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Kayak: Paddling Basics

Flatwater kayaking will give you the freedom to explore and truly enjoy any body of water that your heart desires. The key to maximizing your enjoyment and adventure time on the water, is learning how to properly and efficiently control your craft. By learning proper technique, form, and a few basic paddling strokes you can begin paddling efficiently without overexerting yourself and end up exactly where you intended.

Topics covered include:

  • How to grip your paddle for an efficient stroke
  • The Forward Stroke
  • The Reverse Stroke
  • The Sweep Stroke
  • The Draw Stroke

We recommend practicing in a calm and safe environment until you can perform each paddling technique without thinking about them.

How To Hold Your Paddle

Holding your paddle correctly is so important to having an efficient, non-fatiguing stroke. Work smarter not harder is the key.

Holding a Paddle Properly Involves 4 Things:

  • Knowing what type of paddle blades you have
  • Orienting the blades properly
  • Adjusting where you grip the shaft
  • Relaxing your hands on the paddle shaft

Know Your Paddle Blades:

  • Check your blades to see if they are matched (parallel) or feathered (at an angle to eachother).

Learning is easier using matched blades. If your blades are feathered look at the middle of the paddle’s shaft for a push button and holes going around the shaft. Press the push button and rotate the two halves of the shaft until the blades are parallel.

  • Check your blades to see if they are asymmetrical or symmetrical.

Your blades are asymmetrical if one side of each blade is a little shorter than the other side. The difference can be very subtle but you should be able to notice a difference in the two sides of each blade. Asymmetrical blades help you track straight with ease as you pull the blade through the water. Symmetrical blades are as the name implies perfectly symmetrical on each side of the blade. You can learn with either type of blade but we do recommend and prefer asymmetrical blades.

  • Check if your blades are concave or perfectly straight without any curvature in the blades.

Most blades are concaved on one side of the blade. This shape lets you grab more water with every paddle stroke and paddle more efficiently and effectively.

Orient Your Paddles:

While holding your paddle you want to check three things to ensure you are properly oriented with your paddle.

  • Check if your blades are concave or perfectly straight without any curvature in the blades.
  • You want the shorter side of each blade on the bottom. Disregard this if you have symmetrical blades.
  • You want the concave side of each blade facing you. Disregard if you have flat blades.

If you are not oriented with the paddle like this, simply rotate and or flip the paddle till you are in the proper position. 

Adjust Where You Hold The Shaft:

  • Rest the paddle shaft’s centerpoint on your head.
  • Now re-adjust your grip along the shaft so that your elbows are at a 90-degree angle.

When you bring the paddle down in front of you, you’ll have “the paddler’s box,” a shape formed by the shaft, your arms and chest. Maintaining that box as you stroke helps you rotate your torso correctly, another key to good technique.

Relax Your Grip:

A relaxed grip helps prevent your arms, wrists and hands from becoming fatigued as well helping prevent blisters on your hands. It also reminds you to rely on your torso instead of your arms and shoulders to power your paddle.

  • Then rest your other fingers lightly on the shaft.
  • Now readjust your grip along the shaft so that your elbows are at a 90-degree angle.

Forward Stroke

The forward stroke is the most fundamental stroke of kayaking. You will spend the majority of your time putting this stroke to use. The most important element of this stroke is learning to engage your core and back muscles to do most of the work; not your arms and shoulders.

  • The catch phase: Wind your torso and immerse your blade fully on one side of the boat next to your feet.
  • The power phase: Rotate your torso as the blade moves behind you. Follow the in-water blade with your eyes and your torso will follow. Focus, too, on pushing against the shaft with your upper hand as you move.
  • The release phase: When your hand reaches just behind your hip, “slice” the blade out of the water.

Then repeat with the opposite out of water blade.

Tips:

  • Focus on engaging your core and back muscles. I can not emphasize this enough. It will help with not overexerting your arm muscles and also help with avoiding shoulder injuries.
  • To assist with tracking straighter and move faster, maintain the blade in a vertical position and fully in the water during each stroke.
  • Maintain an upright seated position, no slouching in the seat.

Reverse Stroke

Slowing down, stopping, or backing up a kayak can be done with the reverse stroke. The stroke is the exact opposite of the forward stroke.

  • The drop phase: Wind your torso and immerse your blade fully on the side of the boat next to your hip.
  • The power phase: Rotate your torso as the blade moves in front of you.
  • The release phase: When your paddle blade is even with your feet, “slice” the blade out of the water.

Then repeat with the opposite out of water blade.

Sweep Stroke

Instead of repeatedly doing the forward stroke on one side of the kayak. Implement the sweep stroke into your arsenal of strokes to efficiently turn the kayak.

  • The catch phase: Extend your arms forward and immerse the blade near your feet to begin your sweep. Begin on the opposite side of the boat from the direction you want to turn
  • The turn phase: Sweep the blade in a wide arc toward the stern of the boat. Put some power into your body's rotation to optimize the stroke, especially after the paddle has passed the cockpit.
  • The release phase: When the blade approaches the hull behind your cockpit, finish the stroke by slicing the blade out of the water.

The result should be a gradual arcing turn with little loss of momentum. You can repeat the sweep stroke if needed, or resume your forward stroke.

Draw Stroke

Draw strokes are used to move your boat sideways. This stroke is useful if you need to pull close to a dock or another boat:

  • Rotate your paddle blade so it’s horizontal.
  • Reach out with the tip of the blade to touch the water about two feet away, directly on the side of your boat. (Your paddle shaft should be angled steeply.)
  • Use your lower hand to pull the blade straight toward you, keeping the tip of the blade immersed in the water during the stroke.
  • Stop before the blade hits the side of the boat.

Typically, several draw strokes are needed, so you can repeat the stroke.

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William Rowell
22:06 28 Sep 23
Best place for golf carts and kayak tours
Angela Shaughessy
19:57 28 Sep 23
Friendly service
Jorge Toro
15:39 04 Sep 23
The reservation process was smooth. Our bikes were ready and the staff was very friendly and helpful. Will rent from them again.
Monica Lim
13:50 23 Aug 23
Walked into Trailblaze to inquire on renting a golf cart for our vacation with some apprehension. We walked out with a golf cart and full confidence that it was great decision made. Let me tell you, it enhanced our vacation TREMENDOUSLY. This will be our go-to for all things Trailblaze Adventures has to offer next time we visit North Myrtle Beach!
Steve Vinson
13:40 19 Aug 23
Van was awesome! Great equipment and service.
Kim R
20:35 13 Aug 23
We had so much fun when we were there the week of 7/30. Our two guides were amazing…Thank you so much for being so informative, patient with us and the kiddos and for giving us such a great time! Our guide Carleigh even found an ocean critter we’ve never seen! We will def be back. ????
Kay Mamo
21:20 02 Aug 23
I want to leave a second review because we did another tour! 2 salt marsh tours and the third was the island tour. Highly recommend all 3! Kayaking and SUP with TrailblazeAdventures was the highlight of My 11 year old twin grand daughters 2 week vacay. (And we did many things while they were here.)Carleigh and Colin were amazing guides.
Louis Bacho
13:46 30 Jul 23
Bikes were in great shape and came with locks. Seats were easy to adjust for my 13 year old daughter and me. Dropped off bikes within an hour of my reservation. Will definitely use their service again!
Renata Well Spa
16:53 07 Jun 23
We loved our Kayak Marsh Adventure tour with Carleigh today! Our 11 1/2 year old twins enjoyed the tandem kayaks and loved the good paddling adventure! Our family had a wonderful time and highly recommend this adventure. A great family value and experience! We will return!
Ashish Gupta
02:22 03 Apr 23
We had a great fun Kayaking around the salt marsh. We had 3 boys who wanted to experience Kayaking during spring break at Myrtle Beach. This was a unique experience for them. The staff was friendly and ensured we were well taken care of during this event.
janine rood
16:58 06 Mar 23
Great! We wanted rental bikes on short notice for a beach cruise. Unlike others on Google, they were actually at their address, opened on time, got us well-maintained bikes and got us on the road in no time! We're excited to come back when we have more time, for an all-day kayak tour! Highest recommendation!
D. Allen
14:43 29 Aug 22
Would highly recommend this experience. Very affordable and went to a beautiful island during the tour. The staff was amazing, polite and patient (we went to the wrong place at first).If you're ever in North Mrytle Beach and want to do some outdoor sports this is the place to go!
Amy Pelzer
16:58 15 Aug 22
We rented bikes for 4 days and it was great. They delivered and picked up the bikes making it super convenient. The bikes were smooth and easy to use—my 9yo and 11yo both loved them. We biked all over!!
Melanie Phillips
14:00 12 Aug 22
Did the private island tour and loved it. Our guide Keats was very interesting and knowledgeable, we got to catch crabs (which the kids loved), see some wildlife, kayak, and play at the beach. This worked well for our family of 5 with 2 young kids. Overall, highly recommend!
Clyde Mills
20:14 29 Jul 22
If you want someone who understands tides, wind and the local water for kayaking ask Keats. He takes your safety and enjoyment seriously. When I called him for kayak rental his main concern was when and where I was putting in. Thank you Keats for your professional understanding of the local conditions. You will be my first contact for all of my family's beach needs.
Jodi Wolgamuth
21:16 27 Jul 22
Super nice and helpful!! The young man changed out our daughters tube on her bike and didn’t charge us. We will definitely rent from them next week when our large family joins us.
Tammy Harper
17:42 27 Jul 22
Super friendly and helpful. Not an easy task to satisfy three 15 year old girls...they had a blast on their bikes for the day. Can't wait for our next trip to rent a golf cart. Looking forward to many seasons together.
Dana Racette
13:23 19 Jul 22
Our second year kayaking with Keats for a sunrise tour. This year I managed to get multiple teenagers to wake up early! We all had a great time, and it was beautiful even though there was a short rain shower. We saw a shark and an alligator garr. My kids were thrilled to tell about Keats catching the fish with his bare hands!10/10 would recommend.
Matt Christmas
19:58 08 Jul 22
FANTASTIC Service! Held a cart for my family and I on our way there. Treated us so very nicely. Can't wait to go back to rent other toys from these guys. Exceptional service!!!
Natalie Shlevich
20:05 05 Jul 22
We're glad we decided to take the kayak tour with Trailblaze adventure: that was an easy laid back tour, the weather was perfect, the breeze is a nice touch, too. Our family was the only one for the tour, so we had all attention from our guides.We definitely will come back.Highly recommend.
Ryan Willis
20:38 29 Jun 22
What a fantastic experience. We just walked in and it could not have been easier. Very friendly. We rented electric bikes and had an awesome time. Thank you so much. We will be back to rent e-bikes or maybe some kayaks.
Kendallraye Williams
21:26 26 Jun 22
The Salt Marsh Sunrise Kayak Tour is a MUST when visiting North Myrtle Beach! Family friendly and one of the most serene experiences you will have during your vacation (also a fantastic experience for locals)! Our guide, Keats, was awesome ALL AROUND and was very patient with our family! Laid back and enjoyable! If you want fantastic views and a true low country coastal experience, then this is for you! Highly recommend!
Thom Wisniewski
20:14 01 Jun 22
As usual, our experience was EXCELLENT. Keats is a great guy and guide!! My second kayak tour in a month and I'll be back again this Summer for more! We even got a quick lesson on how to paddle board.
shelby e
01:41 29 May 22
Me and my sister did the sunset tour with keats and Francesca and we had the BEST time ever!! 110% recommend! They were awesome, very personable, and funny. They even Taught me and my sister how to paddle board! Will def be back again!!
Rforrest Shortt
16:04 28 May 22
Can't recommend highly enough. Kind and professional. Treated us like we were his only customers. Made the entire process painless and super easy. The bike was top notch too. Riding a bike at the beach is my wife's favorite thing to do and you helped make her vacation wonderful.
Mary Ann Atkinson
13:47 15 May 22
The bikes arrived on time and were delivered by a very friendly and helpful young man. My family enjoyed using them for the week and had a lot of fun riding on the beach. I would use them again if I was in the area.
Alicia Wikle
20:17 14 May 22
Francesca, Keats and Chris were awesome! We had a large group go out on a tour and they were awesome tour guides! It was my first time going kayaking, and they helped every step of the way. Keats helped me after having some technical difficulties, and didn’t think twice about it, he just jumped right in and helped me(which means a lot to me)! They are all very friendly and I really enjoyed going out with them! We will be going back for more! I highly recommend them!
J Bolton
19:09 10 May 22
The day my wife and I went was kinda cold and windy, but this didn’t ruin the adventure! We went on the sunset tour, and Keats and Teaghan were so informative and nice! We got to the island which was BEAUTIFUL, and got to explore. We found a few jellyfish and a sand dollar. The marsh part of the tour was also fun, Keats caught a crab with his bare hands! It was amazing and we got lucky to see certain things there because it was nighttime. It was sooo fun! Definitely recommend!
Emily Griffith
16:30 18 Apr 22
I can't say enough about this amazing company! We rented bikes and participated in the Marsh kayak tour. We booked with them this past September for an anniversary trip, and now I am looking to take the kids. I can't wait to book with them again!
Maria Piscitelli-Durant
00:27 15 Apr 22
We were a party of 6 with limited to no experience in kayaking. Our guide Keaths(hopefully I am spelling that right) was excellent. He showed us how and was very helpful throughout the trip. I had complete confidence that we were in goods hands for the entire tour. I would 100 percent recommend this company.
Thom Wisniewski
22:32 08 Apr 22
Absolutely AWESOME experience! We rented our golf cart for a second time here. We then decided to do a kayak tour and it was AMAZING! Keats was an absolute joy and so knowledgeable as our guide. We will definitely do the sunset tour next time!! Highly highly recommended people and business. We won't go anywhere else!!
Maureen Krist
18:56 20 Mar 22
Had a great time on beach bikes with my teenage granddaughters. Fun activity for all and GREAT time exercise! Van and his son were very helpful and friendly. They even gave us some recommendations as to where we could go for lunch in the beach and how to get around town. Can’t wait to go back and try their kayaking.
Casey Albert
23:29 06 Oct 21
What an amazing experience! The weather was perfect and the tour guide was great. He was very professional, fun and knowledgeable. Kayaks were in great condition, the views were gorgeous and the trip to the island was beyond amazing. I will never forget this adventure and I hope to do it again in the future. Highly recommend using this company!!!
Mary Camesi
20:54 26 Sep 21
So I have never been in a kayak before and was beyond nervous. Keats was absolutely amazing! He was calm and helpful and walked me through how to use the paddles and steer. He stayed near and talked to you throughout the whole experience. We stopped at some wetlands before heading to Waites Island. He showed us some of the wildlife there as well. We had a beautiful paddle back as the sun was setting. He is awesome to talk to as you are experiencing the beautiful scenery. I cannot wait to go back!!
Maura Petriccione
13:15 19 Sep 21
Keats was such a fun guide. His gentle nature, as well as his knowledge of 🦀nature, 🐠made our kayak and paddle board trip the best one so far!No question, we will use (AND RECOMMEND) Trailblaze Adventures North Myrtle Beach each year we visit from NY. Thanks for the ice cold water Keats. 💦We loved the pictures you took and texted us after the adventure. Great price as well. 😎
Tracey Edelman
13:00 02 Aug 21
Our kayak tour with Keats (our tour guide) was everything we hoped for and more! We had never kayaked before and Keats made us feel super comfortable. My one daughter was quite nervous but Keats put her at ease and within a few minutes of being on the water she was laughing and having a great time. The sunrise tour offered a gorgeous, serene setting and really allowed us to take in the beauty of the surrounding area. Keats is very knowledgeable about the ecosystem and taught us quite a bit along the way. If you are even considering a kayak tour then Trailblaze Adventure is who you want with you along the way! Our next trip to North Myrtle Beach will definitely include another excursion! Thank you for giving us this wonderful memory on our family vacation. ????☀️
Hilary O'Connor
13:35 22 Jul 21
In the 20-some years we’ve been coming to MB, we never this kayaking experience existed! It was really great. Keats, our guide, was awesome. Super personable and shared lots of interesting knowledge about the marsh area. The cost for the 3.5 he trip was so reasonable and what I loved the most is there are no hidden fees. Our guide took photos on his phone as we were actively kayaking and sent them to everyone after the tour. No extra cost of $30-50 for a thumb drive of pictures! It was a really nice way to spend the morning.
samantha lauer
02:38 02 Jul 20
We had a great time, our guide Keith was very attentive, especially with the kids, he was patient and very informative. We will definitely be passing on recommendation for the TrailBlazers adventure tours to friends and family and we hope to go again in the future.
sped runner
23:34 23 Jun 20
What a wonderful way to spend the morning. The staff is knowledgeable and helpful and very quick to respond ! Excellent communication and information. Great location. Nice practice to get acccustomed the the paddle board before heading out. The yoga class was incredible. So much fun and wonderful instructors. I will be back !
Katie Eastman
03:08 23 Jun 20
I loved every bit of our kayak tour to Waites Island. The guides were friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. The equipment was in excellent condition. And the island is just gorgeous. Would have loved to stay on that island for days! I would do this again in a heartbeat and I highly recommend this activity.
Cassie Shaw
12:45 16 Jun 20
This was our first time kayaking and the experience was AMAZING! The guide was so helpful and made the experience great by taking us on a small tour of the island(note you have to stay on the beach side can't go back in woods) and he also showed us a spot where crabs were which was amazing to see( there were so many the ground just looked liked it was moving). I will be using this company anytime I can and definitely hooked on kayaking now! Thank You So Much for the experience and lesson!
Robin Corbitt
13:04 10 Jun 20
The sunrise kayak trip is definitely worth the early morning wake up. Beautiful trip! Sunrise over the water is spectacular, and Trailblaze Adventure is both professional and fun. This was our second summer to do the sunrise tour and look forward to many more! Thanks Trailblaze Adventure for the awesome vacation memories.
bailey linnon
14:18 09 Jun 20
We loved our paddleboard sunset salt marsh tour with Keats! He made us feel very comfortable with our boards, and took the tour at our pace. He was really informative of the area and told us all about different wildlife around the salt marsh while touring. Keats tour was so much fun! We will definitely be coming back next time we are in Myrtle! I would recommend taking a paddle board tour with Keats to anyone! It’s not as hard as you might think, and Keats is an awesome instructor!
jess h
20:37 03 Jun 20
My sister and I rented bikes for 2 hours today just to cruise around, and the two guys working were so friendly and helpful. Bikes were great! Into our rental, we were a little worried that we would be over the two hours we paid for (because we had left the kids and husbands at the beach and had stopped at the winery!), but when we checked the email for our time we realized they had put our 2 hour start time about a half hour after we actually left. We ended up being on time, but that was so nice to not have to rush. We would definitely rent from them again, also next time we’re here we’ll do a kayak tour and paddle board yoga!
Rhonda Faircloth
21:16 02 Jun 20
Another great experience today with SUP Yoga at Trailblaze Adventures. Felice is an amazing teacher...and we had such great instruction and support the whole trip! We had a pretty inexperienced group, with some first time paddlers, but Felice, Keats, and Brenda made it an enjoyable, accessible, and safe ride (and yoga practice) for everyone. I wish it was possible to give more than 5 stars...we’ll definitely be back.
Sara Lynch
17:10 11 May 20
Our kayak tour with Trailblaze Adventure offered a scenic coastal escape at an amazing low cost. Our experience with this company has been phenomenal, and we will definitely be back for more adventures with them! Super nice, professional and accommodating. We also rented bikes with Trailblaze and Had another great experience. Our bikes were in great condition, and were available to us immediately.
Tina Burhans
01:45 11 May 20
I had the pleasure of taking the Private Island Tour. Keats was very knowledgeable, helpful and patient with me. I recommend Trailblaze Adventure for the kayak tours and equipment rentals. They go the extra mile to make sure that the customer has the best experience possible!
Kristine Marcuse
16:42 26 Apr 20
We rented several beach cruisers and spent the day riding on the beach. The bikes were perfect for beach riding and in great condition. The staff was super helpful fitting the bikes for us and the rental price was great value. I would highly recommend renting from them.
Jennifer Kragt
17:24 14 Mar 20
The staff that I interacted with were very friendly and helpful. They were very flexible with bike drop off and pick up. I'd highly recommend them if you are interested in a cruser bike!
Prissy's Predicament
15:13 10 Mar 20
If you’ve never kayaked before or have and want a serene view, this is it! Keats was our guide and he was professional, friendly, and well organized! It was such a peaceful and fun morning! The equipment was well kept and everything I needed was provided! I highlyRecommend this business for their professionalism and everything else. We will be back!
Josh Dietrich
00:27 25 Jan 20
Me and me mom rented a golf cart for a week from these guys it was the best golf cart it was off season so they were closed and you could still rent a golf cart with a call or online thank you Keats for driving out to help us out Keats explained everything fantastically and we were on our way when we returned the golf cart it was painful the owners were super nice and friendly would definitely recommend them for anything.Fantastic service,Thanks Trailblaze Adventures
Sandra Dietrich
22:23 21 Jan 20
My son and I rented a golf cart for a week, we had a great time, the weather was a little chilly the last three days but that wasn’t their fault. It was off season but you could still rent the golf cart, the owner came to meet us, showed us everything we needed to know and off we went it was easy, fast, and a cheaper price than some of the other ones I looked up and three blocks from where we were on South Ocean Blvd. I will be renting another before we leave in a couple of months. Great service, thank you!Sandra
Suzanne Lawson
20:03 13 Oct 19
Several hours walk from my hotel on Myrtle Beach, having forgotten to take my credit card, I was parched and in need of a beverage. The owner of this shop welcomed me in and graciously gave me a cold drink. We chatted for a few minutes about his interesting life until the next customer arrived. Check out the excellent beach equipment at "Trailblaze Adventure" and meet the delightful owner!
Kimberly Smith
00:37 10 Oct 19
This was our first bike we had quite an adventure we only booked the bikes for two hours and got lost and ended up taking us three hours and maybe 18 miles to get the bikes back, we called the owner to get directions back, because of detours, he was very understanding and even gave us bottled water to cool off!The bikes were nice they had big tires on them for riding on the beach and we could not have asked for more hospitality from the company!FYI, Do not count on your GPS maps to help you find your way!Thank you!
Tom Zaleski
23:28 28 Aug 19
Great experience renting a golf cart for 24hrs. We’ve been coming to Myrtle Beach forever, and specifically staying in the Windy Hill section of North Myrtle Beach. This was a great way to see the area in a whole new way. We drove around the surrounding neighborhood and really got to see the houses and the residential side of the area. We were able to go over to Barefoot Landing and park without a problem for breakfast and lunch, and also took the golf cart to Hamburger Joe’s one night for dinner. Our 13 & 9 year old kids loved riding on the back seat. Van, the owner, was so nice and friendly, and made the rental process so quick and easy, and returning the golf car was painless. I would highly recommend renting a golf cart from Trailblaze Adventure if you are in the North Myrtle Beach area. We will definitely do it again next year.
Jeff Stowe
01:21 28 Aug 19
We rented 4 kayaks and they met us at the Cherry Grove boat ramp. They were very friendly and professional. Highly recommend this family run business. Kayaks, lifejackets, and oars were top notch and in great shape.
Shealene Soares
06:48 26 Aug 19
Trailblaze Adventures is fantastic! Van and Keats were very friendly and accommodating. The kids had a blast going for a ride in the golf cart. Keats was helpful in getting me comfortable on the paddle board. I look forward to renting from Trailblaze Adventures again during my next stay!
Mary Ann Carroll
20:59 08 Aug 19
What a great time we had! I rented the golf cart from Trailblaze Adventure and to be honest, I started to rethink the decision once I saw how huge the area was. I am so pleased that we maintained the booking! My son and I had a blast tooling and the town and seeing areas that we might not have if not for the golf cart. Trailblaze Adventures made this a super easy transaction for us by dropping off and picking up the cart at our hotel. The place we were staying didn't allow for a place to plug in an electric cart so no problem, here's a gas cart. There are a number of roads you cannot drive on in a golf cart, but there are always easy alternatives. I took the cart to the food store, to the fishing pier, to the beach, to an open house, to the stores in town. As I said, my son and I spent a bunch of time together just hanging out and relaxing. It was worth every penny just for the laughs with my son. We would definitely rent again from Trailblaze Adventure. I think we will also try one of their kayak adventures next time too! Thanks guys!
Cait C320
00:10 02 Aug 19
We rented a golf cart from Trailblaze Adventures. Best company I came across price wise. The father/ son owned shop was awesome. So accommodating. So kind and helpful! The golf cart was in perfect condition. It was my sons favorite part of our trip! Would definitely book them again!
P Gill
00:46 29 Jul 19
Our family went on the private island kayak tour. It was so much fun! Daniel, Chandler and Keats were our guides. They were great! It was nice to do something at Myrtle Beach that wasn’t crowded and allowed us to go at our own pace. I would definitely recommend doing this! We plan to do one of their other excursions when we come next year! Patty GillespieMills River, NC
Darren Hall
23:13 24 Jul 19
This is a father and son owned business. I can truly appreciate that! The father, Van is very people friendly! He treats his customers with consideration and respect. My wife and I were on a week vacation and their gulf cart rental was directly across from where we were staying. Van made my wife and I feel very comfortable giving him our business. Thank you for you service and helping my wife and I to have a wonderful time in Myrtle Beach!
Verisha Mannings
18:16 19 Jul 19
Very easy and personable. They are one of the least expensive in the area (trust me, I researched first). The kids enjoyed the ride. First time on one and the owner gave great instructions. Will definitely come back on my next vacation.
Chandler Eckert
14:13 14 Jul 19
Awesome company. Loved my kayak tour. Tour guide was very well informed and put safety as a priority. Very patient with me and communicates with well. Recommend them for kayak tours, golf cart rentals, and any other type of summer fun!
Roger Baldwin
02:11 13 Jul 19
Such a pleasant experience with the guys at Trailblaze Adventure. They were so friendly and went out of there way to work with us. We rented a 6 passenger golf cart for the week they delivered and picked it up. We were so pleased with the service that we took them up on there offer to take a Kayak tour and it ended up being the highlight of my family's trip.
Edwin Bender
15:46 07 Jul 19
We went out on the Island Kayak tour, and it was such a great time for our family. Keats was our guide and he was very attentive and an excellent guide for us since we have never Kayaked before. I would highly recommend to anyone.
Rutledge Depass
23:25 06 Jul 19
We have rented golf carts from other companies over the years but this year we decided to try Trailblaze. It was by far the best experience we have ever had in the Myrtle Beach/North Myrtle Beach area. Keats was awesome and made sure we were well taken care of. In my opinion, there is not a better company on the Grand Strand than Trailblaze Adventure. We will rent again!!Thanks Keats and Trailblaze!!
Tiffany Wong
08:25 06 Jul 19
Amazing business and people, so knowledgeable and friendly. Can't recommend these guys enough, they were very informative and honest about what bikes they had (cruisers) and their limitations, and they said they'll have more bike variety next season, which is great. Will definitely return next time I'm in Myrtle Beach!
Kristy Andrews
12:50 03 Jul 19
Great experience!! Our guide, Keats was awesome and took a ton of pictures all day of us and then sent them right over! It was an awesome experience! He allowed us to hang out on the beach for much longer than we planned which was awesome since we had kids with us! We had 3 kids with us in our group, age 4,6, and 7. The older two were in tandem kayaks with their mom, and then he took extra caution with our 4 year old, putting him and my mom (who has a bad shoulder) in the front of his tandem kayak, so all Nana had to do was love on the littlest (no rowing... Keats did all the work). It was a very easy row, and we had a blast swimming on the beach! Highly recommend!!!!
T.J Hannah
04:53 24 Jun 19
I never do these reviews but I just had to for this one! The salt marsh tour was so much fun! I hadn't been kayaking in a very long time but it was easy. I've been a local for about 10yrs & I enjoyed every minute of it! The sheer beauty that surrounded us gave for some memorable photos too! I'm looking forward to doing more cause with these guys & the best prices in town, I have the opportunity to enjoy the place where I live. Highly recommend for any age or fitness level. You'll go away happy!
Alejandro Silva
21:38 15 Jun 19
They got quality rental bikes with exceptional customer service and a great souvenir shop
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