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Columbia River / Kite Park ( ID columbia_river___kite_park )      Hits: 520
You are here: North America > Washington (USA) > Columbia River / Kite Park ( ID columbia_river___kite_park )
Continent: North America
Country: Washington (USA)
Next Big City (Airport):  Portland
Next Town: Hood River, Maryhill
Latitude:   45.6894
Longitude: -120.7937
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Very strong current. The enraged turbulence of currents from the dam flood against the westerly wind swells, creating a creamy phenomenon on which to ride.

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Pebble beach launch. Be careful when launching and landing.

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Weather in the summer can be 90+°F with water temperatures warm enough for boardshorts only in July and August. Shorties come in for June and September. Full wetsuits the rest of the year. Winters are not really kite-able here, with the bitter, blustering Easterly winds bringing snow, hail, and rain.

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Spring: March to May, light winds 12-20, somewhat finicky. Summer: June to early September, windy, 15-35, pretty solid. Fall: September to October, light to moderate winds, but very steady: 13-25. The wind is usually gusty. Main direction westerlies. Works in W.

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Get to the North of the Columbia River (Washington). Drive to Maryhill and get onto the gravel road east of Maryhill State Park.

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Not an easy launch, be careful.

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