Gorge Downwind Champs

Gorge Downwind Champs 2026 Gorge Downwind Champs – July 13th to 18th, 2026

The GDC is a week long downwind paddling festival for OC's, Surfski's and SUP's held annually in the Columbia River Gorge, 1 hour from Portland. Come for the full week of downwind shuttles and pro racing, and leave with memories that will last a lifetime

Save the date for 2027! Registration will open early January (exact date TBA).
08/13/2026

Save the date for 2027! Registration will open early January (exact date TBA).

To every racer, volunteer, sponsor, photographer, safety crew, family member, and fan: thank you for making the 2026 Gor...
08/12/2026

To every racer, volunteer, sponsor, photographer, safety crew, family member, and fan: thank you for making the 2026 Gorge Downwind Champs so special. Your energy, support, and passion are what make this event unlike any other.

Until next year... keep chasing bumps, making memories, and sharing the stoke.

See you in 2027.

07/30/2026

Full length start of the 2026 Gorge Downwind Champs Women's OC1/Surfski and Men's/Women's/Mixed OC2 and Doubles Surfski classes. Watch in 4k here: https://youtu.be/rK_N16pkqsI

07/25/2026

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Skamania County Fairgrounds
Stevenson, WA

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Monday 11am - 3:30pm
Tuesday 11am - 3:30pm
Wednesday 11am - 3:30pm
Friday 11:30am - 4:30pm
Saturday 11:30am - 4:30pm

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