Watersports are some of the favorite things to do in Hatteras. Let us count the ways that people play on the water on Hatteras Island: windsurfing, kiteboarding, parasailing, standup paddleboarding, foilboarding, Jet Packing, boating, kayaking, canoeing, wakeboarding, sailing, Jet Skiing, surfing, body boarding, skimboarding, spearfishing, snorkeling, scuba diving … and we probably left something out. Hatteras Island watersports are made easier and more fun thanks to all the watersports outfitters and tour companies. Pick your sport, find a business to get you outfitted and in the right place and go out there and have fun with all the Hatteras watersports.
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Water Sports in Hatteras
41074 N.C. Highway 12, Avon
Cyclists will appreciate this full-service, family-owned bike shop that sells and rents bikes for the whole family, delivers rentals to your location, services and repairs cycles and sells cycling gear. Experienced mechanics do all repairs. Island Cycles is also in the watersports business, renting kayaks, stand up paddleboards, surfboards, skimboards, pedal boats and other fun stuff for the beach. In their shop they have summer dresses, board shorts, walking shorts, rash guards and fun bicycle accessories as well as parts for repairs. You can also enjoy a handcrafted soda, float or sundae at their 1950s-inspired soda fountain. It's across from Avon Pier on the multi-use path. Daily cycle rides are also available starting at $10.
Cyclists will appreciate this full-service, family-owned bike shop that sells and rents bikes for the whole family, delivers rentals to your location, services and repairs cycles and sells cycling gear. Experienced mechanics do all repairs. Island Cycles is also in the watersports business, renting kayaks, stand up paddleboards, surfboards, skimboards, pedal boats and other fun stuff for the beach. In their shop they have summer... read more
Cyclists will appreciate this full-service, family-owned bike shop that sells and rents bikes for the... read more
Water Sports in Hatteras
41056 N.C. Highway 12, Avon
Hatteras Island Boardsports has more than 5,000 square feet packed with swimwear, apparel and accessories for men, women and kids. Some brand names you’ll find here include Billabong, Quiksilver, Volcom, Roxy, O’Neill, Rip Curl and RVCA, along with surfboards by Dewey Weber, Haydenshapes and Channel Island. If you need new sunglasses, Hatteras Island Boardsports has hundreds of styles from Costa, Oakley, Electric, Von Zipper and more. They also feature a great selection of Cape Hatteras t-shirts and gifts. Their shop rents kayaks, surfboards, paddleboards, body boards, skim boards and wetsuits, and delivery is available. They offer group or private surfing lessons too. They’re located across the street from the Koru Beach Klub and the Avon Pier right on N.C. Highway 12.
Hatteras Island Boardsports has more than 5,000 square feet packed with swimwear, apparel and accessories for men, women and kids. Some brand names you’ll find here include Billabong, Quiksilver, Volcom, Roxy, O’Neill, Rip Curl and RVCA, along with surfboards by Dewey Weber, Haydenshapes and Channel Island. If you need new sunglasses, Hatteras Island Boardsports has hundreds of styles from Costa, Oakley, Electric, Von Zipper and more.... read more
Hatteras Island Boardsports has more than 5,000 square feet packed with swimwear, apparel and accessories for... read more
Water Sports in Hatteras
57878 N.C. Highway 12, Oden's Dock, Hatteras Village
There’s nothing like a bird’s-eye view of the Pamlico Sound to lift your spirits. Hatteras Parasail can take you hundreds of feet above the islands for a view you won’t forget. Parasailing can be done as singles, tandems or triples. This family-owned company has been operating for more than 20 years. They also rent Waverunners that carry up to three people and offer boat rentals – three Carolina Skiffs and a pontoon boat that can be rented at half-day, full-day and three-day rates. This business is closed on Sundays. Reservations are recommended.
There’s nothing like a bird’s-eye view of the Pamlico Sound to lift your spirits. Hatteras Parasail can take you hundreds of feet above the islands for a view you won’t forget. Parasailing can be done as singles, tandems or triples. This family-owned company has been operating for more than 20 years. They also rent Waverunners that carry up to three people and offer boat rentals... read more
There’s nothing like a bird’s-eye view of the Pamlico Sound to lift your spirits. Hatteras... read more
Water Sports in Hatteras
41074 N.C. Highway 12, Avon
Cyclists will appreciate this full-service, family-owned bike shop that sells and rents bikes for the whole family, delivers rentals to your location, services and repairs cycles and sells cycling gear. Experienced mechanics do all repairs. Island Cycles is also in the watersports business, renting kayaks, stand up paddleboards, surfboards, skimboards, pedal boats and other fun stuff for the beach. In their shop they have summer dresses, board shorts, walking shorts, rash guards and fun bicycle accessories as well as parts for repairs. You can also enjoy a handcrafted soda, float or sundae at their 1950s-inspired soda fountain. It's across from Avon Pier on the multi-use path. Daily cycle rides are also available starting at $10.
Cyclists will appreciate this full-service, family-owned bike shop that sells and rents bikes for the whole family, delivers rentals to your location, services and repairs cycles and sells cycling gear. Experienced mechanics do all repairs. Island Cycles is also in the watersports business, renting kayaks, stand up paddleboards, surfboards, skimboards, pedal boats and other fun stuff for the beach. In their shop they have summer... read more
Cyclists will appreciate this full-service, family-owned bike shop that sells and rents bikes for the... read more
Water Sports in Hatteras
58848 Hatteras Landing, Hatteras Landing, Hatteras
39432 N.C. Highway 12, Island Shops, Avon
24502 N.C. Highway 12, Waves Village, Rodanthe
794 Sunset Boulevard, TimBuck II Shopping Village, Corolla
819 Ocean Trail, Monterey Plaza, Corolla
1216 Duck Road, Wee Winks Square, Duck
3933 S. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 12.5, Nags Head
307 Queen Elizabeth Avenue, Manteo
Community Square, 270 Irvin Garrish Highway, Ocracoke
Kitty Hawk Kites has been teaching the world to fly since 1974. With more than 10 retail locations from Corolla to Ocracoke, Kitty Hawk Kites boasts an impressive selection of kites, flags and spinners, toys, apparel, gifts and games on the Outer Banks. Kitty Hawk Kites specializes in kites, from the single-lines for kids to high-tech stunt varieties. The stores also sell fun outdoor goodies such as flags, toys, boomerangs and games. You’ll find a wide selection of beach sportswear and footwear from Crocs, Sanuk, Chaco, Hey Dude, Southern Fried and Life is Good apparel, t-shirts, sweatshirts, outdoor clothing, sunglasses and more. Kitty Hawk Kites also offers a number of adventure activities including hang gliding, kayak and SUP tours, lessons and rentals, dolphin tours, tours to and of various Outer Banks locations, parasailing, Jet skis, fishing tournaments and more. At Kitty Hawk Kites' Waves Village Watersports Resort in Rodanthe, you can learn kiteboarding; buy and rent kiteboarding gear; rent a kayak, surfboard or standup paddleboard or climb the adventure tower/ropes course.
Kitty Hawk Kites has been teaching the world to fly since 1974. With more than 10 retail locations from Corolla to Ocracoke, Kitty Hawk Kites boasts an impressive selection of kites, flags and spinners, toys, apparel, gifts and games on the Outer Banks. Kitty Hawk Kites specializes in kites, from the single-lines for kids to high-tech stunt varieties. The stores also sell fun outdoor goodies... read more
Kitty Hawk Kites has been teaching the world to fly since 1974. With more than... read more
Water Sports in Hatteras
24502 N.C. Highway 12, Waves Village, Rodanthe
790 Ocean Trail, TimBuck II Shopping Village, Corolla
1216 Duck Road, Wee Winks Square, Duck
3933 S. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 12.5, Nags Head
Ready for some action? Kitty Hawk Surf Co. has everything you need to enjoy all the Outer Banks has to offer, from the wind to waves to flat water adventures. At Kitty Hawk Surf Co., you can find a huge selection of new and used kayaks, kayaking gear and equipment, standup paddleboards, surfboards, Zap skim boards, wetsuits and more. You can also find top selections of surfwear, sportswear and footwear brands including Quiksilver, Billabong, Hurley, Volcom, Roxy, Vissla, Reef, Patagonia, Sanuk, OluKai and many others. As the leading Outer Banks Hobie retailer, Kitty Hawk Surf Co. can also help you out with your kayak fishing needs, whether you need to rent a kayak or pick up simple accessories for your excursion. They even offer kayak fishing charters, where knowledgeable guides help you catch red drum, speckled trout, flounder and more.
Ready for some action? Kitty Hawk Surf Co. has everything you need to enjoy all the Outer Banks has to offer, from the wind to waves to flat water adventures. At Kitty Hawk Surf Co., you can find a huge selection of new and used kayaks, kayaking gear and equipment, standup paddleboards, surfboards, Zap skim boards, wetsuits and more. You can also find... read more
Ready for some action? Kitty Hawk Surf Co. has everything you need to... read more
Water Sports in Hatteras
24502 N.C. Highway 12, Rodanthe
Nine luxury soundfront condominiums await travelers at Waves Village Watersports Resort in Rodanthe. Kiteboarders and watersports enthusiasts will find this to be an ideal Outer Banks accommodation, but even if watersports aren’t your thing, the condos at Waves Village are some of the finest, upscale accommodations on northern Hatteras Island. Each 1,600-foot, three-bedroom, three-bath condominium offers a private balcony with a hot tub and stunning views of Pamlico Sound. You can sit on your private balcony and watch kiteboarders zipping across the sound. The condos are beautifully appointed, with tasteful decor, up-to-date kitchens, stainless appliances, WiFi, grills and more. The condominium complex has an outdoor pool. Onsite at the resort are watersports lessons and rentals, an adventure climbing tower/ropes course, a soundfront restaurant, a coffee shop and several shops offering everything from apparel to gear.
Nine luxury soundfront condominiums await travelers at Waves Village Watersports Resort in Rodanthe. Kiteboarders and watersports enthusiasts will find this to be an ideal Outer Banks accommodation, but even if watersports aren’t your thing, the condos at Waves Village are some of the finest, upscale accommodations on northern Hatteras Island. Each 1,600-foot, three-bedroom, three-bath condominium offers a private balcony with a hot tub and stunning... read more
Nine luxury soundfront condominiums await travelers at Waves Village Watersports Resort in Rodanthe. Kiteboarders and... read more
Water Sports in Hatteras
In a cool historic building in the heart of Hatteras Village, this company can equip your Hatteras excursion. They offer kayak rentals by the hour, day or week as well as kayak tours. They also rent surfboards and standup paddleboards and offer lessons in these sports. Skateboards, boogie boards, golf carts, beach chairs, umbrellas, beach wheelchairs, fishing poles and fishing carts are also for rent... read more
Water Sports in Hatteras
Bermuda Triangle OBX is a certified dive center on Hatteras Island, as close as you can get to the wrecks of the Graveyard of the Atlantic. Their scuba shop, located inside Frank and Fran's Tackle Shop, offers gear for sale as well as scuba gear rentals. Their specialty is scuba certifications and refresher courses, including open water certifications, rescue diver certifications, kayak diving certification and... read more
Water Sports in Hatteras
Looking to get out on the water? Charlie’s Boat Rentals rents 19-foot Caribbean Skiffs, a 24-foot Carolina Skiff and a variety of pontoon boats in different sizes, including a 30-foot pontoon boat that holds a crowd. Boats are available by the day or week. The Caribbean Skiff flat bottom boats have either 50 hp or 115 hp motors. Charlie’s also rents Waverunners. All safety equipment... read more
Water Sports in Hatteras
During the last two centuries an astonishing number of ships have wrecked off the shores of Hatteras Island due to the confluence of treacherous shoals, clashing currents, world wars and brutal storms. If you’re a licensed SCUBA diver with open ocean experience and want to get up close and personal with these shipwrecks, check out Dive Hatteras. This wreck diving venture typically takes out one... read more
Water Sports in Hatteras
A surf shop staple in Duck for almost two decades, DVO has other locations in Kill Devil Hills and Salvo on Hatteras Island. A trusted local outfitter, DVO rents bikes, kayaks, surfboards and paddleboards and offers kayak tours, surf lessons and standup paddleboard (SUP) lessons for all ages. With fresh stock daily, this surf shop has been part of the Outer Banks community for a long time,... read more
Water Sports in Hatteras
Fox is a trusted source on the Hatteras Island watersports scene – and has been for 50 years! They were the first on Hatteras Island to specialize in windsurfing, kiteboarding and surfing, and they still do that today. You can buy all the gear you’ll need for these sports plus take lessons if you need them. You can also rent windsurfing equipment, surfboards, kiteboards, standup... read more
