Windsurfing Trip - Hood River Labour Day 2022

Hood River windsurfing trip

Hood River (US - Oregon) - Labour Day - Let's GO!

Hood River is one the premium high wind locations in the Pacific North West and has played host to many a sated locarno wind pilgrim over the years. We are excited to announce that we're heading down to gorgeous Oregon for a blistering weekend of wild rides, great coffee and camping. - If you'd like to join us please indicate your interest!

This is a trip organized under the away pass system. This means that transport of gear and care of gear is your responsibility. You may be asked to pay for any damage to or loss of gear. For details see here. You do not need to have an off-site pass to join.

• This is a high wind trip open to strong level 2 and level 3 riders.
• Sailing on the Columbia River which flows east-to-west with wind usually westerly.
• Expect temperatures 15C to 25C, and wind speeds of 15 to 25+ knots, averaging in the 20-25 knot range depending on where you launch. Winds in excess of 30 knots are not uncommon.
  

Key Dates:

• Tue 16th Aug - Trip registration opens
• Sun 20th Aug- Trip registration closes
• Wed 24th Aug @ 7 pm - Zoom Trip Planning Session
• Thu 1st Sep/Fri 2nd Sep - leave Vancouver (~ 7 hr drive)
• Mon 5th Sep 4 - return to Vancouver
• • Cars can decide to leave/return within a reasonable range of these dates.
    

Accommodation:

• Camping @ Tucker Campground:
    http://www.oregonsbestcamping.com/columbia/tucker_park.html
• Holiday Inn.

Transportation:

• Individuals - please source your own transportation (including kit) / we will do your best to match make attendees looking to ride pool.
•  Journey time one way is 7hours (not including time taken to cross the border!)
  
• In order to transport kit you must have completed a gear transport clinic. If you have not yet done so please ask for help/instruction if you need it. Do not transport gear without experience or prior instruction from a club officer.

Cost:

• A nominal Club Trip Fee is required for all members who will be using club gear on the trip, but it is waived for those who already have a High Wind Pass.

What to bring:

• Camping equipment.
•  Summer Wetsuit.

Important (T&Cs)!

• This is a trip organized under the away pass system -> gear transport and care responsibilities are place on entirely on individuals. Any and all costs due to loss or damage of equipment must be compensated fully to the club.
• • For minor damage the director may let you do the repair yourself.
  • The person that signed out the board for the trip is responsible.
    
• You are going across a boarder: Passport is essential, a Nexus card is great.
• Health insurance - "residents are strongly advised to purchase additional health insurance from a private insurer before leaving the province, whether they are going to another part of Canada or outside the country - even if they plan to be away for only a day…"
• Registration is limited based on the number and type of boards that are approved for use on the trip.
• Registration variations can be made for members who own their own gear, are planning to rent gear on-site (e.g., at Hood River's retail/rental shops), or are not planning to windsurf.
• Guests can accompany members on trips but cannot use club gear.

More information about our trips to the Columbia River Gorge is available here:
https://www.clublocarno.com/windsurfing/trips-destinations/gorge