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 Post subject: mmiller Hobie Retirement
PostPosted: Fri Nov 04, 2022 10:51 am 
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I Retired from Hobie on November 7th 2022.

It has been a great run! Best to all of you, and continue with the Hobie Way of Life!

Diana Caballero will be moderator for these forums less the sailing areas. Sailing forums will now be handled by SLS:

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I’m pleased to announce that I’ve partnered with the new builder and distributor of Hobie Sailboats: Starting Line Sailing (SLS). The SLS team is working at full speed to get production of boats, parts, and accessories back up and running and out to dealers globally, including operations in Europe. I’ll be serving as an advisor to them on various aspects of Hobie’s products and operations.

Moving forward, SLS will be answering all questions on these Sailing forums via their account: hobie_sls. All posts from that account will come from SLS’s team of sailors and be vetted by me to ensure the best information is being provided to the community.

We look forward to our continued interaction with the Hobie sailing community!

A quick note on Starting Line Sailing:
Starting Line Sailing owns a portfolio of companies manufacturing, distributing and retailing sailboats, parts, apparel, and accessories to support the small boat sailing community. Our team is composed of passionate sailors, experienced leaders, and owners who are focused on growing sailing by keeping it accessible and fun!

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Hobie Cat USA
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PostPosted: Fri Nov 04, 2022 12:16 pm 
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Congratulations!!!!!!

Thanks for all of the help over the years. I dont post much, but have really enjoyed reading your posts and have greatly benefitted from your advice..

MillYak

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PostPosted: Fri Nov 04, 2022 1:20 pm 
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Big loss for Hobie and Hobie customers. Great job and great advice all those years. You will be hard to replace.


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PostPosted: Fri Nov 04, 2022 2:05 pm 
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Thanks. I lost my old login but yours posts helped me get an H16 back on the water years ago, and now again in my search for a Getaway. The community will sure miss you!


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PostPosted: Fri Nov 04, 2022 2:26 pm 
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Congrats!
I am fairly new here but but have found many of your older posts helpful for a newbie.

Thanks and congrats on your freedom!!

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PostPosted: Fri Nov 04, 2022 5:11 pm 
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I have no words.

:o :(

Congrats Matt.

And thanks so much for all you have done for Hobie and the sailing and kayaking communities!

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PostPosted: Fri Nov 04, 2022 6:44 pm 
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Thanks for all the help and answers the last few years, enjoy!

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PostPosted: Sat Nov 05, 2022 9:21 am 
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I have always trusted what Matt said. No fake news. Thankyou. RIP.


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PostPosted: Sat Nov 05, 2022 5:47 pm 
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Will be missed
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PostPosted: Sun Nov 06, 2022 12:51 am 
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All the best Matt - thanks for all your input and knowledge over the years - big loss for hobie I hope they are paying you a 12 month consultancy to help handover some of the knowledge gap! :lol:


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PostPosted: Sun Nov 06, 2022 10:44 am 
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Matt, I see that you are retiring 11/7/2022.

I for one, will miss all of your knowledge and encouragement over the years.

I am also retired (72, but not from Hobie) and hope to keep sailing my 84H16 for many years.

Maybe now you will have more free time for sailing (good for you mentally and physically).

Thanks, and hopefully we will still see that you are active in the Hobie Forums, etc.

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PostPosted: Mon Nov 07, 2022 12:34 pm 
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Hi Matt,

I echo the best wishes of the senders above and wish you the best in retirement!

Dale N.

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PostPosted: Tue Nov 08, 2022 6:14 am 
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You will be missed, good luck and happy sailing to you in the future


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PostPosted: Fri Nov 11, 2022 12:44 pm 
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Location: Brooklyn, NY (home) Lake Naomi, PA (summer)
I will pile on too. I am also new here, but you replied to all of my technical questions. Thank you so much for your help!

You will be missed, but your years and years of advice will remain for all who need a hand!


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PostPosted: Mon Nov 14, 2022 11:22 am 
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Going to miss Matt - talking about a wealth of knowledge and instantly ready to help! Dang - definitely deserved, Mr. Miller- Congrats!

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