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Kai Lenny        

World's Best All-Around Waterman; 8-Time Stand Up Paddle World Champion; Surfing Hall of Fame Inductee; Author of "Big Wave Surfer"

Professional big wave surfer, author, and TV personality Kai Lenny is the epitome of multi-hyphenate when it comes to a modern-day waterman. Lenny dominates in big wave surfing, stand-up paddling (SUP) surfing and racing, tow-in surfing, kite surfing, and hydrofoiling – for which he is widely considered the pioneer on the open ocean. Surfing since the age of 5, Lenny became a sponsored pro athlete at just 9 years old and was behind a kite before he was 10. An explosive athlete in multiple dynamic sports, Lenny has done the grueling 50km Molokai to Oahu paddle many times, is a veteran of the Professional Windsurfing Association World Wave Tour, has been runner-up at the Kite Surf Pro World Championships, and has won the SUP World Title eight times and counting.

Lenny is the author of "Big Wave Surfer: The Greatest Rides of Our Lives," a jaw-dropping photographic exploration of the world of big wave surfing. He’s also a prolific creator on YouTube, offering a glimpse of his incredible journey as a pro athlete. Lenny has also successfully ventured into Hollywood TV and film pursuits, starring in the feature film PE’AHI, Red Bull TV’s Life of Kai, and HBO’s 100 Foot Wave. He has accomplished such feats as windsurfing across Lake Michigan, racing the Americas Cup Boat, Oracle, on a kite surfboard, kite SUP and windsurfed from Maui’s North Shore to Waikiki in one day, and foil surfed and kited 50 miles from the Big Island to Maui in an effort to raise awareness around plastic pollution. In engaging talks, Lenny shares his inspiring journey as an athlete and adventurer, as well as an incomparable perspective on overcoming fear and pushing the limits to achieve unbelievable goals.

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Health & Wellness

Professional big wave surfer and multi-hyphenate athlete Kai Lenny shares his lessons in health and wellness in this motivating and actionable talk.

Pushing the Limits, in Work and in Life

Professional big wave surfer, author, and TV personality Kai Lenny is an expert at pushing the limits – winning numerous titles and pioneering new sports on the open ocean. In this dynamic talk, Kai shares how he approaches new challenges and sets himself up for success – in work and in life – by taking big risks.

Overcoming Fear and Staying Calm in the Face of Big Waves

World’s Best All-Around Waterman Kai Lenny shares his inspiring journey as an athlete and an adventurer, as well as his incomparable perspective on overcoming fear and staying calm in high-intensity situations in this informative and engaging talk. A courageous and explosive athlete, Kai’s career and insights will resonate with all audiences, especially colleges and universities.

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