Professional Big Wave Surfer & TV Personality; Hawaii Waterman & Surfers' Hall of Fame Inductee; Author of "Big Wave Surfer"

Maui County, HI, USA
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Kai Lenny Biography

Kai Lenny is a professional big wave surfer, author, and television personality recognized for his contributions to water sports, including big wave surfing, stand-up paddling (SUP) surfing and racing, tow-in surfing, kite surfing, and hydrofoiling. Lenny is noted as a pioneer in hydrofoiling on the open ocean. Beginning his surfing journey at age 5, he became a sponsored professional athlete by age 10 and joined Red Bull as an athlete at age 13. Throughout his career, Lenny has demonstrated versatility across multiple disciplines in the surfing and water sports industry.

Lenny has completed the 50-kilometer Molokai to Oahu paddle multiple times, participated in the Professional Windsurfing Association World Wave Tour, secured runner-up positions at the Kite Surf Pro World Championships, and claimed the SUP World Title eight times. He is recognized as the most successful athlete in stand-up paddling.

Lenny is the author of "Big Wave Surfer: The Greatest Rides of Our Lives," a photographic exploration of big wave surfing. He has appeared in the feature film "PE’AHI," as well as on Red Bull TV’s "Life of Kai" and HBO’s "100 Foot Wave." His achievements include windsurfing across Lake Michigan, racing the America's Cup Boat Oracle on a kite surfboard, and completing a kite SUP and windsurf journey from Maui’s North Shore to Waikiki in one day. Lenny has also used his platform to promote environmental awareness, including foil surfing and kiting 50 miles from the Big Island to Maui to highlight plastic pollution in the ocean.

Lenny was the youngest person inducted into both the Surfers’ Hall of Fame and the Hawaii Waterman Hall of Fame. He has won the Nazaré Tow Surfing Challenge in Portugal and received multiple World Surf League Big Wave Awards, including Ride of the Year and XXL Biggest Wave honors. He has also been recognized as the Surf Industry Manufacturers Association Waterman of the Year. Lenny founded the Positively Kai Foundation to promote ocean safety and youth development through water sports clinics.

In his presentations, Lenny shares experiences and insights on overcoming fear and pushing limits to achieve significant goals. His journey as an athlete and advocate provides perspective on personal growth and environmental responsibility, encouraging audiences to consider their own potential and the broader impact on the world.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 11/18/2025.

Kai Lenny Speaking Topics

  • 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.

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Kai Lenny Videos

Drowning isn’t an option!

Drowning isn’t an option!

Stoked to make it in as a Top Three Nominee for this years Big Wave Awards along side both Jojo Roper and Lucas Chumbo. Congrats to Lucas Chumbo...

We scored this Heavy Indonesian Wave with no one around. Switch Stance at Greenbush

We scored this Heavy Indonesian Wave with no one around. Switch Stance at Greenbush

There was a three hour wind when I was the only surfer in the line up. The waves were pumping and it was a great opportunity to train my goofy foot...

What Nobody Tells You About Surfing Gigantic Tahiti – LENNY BROS. EP. 32

What Nobody Tells You About Surfing Gigantic Tahiti – LENNY BROS. EP. 32

The boys recap what so far has been the biggest and heaviest south swell of the summer. Kai recounts his last second trip to Tahiti, getting a...

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Kai Lenny is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Health & Wellness, Pushing the Limits, in Work and in Life and Overcoming Fear and Staying Calm in the Face of Big Waves. The estimated speaking fee range to book Kai Lenny for your event is available upon request. Kai Lenny generally travels from Maui County, HI, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Bethany Hamilton, Alex Honnold, Jimmy Chin, Neal Petersen and Robyn Benincasa. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Kai Lenny for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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