Marina, H ood River, OR - Very popular for beginners and those practicing flat water jibes on the inside. Anyone who likes to eat sand will love this spot. There is a certain skill to shaking your sail upwind of everyone and blasting the entire beach with sand. On the West side of the launch it is shallow for 200 yards, so lots of water starts are practiced at this site. Great for those who need adaptation to the Gorge.
Kids love the sand, apparently they eat it with gusto.
My mast never comes apart once I visit this site. If you like to test the current speed of the river this is a popu lar place to do it. First stop is the Event Site, then the Hook, if all goes wrong, you will be at the Hatchery in about 60 minutes looking very out of place. If you get marooned on Wells Island, send a message in a bottle. I heard the Port is lifting parking fees.