Vaikobi got word the the fastest growing downwind paddling event on the planet is targeted for July 18th thru the 23rd 2016 in Hood River Oregon and refused to be left out of the fun. Come for the full week and enjoy the downwind shuttles and Full Sail Beer Garden or just the main world cup events Thursday 21st thru Saturday the 23rd. SUP, SURFSKI and OC all invited. Vaikobi has joined the team both financial, making the large cash prizes for SUP, OC and Surfski possible, as

Need to boost your downwind game? One of the most overlooked yet simplest options is to grab a rudder that makes your ski do exactly what you ask it to do, when you need it to do it and with minimum drag. Kiesling Rudders are designed from wing foil intersections for maximum lift (response) with minimum drag and are second to none. Kiesling is providing three 8 inch vertical aspect surfing special edition Gorge Downwind Champs branded rudders for the Rivers For Change Silent

Major thanks to Kamanu Composites for donating several paddle bags for both our Rivers For Change Auction as well as for the OC age group prizes. Gorge Downwind Champs July 18th to July 23rd - Hood River Oregon, 1 hour from Portland. Come for the full week festival or stay just for the main events July Thursday 21st to Sat 23rd. Register before March 31st for early entry discount. http://www.gorgedownwindchamps.com/#!registration/hzeic

“Build the best product, cause no unnecessary harm, use business to inspire and implement solutions to the environmental crisis” When there is fun to be had for a great cause, you can count on Team Patagonia being there. Patagonia is stepping up to the plate and donating an assortment of high end products for both age group prizes as well as the Rivers For change fundraiser auction to be held Friday night at Spring House Cellars. In addition, Patagonia is making the Team Pata

We have been following Motionize​ for over a year now with anticipation of their product release to the general public. Well, it is finally here and it feels like Christmas in March!! We could go on for hours about their products, but instead we will just give the teaser that they are donating a fitness based unit for the Gorge Downwind Champs​ in July 2016. These units were built with direct input from the likes of Oscar Chalupsky​, Sean Rice​, PaddleLife​, Michele Eray​ an

We are stoked to have KIALOA as a sponsor for the 2016 Gorge Downwind Champs during there 25 year anniversary. Check out our web page to view the beautiful age group 1st place prize they are making avaialbe to us. KIALOA Celebrates the Company’s 25th Anniversary. Bend, OR. – February 17, 2016 – KIALOA, manufacturer of innovative products for paddlers including Stand Up Paddles and Boards, Outrigger Paddles, Dragon Boat Paddles, Canoe and Kayak Paddles, Accessories and Apparel

We have created the Gorge Downwind Champs - SUP Facebook page. Please check it out and LIKE our page today. To be clear though, the Gorge Downwind Champs caters equally to all Downwind Paddle Crafts, OUTRIGGER, SUP and SURFSKI. If you paddle downwind, the GDC is for you. Large $$$ Payouts are equal across all craft types based on participation. If it becomes an issue, we will cap each division (SUP, OC, SKI) at 150 entrants so no one craft ever takes over the event. Looking

We have created the Gorge Downwind Champs - Outrigger Facebook page. Please check it out and LIKE our page today. To be clear though, the Gorge Downwind Champs caters equally to all Downwind Paddle Crafts, OUTRIGGER, SUP and SURFSKI. If you paddle downwind, the GDC is for you. Large $$$ Payouts are equal across all craft types based on participation. If it becomes an issue, we will cap each division (OC, SUP, SKI) at 150 entrants so no one craft ever takes over the event. Lo

We are proud to announce OnIt Pro as our first 2016 Gorge Downwind Champs SUP sponsor. They graciously are making dozens of bottles of there premium surf products available for both our age group prizes as well as the Rivers For Change NFP auction to be held at Spring House Cellars Friday night after the main event. The Gorge Downwind Champs (July 18th thru July 23rd 2016) is full week of downwind paddling as well as large money World Cup Race. We welcome SUP, OC and SURFSKI.