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Surfing
Surfers come from all over America, and indeed, the globe for a chance to score the world class waves of the Outer Banks. When surfing is good on the Outer Banks, it is VERY good! Sticking way out into the Atlantic Ocean as our islands do, not far from the Continental Shelf, waves can come from many directions with little reduction in energy. The shifting sandbars that were once perilous to pirates and merchant ships in centuries past, and lent the Graveyard of the Atlantic it's name, now set up incredible surf breaks up and down the barrier islands. And the word is getting out! Men and women from as far north as Canada, and as far south as Florida, routinely flock to hot spots on the Outer Banks like the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse in Buxton, the S-Turns in Rodanthe, or First Street in Kill Devil Hills. Combine an offshore wind with double-overhead conditions, or glassy spitting barrels and you have all the makings of a magazine cover. Epic sets are yours for the taking! Fall is best when the water is warm, and tropical season kicks in. Even if you don't surf, the power and beauty of mother nature is something to behold! A myriad of surf contests are always going on here, from the OBX Pro, to the fall Regionals, and of course, the Eastern Surfing Association series, not to mention the many under-the-radar competitions. Every trip is different for the traveling surfer, but what always remains the same is the friendly Outer Banks vibe, and the uncrowded lineups. Bring a board or camera, but be sure to experience one of the best kept secrets on the East Coast. Duck Village Outfitters (252) 261-7222. Duck Rd., Duck We Offer Daily Surf Lessons as well as Rentals for Surfboards (Soft, Poly, & Fiberglass), Bodyboards, Skimboards, & Wetsuits. Website Hatteras Island Boardsports Avon. (866) 442-9283 or (252) 995-6160. Hatteras Island Boardsports is Hatteras Islands largest specialty surf shop. We carry surf apparel for men, women and kids as well as fully stocked inventory of surfboards, bodyboards, skimboards and gear. We also offer expert surf lessons and have watersports equipment including surfboards, bodyboards, skimboards, wetsuits and kayaks available for rent. Website Kitty Hawk Kayaks - Kayak and Surf School (866) 702-5061 or (252) 261-0145. Kitty Hawk Kayaks - Kayak and Surf School is the only surf school on the Outer Banks with instructors certified from the National Surf School and Instructor Association. Learn to surf on one of our daily lessons. And for those poeple who only care about surfing this vacation, try a 3 day surf camp. We will have you shredding in no time!!!! All levels and ages welcome. And for a different kind of paddling, we also do kayak tours. Website Kitty Hawk Sports Nags Head. (800) 948-0759 or (252) 441-6800. Offering surfing lessons for beginners. All equipment provided. Surf's up dude! Website REAL Surfing REAL is known around the world as the leader in high-end watersports instruction. Our professional staff, custom programs, state of the art teaching facility, and instructional DVDs, make REAL the ultimate source for learning the best sports on the water. REAL is proud to announce the long anticipated release of our REAL Surfing Instructional Programs. These programs will bring the world acclaimed service and instructional levels of REAL to the sport of surfing. Locations in Buxton, NC & Waves, NC (252) 987-6000, (866) REAL-KITE Website |
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