Jay Carroll & Pat Frodel talk windsurfing
June 13, 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 13 at 7:00 pm, Jay Carroll (photographer, water sports athlete) with Pat Frodel (windsurfer); listen to what Hood River was like to be windsurfing in the 1980s and ’90s.
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.
For more information, contact us at (541) 386-6772
