Race Maps

Downwind + Double Downwind Race Map

Distance: 7-14 Miles

From Viento State Park to Hood River Waterfront Park

This event shows of the beauty and excitement of the Gorge. Racers will be challenged by the mighty Columbia with howling winds, waves and current in an 8-mile downwind leg from Viento State Park to the Waterfront Park. The course will take approximately 1¼ hours for the leaders. The finish line will be on the beach at the Waterfront Park.

Downwind race, competitors must stay to the north side or left of the 1st turning mark, the buoy 32, on north side of Wells Island, and then the final mark in front of the Waterfront Park on their right shoulder and proceed to the finish line on the beach.

The Pro Wingfoil and SUP downwind race will be reserved for elite athletes. There are no age categories, just Men’s and Women’s classes. Pro SUP competitors are restricted to a board length maximum of 14′ and under with a fixed fin.

The parking lot at Viento State Park which is the start for the Downwind Races has limited parking. We strongly suggest carpooling boards to the start for the Downwind Races. There will be an opportunity for competitors to coordinate shuttling immediately after the Skipper’s Meeting on the morning of the race.