At Kitty Hawk Watersports, our business is so many things to so many people. It can be an emotional outlet, an adventure, a time to stretch boundaries, entertainment, or it can simply be play. Some people come out just to get away from the daily ho-hum, while some want to give their kids a new experience. Others come out for the excitement, and many customers just want to relax.
As I write this post, a pandemic is shutting down the entire country. I can go in a few directions. I can write about how this event is affecting Kitty Hawk Watersports and the entire Outer Banks, I can pretend everything’s fine and that we’ll see you this summer, or I can spend some time reminiscing about the good times so we can distract ourselves for a few minutes.
As the longtime owner of Kitty Hawk Watersports, I can tell you from experience that the Outer Banks offers great fishing. For the record, I consider myself a horrible fisherman. But, on the bright side, the Outer Banks can occasionally make me feel like a pro.
I met my future wife in Buffalo. The connection we made was through windsurfing. I was shocked to find a pretty lady in Buffalo who knew how to windsurf. I’m still not sure how I impressed her, and for some reason she didn’t disqualify me.
If you spend 22 years in the watersports business, you’re bound to see or experience some interesting things. Some things make you laugh, some things leave you in awe, and some things just make you want to quit.
Our jet ski tour is definitely a popular activity. I think, however, the primary myth is that customers assume that the tour is a slow, boring trip around the sound. Nothing could be further from the truth; we will go as fast or as slow as you like. The tour covers at least 15 miles across the water. On occasion, the guide will stop and talk briefly, but he/she will keep you moving. If we see a dolphin along the way, we are happy to stop and check them out. In addition, if customers want to stop and do some free-styling, we are happy to oblige.
If you’re a hiker or just love walking around and exploring, I’ve got a cool little adventure you can take on the Outer Banks when the winds or waves push you away from the water.
Looking to add some fun to your time on the Outer Banks this summer? Kitty Hawk Watersports has just the ticket. We offer a variety of rentals, tours, and lessons so you can make the most of your time on the gorgeous beaches of Nags Head, Kitty Hawk, and the surrounding area.
There are a ton of things I love about my job, but number one is helping make customers happy. It’s a great feeling to see customers smiling as they depart Kitty Hawk Watersports. It’s amazing how much laughing and smiling we see in one day. This one basic thing makes the difference in going home from work in a good mood or not.
As the local owner of Kitty Hawk Watersports, I have weathered my fair share of hurricanes. In my previous post, I shared four of the most important things I’ve learned about hurricanes while living on the Outer Banks. Today, I want to share three more tips for dealing with hurricanes.