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Snorkel-Mart’s Maui Snorkel Mask
October 29, 2013
Okay, TrailblazerGirl snorkelers, this is the mask for you! The Maui Mask by our friends at Snorkel-Mart is a super comfortable mask with some great features. Not only is it constructed with tempered glass, but it can be fitted with prescription lenses ranging from diopter increments of +4.0 to -10.0 for those of us with […]
Wesley Rash Guard by Helen Jon
October 3, 2013
Be the envy of everyone on the beach with the Wesley Rash Guard by Helen Jon! Yes, we know that it’s fall right now, but doesn’t this rash guard make you dream of catching killer waves on your surfboard? And being smart TrailblazerGirls, you are careful to cover up to protect your skin from the […]
Bravo Swimsuit Shapers
October 3, 2013
Okay TrailblazerGirls, some of us need a little help to fill out those swimsuit tops, and our friends at Bravo have a wide range of “helpers” in that area. They offer various sizes, shapes, colors, and styles, and you’re sure to find one that works for you. We tested the Silicone Double Shaper, Triangle Shaper […]
Zayak Sea Sled G1-PRO
September 27, 2013
Snorkeling without the hassle of a mask and snorkel tube! The Zayak Sea Sled G1-PRO will soon be available and is a little like a boogie board on steroids with a glass bottom boat feature. There’s a neoprene ‘dry’ mask on the top surface of the Zayak with a tempered glass window on the bottom […]
Aqua Sphere Ladies Vista Swim Mask
September 18, 2013
Comfortable eyewear for swimming. Aqua Sphere has designed some great swim masks especially for women. Their Vista has an extremely low profile, making it ideal for racers. Other first-rate features include a contoured, wrap-around lens providing 180-degree visibility, a comfortable, leak resistant skirt, one-touch buckle system, and anti-fog and scratch resistant coating.
Golden Gate Bridge Swim
September 18, 2013
Coming October 26, 2013. Calling all experienced open-water swimmers! Race in one of the most spectacular settings (ok, we’re biased, because it’s our home town!) – the Golden Gate Bridge Swim. It’s a 3K (about 1.85 miles) race starting at the south tower of the Golden Gate Bridge near Ft. Point Beach, swim under the […]
COOLA Mineral Sunscreens
September 17, 2013
Get the skin protection of Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide without the whiteness. COOLA Mineral Sunscreens are specially formulated to equally disperse the mineral actives (Zinc Oxide and/or Titanium Dioxide) so that you get a very transparent application (no surfer’s white nose!). Filled with environmental protection agents that contain the antioxidants Vitamin C and E as […]
CeraVe Sunscreen Wet Skin Spray SPF 50
September 4, 2013
Now you have no reason to not put on sunscreen! As they so aptly named it, CeraVe’s Wet Skin Spray can even be applied to wet skin and provides broad spectrum UVA and UVB protection. Spray it on, spread evenly by hand and you’ll see that water just beads up on your skin. This convenient […]
Golden Gate Sharkfest Swim
July 30, 2013
Coming August 31, 2013. There shouldn’t be any sharks, so join Enviro-Sports’ 3rd annual Golden Gate Sharkfest Swim. The 1.6 mile open-water swim in water temperatures of ~60-62° F is not for the novice! You’ll start at the South Tower of the Golden Gate Bridge and using the bridge as your guide, swim toward the […]
Thermalution Heated Rashguard Undersuit
June 5, 2013
A cutting-edge product for divers and other cold water sports fanatics. The Thermalution Heated Rashguard Undersuit is designed to be worn under wetsuits and drysuits and will keep you warm from depths of 30 feet to 300 feet depending on the model you choose. There are 3 temperature settings that are controlled wirelessly via a […]
“Race for the Conch” Eco-SeaSwim
May 17, 2013
Coming July 6, 2013. Wow, a beautiful setting for an open water swim! The “Race for the Conch” is a 1 or 2.4 mile race in the gorgeous, turquoise waters off the white sand beach of Grace Bay, Providenciales, one of the many islands that make up the Turks and Caicos Islands. Open to all […]
Ultra Tri Racesuit by Zoot
March 19, 2013
The TrailblazerGirls can tell that the the Ultra Tri Racesuit by Zoot is designed by triathletes for triathletes. Some of the key features of this high tech suit: ULTRApowertek with coldblack® technology (reflects UV and heat rays to keep you cooler), ULTRA BIOwrap (targeted muscle support), ColdBlack and ULTRACarbon (UV protection), ULTRAcarbon anti-friction panels (reduces […]
DryCASE Waterproof Phone, Camera and Music Player Case
February 22, 2013
Live underwater… and take your camera or your phone or your iPod or whatever device you want with you. The DryCASE Waterproof Phone, Camera and Music Player Case changes the game completely. It’s the only vacuum-sealed, fully-enclosed waterproof cover that will protect your device while still allowing you to use those touch-screens. The case comes […]
Emily Boats
November 9, 2012
It’s a robot lifeguard? Okay, admittedly not an everyday purchase, but we just couldn’t ignore sharing these Emily Boats with you. Each 4-ft long remote controlled buoy can cruise through rip-currents and swift water at speeds up to 22 mph to reach a distressed swimmer faster than any human lifeguard could every swim. The swimmer […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]