Hydrofoiling in the Columbia River Gorge

Columbia River Gorge wind sports have continued to evolve since wind surfing became popular in the 1980s. Hydrofoiling became the rage when the technology dominated the 2013 America's Cup competition.
Today, there are hydrofoils all over the Gorge, some propelled by kites, some by inflatable wings and stand-up paddleboards that ride the Columbia's swells like a surfboard.
Hood River's experts show us the excitement and skill of this innovative new sport.
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[@shreddagorge]

RIP Felix (01:55), our summers won't be the same without you. 🙁

[@entvisual]

*Columbia River* definitely has some beautiful water, God bless and protect that river!

[@yoboo6167]

That looks like so much fun! Props to them for living life to the fullest!!!

[@jcastanza]

I dig the wing foil setup, that looks fun!

[@shreddagorge]

Rod Parmenter's first windsurf vhs is the reason I moved to the west coast - super nice guy, too.

[@chrisp.5272]

This looks ridiculously fun.

[@XOXO-mb2vh]

Expensive fun

[@shreddagorge]

True dat. Gotta unlearn everything you thought you knew about boardriding too.

[@cutecatcute1641]

When I tried it I fell off