Does Hobie make surfboards?
Today, Hobie Surfboards and Hobie Surf Shops continue with Hobie’s genius of invention, experimentation, follow-through, and inspired performance. Whether your interests are in our apparel lines, or hand-crafted surfboards, or in the “Back to the Future” stand up paddle boards for recreation, racing, or surfing.
Who started Hobie surfboards?
Hobie Alter, who was known as the Henry Ford of the surfboard industry for his manufacturing innovations and who used his idle time to create the Hobie Cat, the lightweight, double-hulled sailboat that achieved worldwide popularity, died on Saturday at his home in Palm Desert, Calif. He was 80.
Who founded Hobie?
Alter
Hobart “Hobie” Alter (October 31, 1933 – March 29, 2014) was an American surf and sailing entrepreneur and pioneer, creator of the Hobie Cat catamarans, and founder of the Hobie company….
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Where is Hobie located?
California
Since 1950, Hobie has been in the business of shaping a unique lifestyle based around fun, water, and quality products. From their headquarters in California, Hobie Cat Company and its global subsidiaries produce an impressive collection of watercraft for worldwide distribution.
Where is Hobie factory?
Oceanside
shameigh, I think you miss Matt’s point that Hobie Kayaks are made up from parts sourced globally, BUT the hulls are made in Oceanside, CA.
Can you learn to sail on a Hobie Cat?
The vast majority of sailing schools will use Sunfish or Hobie Cats as their teaching boat defaults. So, it’s safe to say that if you want to learn how to sail, you’ll have a high chance of using a Hobie to do it.
What does a Hobie Cat cost?
The other very positive aspect of the Hobie 16 is the cost of entry. It remains one of the more inexpensive roads into the world of sailing. A 2017 Hobie 16 is just over $11,000 and that’s ready to sail.
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