Does anyone live near or going to be at Hood River this weekend? I am going down to Portland and looking to head over there to check out what all the fuss is about.

You should come to Sunset Beach this weekend. SOBB starts on Saturday.

Yeah, heads towards the coat The gorge is also very nice. It's primarily geard to kitesurfing and there are a few windsurfers left, and some SUP. So don't expect a place to fly on land.

If you are going to spend the time to go to the gorge then by all means schedule a lesson. I've taken a few from different places there are would be happy to reccomend a school/instructor.

The goege is famous for wind. But the conditions are not easy. there's usually a good ammount of swll and chop. But if you learn to fly here you can fly pretty much anywhere else.

I will be rocking Hood River after the 16th if you are still around... ask the boys, flash is fun to play with

I will be hitting Sunset Sunday, getting there around noon. Had too much fun last time to not go. The weather for the Hood River is scary this weekend (for a new guy at least), 15 - 20 with 30 mph gusts, I wouldn't try that with a 6m without a seasoned instructor, which unfortunately I can't afford.

I did hit Sauvie Island this morning and will again tomorrow morning and monday if I can too. Such smooth wind going straight along the shore, got a bunch of good body drags in, wasn't enough for a board though.

Can't wait for sunset, Look out for Monty's windsock as usual right?

Can't miss it man- look north of the Sunset draw and you will see 20+ kites in the air. See you there.

I need to get you to try and come ride with us. it is only 99 miles from spokane to Scooteny.

I just missed you Josh. It was sunny at Sunset today, Sunday, but 3 - 5....

Just let me know when your going out Stetson. If it's during the week I'll have my son but he loves hanging out and watching the kites, at least for a couple hours, lol.