USA
Hood River
24kts
W · Wind season
The Columbia River Gorge squeezes a strong thermal westerly down the river valley on summer afternoons, framed by basalt cliffs on both banks. River current stacks up short, punchy chop in places, and the glacial water stays cold even in July, so a wetsuit is standard kit even in peak season. Windsurfers share the water.
intermediate
- 24kts
- Average wind
- W
- Primary direction
Location
- Nearest town
- Hood River
- Coordinates
- 45.7054, -121.5215
Best months
Jan
Feb
Mar
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Dec
What to pack
Kite sizes
- 11–14 mtypical sessions, 14–22 kn
- 8–10 mstrong days, 20–28 kn
- 5–7 mnuking days, 28+ kn
Boards
- Twintip — universal, bring one
What to wear (by climate)
- In the water
- 3/2 mm full wetsuit.
- On land
- Hoody and jacket; long pants in the evening.
Derived from the spot's latitude (temperate zone) and current season.
Right of way & manners
- 1Rider entering the water has right of way over riders coming in.
- 2Upwind rider gives way — keep your kite high when passing downwind riders low.
- 3Starboard tack (right hand forward) has priority when crossing.
- 4Overtaking rider keeps clear of the slower rider's line.
- 5Wave riding: the rider on the wave owns it — don't drop in.
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