Outer Banks Water Sports
The Outer Banks are home to some of the best watersports in the country. The following information is provided to assist you in planning your next beach getaway.
Boating and Fishing
The waters offshore North Carolina's Outer Banks are a fine place to catch blue marlin, white marlin, dolphin, wahoo, cobia, bluefish, tuna, flounder, snapper, grouper, mackerel, crabs, soft crabs, and shrimp--just to name a few. The Outer Banks is a sport fishermen's paradise with much variety including surf and pier fishing, freshwater and sound fishing, inshore/offshore, and crabbing. Go to www.ncfisheries.net or call 800-682-2632 for regulations and additional information.
A-Salt Weapon Sport Fishing Charters Pirates Cove Fishing Center, Manteo 252-475-4088
Albatross Fleet Hatteras (252) 986-2515
Bite Me Sportfishing Hatteras (252) 995-3035, (800) 676-4939
Blue Devil Charters (252) 473-3898
Broad Creek Fishing Center & Marina Wanchese (252) 473-9991
Captain Duke Fishing Charters Contact Captain Duke Spencer. (252) 473-5710
Captain Mike's "Fish On!!" Charters (800) 736-8947, (252) 475-3926
Captain Rudy Gray and The Hook Up Charter (252) 987-2495 or (252) 475-4576
Charter boat "Osprey" (252) 473-5280
Country Girl Charters (252) 473-5577
Custom Sound Charters (252) 473-1209
Good Times Sportfishing Contact Captain Andy Piland.
Hoo Dini Sportfishing Charters Broad Creek Marina, Wanchese (252) 256-1137
Ken Dempsey Guide Services (252) 986-2102
Outer Banks Waterfowl and Fishing Guide Service (252) 261-7842
Oregon Inlet Fishing Center (252) 261-7842
Pirate's Cove Marina (252) 473-3906 or (800) 367-4728
Premium Life Charters 877-240-CRAB (2722) or
Sea Creature Sportfishing 252) 995-4832, (252) 996-0276 cell
Tuna Duck Sportfishing (772) 219-9592
Wave Runner Sport Fishing Charters Wanchese (252) 216-8350
Cruises
When you're in the Outer Banks, don't miss the opportunity to go out on the water. The whole family will enjoy a dolphin cruise, a moonlit sail, or a charter boat for deep sea fishing. Some companies offer special charters for groups, parties, reunions and weddings.
Bodie Island Adventures (252) 441-8875
Crystal Dawn (252) 473-5577
Downeast Rover (252) 473-4866, (866) SAILOBX
Miss Hatteras Captain Clam's children's pirate cruise (252) 986-2365
Miss Oregon Inlet (252) 441-6301, (800) 272-5199
Nags Head Dolphin Watch (252) 449-8999
Outer Banks Cruises (252) 473-1475, (252) 480-9151, (252) 255-2722 or (866) 473-1475
Outer Banks Jet Boats (252) 473-2357, (877) FLY-THIS
Outer Banks Kiting Avon (252) 305-6839
Pirate Adventures of the Outer Banks Manteo (252) 489-4881
Diving
The Outer Banks coast is known as "The Graveyard of the Atlantic" because there are over 1,500 ship wrecks in the area. Great diving for artifact hunting, shell collecting and sealife viewing including tropical fish, rays, sharks and turtles. Average Summer water temp is 80 degrees with a visibility of 50-125 feet.
Nags Head Diving (252) 473-1356
Outer Banks Diving Hwy. 12, Hatteras (252) 986-1056
Outer Banks Dive Center 3917 South Croatan Hwy, Nags Head 252-449-8349
Jet Skiing
Grog's Watersports (252) 441-8875. 7649 South Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head.
Hatteras Watersports 252-987-2306
Kitty Hawk Kites (252) 441-4124 or (877) FLY-THIS. US 158 Bypass, across from Jockey's Ridge, Nags Head.
Kitty Hawk Watersports 252-441-2756 Nags Head - On the soundside at MP 16
Nor'Banks Sailing 252-261-2900 or 252-261-7100. 1/4 Mile North of Duck Firehouse, Duck.
Ob-Xtreme Inc. (252) 207-5167.
Waterworks Sports Center 252-441-8875. Nags Head.
Willett's Wetsports 252-441-4112. 7517 S. Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head.
Windsurfing Hatteras 252-995-5000. Avon.
Kayaking and Canoeing
The shallow sound waters in the Outer Banks make for ideal canoeing and kayaking. Many companies offer guided ecotours through the marshes, historical areas and uninhabited islands. More adventurous spirits can sea kayak in the Atlantic Ocean.
Duck Village Outfitters (252) 261-7222
Grog's Watersports Nags Head (252) 441-8875
Hatteras Island Boardsports Avon (866) 442-9283, (252) 995-6160
Hatteras Watersports (252) 987-2306
Just For The Beach Rentals MP 9, Beach Road, Kill Devil Hills (252) 441-9480 or (866) OBX-RENT
Kinnekeet Avon (252) 995-3938
Kitty Hawk Kayaks Kayak and Surf School Bypass, Kitty Hawk (252) 261-0145, (866) 702-5061
Kitty Hawk Kites Bypass, across from Jockey's Ridge, Nags Head (252) 441-4124, (877) FLY-THIS
Kitty Hawk Sports Nags Head (252) 441-6800, (800) 948-0759
North Beach Outfitters Kayak Rentals Sales, Eco-Tours.The Waterfront Shops, Duck (252) 261-6262
Ocean Atlantic Rentals 1-800-635-9559 Prebook Ordering Nags Head (252) 441-7823
REAL Paddleboarding Locations in Buxton, NC & Waves, NC (252) 987-6000, (866) REAL-KITE
Kiteboarding
The Outer Banks is reknowned as one of the best Kiteboarding places in the world. There are several outfitters to choose from, all with local experience and knowledge. For more information on Kiteboarding, check these resources: wikipedia, Kiteboarding Magazine.
Kitty Hawk Kites Bypass, across from Jockey's Ridge, Nags Head (252) 441-4124, (877) FLY-THIS
Kite Hatteras with Captain Ty Lucket (252) 305-5290
Outer Banks Kiting Avon (252) 305-6839
Real Kiteboarding Buxton and Waves (252) 987-6000, (866) REAL-KITE
Parasailing
Grog's Watersports (252) 441-8875. 7649 South Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head.
Kitty Hawk Kites (252) 441-4124 or (877) FLY-THIS. US 158 Bypass, across from Jockey's Ridge, Nags Head.
Kitty Hawk Watersports 252-441-2756 (Nags Head - On the soundside at MP 16).
Nags Head Waterworks 252-441-0477
Nor'Banks Sailing 252-261-2900 or 252-261-7100. 1/4 Mile North of Duck Firehouse, Duck.
Sailing
Why not do something different on your vacation and take a "Learn to Sail" class. Youth and adult programs available, sailing helps instill teamwork, confidence and appreciation for nature and the oceans. For more information on the programs available please contact: NC Maritime Museum on Roanoke Island - Outer Banks Community Sailing Program 252-475-1750.
If you'd rather someone else do the sailing, check out the "Pomaika'i" vessel which translates into Good Fortune in Hawaiian. Contact Kitty Hawk Kites for more information.
Surfing
Come see why Surfer Magazine ranked Kill Devil Hills as North America's #6 on their 10 Best Surf Towns List. The Outer Banks is an big swell magnet with leaner and heavier waves than anywhere else on the East Coast. Pretty consistent waves all through the summer, and you can wear swim trunks from June to October. Winter brings colder water but if you've got the gusto you can surf year-round.
Duck Village Outfitters Duck Road, Duck (252) 261-7222
Hatteras Island Boardsports Avon (866) 442-9283, (252) 995-6160
Kitty Hawk Kayaks Kayak and Surf School (866) 702-5061, (252) 261-0145
Kitty Hawk Sports Offering surfing lessons for beginners. All equipment provided. (800) 948-0759, (252) 441-6800
Ocean Atlantic Rentals 1-800-635-9559 Nags Head (252) 441-7823
Outer Banks Surfing Instructions (252) 202-2731
Outer Banks Surf Shop 1176 Duck Road, Duck (252) 261-2907
REAL Surfing Locations in Buxton, NC & Waves, NC (252) 987-6000, (866) REAL-KITE
Windsurfing
Find out why The Outer Banks has been dubbed the "Kite Boarding and Wind Surfing Capital of the East Coast". Steady, consistent winds, temperate weather, shallow sound waters and moderate ocean waves, provide great conditions throughout the year.
Fox Watersports Buxton (252) 995-4102
Kitty Hawk Sports Nags Head (252) 441-6800, (800) 948-0759
Rodanthe Watersports and Campground Hwy. 12, Rodanthe (252) 987-1431
Waterworks Sports Center Nags Head (252) 441-887
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