Robby Naish facts for kids
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| Personal information | |
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| Born | April 23, 1963 La Jolla, California |
| Occupation | Athlete |
| Years active | 1974-Present |
| Height | 5’10” |
| Weight | 175 lbs |
| Spouse(s) | Bitsy Kelley (m. 1981, div. 1987), Kathryn Lipp (m. 1991; div. 2019) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Windsurfing, Kiteboarding, Stand-up Paddling, Foiling, Wing-Surfing |
Robert Staunton Naish (born April 23, 1963, in La Jolla, San Diego, California) is an American athlete. He is famous for winning 24 World Championship Windsurfing titles. Robby is also seen as a pioneer in sports like kiteboarding and standup paddleboarding. This means he was one of the first and most important people to help these sports grow.
In 1976, Robby Naish won his first world championship in windsurfing. He was only 13 years old at the time, and the competition was held in the Bahamas. Since then, he has been featured in many films, videos, news stories, and articles. In 1996, Naish started his own company, Naish Sails Hawaii. This company makes and sells equipment for various water sports. In 2023, the part of his business that made boards was sold to another company called Kubus Sports.
Robby Naish's Sponsors
Robby Naish has worked with several well-known companies. These companies help support his career and sports activities.
Amazing Awards and Achievements
Robby Naish has received many awards throughout his long career. These awards show how skilled and important he is in water sports.
- 1976 Windsurf World Champion
- 24-times Windsurfing World Champion
- 1998 Kiteboarding Slalom World Champion
- 1999 Kiteboarding Slalom and Jumping World Champion
- 2000 “Lifetime Achievement Award” and “Kiteboarder of the Year” at NEA International Sports Awards in Munich, Germany
- 2000 “Boarder of the Millennium” at the French Boarder Awards
- 2002 PWA Hall of Fame Induction (This means he was recognized as one of the best in professional windsurfing)
- 2012 “Lifetime Achievement Award” at the Nuit de la Glisse
- 2017 National Sailing Hall of Fame
- 2019 Hawaii Waterman Hall of Fame Induction
- 2021 Windsurfing Hall of Fame Induction
- Founding Member of the Laureus World Sports Academy (A group of legendary athletes)
- 6-time Surfer of the Year (Awarded by German SURF Magazine)
See also
In Spanish: Robby Naish para niños
