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From Shrimp to Whales

We see a lot of shrimp boats as we go up and down the ICW. They range from these big boys, to a man in a rowboat casting his net.

But I was surprised to find that watching shrimp boats harvest their catch is a option as a sports activity. I have NOT done this, and it sounds really 'iffy' to me.

The same company also does fishing trips and whale watching tours.

Equipment: The website says: "Your family and guests will watch as the live catch - including shrimp, crabs, sand dollars, star fish, sea urchins, and other marine life that has ventured into the nets - scuttle about the deck... This cruise is approximately two hours and is a must for the young and old. .. Trips depart at 2 p.m. and return at 4 p.m. Prices are $18.00 for adults and $15.00 for children 11 years and younger."

Address: Hurricane Fleet PO Box 4900, Calabash, NC 28467

Directions: Hwy 17 N over ICW Bridge & go 4 mi. to 3rd light. Right Hwy. 179 (just past SC Welcome Center). Go 1.5 mi. to Calabash light. Go R on River Rd. Follow road, bear R at Capt. Nance's Restaurant. Hurricane Fleet Marina sign behind Dockside Restaurant.

Phone: 910-579-3660

Theme: Sports Watching

Kitty Hawk Sports ? Retail

Kitty Hawk Sports is the oldest watersports business on the Outer Banks and has been in continuous operation since 1981. It has 6 locations in Nags Head, Kitty Hawk, Duck, and Corolla. It is is best known for its leadership in its windsurfing and kayaking programs and the variety of other water sports that it offers

I haven't used any of the locations both because it was too cold when I was there, and because I'm not a surfing or beach type of person.

Equipment: Sample rental rates

RATES 1 Hour 4 hours 24 Hours 3 Days Weekly
RECREATIONAL:
Single-No Rudder:
Saluda, Carolina, America, $14 $22 $29 $60 $99

Wave Runners (all 3-seaters)
1/2hr. $65 1 hr. $85 (Nags Head location)


At Kitty Hawk Watersports, we specialize in watersports of all kinds; kayaking, windsurfing, waverunners, parasailing, surfing, body boarding, kiteboarding, wakeboarding and everything you need to go with it. So if you're looking for fun in the water, we're the ones to call.

Rental Information

Wave Runners (all 3-seaters)
1/2hr. $65 1 hr. $85 (Nags Head location)
1/2 hr. $62 1 hr. $92 (Corolla location - Timbuck II)

Call (252) 441-2756 Nags Head or (252) 453-6900 Corolla for specifics.
?Prices include up to 3 riders - No extra share charges!
?Telephone reservations accepted - No Waiting!
?Bathroom on premises.
(All Prices are subject to change)

Jet Ski driver must have valid driver's license. Under 18 years of age requires parent signature.



Parasailing Single (1) Tandem (2)
NAGS HEAD COROLLA
Single Tandem Triple Single Tandem
400 Ft. $65 $125 185 $79 $148
700 Ft. $75 $145 215 $89 $178
1000 Ft. $85 $165 245

PONTOON BOAT RENTAL

$139.00/2 HRS $199.00/1/2 DAY $279.00/DAY

SAILING INSTRUCTION: (includes Boat Rental)

Introduction to Hobie Cat Sailing (2 hr) $99.00/person
Catamarans 1 Hour 3 Hour Day
Hobie Wave $25 $75 $95

Bumper boats - $8 for 10 minute ride (New Water Squirting Boats)

Surf boards - $19 Day, $49 Weekly

Body boards - $9 Day, $20 Weekly

Address: MP 13, across from Jockeys Ridge Nags Head

Phone: 441-6800

Theme: Kayaking/Canoeing

Kite Boarding

I don't know whether this is a sailing or a beach activity or an extreme sport. I saw kite boarding this spring in a couple of places. Once as pictured at the Cape Lookout visitor's center and the other at Fort Fisher. The OBX is also a wonderful location.

Wind surfing uses a surfboard type boat with a mast and sail, and the surfer stands on the board and uses the sail to propel him or her self over the waves. But they stay in the water and can move their feet around on the board.

In kite boarding, the board is smaller and the feet at attached to it, and the propulsion comes from a kite rather than a sail. The boarders jump up out of the water and do tricks. Kite surfing is the fusion of kiteflying (power kites), wakeboarding, windsufing, and snowboarding

Equipment: Board and kite.

Phone: 1-877-FLY-THIS

Theme: Extreme Sports

North Carolina Golf

From the Outer Banks to the mountains, North Carolina has almost 500 golf courses. Some travelers go with their golf clubs and think it a real treat to go a few holes on a new course.

Unfortunately I don't play golf and have almost no interest in golf, so I don't have any really good pictures of North Carolina golf courses nor do I have any real suggestions about a golfing vacations. The URL given will let you pick a course by city, architect or by the events they have.

Theme: Golfing