March 21, 2014
Coming April 23-27, 2014. The LARGEST stand-up paddling event on the East Coast. The 2014 Carolina Cup kicks off the race season with 4 courses: the Harbor Island Recreational fun race, the Money Island open race, the legendary Graveyard Elite Race and the Kids Turtle Race. Last year, there were over 600 paddlers, and more […]
March 4, 2014
Coming July 27, 2014. Hawaii in the summer? Yes, please! We realize that it’s a little early to be thinking about summer vacation, but there are a limited number of spaces for the Molokai-2-Oahu Paddleboard World Championships, and we wanted you to be given the opportunity to participate. Registration opens on March 15th for individuals […]
February 4, 2014
Designed for us TrailblazerGirls, the Astral Women’s Linda PFD fits like a glove and is perfect for high seat-back recerational kayaks and SUPs. It has large arm openings allowing for unrestricted movement, and the “Thin-Vent” back is a mesh stripe that runs down the center of the back that provides great ventilation and comfort. The […]
February 4, 2014
Ahoy, TrailblazerGirls! We have some news about a fantastic company called Boatbound that’s an online “pier-to-pier” boat rental marketplace. All types of watercrafts are available to rent from SUPs to sailboats to fishing boats, even yachts! Towing and on-water assistance are available, if you run into any problems with your rental. If you own a […]
January 27, 2014
A unique watercraft. The AquaSkipper by Inventist is a human powered hydrofoil. Hop on and start jumping – you’ll be skimming across the water at an average cruising speed of 8-10 mph, with a maximum speed of 17 mph. The aluminum frame is only 26 pounds so it’s very portable and can easily be assembled […]
January 20, 2014
Have bike, will surf! What?! Yes, if you have a bike, you can use your bike to travel to the beach with your surfboard! Moved by Bikes, a company out of Santa Cruz, California, has designed a surfboard rack that easily attaches to your bike to transport short boards or longboards (and some have even […]
July 30, 2013
Coming September 14, 2013. A great way to celebrate water sports. The inaugural Wai Kekoa – Water Warrior Beach Festival at Camp Pendleton in southern California has so many water-related events – outrigger canoe race, surf expression sessions, open water swim competition, and stand up paddle races. The highlight will be the Elite Amphibious Assault […]
July 17, 2013
Who says you can’t have a stylish rashguard? Try the Cynthia Rowley Rashguard with its flattering cut and pretty print. This new arrival looks like a top that you might wear out on the town just as easily as on a surfboard. Show off your TrailblazerGirl style on the water!
June 24, 2013
C4 is the smart company that coined the term “iSUP“ for their inflatable stand-up paddle boards. Their iWaterman products are incredibly durable and are constructed with heavy-duty, military-grade, double-wall PVC material. Inside each board is a unique high-tech fiber ‘cilia’ component that connects the deck to the bottom which accords a rigid stability on par […]
March 28, 2013
Coming June 28, 2013. The Stand Up Paddling and Yoga Retreat by Wild Women Expeditions features not only stand up paddle-boarding and yoga, but hiking, canoeing, and kayaking. Enjoy this 4 day long weekend retreat in Algonquin Park, the first provincial park in Ontario, Canada. You’ll stay right in the park in a wilderness eco-lodge […]
September 24, 2012
An inflatable SUP? Yep, the new NRS Big Earl SUP Board folds-up to carry in a backpack (along with the pump). It’s built to be stable and convenient and weights just 29 lbs. So now, you can hike through the trees to get to your favorite beach and take-off from there.