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The 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.
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.
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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 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 Oregon Inlet Fishing Center
(252) 261-7842 Outer Banks Waterfowl and Fishing Guide Service
(252) 261-7842 Pirate's Cove Marina
(252) 473-3906 or (800) 367-4728 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
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.
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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) 473-2007
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.
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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. 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.
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.
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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
MP 9, Beach Road, Kill Devil Hills (252) 441-9480 or (866) OBX-RENT; Kinnekeet Avon (252) 995-3938 Kinnekeet Avon
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 Surf Company
Nags Head (252) 441-6800, (800) 948-0759 North Beach Outfitters
Kayak Rentals Sales, Eco-Tours.The Waterfront Shops, Duck (252) 261-6262
The Outer Banks is renowned as one of the best Kiteboarding places in the world. There are several outfitters to choose from, all with local experience and knowledge. Waves Village Resort is one of two kiteboarding resorts on the entire East Coast and attracts boarders from around the world becuase of its rare combination of high winds and shallow waters. Rodanthe Sunset Resort is just 300m away.
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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.
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.
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 a 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.
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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 Surf Company
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 Surf Shop
1176 Duck Road, Duck (252) 261-2907 Outer Banks Surfing Instructions
(252) 202-2731
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.
