Monday Open Night Sailing
Join the Gorge Sailing Center for a fun and welcoming evening on the water!
Monday Night Open Sailing is a community sailing event held weekly at the Hood River Marina during the summer sailing season. All ages and experience levels are invited to join—no registration or payment required. For those who would like to donate, we accept donations at the gate that directly support the costs of offering MNOS.
About Monday Night Open Sailing
Each Monday from 6:00–7:30 PM, while our youth learn-to-sail (Gorge Junior Sailing) camps are in session, our high school sailors and volunteers from the youth racing program (Gorge Sailing Team) will be on the dock ready to help you get out on the water. Whether you’re brand new to sailing or already love being on a boat, this evening is a great way to experience the fun and community of sailing in Hood River.
You’ll have the opportunity to sail in 420s, Optis, and O’Pen Skiffs (O’pen Bics)—the same boats used in our youth sailing programs.
Who Can Join
Everyone is welcome! Bring your friends, family, or come solo and meet new sailors.
Please bring:
Your life jacket (required for all participants)
A water bottle and sun protection
Enthusiasm for a fun evening on the water
No registration or prior experience needed—just show up ready to sail! We do accept donations at the gate that directly support the costs of offering MNOS.
When & Where
📅 Every Monday (during summer camps)
🕕 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Hood River Marina, on the dock directly north of the DMV
Parking is available nearby. Please check weather and wind conditions before heading out.
Safety & Requirements
Your safety is our priority:
Life jackets are mandatory for everyone on or near the water.
Please follow directions from GSC instructors and volunteers. Follow all GSC rules as posted at the dock. NO running or rough housing on the dock!
Port rules require all youths under 16 to wear a life jacket on the docks. Adults must wear life jackets while on the water.
Parents/guardians must accompany children under 12.
About Gorge Sailing Center
Gorge Sailing Center is a community-based nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the lifelong sport of sailing in a safe, inclusive, and fun environment. Through camps, clinics, and events like Monday Night Open Sailing, GSC introduces youth and adults to the joy and skills of sailing on the Columbia River Gorge.