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Visit Outer Banks: Jump Start Your Summer Vacation Planning 

December 20, 2023 | Jet Ski Tour

If you’re looking ahead and planning your summer vacation to the Outer Banks, you’re probably sifting through a lot of information from all over the internet. There’s a reason for that. The area is perfect for families to explore while never running out of things to do. At Kitty Hawk Watersports, we’re here to jumpstart your vacation planning with ideas on how to make the most of your upcoming trip. Although we’re known for our watersports rentals, we also know the area like the back of our hand. Here are our top suggestions for your next Outer Banks vacation.

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Stay Afloat: Essential Safety Tips for Your SUP Rental Adventure

October 27, 2023 | Outer Banks

The Outer Banks is a prime destination for watersports enthusiasts, and stand up paddleboarding (SUP) has become a beloved pastime of visitors. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, mastering the art of balance, paddling, and getting back on your board after a tumble is essential for a safe and enjoyable SUP adventure. Do you need a crash course in SUP safety maneuvers? The team at Kitty Hawk Watersports is here to help. Here are some invaluable safety tips for your Outer Banks SUP rental experience

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Different Strokes for Different Folks

June 6, 2020 | Jet Ski Rental

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.  

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Top 5 Songs for Watersports

February 25, 2018 | Jet Ski Rental

Watersports vary in pace, energy, and in the adrenaline rush they evoke. They all have their own special rhythm and type of music that goes perfectly with them. I sometimes hear songs in the wintertime, and they immediately take my mind to a moment in the summer when we were on the water having fun. In reverse, some songs are triggered when I see the activity, such as parasail chutes off in the distance. Finally, other songs start in my brain the second I get into the rhythm of an activity. For example, when I start pulling a water-skier at Kitty Hawk Watersports here in the Outer Banks, I instantly hear the Rolling Stones in my mind.

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Learn How to Ride an SUP

April 15, 2017 | Lessons

While it may not be a new watersport, we’ve seen a rise in people loving stand-up paddleboarding in recent years. Perhaps you too have seen these SUPs along the Outer Banks, and you’re intrigued. And why not? SUPs combine the best of both the surfing and kayaking worlds, creating a fun and relaxing way to explore the coast. At Kitty Hawk Watersports, we recommend that all visitors to the greater Nags Head or Kitty Hawk, NC, areas give it a try.

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Top 3 Beach Activities in Kitty Hawk, NC

February 18, 2017 | Banana Boat Tour

Relaxing on a North Carolina beach is a day well spent in our book. There’s nothing wrong with a little sun bathing. However, if you’re ready to experience a change of pace and amp up the fun, then our crew at Kitty Hawk Watersports has a few suggestions. Here are three of our favorite activities, available to anyone in Kitty Hawk, Nags Head, and the greater Outer Banks region.

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5 Ways To End Summer with a Bang

August 23, 2016 | Jet Ski Rental

The last few weeks of summer are upon us, but that doesn’t mean we have to just sigh, shrug our shoulders, and say, “Well, maybe next year…” You can still end summer well with Kitty Hawk Watersports of Nags Head, NC. In fact, we can help you go out on a high note with these exciting water adventures.

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What is Paddleboarding?

June 30, 2016 | Outer Banks

The paddle board—otherwise known as a stand up paddle board, or SUP—is a relatively new phenomenon in the watersport world. Despite being new to the scene, many of our Kitty Hawk Watersports customers are already catching the paddle-board excitement! We think you will too.

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Invasion of the SUPs

July 8, 2010 | SUPs

The stand-up paddleboards are going off!  I just ordered 7 more from Starboard and I’ll be excited to try out the new models.  The customers are doing a lot of weekly rentals and the clinics are doing well.  Women love them.  The next progression will be the tours.  Once customers see some of the cool spots we have right behind our store we’ll really have a big time with it.  FYI- if you haven’t tried it yet, start on the sound side in flat water to get your sea legs, then go over to the ocean if you want to try some waves.  I started surfing waves last year at the age of 44 and I had never surfed before.

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Stand-up Paddleboarding

June 17, 2010 | SUPs

The stand-up paddleboarding is really starting to take off.  We just sold our second board and the clinics are gaining interest.  The clinic is where the renter gets an instructor to teach them the finer points while paddling on the sound.  This allows the student to gain confidence quicker.  We’ve found that paddling on the sound first gives you more success and then, if you want, you can get out to the ocean. Speaking of the ocean, I went to a secret surfing spot in Duck on Sunday and the waves were really fun.  The water is still a little chilly but on a SUP you stay above the water most of the time and the warm air balanced it out.

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