Cory Roeseler talks kiteboarding
June 27, 2025 @ 7:00 pm
The History Museum of Hood River County announces a new temporary exhibit, “Embrace the Wild Wind: a history of water sports in Hood River,” which opens Friday, June 13. The Museum will host a series of presentations by local residents with ties to the wind sports community. The twice monthly events feature topics such as windsurfing in the 1980s, creation of the kite ski, and insight into the watersports industry.
June 27 at 7:00pm Cory Roeseler (kiteboarding icon); learn about the birth of the Kiteski and how that changed water sports in Hood River.
Hood River, nestled at the confluence of the Hood and Columbia Rivers, has long been a global hub for water sports, particularly windsurfing and kiteboarding. Since the 1980s, the area’s unique geography has attracted enthusiasts from around the world, earning Hood River the title of “Windsurfing Capital of the World.” Embrace the Wild Wind explores how the region evolved from a quiet agricultural community to a premier destination for water and wind based recreation. Join us at the History Museum of Hood River County to celebrate the currents of history that make Hood River a water sports paradise.
The History Museum of Hood River County invites you to join us in celebrating Hood River’s unique place in water sports history. The exhibit offers insight into the growth of water sports in the Gorge, and also showcases how our community continues to innovate, inspire and grow through water sports.
Admission for each presentation is $8/members and $10/non-members. Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door. Seating is limited.
VISITOR INFORMATION:
The History Museum of Hood River County is open Monday-Saturday from 11 am to 4 pm. Admission is $8, or $6 for “honored guests” 65 and over. Museum admission is free for museum members, children 10 and under and currently serving military personnel and families. The Museum is located at 300 E. Port Marina Drive, Hood River, OR 97031 (yellow MUSEUM building, past the DMV near the marina). For further information, call 541.386.6772, email info@hoodriverhistorymuseum.org or visit www.hoodriverhistorymuseum.org.
