Over 40 Years of

Watersports

in Kailua

Our Story

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“It was 1982 and the sport of windsurfing was going wild in Hawaii. Professionals were turning up from as far away as Europe to compete in this new and exciting sport. A couple of Kailua guys caught the bug and “Kailua Sailboard Company” was born!”
A street view showing a small restaurant with a sign that reads 'Los Arcos Gourmet Restaurant,' a sign for 'Kailua Sailboard Company,' and another building with a sign offering Italian food and pizza, with a mountain in the background.
“Windsurfing was in and Kailua was Mecca. A couple of enthusiasts wanted to get there hands on some gear and found a back alley for rent. The Kailua Sailboards Company catered to the exponential demand of windsurfers and featured the latest and greatest equipment.  ”
Outdoor surfboard shop with colorful surfboards displayed on racks and walls, and a sign that reads 'KAILUA SAILBOARD CO.'
Group of people dressed in swimsuits standing on the beach next to a windsurfing board and sail with a red and white logo, near the ocean with small islands in the background.
“The big move came in 1985 when the company relocated to the newly renovated Kailua Beach Center, previously occupied by Foodland. Now within walking distance to the beach, lessons for beginners were offered and the company branched out to include the next big thing, kitesurfing. ”
Empty parking lot in front of a building with a sign that reads 'Kailua Beach Center Coming Soon' and a large tree in the background.
Several kite surfers riding the ocean with colorful kites in front of a mountain and a partly cloudy sky.
“In 1995 Kailua Sailboards & Kayaks, Inc. was founded and all assets from Kailua Sailboard Company were transferred. Under new management the company started to focus on activities other than windsurfing. Kailua Bay provided the ideal tropical playground for kayaking and exploration. Athletic and outgoing surfers were hand selected, trained by Lifeguards and developed into some of the worlds best kayak guides. In the coming years training was intensified and a custom kayak guide training program was developed.”
A group of nine people in life jackets and casual summer clothing, holding paddles, standing in front of a surf shop or rental shop with surfboards and kayaks, ready for water sports.
Two people smiling on a yellow kayak in clear turquoise water at the beach, with a blue sky overhead.

Our Shop Today

“As one of the largest and oldest water sports shops in Hawaii, the company rebranded again to reflect their focus. Kailua Beach Adventures (KBA) is now recognized as a Sustainable Tourism award winning company that gives back continuously to the community and environment. ”
Group of people on a beach participating in an environmental cleanup event with a small sailboat and a sign that reads 'Help! Plastic is in this sand.'
“Large scale beach clean-ups are regularly organized and coordinated with school groups and non-profits. Educating hundreds of thousands of people, KBA was also presented the prestigious John Kelly Award - Business of the Year - by Surfrider Foundation. Located in absolutely one of the most beautiful beach towns in the world, there’s no end in site for this forty year old company and its amazing crew. ”