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Queen of the Peak Women’s Surf Championships
August 7, 2015
Coming October 2, 2015. Cowabunga! Surfs up in Tofino, British Columbia, for the Queen of the Peak Women’s Surf Championships. This 2 day contest features the best in ladies longboard and shortboard events. Included in your registration fee is a wine and cheese welcome reception at Surf Sister and an awards gala multi-course dinner at […]
#SUPBikeRun
July 22, 2015
Coming September 20, 2015. A new kind of triathlon! The second annual #SUPBikeRun event presented by Surfdome replaces the traditional swim with a 3K SUP leg. They say that the distance requires about 30 minutes of non-stop paddling, so be sure to train those arm muscles! The other 2 legs include a 30K mountain bike […]
NRS Women’s H2Core Silkweight Short-Sleeve Shirt
June 8, 2015
Get in the water! With weather warming up, it’s time to hit the beaches, rivers, and lakes with our kayaks, SUPs, rafts, canoes, boats, and okay, you get the idea! Our water-loving friends at NRS have got you covered with their H2Core line, a layering system designed specifically for paddlers. We tested out the H2Core […]
CGWA Beach Bash, Oregon
June 8, 2015
Coming June 25, 2015. Get stoked! Known for windsurfing and kiteboarding, Oregon’s Hood River is the location for Columbia Gorge Windsurfing Association’s newly named Beach Bash. Four days of activities and fun with live music, dining, games, an auction, swap meet, windsurfing demos, and races. This is a community event, designed to include the whole […]
SeaSpecs Cruzer and Stealth Sunglasses
June 4, 2015
Protect your eyes from the sun! SeaSpecs sunglasses have been developed specifically by and for those who love water sports. Designed with impact resistant, polarized lenses that provide 100% UVA and UVB protection, they are available in 4 styles with a variety of lens and frame colors. We tried out the Cruzer and Stealth styles. […]
The Surfing Heritage and Cultural Center
June 4, 2015
Love surfing? Then you’re gonna love The Surfing Heritage and Cultural Center, located in where else but sunny southern California. San Clemente to be exact. This non-profit organization is dedicated to “preserving, presenting and promoting surfing’s heritage for the appreciation and education of current and future generations; and to achieving our goal of surfing being […]
Yoga Round-Up, Oregon
June 2, 2015
Coming July 16, 2015. Om..om…om. The Yoga Round-Up is three and a half days of yoga, paddle board yoga, dance, and music. Gather with fellow yogis in Pendleton, Oregon for this outdoor event “where East meets West”. It will be easy to find your chakra at the Yoga Round-Up.
Adventures NYC
April 27, 2015
Coming June 20, 2015. Rock climbing, kayaking, and stand up paddle boarding in Central Park? Yes, with Adventures NYC! Celebrate the outdoors with Backpacker Magazine and NYC Parks for a day filled with activities to get you excited about exploring the plethora of adventures that are right outside your door. Some of the day’s events […]
Salus Capri
March 23, 2015
Safety on the water. The new Capri PFD by Salus is designed specifically for women. Filled with useful features like hand warmer pockets lined with fleece, adjustable shoulder straps for a secure fit, front and back reflective trim, and 2 zipper secured mesh pockets. Practical, well-fitting, and designed for us ladies – just what you […]
Canoecopia 2015
March 4, 2015
Coming March 13, 2015. The world’s largest paddlesport exposition. It’s Canoecopia hosted by Rutabaga, a paddler-owned business in Madison, Wisconsin. This 3-day event is chock full of seminars, exhibitors with the latest gear and equipment, pool demos, and opportunities for some great deals. Some of the many talks include: Kayaking Tips for Women, Hygiene Tips […]
Master of the Ocean, Dominican Republic
February 18, 2015
Coming February 23, 2015. Calling all TrailblazerGirl watersport enthusiasts, you are going to love the Master of the Ocean competition in the Dominican Republic! This 5 day event features 4 different sports – surfing, windsurfing, kitesurfing, and SUP. Compete as an individual in a single category, as part of a team of 4, each competing […]
Spinlister
October 31, 2014
Got a bike? Want some extra cash? Then check out Spinlister, a peer-to-peer bike rental site that connects people with bikes and people who want to rent them. Some describe Spinlister as Airbnb for cyclists. They provide a wide variety of bike models. locations in over 100 different countries, and more flexible rentals than a […]
Radiator Ladies Shark Deterrent Diving Suits
August 22, 2014
Sharks begone…or at least reduce your chances of being attacked in the water! The folks at Radiator are offering 3 different Ladies (and men’s) Shark Deterrent Diving Suits: Diverter, Elude Mid, and Elude Dark. The Diverter Design is black and white striped and “present the wearer as something dangerous or unpalatable to a shark”. The […]
Oar Board
August 14, 2014
Turn your SUP board into a single scull rowing boat! The Oar Board is a novel contraption that easily attaches to most SUP boards allowing you to use it as a rowing machine. Their special fit-on-top sliding rigger system maintains your weight in the center of the board so it’s very stable, and the sliding […]
Rip Curl Search GPS Watch
July 30, 2014
We all know about the activity trackers that monitor our activity on land. How about on the water? Soon you’ll be able to with Rip Curl’s Search GPS Watch. It will keep track of how long you’ve been surfing, your top speed and distance, and wave count. Once you’re out of the water, easily sync […]
Na Pali Race
July 24, 2014
Coming August 3, 2014. What better setting than the Na Pali Coast of Kauai for an SUP race? The Na Pali Race offers paddleboarders the opportunity to experience this spectacular and challenging destination with a 17-mile course from Haena Beach Park to Polihale State Beach Park. Expect strong currents, waves, and winds, but for those […]
Girlie Camps Skate & Stand Up Paddle Camp @ Barcelona
June 26, 2014
Coming September 11, 2014. Grab your skateboard and swimsuit and head to Barcelona! Girlie Camps is offering a Skate & Stand Up Paddle Camp in the capital of Catalonia – known for it’s interesting architecture, plentiful museums, delicious food, and exciting urban life. Enjoy 4.5 days of skateboarding (street and park) and a session of […]
The Rainbow Sandals Gerry Lopez Battle of the Paddle
June 4, 2014
Coming October 4, 2014. The world’s largest Stand-Up-Paddle event. The Rainbow Sandals Gerry Lopez Battle of the Paddle will be held at Salt Creek Beach, in Southern California. This is a new and larger venue for this expanding event allowing for several challenging races, 300 exhibitors, and plenty of room for spectators. Events include an […]
Level Six Kimi Boardshort
May 27, 2014
A hot pair of shorts for hot weather! The new Kimi Boardshort from our friends at Level Six has us water-loving TrailblazerGirls ready to hit the beach. Cute details like the lace-up waistband, short zipper, and back pocket with drain hole, along with fabrication out of their HyperStretch Fabric, give you the right combination of […]
h2oglo SUP Light Kit
May 23, 2014
Standup paddle boarding by night! The SUP Light Kit by h2oglo is a detachable 20 watt LED light, rechargeable battery, charger, and a pre-wired waterproof box for the battery. The light can be easily attached to the bottom of an SUP board illuminating the water below and around the board. Available in 5 colors – […]
Level Six Venus Long Sleeve Rash Top
May 14, 2014
A winning option for the water-sport-loving TrailblazerGirl. Our friends at Level Six know that rash guards are such a key piece of gear and their Venus Long Sleeve Rash Top doesn’t disappoint. Used as a sun guard or under a wetsuit or paddling jacket, we found this top to be very comfortable, allowing full range […]
Eager Beaver Surf Co. Workshops
May 2, 2014
Coming June 15, June 29, July 13, and July 27, 2014. DIY enthusiast? Love SUP or surfing? Combine the two by heading to Eager Beaver Surf Co. in Bend, Oregon for their board building workshop. By the end of the 7-day workshop, you will have your very own handcrafted, hollow core wooden surfboard or standup […]
Dominion Riverrock, Richmond, Virginia
April 22, 2014
Coming May 16, 2014. It’s the start of the outdoor festivals, and one of the highlights on the East Coast is Dominion Riverrock in Richmond, Virginia. Outdoor enthusiasts revel in 3 days of events, demos, and competitions in trail running, mountain biking, kayaking, stand up paddleboarding, bouldering, freestyle biking, and adventure racing. Free concerts, opportunities […]
Point 65’s Rum Runner
March 21, 2014
It’s not everyday you see an entirely new class of product, but Point 65’s new Rum Runner is exactly that… it’s a MODULAR stand-up paddle board (SUP). That makes it super easy to transport and store. “The EVA padding on the top deck provides all-day comfort and solid grip. The rear fin helps the board […]