Rufus 
On Oregon side, about 45 miles east of Hood River.
For more information about sailing
Rufus, please check out www.cityofrufus.org
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Skill Level: 6-10 Amenities: Porta-Potties
Sailing conditions: Moderate to strong winds, good rollers, spring & fall venue, narrow corridor
Rigging
area:
Large smooth river rocks (fist size)
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Launch: Sand/pebble, park close to the river, plenty of room to park & rig
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Parking: Plenty of room on gravel/pebble near launch.
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Extras:  
Warnings
and
hazards:
Standard Safety Tips | Gorge Safety Tips
Site specific: Strong current, barges in narrow corridor, fishing nets.
Directions
to get there:
I-84 east to the Rufus, go to the river access road and backtrack west about 2-miles.
Site owner:  
Site liaison: Fred Noble
Events planned for this site:  
Comments and news about this site: CGWA has agreed to provide port-a-potties at this site for the 1997 sailing season. A work party is also scheduled to repair some of the beach and road damage.

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