4 Kayaking Tips for Your Next Outer Banks Family Vacation

April 23, 2024 | Kayak Rental

There’s nothing quite as exciting as embarking on a memorable water sport adventure in the serene environment of the famous Outer Banks coastline. If you’re planning a vacation to the area and hope to spend your days exploring the water in a kayak, Kitty Hawk Watersports is here to help with your water sport rental. But before you dip your toes in our crystal-clear waters, let’s dive into the basics of kayaking and what you should know before your excursion.

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Why Santa Goes to OBX in Winter (and You Should, Too)

December 18, 2022 | Kayak Rental

Why does Santa Claus go to the OBX in winter? Because it’s the perfect place to get away from the cold and relax on the beach. And we think you should consider doing the same! Here’s why a beach vacation is just what you need this winter and how Kitty Hawk Watersports can help.

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Parasailing FAQ: Everyone Should Try It at Least Once in Their Lifetime

December 10, 2020 | Kitty Hawk

I really enjoy parasailing. I’m not just saying that to sell tickets, it’s a really cool activity. I would call it a “once-in-a-lifetime” activity. As in, you should at least experience it once. I’m lucky enough to have done it several times. Full disclosure: I get a little anxiety when flying in an airplane, but being tethered to a boat attached to a parachute over the water is no problem.

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Good Times and Riches….

August 26, 2020 | Kitty Hawk

As the proud owner of Kitty Hawk Watersports for the last 23 years, I’ve made a lot of good memories out on the water. When working in watersports, you’re destined to meet a few characters. One individual – I’ll call him Ron – has become a successful, small businessman. But when he was a college student mating on a parasail boat, his summer hobby was making moves on high school girls.

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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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Good Times on the Outer Banks

April 9, 2020 | Jet Ski Rental

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.

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Fishing Tips From an Outer Banks Local: Part One

February 8, 2020 | Fishing

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.

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