Naish say: “The Kailua is the ultimate entry and progressional level windsurfing board. With basic design drawing from our years of shaping experience, and a host of details and features that have been refined as a result of direct feedback from windsurfing schools around the world, the Kailua sets the standards for easy to use sailing equipment. The Kailua is a ‘fun’ board in the true sense of the word.”

Features: Flat deck for unparalleled stability, built in carry handle on the nose and removable handle on the tail, early planing rocker line, tough EVA soft deckpad (colour coded to help sailors identify the board’s most stable parts), multi footstrap options for beginner to advanced level, fully retractable daggerboard, 28cm Tuttle Box fin.

Comment: The Kailua sits perfectly within the parameters set out by our gurus for the first time buyer. As a package it comes with the Naish Vantage sail, a Naish boom, and a 30% carbon two-piece mast that should see you through quite a few years of fun. The colour coded deck is also an excellent idea for beginners.