a 16' hobiecat and sailed it at Lake Isabella. That was some of the most fun I have ever had. Now as an oldie, I'm on an outback and love it. Thank you Hobie Alter.

03-31-2014, 07:08 AM	#3
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	Sad to hear that...thank god he was here to start the company who makes our kayaks...well some of us. __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.