Outer Banks - 7.14.11 - Beautiful & Windy in Kitty Hawk
Beautiful Outer Banks day. Very comfortable with temps in the 80′s and bright sun. There is a stiff wind out of the northeast though, and the ocean is rough. Swell is there, but the surf is messy. Fish are biting.
Great Day for kiteboarding!
Outer Banks - 7.14.11 - Great Kiteboarding Day
Kiteboarding is becoming one of the fastest growing water sports, and The Outer Banks is an ideal spot for this sport; arguably one of the best spots worldwide.
Similar to the reasons the Wright Brothers chose the OBX over a hundred years ago as the birthplace of aviation. The barrier islands are situated with the Atlantic Ocean on the East and the vast Sound on the West creating ideal wind conditions for the sport almost daily. There is also endless miles of shallow waters that create the perfect environment to learn this sport. The Sounds provide 390 square miles of track that you can take off on.
There are a variety of kiteboarding schools on the Outer Banks that offer high quality instruction and equipment. One of the premiere companies is Kitty Hawk Kites with multiple locations on the Outer Banks, and Real Kiteboarding is well known on Hatteras Island.
Come join the revolution.
The Outer Banks was recently highlighted on Away.com. Away.com is an online travel business within Orbitz that is the leading online provider of information and inspiration about active travel and the outdoor lifestyle.
The Outer Banks offers the ideal vacation for all walks of life. The Outer Banks is rich in cultural, historic, culinary, and natural activities.
With some of the world’s best beaches, there is ample opportunity for a relaxing vacation filled with nothing but sun and sand. However, if you are looking for great activities in addition to lounging around the pool or on the beach while on your vacation, OBX is the vacation destination for you and your family.
· It can be argued that the Outer Banks is home to some of the best surf on the east coast. Don’t know how to surf yet? There are a number of businesses around the area that will help you learn how to test the laws of gravity and ride the waves.
· Kiteboarding is another excellent activity that is offered on the Outer Banks, and the consistent windy conditions make the Outer Banks one of the best locations for great kiteboarding. Pamlico Sound is a premier spot to pick up kiteboarding. Kiteboarding is an activity that is fun and relatively easy learn.
· Scuba dive the Graveyard of the Atlantic. The Atlantic Ocean off the coast of the Outer Banks offers over 600 wrecks that are abundant with sea life.
· Ocracoke Island is a favorite destination for visitors and locals alike. A short ferry’s ride away, Ocrocoke is packed with historical sites and attractions that will be fun for the whole family.
See first-hand why the Outer Banks is a world premier vacation destination…one visit and you’ll be hooked.
Gorgeous vacation rentals are available year round.
