Columbia Gorge Downwind- Stevenson to Home Valley laps

Few snippets of summertime warm-weather fresh-water downwind paddling in the Columbia Gorge (Washington/ Oregon border). Mix of conditions, some on the bigger end, some on the smaller side for this stretch.... but always something fun to surf!
The Gorge never disappoints :-)
Paddling version 2 of my hybrid surfski/ downwind sea kayak design, loving how the boat accelerates on to the waves and easily moves around to stay on the runs! Hoping to have a series of videos from building the kayak up soon.
#downwind #surfski #columbiagorge #kayaking #woodstripkayak
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[@mortschubert3909]

Such speed - fascinating and frightening at the same time!
Looking forward to that much-awaited building video!

[@adventurecoalition3690]

Very cool, well done 👍 love the original audio included

[@kayakphd]

Trying to match my internal soundtrack while paddling :-)

[@teom9390]

Looking forward for 2nd hybrid building videos. What are main changes in 2nd version?

[@kayakphd]

Biggest changes are length (~60 cm shorter) and width (~44 cm width now, first version is 47). Made some small adjustments to the hull shape as well, but kept the planing hull with hard chines in the stern