Get Out Girl Surf & Paddle Jam
An Operation Get Out Experience
The Largest All-Female Surf & Paddle Event in the U.S.
A celebration of women, water, and the connections that carry us through life's changing tides.
Join Us for an Unforgettable Weekend on the Water
SURF Jam Saturday + PADDLE Jam Sunday
There is something powerful that happens when women gather on the water.
The noise quiets. The pace slows. We reconnect with ourselves, each other, and the natural world around us.
Get Out Girl was created as a place for women of all ages and experience levels to step away from the everyday, try something new, reconnect with the joy of being outdoors, and experience the connection that happens when we gather together on the water.
Whether you are learning to wakesurf for the first time, sharing skills you already have, paddling alongside new friends, sharing an adventure with someone you love, or simply giving yourself permission to slow down, you belong here.
This is more than a weekend on Lake Austin.
It is a time of inspiration, empowerment, curiosity, friendship, and the moments that remind us we are never meant to navigate life's changing tides alone.
Through your participation, you also help expand access for women who serve our communities, providing opportunities for female frontline heroes and individuals in need to experience the same connection, restoration, and community.
Come as you are. Leave connected, restored, and inspired by the water.
Friday Packet Pick Up + Welcome Gathering
Friday, September 18 | 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Slackers Brewing Co. | Austin, Texas
Kick off Get Out Girl weekend with us!
Join fellow participants for:
- Packet pick up
- Inflatable board drop off
- Event swag
- Community connection
- A celebration of the weekend ahead
We strongly encourage all participants to attend Friday evening to help streamline Saturday and Sunday morning check-in.
Register Your Way
Choose the experience that speaks to you:
SURF Jam Saturday
Saturday, September 19 | 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
An all-female wakesurf experience designed for every level from first-time surfers to experienced riders.
Whether you want to learn something new or simply spend the day riding with an incredible community of women, SURF Jam is designed to encourage, support, and celebrate every participant.
Includes:
- Professional wakesurf boats
- Boards and equipment
- All-female surf coaches and support
- Event T-shirt & Partidipant Bracelet
- Food and drinks after surfing
- Admission to Sunday’s After Party
- Community, encouragement, and unforgettable memories
No experience necessary.
PADDLE Jam Sunday + Weekend Celebration
Sunday, September 20 | 7:30 AM – 2:00 PM
A non-competitive paddle experience on beautiful Lake Austin for all skill levels.
Paddle 1 mile or 10 miles—or simply float, connect, and enjoy time on the water with an encouraging community beside you. You have 3.5 hours of supported time on the water to just be present and take it all in.
Choose your own experience:
- Paddleboard or kayak
- Beginner-friendly supported groups
- Any distance, out-and-back paddle options
- Social paddle - no pressure
PADDLE Jam Highlights
On-the-Water Support
No previous paddle experience is necessary. Paddle Ambassadors will be on the water throughout the event to encourage, assist, and support participants.
Paddle Out + Reflection Moment
Each participant receives a flower to release during the paddle as a moment of remembrance, gratitude, reflection, or intention.
The Course
This is an out-and-back paddle experience. Participants have up to 3.5 hours of supported water time to explore as much or as little of Lake Austin as they choose.
Along the way, enjoy fun community stops, including:
- Cuvee Cold Brew Mile
- Mimosa Barge
- Cookie Barge
- Poker Run + Water Stops
- Community surprises along the course
Get Out Girl Bracelet
Every participant receives a commemorative bracelet courtesy of Jen’s Gems.
Weekend Celebration + After Party
Celebrate the weekend with music, food, community, raffle prizes, silent auction items, and opportunities to connect with the women who made the weekend unforgettable.
Friends and family are welcome.
The Story Behind Get Out Girl
Get Out Girl was inspired by two women who understood the power of the water: Kristin McLain and Jessica Hollis.
Kristin, a STAR Flight rescue nurse, and Jessica, a Travis County Sheriff’s Deputy, found joy, connection, and renewal through time on the water. After giving so much of themselves in service to others, the water became a place to reconnect, reset, and remember what mattered most.
Their lives were tragically lost in the line of duty, but the lesson they left behind continues to ripple outward:
We all experience changing tides. We all need moments of connection, restoration, and renewal.
Today, Get Out Girl brings women together to experience what Kristin and Jessica organically knew so well, the power of nature, water, and community to create moments that stay with us long after we leave the shoreline.
Every participant helps carry their legacy forward by expanding access to these experiences for women who serve our communities.
Help Create More Opportunities
During registration, you can also:
- Create or join a fundraising team
- Sponsor a female frontline hero or community member to attend
- Support Operation Get Out outdoor experiences
About Operation Get Out
Operation Get Out creates intentional outdoor experiences that bring people together through nature, water, movement, and connection.
Inspired by the belief that we all navigate changing tides, our programs use the restorative qualities of the outdoors to create opportunities for restoration, reflection, connection, and growth.
Through events, retreats, and community experiences, Operation Get Out serves individuals and organization navigating life’s challenges by creating meaningful opportunities to get outside and get connected.
We believe:
Nature creates space.
Water invites connection.
Community carries us forward.
Reserve your spot for Get Out Girl today.
