Evolution was always deemed as something that takes a substantial time to accomplish.   The past years have shown us that when new ideas pop up, or things change, we are able to evolve and adapt extremely quickly.  We have created products that not only change our lives but have also allowed us to get out and appreciate what we have here and now.

At Cabrinha we underwent a large change in 2020.  We reset the clock and moved to a new future.  Four years later we are evolving and developing new products at a pace that we have not been able to achieve previously.  

The drive and passion to get on the water and use the products that we design and develop is higher than ever before, and it translates not only into the product range, but also into the lifestyle and dynamic of the brand and our Ohana around the world.

Evolution is here.  Boundaries have been moved and there is no better time than now to enjoy what we have on offer.

#livefreeridefree

ORIGINS

Founded and driven in Maui, Hawaii Cabrinha Kites produces kitesurfing equipment for water sports adventure seekers. The Design Team's approach to innovation has been the driving force behind our development philosophy, keeping the brand technically and culturally connected to our customers. After joining forces with Neil Pryde in 2000, Cabrinha benefited greatly from the Pryde Group’s rich history of producing yacht and windsurfing sails. 

In February 2020, the brand was purchased by Water Bound Investments, led by former professional kitesurfer and long-time Cabrinha professional athlete Jon Modica. 

With the research and development center and brand headquarters located on Maui, the innovation ground zero of water sports, Cabrinha has played a ground-breaking role in the evolution of surf sports with its pioneering efforts in kitesurfing, tow-surfing, foil boarding, and wing surfing.

Over the years, Cabrinha has lead the industry in innovation, performance, and safety. With a distribution network in over 70 countries worldwide we focus on customer service and satisfaction. Producing products powered by a 100% renewable source (the wind), we continue to be socially connected to like minded people who enjoy the water, are protective of the planet and are stewards of the ocean. 

INNOVATION GROUND ZERO

In the collective surf world, Cabrinha’s birthplace Maui, Hawaii, has risen to become the world's leading region for surf sport innovation. Maui’s relentless Tradewinds provide over 300 days of excellent kitesurfing and wing surfing.

Most of the world’s most dynamic surf sports have developed right on the shores of this surf community in the middle of the Pacific, from windsurfing to tow-surfing, kitesurfing and foilboarding. Cabrinha has played an inside role in the pioneering of each one of these sports.

Our base in Maui not only assures consistency and accuracy from design to testing and production, it allows us to keep our fingers on the pulse of surf sport innovation so we can provide you with the very best these sports have to offer.

CULTURE

Cabrinha's success over the last 20 years can be attributed to a dedicated team of the most qualified people in the industry, taking inspiration from a rich water sports heritage.  

While we clearly enjoy the Maui lifestyle, we are serious about our products and our international role in watersports. Everyone in the company today has risen to the top of their respective fields. From our management and development staff to our team riders, distribution partners, dealers, and ambassadors, Cabrinha is a family of passionate, visionary, and always evolving people driving the sport into its future. 

LIVE FREE. RIDE FREE.

Cabrinha kites have been ridden to the top of podiums and World Tour Championships in Freestyle, Surf, Wakestyle and Speed competitions. They have been the choice of some of the most influential personalities in the sport including figures in the public limelight. See our milestones in our timeline below.

THE NEXT GENERATION

From all over the world, the Cabrinha Team features an eclectic & passionate group of talent. The common thread amongst all of our Ambassadors: Positive attitudes coupled with incredible ability. Our team is the benchmark of performance & covers a range of ages and styles of riding.  One thing that is clear in abundance, is the hunger of youth to innovate on the water & push the gear to land new NBD ('never been done') tricks. Some of them are already breaking the mold and entering world tour events at ages not seen before.  It's clear that the future of the sports we love are in safe hands.

20 YEARS OF INNOVATION

MILESTONES

2020

NEW OWNERSHIP

Water Bound Investments, led by former professional kitesurfer Jon Modica, purchase the Cabrinha brand from Pryde Group. 

2019

Annelous Lammerts wins Triple-S

KPL Champion Annelous Lammerts wins the Triple-S.

2019

Soundwave Project™

Launch of the Soundwave Project™, a collaborative art and music initiative to promote ocean awareness.

2019

continuing the quest

The Cabrinha Quest continues to take its members to the most remote and dynamic kite and surf locations around the world.

2018

Moto wins Iksurf's Best Kite award

The new Moto wins IKsurfmag's Best Kite Award in its first year. The Contra wins Best Lightwind Kite.

2018

FERNANDO FERNANDEZ

Brazilian Athlete Fernando Fernandez becomes Cabrinha's first adaptive team rider.

2018

Kite Speed World Champion

Rob Douglas wins the Kite Speed World Championship, his 3rd world kitesurfing championship title.

2017

Rider of the Year: Nick Jacobsen

Nick Jacobsen wins IKSurfmag's Best Male Kitesurfer Award.

2017

Tow Up World Record

Nick Jacobsen sets 277 meter Tow Up World Record on Switchblade in Cape Town. 

2017

Annelous Lammerts becomes KPL World Champion

Annelous Lammerts becomes Kite Park League World Champion

2017

Fireball receives International Design Excellence Award

The Cabrinha Fireball connection receives IDEA Award / Cover-Story of Innovation Magazine

2017

World Champion: Moona Whyte

Moona Whyte becomes GKA World Champion on the Drifter.

2017

World Record Jump

Nick Jacobsen jumps off the 210m top of Dubai's Burj al-Arab.

2017

Red Bull King of the Air

Nick Jacobsen wins Red Bull King of the Air

2017

Manufacturer of the year

Cabrinha wins IKsurfmag's reader award the second year in a row

2016

Freestyle World Champion

Liam Whaley becomes Freestyle World Champion.

2016

Fireball release

Cabrinha introduces the innovative and award winning Fireball Control System. The Fireball changes the game once again.

2016

Manufacturer of the year

Cabrinha wins IKsurfmag reader award

2013

world champion Moona Whyte

Moona Whyte wins the Kitesurf World Tour, she will also win in 2014 and 2017.

2012

Keahi de Aboitiz becomes World Champion

Keahi De Aboitiz wins the Kitesurf World Tour, he will also win in 2013, 2014 & 2015.

2012

Susi Mai

Susi Mai receives ‘Most influential Female Kitesurfer" Award.

2010

Speed Sailing Record

Rob Douglas sets the outright speed sailing record of 55.65 knots in Luderitz using a Switchblade kite.

2009

Andre Phillip

Andre Phillip wins the TRIPLE-S.

2008

JESSE RICHMAN

Jesse Richman becomes KPWT World Champion.

2006

Switchblade

Switchblade kite launch. The Switchblade goes on to become the largest selling model in the world.

2005

Crossbow KITE

Cabrinha releases the Crossbow bow kite, a kite design that revolutionized the kitesurfing industry with its unmatched performance, handling and security.

2004

Recon Control system

The RECON control system enables Kiteboarders to easily de-power and control the kite when over-powered

2003

Power Lock Control System

Cabrinha introduces the innovative Powerlock Control System.

2002

WORD CHAMPS: MARTIN VARI & JULIE PROCHASKA

Cabrinha riders Martin Vari and Julie Prochaska are crowned World Champions.

2001

1st Kitesurfing Collection

Cabrinha rolls out its first collection of kites, boards, and accessories.

2000

Cabrinha joins Pryde Group

Cabrinha joins forces with Neil Pryde, Cabrinha Kites becomes a subsidiary of the Pryde Group.