Career
Blanchard has surfed on the Association of Software Professionals World Tour, though she has indicated she may take a break from competitive surfing in 2015. Blanchard also designs and models Rip Curl swimwear, particularly a line of wetsuits specifically for surfing. Alana is the daughter of Holt Blanchard.
Blanchard was played by actress Lorraine Nicholson in the 2011 film Soul Surfer.
Blanchard took first place in shortboard at the 2005 T&C Women's Pipeline Championships. The Women's Pipeline Championships, Hawaii
The Rip Curl Girls Festival Junior Pro, Spain
The Roxy Pro Trials in Haleiwa, Hawaii
The Billabong Pro Pre Trials in Hookipa, Maui
The Volcom Pufferfish Surf Series in Pinetrees, Kauai.