Hoyle Schweitzer

Hoyle Schweitzer (April 8, 1933 – May 31, 2026) was an American surfer and businessman. He is known for his role in popularizing the sport of windsurfing.

In 2020, Schweitzer and his wife, Diane, were inducted into the National Sailing Hall of Fame. He died on May 31, 2026, at the age of 93.

References

1 2 Slotnik, Daniel E. (2026-06-08). "Hoyle Schweitzer, Who Brought Windsurfing to the Masses, Dies at 93". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2026-06-11.
↑ SURF. "At the age of 93: Windsurfing pioneer Hoyle Schweitzer has died". SURF-Europas grösstes Windsurf-Magazin. Retrieved 2026-06-11.
↑ "Henry "Hoyle" & Diane Schweitzer". The Sailing Museum & National Sailing Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2026-06-11.

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[death-1] 1 2 Slotnik, Daniel E. (2026-06-08). "Hoyle Schweitzer, Who Brought Windsurfing to the Masses, Dies at 93". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2026-06-11.

[2] SURF. "At the age of 93: Windsurfing pioneer Hoyle Schweitzer has died". SURF-Europas grösstes Windsurf-Magazin. Retrieved 2026-06-11.

[3] "Henry "Hoyle" & Diane Schweitzer". The Sailing Museum & National Sailing Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2026-06-11.