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 (2000) Fifty
years ago, a restless high school student brought together his two
loves-water and wood shop. Dad backed the DeSoto out of the garage
and a young Hobie Alter started building surfboards. Hobie's boards
were lighter, quicker and faster than any other board on the market.
In the 1960's, while the Beach Boys were making records, Hobie's
surf team riders were setting them.
 In 1967, Hobie designed the Hobie 14
Catamaran and revolutionized the sailing world. Hobie wanted to make
a boat that you could easily launch into the surf from the beach,
sail, and bring back through the surf. It was this 14-foot
fiberglass single-handed catamaran that single-handedly changed the
course of sailing. In 1969 Hobie released, or rather, unleashed the
Hobie 16, the most popular catamaran ever and the most competitive
catamaran class in the world.
Owning
a Hobie Cat means more than owning a sailboat. Over 100,000 Hobie
Cats are sailing around the world in huge Hobie fleets and regattas.
Through the social and racing activities of Hobie fleets, members
have an opportunity to participate in activities designed to enhance
the quality of their recreational time, and to contribute to a
spirit of friendship that has graced the sport of Hobie Cat sailing
since 1967. Sailors everywhere have come to call this unique
affinity "The Hobie Way of Life".
The
year 2000 marks Hobie Cat's 33-year anniversary and we're still
leading the world in innovation and technology with products like
the Hobie Wave, the Hobie Trifoiler, and the Hobie Mirage
pedal-driven kayak. When you want to escape the rat race, relax
outdoors on the water, or experience sailing excitement like never
before, our family of boats has something for your lifestyle. Hobie
Cat sailing is fun, and our main goal is to design products to help
you enjoy your on-the-water leisure time. All our products are
exciting, easy to use and built to last.
We
think we've achieved Hobie's dream of 50 years ago by offering the
most innovative, affordable, highest quality watersports products on
the market. The Company's commitment to quality and owner
satisfaction is unparalleled in the industry. Hobie Cat gives you
proven products, excellent service, and a 33-year track record of
leadership in the industry. |
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