Community Sailing & Learn-to-Sail

An important part of CGRA’s mission is to provide the Gorge community with public access to sailing opportunities. Through our community sailing programs in Cascade Locks and Hood River, CGRA offers learn-to-sail programs for children ages 5-16 and recreational sailing opportunities for all. Beginners learn the fundamentals from US Sailing certified instructors in our own fleet of Optimist Prams. Advancing sailors can practice their skills in one of our new O’pen Bic planing dinghies, then move on to racing when they're ready. Our dream is that, by learning the skills, self-confidence, sportsmanship, and sheer joy of sailing, these students will grow up to share our lifelong passion for this great sport!

CGRA also hosts "Open Sail Nights" in both Cascade Locks and Hood River. It's a great opportunity for parents and kids to come down to the water and get out in the boats outside of class. 

Our Community Sailing program continues to grow thanks to partnerships with Hood River County Community Education, the Port of Hood River, and the City and Port of Cascade Locks. Of course Community Sailing would not be possible without the valuable  contributions of all the folks who generously donate their time, talent and financial support. Thanks to you, more than 150 kids will learn to sail in the Gorge this summer!