The Columbia Gorge Kiteboarding Association represents the kiteboarders of the Gorge and is dedicated to the preservation and improvement of safe kiteboarding access to the Columbia River.
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A message from the President of the CGKA
The CGKA holds a number of work/improvement parties at the beginning of each season. The large number of volunteers who show up to work has been recognized by the governing bodies in the gorge as well as other associations like the CGWA. Some of the work we have done has simply been impressive, like the Hood River Sandbar cleanups in 2007. In 2009,we have numerous initiatives in play:
The tables are turning in the gorge. This is due in part to the kiteboarding community’s accomplishments and turnaround in behavior over the past few years. Doing a great job in self policing the no-fly zone in front of the Eventsite as an example has earned us the right to begin asking for a change in rules.
The CGKA can only be successful and increase kiteboarding access with your help! Please pay your dues and continue to show up at work parties. Get ready for the Blowout Race! From Stevenson to Hood river.
Please join me in feeling proud of our accomplishments!
Mark Barnes
President CGKA
