The Gorge Games took place in Hood River, Oregon from July 17-19, 2008.

Top competitors, warm weather, and strong winds provided the fuel needed to super charge the revamped 2008 Gorge Games.

The Kite boarding division drew a very large and talented field from around the world. Top Freestyle and Course Racers were riding hard to win their share of $10,000 prize purse.

Pro Big Air Men
1) Damien Leroy
2) Alvaro Onieva
3) Sander Lenten

Pro Men Course Racing
1) Sky Solbach
2) Damien Leroy
3) Ken Winner
4) John Modica,
5) Kent Marinkovic
6) Jon Van Malsen
7) Cory Roeseler

Pro Men Freestyle
1) Alvaro Onieva
2) Jon Van Malsen
3) Damien Leroy

Pro Women Course Racing
1) Clarissa Hempel
2) Melissa Gil
3) Shane Gormely

Pro Women Freestyle
1) Clarisa Hempel
2) Tonia Farmen
3) Melissa Gil

Outlaw Course Racing
1) Ken Lucas
2) Adam Vance
3) Eric Reimer

[Photo; Vlado]