Archive for July, 2008

Big Winds Demo Sale!

Thursday, July 31st, 2008

The largest demo fleet in the U.S. is now on sale. We’re taking reservations for all of the 2008 gear from our lessons, rental and demo programs. This is some of the best gear out there, used for one short season in fresh water. Release dates for most of this equipment will be August [...]

Happy Birthday, Daryl and Bea!

Wednesday, July 16th, 2008

You would think that Big Winds needs 57 employees before this would happen, but amongst our lean crew of full-time staff we have two, count ‘em two, employees who share the same birthday!

Daryl absolutely kills it out at Swell City, and she’s happiest on those incredibly windy days when she can rig her 3.0 sail. [...]

Happy Birthday, Mikers!

Tuesday, July 15th, 2008

Mike is one of our lessons and rentals dudes here at Big Winds, and he is perhaps the most excitable fellow in Hood River. You always know when Mike’s out on the water having a good time, as his cheers, shouts and whoops echo up and down the Gorge. Last night we had [...]

Big Winds Instructors Clean House at the Gorge Freestyle Frenzy!

Thursday, July 10th, 2008

The results are in, and the Big Winds crew absolutely cleaned up at this year’s Gorge Freestyle Frenzy! Congratulations to Tyson Poore, Whit Poore and Rob Warwick for snagging 1st, 2nd and 4th place!
All of these guys have been super-involved with our windsurfing clinics and advanced junior camps, and we are grateful to have [...]

We hope you had a happy Fourth!

Monday, July 7th, 2008

We had an amazing Fourth of July in the Gorge this year, filled with plenty of wind, barbecued meats, and a beautiful fireworks display to top it all off. What’s more, here’s a picture of The Hook from that day! The Hook is a protected lagoon on the Columbia River here in Hood [...]

Our Women’s Clinics are Filling Up Fast!

Tuesday, July 1st, 2008

Led by longtime instructor Heidi Chapel, our Women’s Clinics are a terrific way to improve your skills in a supportive environment while having a great time with other women who rip!
These 2-day advanced clinics are designed for women who have a bombproof waterstart and are looking to develop other aspects of their windsurfing. Heidi and [...]

Get Out There, No Matter the Wind!

Tuesday, July 1st, 2008

This season we’re offering stand up paddleboard rentals, which is a perfect way to get out on the water on those rare no-wind days! All of our stand up rentals are conveniently located at our beach center on the Columbia River, right next to the Event Site.
Stand up rentals are $25 for two hours. [...]