Motivated by her own passion for paddling, “The Paddle Diva”, Gina Bradley, started out teaching women Stand Up Paddling in East Hampton in 2009, including listening to what they wanted from the sport, and from themselves: their bodies, their careers, their hopes for their children and the world around them. Gina tells KDHamptons, “Paddle Diva is in the business of empowering women through the sport of SUP with fitness and lifestyle programs that make them feel great, both inside and out.” 

In the off season, The Paddle Diva relocates operations to Rincon, Puerto Rico, creating an unrivaled vacation experience in the Caribbean, with an upcoming retreat planned for April 20th-April 24th. Gina shares, “We are accredited and fully insured shop. All our instructors are ASI, lifeguard and CPR certified. Many of our team compete and place in local as well as international SUP races, triathlons and adventure races.” Rincon, known also as surf town and little Hawaii, means “corner” in Spanish and is located in the Northwestern part of Puerto Rico. The town has winding roads and hills over looking the ocean. Many expats live here so there is a comfortable combination of local food and flavor with small restaurants, shops and water sports run by Americans and Europeans.

“Paddle Diva delivers much more than just stand up paddle boarding rentals, sales and tours in Rincon. We ensure that your paddling experience is a transformation that begins with your physical well-being and progresses to your mind. Paddle Diva Rincon was started on the premise that women are underserved in stand up paddleboarding market. Women are drawn to SUP because of the ease of learning and the feeling of “walking on the water” as they silently glide along, enjoying the beautiful Rincon scenery they have never experienced before, both inward and outward,” says Gina.

“Women love this sport because its easy to learn, something you can do alone or with a group and if done frequently, gets you in great shape,” shares Gina. “Many of my clients love the social aspect of the sport and find that they get in shape and really have fun bonding with other women and friends on the water. Many of the top Puerto Rican surfing beaches like Domes, Marias, Tres Palmas, Sandy Beach are located with in five minutes from the retreat’s location, Casa Azul.”

The Paddle Diva Retreat To Paradise Includes:

4-Day adventure retreat in Paddle Diva’s Caribbean home in Rincon, PR
Serving delicious, healthy local food – breakfast and two dinners included
Access to kitchen for snacks and additional meals/health food market and restaurant steps from our home

Daily activities include:
Stand up Paddling for all levels (lessons and free time)
Yoga on the deck, overlooking lush green valley and deep blue ocean
Snorkel trips to a pristine reefs
Sunset meditation and essential oil sessions
Guided power walks/runs and hikes through local jungles
Optional Surf Lessons, excursions and bike rentals
One free Reiki session
Beach front spin class at Rincon Ride
Daily massages and spa services can be arranged
Add on adventures include: 1/2 trip to the pink salt flats at Cabo Roja National Park and lunch on the beach at the iconic Annie’s Restarant.
About Rincon

Price: $1599 per person, 6 slots available everyone has a single room with a shared bathroom. There is one private apartment option with private bathroom for a $400 upgrade. Fly into and out of BQN on JetBlue or United Airlines. Travel to and from San Juan is 2 hours, better flight options exist. For more information please go to: www.paddlediva.com