HOOD RIVER — The History Museum of Hood River County announces a new temporary exhibit, “Embrace the Wild Wind: a history of water sports in Hood River,” opening Friday, June 13.
The museum will host a series of presentations by local residents with ties to the wind sports community. The twice-monthly events feature topics such as windsurfing in the 1980s, creation of the kite ski, and insight into the watersports industry.
Hood River, at the confluence of the Hood and Columbia Rivers, is a global hub for water sports, particularly windsurfing and kiteboarding. Since the 1980s, the area’s unique geography has attracted enthusiasts from around the world, earning Hood River the title of “Windsurfing Capital of the World.”
“Embrace the Wild Wind” explores how the region evolved from a quiet agricultural community to a premier destination for water and wind based recreation.
June 13 at 7:00 pm, Jay Carroll (photographer, water sports athlete) with Pat Frodel (windsurfer); listen to what Hood River was like to be wind surfing in the 80s and 90s.
June 27 at 7:00pm Cory Roeseler (kiteboarding icon) ;learn about the birth of the Kiteski and how that changed water sports in Hood River.
July 11 Erin Gates, daughter of legend Steven Gates, is a passionate windsurfer and SUP paddler. Listen to what her amazing life has been like growing up in the watersports industry.
July 25 Doug Cambell (iconic windsurfer) ;learn what it was like to be a business owner and wind surfer in Hood river for over 50+ years.
August 8 Fiona Wylde (professional paddler, nonprofit Wylde Wind & Water) ;listen to how Fiona is making waves on and off the water.
August 22 Rod Parmenter (videographer) a unique perspective on water sport through the lens and on the water
Admission for each presentation is $8/members and $10/non-members. Tickets in advance or at the door. Seating is limited.
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For more info, contact (541) 386-6772 or visit www.hoodriverhistorymuseum.org.
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