About
Away from the Crowds.
We teach our Water Lessons almost 2 miles upwind, away from the busy Hood River sandbar where other schools teach their water lessons. Teaching the Water Lessons in a boat-access-only area allows us to take advantage of more consistent and steadier wind, tons of room, and less traffic on the water!
Waverunner for all Water Lessons
Cascade Kiteboarding assists ALL water lessons with a lesson-specific jet-ski. It is always included in our Water Lessons.
2-Way Bluetooth Communication & Instruction Helmets
Cascade Kiteboarding uses 2-way communication Bluetooth helmets which allows instructors and students to chat throughout the lesson, greatly increasing the learning curve. This coaching system cuts out communication barriers such as wind, waves, and distance. It also allows our instructors to give instant feedback to the student before, during, and immediately after their actions with the kite or wing and board. You can't achieve that when you're yelling at your student from the shore.
Customized lessons
All of our lessons are customized to the learning curve of the student. Customizing the lesson to the student allows us to identify challenges and strides immediately, constantly working individually with the student to help them progress.
Trips
Kiteboarding Beginner Progression
We offer two lesson structures for beginners.
4 Line Fundamentals:
Introduction to a 4-line inflatable kite, the kite you will be kiteboarding with on the water! This lesson starts with a weather and location-check for safe kite flying, then 4-line setup, safety, launching & landing, flying, one-handed flying, "blind" flying, and water body-dragging. Basically, lots of kite control! Yes, you'll be getting in the water and controlling the power of the 4-line kite!
Water Progression:
Private. Jet-ski assisted. 2-way instant feedback bluetooth instruction. This is your next lesson once you've established the fundamentals, setup, safety and kite control with the 4-line kite or if you've taken a lesson before. If you have taken the 4-Line FUN Lesson or a lesson elsewhere, we recommend at least 3 Water Lessons to be up and riding. This can vary by individual but most people take 4 or more Water Lessons with us.
4 Line Fundamentals:
Introduction to a 4-line inflatable kite, the kite you will be kiteboarding with on the water! This lesson starts with a weather and location-check for safe kite flying, then 4-line setup, safety, launching & landing, flying, one-handed flying, "blind" flying, and water body-dragging. Basically, lots of kite control! Yes, you'll be getting in the water and controlling the power of the 4-line kite!
Water Progression:
Private. Jet-ski assisted. 2-way instant feedback bluetooth instruction. This is your next lesson once you've established the fundamentals, setup, safety and kite control with the 4-line kite or if you've taken a lesson before. If you have taken the 4-Line FUN Lesson or a lesson elsewhere, we recommend at least 3 Water Lessons to be up and riding. This can vary by individual but most people take 4 or more Water Lessons with us.
Seasonality
May-Sep
Hood River Wing Foil Lessons
Wing Foil Lesson Progression: First Flights to Freestyle
Whether you're brand new or looking to level up, our three-step wing foil lesson program is designed to take you from beginner to confident rider — and beyond.
Whether you're brand new or looking to level up, our three-step wing foil lesson program is designed to take you from beginner to confident rider — and beyond.
Start with our Wing Fundamentals Lesson, where you'll master the key building blocks: safe water practices, wind theory, wing handling, and board control. By the end, you’ll be confidently flying the wing and cruising across the water.
Ready to go further? Our Progression and Advanced Lessons focuse on carving turns, transitions, foil pumping, riding smaller boards, and even your first jumps. Tailored coaching helps unlock your next level — whether that’s smoother jibes or light wind mastery.
Seasonality
May-Sep
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