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RIP Hobart "Hobie" Alter

Posted: Sun Mar 30, 2014 6:17 pm
by Estonut
R.I.P. Hobie Alter: Master and Pioneer of the Surfing Lifestyle
The author of the artcle linked above wrote:...passed away peacefully Saturday, at his retreat in Palm Desert, surrounded by family, at the age of 80.

Re: RIP Hobart "Hobie" Alter

Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2014 8:05 am
by BackInTex
What an interesting and seemingly fun life, doing what he loved, making it better and more accessible to everyone, and getting ultra-rich in the process.

Looks like I spotted a long lost cousin in that Waikiki photo from 1960. I wonder how close he is to me.