Outfitter · Kayaking, Paddleboarding, Fishing
Hood River WaterPlay operates from the only private beach in the Columbia River Gorge, offering windsurfing lessons at five levels—from the Official U.S. Sailing Level 1 Learn To Windsurf Program through advanced techniques like waterstarts and jibes. Eighty-five percent of first-time customers choose Level 1 or the Level 1&2 Fast Track package. The school also runs daily kids windsurfing lessons for beginners through waterstarters, introducing high-wind techniques, harness use, and waterstarting in shallow to chest-deep water with all equipment provided.
Beyond windsurfing, Hood River WaterPlay rents and offers lessons for SUP (stand-up paddleboards), Hobie Cat sailboats, kayaks, and Yamaha jet skis—the only jet skis available for rent in the Columbia Gorge. U.S. Sailing certified instructors teach small boat sailing fundamentals. The facility has served over 25,000 customers and guarantees its lessons.
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Daily kids windsurfing lessons for beginners through waterstarters, including introduction to high wind techniques, harness use, smaller boards, and waterstarting in shallow to chest-deep water. All equipment provided.
Level 3 teaches the waterstart technique, described as the 'Holy Grail' of windsurfing, giving proficient waterstarters the freedom to sail anywhere.
A combined Level 1 and Level 2 package offering savings for students who want to progress from basic windsurfing through harness and planing techniques.
Level 2 continues where Level 1 leaves off, teaching students how to use a harness and plane to go fast.
Hood River WaterPlay's Level 1 lesson is their official U.S. Sailing Learn To Windsurf Program, with 85% of first-time customers choosing this level or the Level 1&2 package.
Hood River, Oregon
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