Established in the Columbia River Gorge in Hood River, Oregon in 1987, Big Winds is one of the largest windsurfing, kiteboarding and stand up paddleboarding product and accessory stores in the United States. Our staff members are experienced players who are passionate about their sports and equipment and ready to offer expert advice. In addition to an enormous rental/demo fleet for all skill levels, our windsurfing and stand up paddleboarding school is one of the best in the Pacific Northwest and our lesson programs include kids camps, junior camps, and private and group lessons for men and women of all ages. Visit our retail shop or give us a call today for a relaxed, informative talk about windsurfing, kiteboarding and stand up paddleboarding gear and accessories. Hood River, Oregon

Brian's Windsurfing and Kiteboarding is located in the magnificent Columbia River Gorge, "Windsurfing Capitol of the World". We offer the best instruction in what is hands-down the windsurfing capitol of the United States. Also offering gear for sale and rent. Hood River, Oregon

Kiteboarding & winging lessons. Cascade Kiteboarding is located at the Hood River Event Site directly on the Columbia River waterfront. Our lessons are 100% customized to your level & learning to make things as easy as possible. Whether you’re trying kiting for the first time or looking to improve your skills, our instructors can help to maximize your progression! Hood River, Oregon

We're the Columbia Gorge Wind & Water Association (CGW2), a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) membership organization serving the Wind & Water Enthusiasts community in the Columbia River Gorge since 1987. CGW2 has ushered in a generation of enthusiasts, making The Gorge a global destination for wind-driven water-sports lovers, and establishing The Gorge as a magnet for wind-sport industry innovation. Our job is to promote Columbia Gorge Wind & Water Sports and to improve and protect abundant & safe access to the river gorge we all love. Hood River, Oregon

Your lesson with Gorge Kiteboard School will be tailored to your experience and skill level. We will utilize relevant skills that you might already have (sailing, surfing, flying, skiing, snowboarding, wake boarding,....) as well as any kite flying or kiteboarding experience. We will work toward your goals at your pace. Your lesson can be integrated into a multi-day lesson plan covering many skills or it can be just three hours focused on a small group of skills. Hood River, Oregon

Gorge Performance has been Portland's premier surf, kiteboard, stand up paddle, skateboard, windsurf and snowboard shop for the past 30 years. We have a HUGE selection of boards and wetsuits in stock. If you're looking for a used board (or to sell a board) we have the best used/consignment program on the planet! Rentals, lessons and expert ding repair service on site. Stop in and see what's in store. The Gorge Crew looks forward to helping you get on board! Portland, Oregon

On-Line Store - Windance is a shop for all your windsurfing and roof rack needs. We supply windsurfers. Since 1984 Windance has provided the best windsurfing gear and service in the Columbia River Gorge. We work and play in one of the windiest windsurfing and kiting destinations in the world. Windance has partnered with the safest Kiteboarding and Windsurfing Schools in the Gorge and we also rent Windsurf Boards & Sails, SUPs, and Kiteboards. Hood River, Oregon