Scenes from Gorge Challenge, an annual windsports competition that takes place in Hood River.
Wing foilers shoot toward a distant buoy on their second lap of a slalom race last Saturday, rounding out the first day of the Gorge Challenge, an annual windsports competition.
- Nathan Wilson photo
Local three-time world champion Chris Macdonald rounds the finishing buoy on Saturday, taking first in the pro wing foil event for men.
- Nathan Wilson photo
Fiona Wylde, three-time stand-up paddleboard (SUP) world champion and executive director of Wylde Wind & Water, crossed the finish line first once again in the 14-foot, female SUP event at this year’s Gorge Challenge.
- Nathan Wilson photo
The Australian Kai Thompson celebrates his win at the Gorge Challenge, beating out all other competition in the pro SUP foil even for men.
- Nathan Wilson photo
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