The Outer Banks is made up of 409 square miles of water. This makes the area perfect for a variety of water activities including jet skiing, ocean and sound kayaking, diving, surfing, parasailing, wind surfing, kite surfing, kite boarding, skim boarding, sailing, boating, and swimming.
Adventurers can ride the surf of the Atlantic Ocean or paddle past the breakers and glide alongside a pod of dolphins. For the novice, you can glide through the salt marshes, explore the tiny uninhabited islands, or take a historical trip around Roanoke Island. Outfitters offer rentals, instruction and guided eco-tours.
The remains of more than 1,500 ships line our seafloor, which is why The Outer Banks' coast is known as the "Graveyard of the Atlantic." Several dive shops offer offshore charters for wreck diving, lessons and equipment rental.
Cape Hatteras is synonymous with big swells and the place on the East Coast to test your determination and finesse on the water. The unbridled nature of these barrier islands of North Carolina make the Outer Banks the perfect playground for surfers and those who love them. There’s no shortage of places to see and be seen when chasing wave action. Even those who don’t surf, and just want to watch will be in awe of the power of the sea and the skill of the people who harness it. Bring a board or a camera and come on!
The Outer Banks has been dubbed the "Kite Boarding and Wind Surfing Capital of the East Coast" because of the steady and consistent winds, temperate weather, shallow sound waters and rolling ocean waves, all of which provide great opportunities throughout most of the year. Outfitters in the area offer lessons, clinics, equipment rental and purchase.
Featuring some of the nation's best angling waters, the Outer Banks is a sport fisherman's paradise. Fishing along the coast is offered in a variety of forms –surf and pier fishing, brackish, fly and sound fishing, inshore and offshore charter fishing –with the season lasting throughout the year.
Whether it's a daytime harbor tour looking for pods of dolphin and local species of birds, or a moonlit sail under the stars, there are a number of sight-seeing cruises offered on a variety of vessels, from sailboats to headboats. Special charters can be booked for private parties, family reunions or weddings.
T he OBX is truly a different kind of beach vacation experience. Come celebrate stretches of beach wilderness that sprawl for miles and miles, and a warm community full of coastal hospitality. Create unforgettable memories in the Outer Banks of North Carolina!
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