The North Carolina Coast stretches between the Brunswick Islands and the Outer Banks, and it's more than 300 miles long. This stretch of coastline is filled with exciting outdoor activities that will blow your mind. In this article, we will list some of the best exercises to try on the North Carolina Coast.
Kayaking and Stand-Up Paddleboarding
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These two activities are so much alike and yet very different. You can seek out either Kitty Hawk Water Sports or Hook, Line & Paddle for rentals, guided tours, and lessons. Kayaking is a great way to tour the hidden gems of the coastline, and you can even find guides that offer fishing excursions and sunset trips. Stand-up Paddleboarding might sound scary at first, but it's quite fun. You can explore the marshes and even surf from the top of a paddleboard. It's also a great way to explore nature and sights.
Scuba Diving
Diving is a very sought-out sport for both experienced divers and newbies. One of the many diving centers around the coast will help you with everything from equipment to a first lesson. The reason the coast is so prevalent is that it's home to many shipwrecks that divers can explore. The coast is also called “The Graveyard of the Atlantic.” Experienced divers even rent charter boats to take them up to sixty miles off-shore.
Kiteboarding
Newbies may confuse this with flying a kite, but it's the opposite – you are flown on a kite across the water. First, you have to get your feet strapped to a board and then let the instructors harness you to a huge kite. If the wind is right, then you will be carried by it across the coast. The primary providers on the Outer Banks are Kite Hatteras, and if you are anywhere near the Crystal Coast, contact Blown Kiteboarding for lessons and equipment.
Surfing
The first things I can think of which associates with the word “coast” are beaches and surfing. It's a popular sport, and the waves are perfect on the North Carolina coast. Wrightsville Beach was one of the twenty best surf towns in the world named by the National Geographic. You can book your lesson now with Outer Banks Surf School or WB Surf Camp. They both offer great experiences, equipment, and practice.
Skydiving
If you are an adrenaline junkie, then this activity is for you. Jumping from 11,000 feet in the air isn't for everybody. The first time you do it, you are required to be strapped to an instructor or a certified skydiver. If you prefer the Outer Banks, then head to Skydive OBX, which is opened seasonally. If you want to jump over Oak Island, which is in the Brunswick Islands, then head to Skydive Coastal Carolinas.
Hand-Gliding
Hand-gliding is another sport perfect for people who aren't afraid of flying. You can contact Kitty Hawk Kites and try hand-gliding at Jockey's Ridge State Park. To liftoff, you need to race down the face the largest dune on the East Coast, or you can try tandem hang gliding from more than 2,000 feet.