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Robby Naish

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United States

Watersports pioneer and one of the most decorated athletes in wind-sport history, with early kiteboarding world titles to his name.

Country

United States

Main discipline

Wave / Strapless

About

Robby Naish became a windsurfing world champion at thirteen and went on to collect two dozen world titles across the sport's golden era. When kiteboarding emerged in the late 1990s he was among the first to take it seriously, winning early slalom and jumping world titles and helping legitimise the young discipline. The Hawaii-based waterman founded Naish, one of the sport's enduring equipment brands, and remains a defining figure across windsurfing, kitesurfing, SUP and foiling.

Achievements

  • 1999

    Kiteboarding Slalom & Jumping World Titles

  • 1998

    Kiteboarding Slalom World Title

Frequently asked questions

Which disciplines does Robby Naish ride?
Robby Naish rides primarily Wave / Strapless, Freeride in kitesurfing.
Where is Robby Naish from?
Robby Naish is listed on KitesurfingOfficial as representing United States.
Which results are listed for Robby Naish?
The profile lists: Kiteboarding Slalom & Jumping World Titles (1999); Kiteboarding Slalom World Title (1998).
Where can I follow Robby Naish?
The links to Instagram are on this profile.

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Profile updated 21 Sep 2026

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