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Sea of Cortez Sea Kayaking by Adventure Women
September 7, 2012
Coming October 27, 2012. The magically warm October waters of the Sea of Cortez are the perfect place to learn how to sea kayak. This week long adventure hosted by the folks at Adventure Women includes not only the round-trip airfare from Los Angeles to Baja but also your accommodations, transfers, meals, excursions, kayaking gear […]
New Rejuvenation Retreat Weeks by Surf Haven Bali
August 29, 2012
Coming in October & November, 2012. Surf Haven Camp is located on the island of Bali. Yes, that Bali, the exotic faraway island that brings to mind hidden waterfalls amidst luscious rainforest. And it’s here that Surf Haven Camp is offering their New Rejuvenation Retreat Weeks for women. Yes there are the spa treatments, but you’ll […]
Windsurfer One Design by The Original Windsurfer
August 24, 2012
Before we started using the generic term sailboarding, everyone was into windsurfing. But the term windsurfing was aligned with a specific vendor, so the more generic term started to take hold as other vendors came out with their designs. However, you can still buy the one that started it all: Windsurfer One Design by The […]
Maui Makani Classic Windsurfing
August 24, 2012
Coming October 25 to November 3, 2012. Come see 200 of the worlds best windsurfers compete for the Aloha Classic Title. The Maui Makani Classic Windsurfing competition, the 6th and final stop on the American Windsurfing Tour, on the north shore of Maui brings 20-25 knot trade-winds and 30+ feet high waves to one of the […]
The Pink Boat Regatta Seattle 2012
August 16, 2012
Coming September 9, 2012. You’ve seen the pink ribbon walks and races in support of breast cancer research, but now its been taken to the sea. The Pink Boat Regatta in Seattle this year is taking the fellowship and good work from the roadways and trails to the world of sailing. Get some friends together, […]
Roux Maison Swimwear Detergent
August 3, 2012
Tired of hand-washing swimwear? Well, with Roux Maison Swimwear Detergent, you can now wash your swimwear in the machine with a detergent designed to maintain its elasticity, shape and color. This detergent leaves no residue and each little 1oz bottle is good for 2 machine loads. Of course, you’ll still get all the benefits if […]
Clean Half Marathon Swimming Open Water Relay Hong Kong Bay
August 3, 2012
Coming October 6, 2012. Swim Hong Kong? Yep, the Clean Half Marathon Swimming Open Water Relay Hong Kong Bay takes you from Stanley to Deepwater Bay through the Hong Kong’s south side. There are categories for both solo and 5-person relay teams. For relays, the swimmers rotate about every 20 minutes. The distance is 9 […]
Swim the English Channel
July 31, 2012
An Anglo-French Original: Swim the English Channel. Interestingly, this is something you schedule with the Channel Swimming & Piloting Federation because they’re the ones to arrange for a pilot boat to escort you across the Channel. The 21-mile stretch that separates England and France is one of the most iconic swims in the world, and […]
In the Curl Top by Odina
July 23, 2012
Created for the female surfer and all TrailblazerGirls that appreciate a swim suit that unites function and fashion, the In the Curl Top by Odina has a halter bandeau with a scrunch of accent fabric in the back to help keep the straps in place and add support. It’s a redesign of the classic top with […]
82nd La Jolla Rough Water Swim
July 16, 2012
Coming September 9, 2012. America’s #1 Rough Water Swim is the La Jolla Rough Water Swim (near San Diego). This will be the 82nd annual (since its inception over 95 years ago), and there will be both a 3 mile swim (the Gatorman) and a 1 mile swim (the Masters) for women. Not for the […]
Gullwing Kayak Paddles
July 12, 2012
Did they build a better paddle? The Gullwing Kayak Paddles are bringing innovation to that simple task of paddling that can become so tiring on long voyages. With it’s angled and changeable blades that cut just below the water surface, lightweight aluminum construction and bowed handle along with its overall ergonomic design, the Gullwing is […]
Women’s Beginner Whitewater Kayaking Clinics by Girls at Play
July 12, 2012
Coming August 11, 2012. This 2-day Women’s Beginner Whitewater Kayaking Clinic in Asheville, North Carolina by Girls at Play takes you away for a weekend on the Green and the French Broad Rivers. It not only introduces you to the sport, but it’s also designed to make sure you also have fun and meet new friends. […]
Women’s Lower Salmon River Trip by Holiday River Expeditions
July 3, 2012
Coming August 10-13, 2012. Adventure done the TrailblazerGirl way. This 4-day rafting trip down the Lower Salmon River (Idaho) by Holiday River Expeditions manages both. On the one hand, you’ll raft over roller coaster rapids past rock canyons and rolling mountains, but on the other hand, you’ll enjoy yoga, massage, river “pedicures,” mud baths, chocolate […]
Raft the Grand Canyon by Backcountry Babes
June 29, 2012
Coming August 3-17, 2012. In 1978, the Grand Canyon saw its first all-women’s rafting trip, and now you can be part of the second. In fact, some of those same ladies will be there, and a documentary film is planned to be made about them and all the rafters, that means YOU, during the trip! […]
Summer Floral Swim Dress by Parasol
June 27, 2012
A girlie dress for town and beach. The new Summer Floral Swim Dress by Parasol certainly looks great around town and strolling along the embaradero, but it’s also designed to be easily cinched-up so you can run along the shoreline. And since it’s made of a breathable, lightweight imported Italian nylon Lycra fabric, it dries […]
Treasure Island to Beachcomber Island 1km Swim by Fiji Swims
June 15, 2012
Coming August 25, 2012. If only you could write-off the trip as a work expense. The folks at Fiji Swims are sponsoring their 1 km Treasure Island to Beachcomber Island swim, and yes, that’s in Fiji. Imagine crystal-clear waters, beautiful coral reefs and an abundance of (friendly) marine life. The swim is really designed for […]
Klepper BACKYAK
June 8, 2012
Kayak + Backpack = BACKYAK. Yep, you read that right. Klepper’s new BACKYAK consists of two large backpacks that carry all of the parts to assemble a kayak. Okay, soak that in for a moment. Now it turns out you can also assemble those pieces alternatively into 5 different configurations: that 2-person kayak or two […]
Yakuzzi by Cascade Creek
June 8, 2012
Are you scrambling for your water bottle as it rolls around the hull of your kayak? If only they made cup holders for kayaks and canoes. Wait, now the folks at Cascade Creek have created the Yakuzzi which does exactly that. It keeps your drink, up to a 20oz bottle, secure and close by. That’s […]
Snorkeling or Diving The Great Barrier Reef
June 8, 2012
The #1 place for snorkeling? No surprise, it’s The Great Barrier Reef, the first coral reef in the world to be listed as a World Heritage site. You can’t overstate the amazement you’ll experience while exploring this largest of the world’s reefs. And with so many tour operators out there, it’s difficult to know where […]
St. Croix River (Minnesota) Canoe Trip by Wilderness Inquiry
June 7, 2012
Coming June 22-24, 2012. Minnesota hosts the other St. Croix, that is the St. Croix river, long known to be an outstanding venue for canoeing. Wilderness Inquiry is organizing this 3-day journey for women where you’ll enjoy the 17-mile paddle downstream, gazing at sandstone cliffs, petroglyphs and wildflowers as well as eagles, great blue herons and white-tailed […]
Taiga Wilderness Tripper Canoe Kit by Pygmy
June 4, 2012
Canoes are just romantic. Something about paddling down a river brings back images of a simpler time when folks were exploring the unknown frontier. The general purpose Taiga Wilderness Tripper Canoe Kit by Pygmy contains everything you need to build one of these gorgeous looking, frontier world canoes. Note that we said build, so yes, there […]
Rowing to Latitude: Journeys Along the Arctic’s Edge by Jill Fredston
May 21, 2012
Dreamed of voyaging the oceans of the world… by rowing? Jill Fredston has more than twenty thousand miles of ocean rowing, including across the shorelines of Alaska, Canada, Greenland and Norway. Like those adventures on the great trails, Jill and her husband have “sea-trekked” through hurricane-force winds, ice fields and fended off grizzlies, polar bears […]
Oakley Surf Report App
May 21, 2012
A surf report on your iPhone or iPod Touch. Monitor the weather and swells and chart a 2–day forecast for thousands of your favorite beaches around the world. This app actually marries surf reports from Surfline.com and news, photos, and athlete bios from Oakley.com all for free, so check it out.
Brunton 58 Kayak Compass
May 15, 2012
Tired of reaching into your pocket to figure out what direction you’re headed… especially when navigating the inlets around waterways like Puget Sound? Brunton has come out with their Model 58 Kayak Compass which is not only waterproof but also built specifically to strap on to your sea kayak with elastic cords. It’s easy to […]