| Skill Level:
1-7 |
Amenities:
Porta-poties |
| Sailing
conditions: |
Secluded, no current,
very small chop on extremely windy days, shallow water. Good swell by
the White Salmon bridge. |
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Rigging
area: |
Gravel road. Two small
"pen" areas with some carpet scraps to rig sails and blow up
kites. |
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| Launch: |
Rocks and sand. Two new
ramps down to the water on the river side. |
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| Parking: |
FREE! Plenty of parking |
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| Extras: |
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Warnings
and
hazards: |
Standard
Safety Tips | Gorge Safety
Tips
Some partially submerged pilons near the East of Wells Island;
currents between Wells Island and the West end of the Hook can be
swirly and strong at times |
Directions
to get there: |
Off I-84 take
exit #63, go North to the river, and turn left to the end. |
| Site owner: |
Port of Hood
River; Wells Island (off the Hook) is owned by the US Forest Service |
| Site liaison: |
Mike Schock |
| Events planned for this
site: |
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| Comments and news about
this site: |
The Gorge
Kitesurfing Association has been working with the Port of Hood River
to make some kite access improvements to the Hook. Two ramps have been
built down to the water from the road on the North side of the Hook to
facilitate launching.
Team up with
the Port of Hood River to improve this site. A possible
candidate for recreational funds from the Gorge
Commission through Columbia River Gorge National Scenic
Act.
If you have any news about this sailing site, or corrections or
additions for this page, please email us at windance@windance.com. |
