Archive for the 'Events' Category

King of the Hook Video

Tuesday, August 24th, 2010

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SVMwSSKzzg

Gods: Matt Squared

Thursday, August 12th, 2010

Big Winds’ Matt (Suds) Luchsinger and Matt Elsasser lit up the sky at the Bridge of the Gods Kite Festival, August 7th at the East Point kite beach, both making to the semi-finals in the ultra-competitive expert men’s division. Along with our kite department manager, TJ Gulizia, the two Matts bring a wealth of kiteboarding [...]

Gorge Cup video from 7/17/10

Monday, August 9th, 2010

Here’s one, and here’s another.

Hood SUP Series

Sunday, August 8th, 2010

Final Standings The opening race video Race #4 video Final race video

Cabrinha Kites: Boyz in the Hood

Thursday, July 15th, 2010

Video from Hood SUP Series race #4

Saturday, July 10th, 2010

Right here.

Giant turnout for July 6th SUPper Club

Wednesday, July 7th, 2010

2010 CGWA Windfest video

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010

Playing on a YouTube near you…

SUPper Club Video for 6/22/2010

Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010

Here!

Hood SUP Series video

Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010

Here!

CGWA Windfest

Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010

Big Winds is offering free windsurfing lessons at Windfest, CGWA’s big weekend event at the Hood River Event Site, this weekend, June 26-27. You can demo gear, attend clinics and party it up with music by Tony Smiley Saturday night. There’s a big ol’ swap meet at the Expo Center Sunday morning, too. Toys!

“Paddle Benefit” – a fundraiser for First Descents

Friday, June 4th, 2010

Big Winds will be contributing all the SUP boards for the “Paddle Benefit,” a fundraiser for First Descents (young adults with cancer). The event will be held Sunday, June 6th at the Hood River Waterfront Park, with registration beginning at 11AM. The kayaking experts at Outdoor Play are your hosts for this very special event.

2010 Hood SUP Series

Friday, June 4th, 2010

The Hood SUP Series gets underway in a couple of weeks. Here’s the lowdown.

Free SUP paddling for the ladies

Friday, June 4th, 2010

The Big Winds SUPper Club is underway, Tuesday nights starting at 5:30PM. Free SUP paddling for the ladies, running through July 13th. More info here.

Big Winds Beach Bash

Wednesday, April 14th, 2010

The crew at Big Winds is super stoked to announce our Big Winds Beach Bash on Sunday, May 23, 2010 at the Hood River Event Site. The latest new gear from all our great brands in Windsurfing, Kiteboarding and Stand Up Paddleboarding will be available for free demos from 10-5. More details will be forthcoming [...]

North Kites DVD: Behind the Scenes

Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010

North Kites will be premiering their new DVD at the Skylight Theatre in Hood River on April 22nd. Tickets are $7 with all proceeds benefiting KB4C. Check out the trailer at North Kites where you can also register for a free copy of the DVD.

Not waiting for spring…

Wednesday, January 6th, 2010

Intrepid Big Winds paddlers and friends hit the river on New Year’s Day. The rumor is that it will be an annual event. The rest of the pics are here.

Big Winds, Naish donate SUP board

Wednesday, October 28th, 2009

Big Winds and Naish are donating a Naish 11’6″ AST SUP board to the Providence Hood River Hearts of Gold Gala. The board will be auctioned Saturday, November 7, 2009 at the Annual Awards Dinner & Benefit Auction at the Hood River Inn.

Nikki Gregg’s Ladies SUP Boot Camp

Monday, August 10th, 2009

Nikki Gregg Hawaii based personal trainer and owner of NRG Lifestyle Fitness Training, Nikki Gregg, is bringing her aloha spirit and exclusive stand up paddle boot camp to Hood River. She will help fine tune your technique and teach you how to get the most out or your paddle sessions. This is a great way [...]

Good Causes

Monday, July 27th, 2009