We are proud to be the beer sponsor of the 2018 Patagonia Hood Jam kitesurfing competition taking place right here in Hood River at renowned kitesurfing freestyle park located off of The Spit on the shores of the Columbia River.

Swing down and check out the action:

Saturday, July 21, 2018
7pm to 10pm
Big Winds
REGISTRATION PARTY AND MEET THE PROS

Come hang out at Big Winds in downtown Hood River to meet the pros who are coming from across the globe to compete in the upcoming Patagonia Hood Jam. Meet your favorite riders, have a drink and hang out!

Sunday July 22, 2018
12pm to 5pm to night
The Spit
MEDIA AND WARM UP DAY + NORTH KITEBOARDING BBQ

Wind dependent, competitors are invited to warm up for the contest and shoot with our all-star media team Toby Bromwich and Vincent Bergeron. At 5pm, we’ll fire up the BBQ for an open invite North Kiteboarding Party!

Monday, July 23 – Saturday July 28, 2018
10:30am
The Spit
COMPETITION DAYS

Unless otherwise posted, all riders must attend the riders meeting at 10:30am at the riders tent followed by a first possible competition start of 11am. All heats are subject to wind conditions and will change depending on the best weather for the day.

Saturday, July 28, 2018
10am to 5pm
The Spit
FINALS/BEST TRICK

Unless already finished, Finals heats will start at 12 noon. If finals are completed, a to be announced ‘Best Hit’ contest will run for all competitors in a jam format starting at 1pm. We invite everyone down to come see this special show! All heats are subject to wind conditions and will change depending on the best weather for the day.

Saturday, July 28, 2018
5pm to 7pm
Kickstand
AWARDS PARTY / SLIDER PROJECT FUNRAISER

We invite everyone to come out and support the riders at the awards ceremony. There will also be some special items to be auctioned off with all proceeds going to benefit the kite park in Hood River.

Schedule is subject to change. Please check the Hood Jam website for updates.