Naish
Multi-Sport Brand
Primary market
Global
Origin
United States
Founded
1979
Headquarters
Maui, Hawaii, United States
Naish is a Multi-Sport Brand profile on KitesurfingOfficial with a focus on kites, kiteboards, wings and foils. Founded in 1979 in United States. Explore the linked listings to see where this brand appears across kite shops, schools and trips in the KSO Trusted Network.
Brand overview
Naish develops kiteboarding, wing foiling, SUP, windsurfing and foiling equipment.
Naish is a watersports equipment brand that started in 1979 in Maui, Hawaii, by windsurfing champion Robby Naish. The brand develops and offers products for kitesurfing, including kites and boards, alongside foils, wings, windsurfing gear, and SUP boards. Naish has its headquarters in Maui, Hawaii, where it focuses on R&D and maintains its heritage. In January 2023, Kubus Sports acquired Naish and now manages the global ownership and distribution of the brand. Kubus Sports operates with a presence in the Netherlands, the US (Oregon and Hawaii), and South Africa (Cape Town) for Naish product distribution.
Brand focus
About the brand
Naish traces its origins to Maui, Hawaii in 1979 and grew from windsurfing into kiteboarding, stand-up paddling and wing foiling under 24-time windsurfing world champion Robby Naish. In 2023 Robby Naish sold the operating company to Dutch group Kubus Sports while retaining rights to his name.
History
The story behind Naish
Naish was founded in 1979 in Maui, Hawaii, by windsurfing champion Robby Naish, who accumulated 24 Windsurfing world titles. The brand's headquarters remain in Maui, Hawaii, focusing on research and development and its heritage. In January 2023, Naish was acquired by Kubus Sports, which now owns and distributes the brand globally. Kubus Sports manages Naish's operations and distribution, with a presence in the Netherlands, the US (Oregon, Hawaii), and South Africa (Cape Town).
Updated 06/06/2026