The SIC Gorge Paddle Challenge is a festival celebrating the sport of Stand Up Paddling in the beautiful Columbia River Gorge.  

The Paddle Challenge will feature Distance Downwind, Course, and Relay races.  In addition, there is a free kids' event called 'Friday Funday', which will be led by local legend Fiona Wylde and Team SIC from 2 to 4 PM, Friday August 16.

Race Weekend, August 17-18, 2019, promises to be a blast! *Pro/Grom Relay* Downwind and Course racing* Live music on Saturday, 5-7 pm, from Portland band Hustle and Drone* Beer and wine garden for those 21+* Festival showcasing our amazing sponsors!!

Prize Money

Total prize money: $18,000

Course Race, Elite Men

  1 $1500
  2 $1000
  3 $700
  4 $500
  5 $300
  6 $200

Course Race, Elite Women

  1 $1500
  2 $1000
  3 $700
  4 $500
  5 $300
  6 $200

Downwind Double Down, Men

  1 $2000
  2 $1000
  3 $800
  4 $500
  5 $300
  6 $200

Downwind Double Down, Women

  1 $2000
  2 $1000
  3 $800
  4 $500
  5 $300
  6 $200