The Hobie Cat was light enough for one person to carry and small enough to tow or even strap onto a car roof. (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)
Hobie Alter in the engine area of a 60-foot catamaran under construction in his San Juan Capistrano shop. (Gary Ambrose / Los Angeles Times)
“He totally democratized sailing,” his biographer said. (Gary Ambrose / Los Angeles Times)
