Joel Yang

The Gorge Ultra Distance went all in on SUP – and it delivered. Held on 12 July, the inaugural 17-mile downwind race unfolded in one of the world’s most iconic downwind playgrounds: the Columbia River Gorge. Organisers also introduced a 7-mile Short Course option, opening the event to a wider range of paddlers and giving […]

The SUP calendar has never been more dynamic – but every so often, an event comes along that places stand-up paddling firmly and unapologetically at the heart of the experience. That’s exactly the vision behind the inaugural Gorge Ultra Distance, a 17-mile endurance challenge held on 12 July and set against one of the world’s […]

It is no secret that the Columbia River Gorge is the epicenter of  downwind paddling. The fact that this is home to downwind legend Fiona Wylde is no coincidence. As a member of the Big Winds J.E.T (junior elite team) she was in the perfect place to hone her downwind skills and become the champion […]