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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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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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Tropical Storm Colin

August 11, 2010 | Uncategorized

I was busy working last weekend but all the surfers were out in full force taking advantage of T.S. Colin’s swell. Fortunately, I got out Monday night right after work at MP 17. Swells were super easy to catch and it was the first time on the 11′ 6″ Michael Dolsey SUP. It was a little tippy while waiting but felt good on the waves. Water was nice and warm. Can’t wait until next time. Our new Starboard SUPs should be in any day.

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The Friday Bifecta

October 24, 2009 | Uncategorized

Friday, the 23rd of October was a nice looking day. I was just about to start painting my house (an ongoing project) when I got a phone call. It was my friend, Steve The Dream Thomas, with a live surf report. He was at the Lillian St. beach access (aka, the Laundry Mats) and he informed me there was a nice little swell that only a couple of stand-up paddleboarders and longboarders were taking advantage of. I was in quite the dilemma. Paint the house or go surfing? Duh, I’m going surfing. Air temp was about 70, water temp in the low 60s. There was a very gentle, slow rolling swell with a knee high wave you could ride for quite a long ways. On top of that there was no wind and the waters were very calm. I actually needed a day like this to build up my confidence. … Continued

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Endless Summer

September 18, 2009 | Uncategorized

Saturday was one of those days you brag to all of your suburbanite friends. After a week of crappy weather it was forcasted to be a beautiful day and there was a big swell on the ocean. Since the kids were sleeping in I decided to sneak to the beach with my stand-up paddleboard. When I got to the Black Pelican at MP 4.5 in Kitty Hawk the parking lot was full with surfer’s cars. After finding a place to park I scouted out the break and I was pretty initimidated. The surf was at least head high and the shore break was really tough. I stood there trying to psyche myself up because I’d never been in surf that big, much less w/ my paddleboard. Finally, because there were so many other surfers out there, I decided to give it a try. If anything, I could chalk it up … Continued

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