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Hobart “Hobie” Alter in an undated photo (photo courtesy of the Surfing Heritage & Culture Center)

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Obituary: Hobie Alter, 80

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Hobart “Hobie” Alter, 80, passed away March 29 in Palm Desert, Calif. He was one of the innovators of the sport of surfing and also opened one of California’s first surf shops.

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