Kitty Hawk Kites Kayaking

Outer Banks Standup Paddle Board Lessons (SUP)

2011-03-31T09:37:00.000-07:00

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 $60.00 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.

What time do your lessons start?

We are doing SUP lessons at Duck, Manteo and Kitty Hawk all summer long.

Kitty Hawk
Monday: 8:00-9:30 AM
6:30 -8:00 PM Sunset SUP tour

Thursday: 8:00-9:30 AM
6:30 -8:00 PM Sunset SUP tour

Saturday: 10:00-11:30 AM
Sunday: 10:00-11:30 AM

Duck
Tuesday: 8:00-9:30 AM
6:30 -8:00 PM Sunset SUP tour

Friday: 8:00-9:30 AM
6:30 -8:00 PM Sunset SUP tour

Roanoke Island

Wednesday: 8:00-9:30 AM
6:30 -8:00 PM Sunset SUP tour

Spring Paddling

2011-02-20T12:11:00.000-08:00

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

2010-10-15T16:22:00.000-07:00

A few days ago I decided to try out one of the new stand up paddleboards we just recieved from Tahoe SUP. I wanted to do this but i also had some friend in town for the weekend. They had never paddled before but i thought they could handle it if I got them out on the water, so I picked up some boards and headed to the sound behind my house. First I put my friend out on a Surftech Randy French SUP, one of the more stable models. Then I went in on the Tahoe. I paddled around a bit and I found the board to be very stable. With that in mind I decided to let my buddy paddle the Tahoe so that his girlfriend could use the Randy French. I in turn paddled a Surtech Laird 12'1", probably my favorite board to date. So as the skies faded we paddled out into the evening. It was probably about twenty minutes after sunset and the sky was putting on a show. The water was absolutely calm and the glassy conditions made for an easy paddled. For about the next half hour we paddled out into the sound. I had to laugh as I watched my friend paddling ahead with the sunset silhouetting his shape. His girlfriend took to paddling very easily and we all made it back to shore without getting wet. I had a great time going out with them. Watching the water rippling off their paddles in the afterglow of a beautiful sunset is a memory I will not soon loose. After paddling we sat out for a while watching the stars and tracking satellites as they passed overhead. It truly was an evening to remember. Thanks Tahoe SUP....

Too Windy? Try Our River Tours!

2010-07-19T14:11:00.000-07:00

Our Safari River and Alligator River tours are great when there's too much wind. There are tall trees surrounding these rivers and canals, which help block the wind. When it's too windy, it makes it difficult to paddle, and the water becomes choppy.

In contrast, when there's very light wind, it's great for tours like Pea Island, Graveyard of the Atlantic, Roanoke Island, Kitty Hawk Bay, and Corolla. There's nothing like glassy water on a sunset tour..

Looking to try something new? How about Stand Up Paddleboarding? It's a LOT different than Kayaking, and attracts a completely different audience. It feels like you're standing on water, and it gives you a whole new perspective!

Free Demos This Weekend..

2010-05-28T07:18:00.000-07:00

Join us at 2 Kitty Hawk Kites locations this weekend for Kayaking & Paddleboarding Demo Days! Try our Hobie, Wilderness Systems, Ocean Kayak, and Hurricane kayaks. Jimmy Lewis, Aqua Glide, Yolo & Surftek Paddleboards are available to try out as well.

What's your favorite water activity on the Outer Banks? Have a great spot others should check out? Comment and let others know!

Our Kayaks & Paddleboards will be at Whalebone Watersports in South Nags Head and at the Waves Village Kiteboarding Resort--where we'll be holding Kiteboarding Demo Days.

Great Kayaking Weather

2010-04-27T06:57:00.001-07:00

Today and tomorrow are going to be GREAT Kayaking days. If you're in the Outer Banks, you'll definitely see us out there paddling! We still have tons of availability for our tours so jump in one before they fill up! Now is also a great time to get a new boat for the new season. Come on into our Nags Head Kitty Hawk Sports store to get some expert advice from our Kayaking Department.

New Tour Manager!

2010-04-09T13:49:00.000-07:00

Kitty Hawk Kites would like to welcome Tim Tran--our new Kayak Tour Manager! Tim has been a guide with us for several years now and has always been one of our best guides. This year he'll share his knowledge and experience with our new and returning guides while managing our tour schedules. Time excels in customer service and exceeding expectations. Tim will usually be stationed at our Nags Head Store, where he'll be glad to answer your questions about any of our tours.

A Whole New Look..

2010-03-31T10:25:00.000-07:00

Have you seen our new Kayaking Department yet? With the acquisition of Kitty Hawk Sports, we are moving much of our Kayak and Paddleboard operation over to our "Sports" stores! We have doubled our inventory in the past few months--with more brands, styles, and types of kayaks and paddleboards. Our watersports experts are available at our reservations desk in Kitty Hawk Kites and Kitty Hawk Sports every day! Come by and learn more..

Perfect Day for a Kayak Tour

2010-03-10T09:13:00.000-08:00

Today couldn't be better weather for a Kayak Tour. The winds are light, the sun is peaking through, and the temperature has finally hit 60!! The real question is, why are you still inside..?

Kayaking Kicks Off.

2010-02-16T08:21:00.000-08:00

I am proud to announce that we conducted our first kayak tour of the new year yesterday (2-15-10). The weather was just beautiful and we were able to paddle out of our Roanoke Island location. Hopefully, this is a sign of improving conditions and good things to come. It has been a rough winter for the east coast as it has been all across the nation. The Outer Banks has had its share of storms and windy days but spring is just around the corner and 50 degree days will become more frequent. We look forward to paddling more and more as the weather improves.

Kayaking in the Winter

2010-02-10T07:28:00.000-08:00

Winter can provide wonderful kayaking conditions when the weather permits. This time of year we rarely see anyone out on the water. If your interested in catching a private sunset or searching the wilds please give us a call at 252-441-4124. This weekend we will be having a Valentines buy one get one free special on all of our kayak tours.

Kayaking on Valentine's Day

2010-02-09T15:16:00.000-08:00

Its going to be a little cold this weekend, so be sure and bundle up when you are on the water. If you have never tried the kayaking around Kitty Hawk Bay, we highly recommend it. It makes for great sunsets and an easy paddle in the right conditions. Need a last minute gift for Valentine's? Try one of our kayak tours. If you go on either the 13th or 14th you can take that special someone for free!

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