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Kitty Hawk Watersports Outer Banks Jet Ski Rental

8 Essential Jet Ski Safety Tips for Your Next Beach Vacation

August 23, 2023 | Jet Ski Rental

When you’re soaking up the sun and sea breeze in the stunning Outer Banks, there’s no better way to add a splash of excitement to your vacation than hopping onto a jet ski and cruising along the coastline. At Kitty Hawk Watersports, we’re about turning your beach getaway into an unforgettable adventure. But before you rev up those engines and hit the waves, let’s dive into eight safety tips to ensure a smooth and secure jet ski rental experience.

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Almost Done

October 29, 2009 | Uncategorized

Well, we’ve pulled the boats out of the water in Nags Head and started the winterizing process. At Nor’banks in Duck we still have boats ready if needed and we’ll milk that a little until November at the latest. The only thing we have going in Nags Head is windsurfing. Last winter I was sweating bullets over the economy and how it would affect the summer business. We wound up being down a little but nothing hugely signficant. I read in Consumer Reports that vacations were the one thing the general population would actually spend more on now that they’ve reprioritized their finances. Hard to pinpoint the thinking behind that. We had a very good staff this season which makes it more enjoyable for everyone. The key phrase for a business owner like myself is “no drama”. Just give me a group of people that show up to work everyday … Continued

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This is the competition?!

August 29, 2009 | Uncategorized

I had a customer come in the shop and tell me a great story. Apparently he was at a competitor’s shop and when he walked in he noticed the girl behind the counter counting her end of day cash deposit. Being the quick witted New Yorker the customer says, “I’m the new manager and I’m here to pick up the deposit.” She being a not so bright but eager employee says, “Oh, okay. Let me get a bag for you.” The man could have walked out of there with over a thousand dollars and not even drawn a weapon. Fortunately, he was more honest than she was smart. The man’s comment to me was, “I think they’re smoking weed over there.” And yet they’re still in business.

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