News & Events
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Stand Up Paddleboard Lessons and Camp
What's SUP on the OBX?
What is a typical stand up paddleboard lesson like?
A typical SUP lesson lasts one hour. The lesson begins with the anatomy of a SUP and its terminology. Next paddling techniques, balance and feet positioning are discussed. Participants then practice popping up onto the SUP on the beach before getting wet. Safety protocols for the group are then discussed and the remainder on the lesson (usually about an hour) is spent on the water SUPing. The instructor is there to help you catch waves, improve your paddling technique and answer any questions you might have about surfing, the ocean, waves, or SUP culture.
Stand Up Paddleboard Lessons cost $45.00 a person.
What is a SUP Camp Like?
The SUP Camp is for beginner surfers who are trying to learn all they can about SUPing while at the OBX. The camp will last three days and lasts 1.5 hours each session. The camp will take you from kook (novice) to shredder (good SUPer). Besides learning how to drop in, go down the line, turn, paddle and judge waves we will also enlighten you on the topics of ocean safety, North Carolina coastal geology, lunar cycles, wave formation, surf history, board shape science, surf lingo and all other things surf related. School’s in session and SUPing is the class. Come and join us so you can get SUPing today.
SUP camps cost $115.00 a person.
What time do your lessons start?
All SUP lessons start at 9 AM unless otherwise noted but you should meet at 8:45 AM at our shop in Kitty Hawk. That gives us enough time to fill out waivers, handle payment and size you up for a board and wetsuit if necessary. The wind is usually better early so it pays to get out of bed. Plus there are a lot less people on the beach and in the water at that time and we get the beach all to ourselves.
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Spring Paddling
Less rain and cold wind means more warm sun & kayak tours.!!!!!!!! And getting back on the water after a cold, dark winter feels great. Come join us!!! We are currently doing the following kayak tours every week this Spring:
Safari River Maritime Forest @ 10:00 AM Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday
Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge Tour @ 10:00 AM Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Sunday
Call us at 252 261-0145 for details.
Friday, October 22, 2010
Fall Kayak Tours on the Outer Banks
Kayaking on the outer Banks may be best in the fall. Sweat doesn't pour out of your body with every paddle, the sunsets have more color and the the fall bird migrations are a sight to behold. Add that with less traffic on the road and at your favorite restaurants makes the Outer Banks an ideal place. To make the fall even more appealing, we lower our prices by HALF!!!! Some come take a kayak tour on the Outer Banks this fall, winter or spring. It will save you a grip of cash and you will get out on the water to see the Outer Banks in all its seasonal glory.
We offer kayak tours, surf lessons, and SUP lessons year round in any season. Just give us a call and we can help your get out there when everyone else is staying inside. Happy Paddling!!!
Monday, October 11, 2010
Fall Surfing and Paddling Schedule
The fall is my favorite time of the year on the Outer Banks. The water is still warm and the wildlife displays are equally impressive. We are still offering kayak tours and surf lessons through October according to the following schedule. Give us a ring if you would like to go before winter sets in.
Kayak Tour & Surf Lesson Fall Schedule
Kitty Hawk Kayak and Surf School
Monday
- 10am Maritime Forest
- 5pm Maritime Forest
Tuesday
- 10am Maritime Forest
- 5pm Maritime Forest
Wednesday
- 7am Maritime Forest
- 10am Alligator River or 10am Maritime Forest
- 5pm Maritime Forest or 5pm Pea Island
Thursday
- 7am Maritime Forest
- 10am Maritime Forest or 10pm Corolla Marsh
- 5 pm Corolla Marsh or 5pm Maritime Forest
Friday
- 7am Maritime Forest
- 10am Maritime Forest or 10am Alligator River
- 5pm Maritime Forest
Saturday
- 7am Maritime Forest
- 10am Alligator River, or 10am Maritime Forest or 10am Corolla Marsh
- 5pm Maritime Forest
Sunday
- 7am Maritime Forest
- 10am Alligator River or 10am Maritime Forest
- 5pm Maritime Forest
Surf Lessons daily at 9 AM
Friday, June 18, 2010
Outer Banks Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP)
The Outer Banks has some killer places for SUPs and the Kitty Hawk Kayak & Surf School just got some sweet new SUP boards. You can rent a board and cruise around the creek right off our dock, take a lesson or sign up for an SUP tour and we can show you around. A great full body workout, SUP paddling engages your core muscles, thighs, shoulders and arms all in one paddle motion. It is also great for practicing your balance. Also take these puppies into the ocean and catch some waves too!!!
Prices
Rentals/hour: $30/hour $40/2 hours $50/4 hours
Rental/day: $29/day $49/3 day $59/week
Lessons: $60/1.5 hour lesson
Tour: $60/1.5 hour tour
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Clean Beaches = Healthy Businesses
The Kitty Hawk Kayak & Surf School is a locally owned business that depends on healthy estuarine and ocean ecosystems to teach surf lessons and lead kayak tours for our cool customers on their vacations. Just like you guys we love playing in the amazing natural environments of the Outer Banks; our passion and your reason for visiting.
The recent lifting of the federal moratorium on offshore oil drilling has us a bit nervous in light of the horrible environmental catastrophe plaguing the businesses, livelihoods and ecosystems of the Gulf Coast. As such, please join us on June 26th at 11 AM at the Bonnet Street beach access to participate in the "Hands Across the Sands" event, protesting offshore oil drilling in North Carolina. This event is brought to you by the Sierra Club and the Outer Banks Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation. This very same protest led Florida to ban off-shore oil drilling in their state before the recent debacle in the Gulf Coast. With your help we can do the same in North Carolina. Please invite your friends, families and neighbors to join us in solidarity opposition to oil oil drilling. This can help send a clear message of opposition to an industry that places the people, places, wildlife and businesses in jeopardy. Join us on June 26th to voice your opposition to off-shore oil drilling in North Carolina and help us preserve the Outer Banks natural wonders for generations to come.
For more information visit handsacrossthesand.org , nottheanswer.org.
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Ocean Kayak Tours
The Outer Banks has great paddling locations: Cypress swamps, salt marshes, freshwater river systems, inlets, islands, coves bays etc. But the Atlantic Ocean is an awesome spot to go paddling too. Our guides just paddled around the ocean this morning in the magic hours right around sunrise and it was amazing. Fish were jumping, dolphins were chasing the fish and the sunrise was incredible. Also the morning calm and light winds made for a calm and peaceful morning. We are offering ocean kayak tours this year every Thursday morning at 7AM.Early yes, but worth it
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Sunday, April 4, 2010
Nesting Canada Geese
Yesterday we spotted two pairs of nesting Canada geese on our Maritime Forest Tour. They are very protective of their nests, and definitely give you the stink eye as you paddle by, with their necks lowered. Once hatched they should linger around through early June as they grow under the watchful eye of their mothers. Fluffy Canada goslings are really cute. Come check 'em out because, as we all know, they do grow up fast. Happy Easter everyone!!!!!
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Matt Lusk Does it Again
Click on the link below to check out Fuel TV's interview of Matt Lusk's photojournalism of OBX surfing:
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Pumping lighthouse, few takers
Check out Matt Lusk's insane video footage of the lighthouse. The chosen frozen for sure!!!
http://espn.go.com/action/surfing/blog/_/post/4978556
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Corolla Triathalon: Run, Pedal & Kayak Paddle
Whalehead Club Triathalon:
April 7 from 8-1 PM Join us for a multi-athletic event beginning in Currituck Heritage Park. The "Pedal-Foot-Paddle" starts with a scenic cycle through Corolla followed by a run on the beach at low-tide, wrapping up with a kayak paddle on the Currituck Sound. For the more leisurely-minded enjoy the fun event, "Land and Light" - climb the Currituck Beach Lighthouse, then stroll through the park ending at the front porch of the historic Whalehead Club. Contestants may participate individually or as a team. Entry fee includes registration reception on Tuesday evening, and award celebration - including best costume - on race day.
Visit this link for a registration form. http://www.whaleheadclub.com/PDFs/pfp10_RegForm.pdf
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Cheap Outer Banks Kayak Tours and Surf Lessons
Last week to take advantage of our half price coupon for surf lessons and kayak tours. Check out our website www.khkss.com/deals & discounts for the coupon. Surf was pumping today in the OBX. Overhead barrels and walls with plenty of juice. Warm sand too. Spring is almost here.
Friday, February 12, 2010
Our heartiest kayak tour ever????
Heather did a kayak tour last Sunday afternoon with some of the crew from the Hellzapoppin Sideshow Review. Check their website http://www.hellzapoppin.com/Home.html for more info. They rock!!!!!! The crew ruled it at the Outer Banks Brewing Station http://www.obbrewing.com/on Saturday night and then went paddling before the Super Bowl!!! Temperatures were in the upper twenties as the sun was setting but the hearty crew paddled on under the stars and enjoyed our first ever nocturnal kayak tour in February!!!! And for the record we are scheduled for a kayak tour this Sunday....if we don't get snowed in....AGAIN!!!!! This could be a two snowman year on the Outer Banks with the next winter blast cranking. Moral of the story is its never to cold for a kayak tour on the OBX!!!!
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Kayaking in the Outer Banks....In the snow?
A cold winter storm blew into the OBX today and brought about 3 inches of snow before it turned to rain. Needless to say it was not a great day to paddle on the Outer Banks, but we are lookign forward to warmer days this coming spring.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Winter Surf
Well...just be thankful that you come to surf in the Outer Banks in the summer. The water temperature is 37 degrees and it hasn't even bottomed out yet. The ocean will go from 77 in summer to 37 in the winter!!!!!!!! Imagine the worst ice cream head ache you have ever had every time you go under water. That's winter surfing in the Outer Banks. But there are no crowds, good waves if you can hack it.
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Happy Holidays from the Kitty Hawk Kayak & Surf School
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Merry Christmas!!!!!
From now on all kayak tours are $20.00 from September 15th to March 15th. That is over half off the regular price!!!!!! These deals are like the Cliffs of Insanity in the Princess Bride!! Also all surf lessons are $30.00 during the same time frame. Get your paddle on in the off-season for half price!!!!!!! A little gift from the staff here at kitty Hawk Kayaks & Surf School to our customers this holiday season.