Created from over two years of continuous development with some of the best windfoilers in North America, the Flyer FR is our power foiling sail. The sail is specifically optimized for higher speeds and wind loads for advanced hydrofoil windsurfing.
If you’re a foiler who’s not into lugging your gear extended distances, butt sliding rocks to get in the water, or foiling in nuclear winds and mast high swell then check out a few of these spots on your next Gorge trip.
Sailboard Park, Stevenson - Park at “Sailboard Park”, also known as the “Boat Ramp”. Rig and set up your foil on the grass beside your parking spot. Use the boat ramp for easy access in and out of deep water. The river is about one mile wide, and offers smooth rolling chop. There is little current, but beware if it’s east wind because the current and wind are from the same direction. Sailboard Park works on both east winds and west winds. Picnic tables and restrooms are on site. No parking pass required. Bob’s Beach can be excellent too, but there are often big clumps of weeds just off the launch.
Hood River Event Site and Waterfront Park - Park at the “Hood River Event Site” parking area, or in the parking area on the east end of the Hood River Waterfront Park. Rig and set up your foil on grass. Parking lots are large so proximity to rigging area varies. Water access is down a grassy embankment (Event Site) or staircase launch ramp (Waterfront Park) to a river rock beach. The river is about three-quarters mile wide and has very little current and small chop. Works best on west winds. All amenities available nearby. An “Event Site” pass or daily parking fee required.
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Rufus - Park at “Rufus Landing”. This is a dirt parking and rigging area. Water access is over river rock. Works best on west winds. Keep in mind Rufus is very popular for high winds and swells, but it is an easy foiling spot only with mellower wind and less current. This is an advanced spot if the river is flowing fast, mostly in spring and early summer. Vault toilets on site. No parking pass required. Hot tip: For fun easy foiling try heading there on a lighter wind day.
Roosevelt: Park in the east lot of the “Roosevelt Park Recreation Area”. Rig and set up your foil on grass next to your car. Water access is grassy with some rocks. Wade out further than seems necessary as there are some big rocks under water. Works best on west winds. Keep in mind many windsurfers go to Roosevelt on nuclear windy days. This is only an easy foiling spot on mellower days. On site you will find toilets, showers and overnight camping. No parking pass required. Hot tip: For fun easy foiling try heading there on a lighter wind day.
