Jaws, Maui, Hawaii, January 2021 - Big Swell - Windsurfing, Wing Surfing

The biggest swell of the winter so far. A bit of windsurfing at Jaws followed by a wing-foil session back home.

[@ianrawlings2546]

Man, this guy was my hero, when I was trying to first stand up on my original one design, complete with teak boom, mast base and the nasty metal universal joint. 30 years later passed beyond being a hero, he's a living legend. No drugs, no scandals just pure ability and humility.

[@cbrtexas]

I've met Robbie twice and both times really made an impression on me, as I'm a lifelong windsurfer since 1984 (now a kiter) and he has always been the King in my book. Last time I ran into him was in 2017 on Maui at Kanaha on a light wind day. He was by himself in his VW van, doing R&D on a windsurf foil board with a 4.7 wave sail and no harness. He launched it off the beach and started planing right away while other people were out there schlogging on 6.5 meter sails and big floaty boards. He told me he was hoping that foiling would breathe new life into windsurfing. And now watching him with the Wind Wing ... he's always finding new ways to have fun on the water.

[@FastToysClub]

Living legend! Can’t believe you are still riding big waves. Windsurfing god!

[@Drumbuoy545]

"Mr. Windsurfing" - Robby Naish! A legend and a pioneer of the sport yes... but still humble and a kind hearted soul even after all these years. Long may you run brother!

[@YesMateRecordings]

US-1111 is a legend. Used to watch your vids on my VHS when I was a kid, dreaming on windsurfing in Maui. Still on my bucket list. Thanks for being an inspiration Mr.Naish.

[@rickydlayaute5387]

Hi Robby!!

[@francisling3196]

Robbie and laird will always be out there for eternity, they were the pioneers of the place... both living legends

[@williamsa51]

I just love this guy. Robby is my all time favourite sports star. He's been my inspiration for more yes than I care to remember. Please remaster RIP

[@adbouwens1111]

Here a reaction from Holland. Robby you are the best. We are about the same age. I have still got your windsurfbooks “ Windsurfing with R.N” I learned the duke jibe out of these books. Or the railride. In those days very cool. Ha ha. On a Mistral Naishboard, made by your father! My god. What a great time. I still dream about surfing in condissions you’r surfing in. Windsurfing IS a passion an STAYS a passion. Even at 56!!

[@agrelon]

Gotta love the king: does a 15 mile wing downwinder after a jaws session, "to get some exercise in" !

[@TheAmazingMikAvi]

You and your pink US 1111 have always had the ability to me smile, scream, and happy cry simultaneous! Simply. The. BEST. thanks!

[@magnuspiotrowski7265]

Still separating the men from the boys - even after all these years! Robby - your a big inspiration to keep the surf spirit over so many years and forget the age.

[@ableequipt]

I have loved following and watching Robby Naish my entire life in wind surfing. Still do and nothing has changed, makes me smile every time. I took up windsurfing in the early 80's and I still windsurf in the Gorge at 61. I went snowboarding yesterday at Skibowl then came home and watched Robby on video. Everybody I know feels the same about Robby Naish, we all love him!

[@Wacoal34d]

Pure class this video, obviously with Robby sailing Jaws, but also the light touch with the soundtrack, choosing light tracks not distracting from the sailing, big up to the music producer for this video, and of course Robby who continues to inspire windsurfers everywhere. The downwinder to the harbor, Robby floating over the speedboat's wake was a great bonus.

[@freddmann]

Hi Robbie--It is so great that you are still on the water and and riding everything in your path. it brings tears of happiness to my eyes just to watch you sail. A poster you autographed for me in the early 80's remains on my wall as an inspiration from the ultimate waterman.

[@rjalvarezbigote]

I got to spend 3 days with this legend in Cabarete in the 1980s . He was and is the nicest guy. We were out riding and he broke his fin 1 km from shore . We came back together and he was still in total control of his board and still faster than me even without a fin! We would go to lunch at el Duro bar and he was just a regular guy. Robby you may not remember me but you will always be my friend!

[@Markitosgm]

I love to see that you are still in shape Robby! I have not windsurfed for many years, but just watching these images makes me yearn for the good times spent on a board. By the way, that Deep House music is fantastic ......

[@Amy-po3hu]

Your dad was my biology teacher at Roosevelt. I remember he had surfboards in his office. :D Your dad is very proud of you.

[@enricocignoni270]

Hi! Robby is spectacular. For windsurf it's like Picasso for cubism. He draws the waves with a special class.

[@fleetwoodmarine]

Great video - I enjoyed you sharing your thoughts in the car before and after as much as the actual footage ! ...wonderful to hear your mind set and hear the thoughts of someone who has truly done it all before and after a Jaws session. Truly amazing from the perspective of this average windsurfer. Thanks for a small peak into your current world been following your exploits for 40 years