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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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Outer Banks Jet Ski Rental

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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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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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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Don’t get mad at the stay at home dad.

October 22, 2009 | Uncategorized

Every now and then it’s good to be the stay at home dad. Yesterday was shaping up to be a good day. Weather was warming up, ocean temp was still decent (65), and there was still a small swell. Trying to stay active (read: keeping the winter fat at bay) and not having anything too pressing to do while my 4 year-old was at preschool I decided to go for a quick paddleboard. I drove down route 12 in Kitty Hawk looking for a gentle, outside break. I finally settled on an access at the Sea Kove motel. After paddling around for 15′ I finally caught a wave and for the first time was able to stay on the board, turn it around, and head back out without falling off. I scored one more wave before I had to hop in the car and go get the preschooler. The funniest … Continued

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