ROBBY NAISH - FACTSHEET

Professional Windsurfer / Kiteboarder 5’10” 170 Lbs. Born: April 23, 1963 in La Jolla, California Hawaiian resident since Summer 1968 (Age 5) Home Town: Kailua, Oahu, Hawaii, And Haiku, Maui, Hawaii Began windsurfing in 1974 at age 11 Began competing internationally as an amateur. In 1976 and turned professional in 1981 won first world title in 1976 at age 13, and remained the #1 ranked windsurfer in the world until 1987. Only out of top ten once, during a partial retirement year. Retired from PWA Windsurfing Tour in 2001. Competed in kiteboarding Pro Events from 1999 through 2002. Now "Retired from conventional competition" Still doing select promotional and competitive events. 23 Years as a professional boardrider 24 World Titles "Lifetime Achievement Award" at NEA Sports Awards 2000. "Boarder of the Millenium" In French “Boarder Awards 2000. "Kiteboarder of the Year" At NEA Sports Awards 2001 Member of the Laureus World Sports Academy Sponsors: Quicksilver Sportswear, Eyewear, Shoes and Wetsuits, Naish International Sails, Boards and Kites, Red Bull and Robinson Club Hotels GmbH. President Of Naish Sails Hawaii / Nalu Kai Incorporated, Since 1995, Manufacturer of High Performance Windsurfing And Kiteboarding Equipment. Languages: English And German. Hobbies: Windsurfing, Kiteboarding, Surfing, Snowboarding, And Motor Racing.