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Location: The Gorge

PostPosted: Thu Aug 13, 2009 3:05 pm    Post subject: Gorge kids rip Reply with quote

Check out these smiling faces from King of the Hook (below and in color HERE- thanks to Hood River News for the photos)

This was the 7th year of King of the Hook- I can't believe it! What started years ago as an after-work instructor gathering has morphed into a kid-centered arena to have tons o' fun and win lots o' prizes, regardless of age, skill level, or gender. Over 20 participants received prizes ranging from gift certificates to Mike's Ice Cream to a 2.5 Sailworks Ripper complete rig.

This year's competitors included a kid with a broken arm, a crew of 6 kids and dog pulled by Windelina (the dog swam one of the kids to shore after a capsize), and 8 tandem teams. The competition was free to enter (as it's always been), but we were still able to raise $350 from donations at the event.

Support this event and other CGWA programs - DONATE HERE

Special thanks to all the event sponsors for providing such great shwag for the participants:
Big Winds
Sailworks
Dakine
Naish
Windwing
Flow Yoga
Isthmus Sailboards
Girls 4 Sport
Gorge Surf Shop
Windsport Magazine
Windsurfing Magazine
Mike's Ice Cream
Bette's
Dog River Coffee
Mt. Hood Meadows
Red Bull
Tim Ortlieb

... and to all the volunteers who help make this event happen:
Event Co-Coordinator: Tanya Ferguson
Judges: Heidi Chapel, Andy Gurtner, and Scotia Bauer
DJ & MC: Nick Dills and Kate Getchis
Heat Coordinator: Zoe Najim
Audio Technician: David Kao
Chefs- Greg Crafts, Bob & Vicky Milbert
Big Winds Hook staff, including Pieter Botha, Emily Kao, Chris & Caleb

And an especially big thank you to all the spectators and competitors, including the many canine participants- thanks for the great laughs!

I hope I didn't miss anyone, but if I did please chime in!

Thank you all for joining us in getting more kids on the water.

--Katie

Katie Crafts
Executive Director
Columbia Gorge Windsurfing Association
www.CGWA.net



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PostPosted: Thu Aug 13, 2009 3:28 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

fantastic!


terrific work!
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