Name: 2025 Gorge Challenge
Start: 2025-08-16T08:00:00-07:00
End: 2025-08-17T17:00:00-07:00
Location: Hood River Waterfront Park

Compete with the world's best foil and paddle athletes at one of the world's best inland downwind location at the 2015 Gorge Challenge.
As in past years and with Steve Gates vision of evolving the event and sports, this year's Gorge Challenge will offer all divisions in Wingfoil, SUPfoil, SUP, OC and Surfski. Pro divisions will be offered in the SUPfoil, SUP and Wingfoil races and there will be an Open division Wingfoil, SUPfoil, SUP in the downwind, double downwind and slalom races. Please NOTE, if the forecast for wind is not good for the Sunday slalom course races, be prepared to compete on Saturday.
If wind conditions become excessive and a competitor may feel that they are not confident to compete, go to the registration area and we will refund your entry fee, no questions asked. We want everyone to have a great experience at the Gorge Challenge. Please go to the Gorge Paddle Challenge Facebook page and Instagram page for updates with the race schedule and event information. We are excited to see everyone August 16-17, 2025.