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Manx on the Banx Coming to Jockey’s Ridge Crossing

Each fall on North Carolina's Outer Banks, the thin strip of barrier islands are flooded with dune buggies from all over the country during the annual Manx on…

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October 13, 2015

Events

Outer Banks October Looking Great

We’ve already mentioned the Mustang Music Festival coming up Friday and Saturday at the Whalehead Club in Corolla. With three stages there’s always music happening and the music…

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October 8, 2015

Outer Banks

Frightening Halloween Festivities on the Outer Banks

Once the month of October rolls around, many people have two things on their mind - pumpkins and Halloween. The first full month of Autumn weather, October is an…

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October 6, 2015

Kitty Hawk Kites

Freaker Feet Socks Are Now Available Online

Boom boom boom chicka boom boom. Freaker Feet have arrived on the Kitty Hawk Kites online store! Made by Freaker USA, the company that shook up the koozie…

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October 2, 2015

Events

Mustang Music the Place to Be

One of the best festivals anywhere has got to be the Mustang Music Festival coming up next weekend, Friday and Saturday October 10 and 11. The brainchild of…

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October 1, 2015

News

Larger Than Life Kites to Fill the Destin Harbor Sky This Weekend

Kitty Hawk Kites’ 7th Annual Kite Festival Set for Saturday and Sunday September 22, 2015 – Join Kitty Hawk Kites and the Emerald Coast Kitefliers Club this Saturday, September 26 and…

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September 23, 2015

News

Less Than Two Weeks Until Kegs Fly!

Beer, Wine, and Music Announced for OBX Brewtäg on October 3 Nags Head, N.C. (September 22, 2015) – Kegs will fly on Saturday, October 3 (12pm-6pm) at…

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September 23, 2015

General information

Outer Banks Weather: What to Expect During Your Vacation

The Outer Banks was once considered simply a summer destination for weary vacationers looking to get away from the hustle and bustle that is everyday life and unwind at…

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September 18, 2015

Events

Steady Breeze-30th OBX Kite Competition

[caption id="attachment_1814" align="aligncenter" width="570"] Poetry in motion. Kite flying during ballet competition.[/caption] It was the steady winds that brought the Wright Brothers to the Outer Banks to learn…

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September 17, 2015

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Freaker USA on Shark Tank? Freakin’ Awesome!

Kitty Hawk Kites has been proudly selling Wilmington, NC based Freaker USA products for several years now in our stores on NC's Outer Banks, Fort Walton and Destin,…

Published

September 10, 2015

Adventures

Kayak Fishing Tournament Coming to OBX

The Outer Banks has always been famous for it’s fishing, and when fall rolls around it’s tournament time. There are so many fishing tournaments that we’re not even…

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September 9, 2015

Events

Pirates of Penzance Coming Soon

[caption id="attachment_1748" align="aligncenter" width="560"] New York Gilbert and Sullivan Players in a performance of the Pirates of Penzance.[/caption] Here at Kitty Hawk Kites we’re all about pirates. We’re…

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September 5, 2015

Kite Flying

Star Wars: The Force Awakens Kites Available Online

Star Wars: The Force Awakens may not be out in theaters until December 18th, but the new line of kites are available for pre-order beginning today on Force…

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September 4, 2015

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Prepare Your Taste Buds! Outer Banks Seafood Festival on Oct. 17th

Celebrating its fourth year! The Outer Banks Seafood Festival will once again take place this October at The Soundside Event Site in Nags Head, NC. An event dedicated…

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September 2, 2015

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Annual Outer Banks Used Gear Sale Has Begun!

September has arrived and the annual Used Gear Sale kicks off today at all five Kitty Hawk Surf Co. locations on the Outer Banks. If you're in the market…

Published

August 31, 2015

General information

Erika-The Storm That Never Was

[caption id="attachment_1700" align="aligncenter" width="560"] Possible storm tracks of Invest 90 once Tropical Storm Erika. Weather Underground.[/caption] Living on the Outer Banks during hurricane season you tend to focus…

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August 29, 2015

Adventures

Competition Fills OBX Fall Schedule

[caption id="attachment_1692" align="aligncenter" width="570"] Handmade kite flying at the 2014 Outer Banks Stunt Kite Competition.[/caption] Summer on the Outer Banks is winding down, but there are still a…

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August 26, 2015

Events

Ghouls, Goblins and the Undead: Ghosts of the Lost Colony

As the summer comes to a close and The Lost Colony outdoor drama wraps up their last show of the season, Ghosts of the Lost Colony is just getting…

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August 25, 2015

Hang Gliding

Hang Gliding Lesson 39 Years in the Making

Since our hang gliding school was founded way back in 1974, we’ve been handing out wind checks (our form of a rain check) to participants who are unable to…

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August 25, 2015

Events

OBX Brewtäg: A Celebration of Flight and Beer

What happens when you attach an empty keg to a homemade flying machine and launch it off a 20-foot flight deck? Come find out at the inaugural OBX Brewtäg on October…

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August 21, 2015

Events

National Aviation Day on OBX

[caption id="attachment_1613" align="aligncenter" width="560"] Running with a parachute a the Wright Brothers Memorial.[/caption] Back in 1939 FDR proclaimed August 19 as National Aviation Day—which dovetailed quite nicely with…

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August 19, 2015

Events

Can’t Miss Fall Events on the Outer Banks

Ah, fall. The Outer Banks is a terrific place to hang out anytime during the year, but fall is considered by many locals to be a special time…

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August 19, 2015

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Virginia Dare Turns 428 Years Old Today

The first child born to English parents in the New World, Ananias and Eleanor Dare had to of been thrilled on August 18th, 1587, when Virginia Dare came into…

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August 18, 2015

Adventures

OBX Pirate Week a Fun Time

[caption id="attachment_1567" align="aligncenter" width="560"] Thrust, slash, parry. Instructions in pirate sword techniques.[/caption] “Thrust . . . slash . . . parry!” The pirate weapons instructor commanded his young…

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August 14, 2015

Adventures

OBX Pirate Festival This Week

[caption id="attachment_1532" align="alignleft" width="415"] Blackbeard the Pirate from an 18th century engraving. Blackbeard would put lit fuses in his hair to frighten would be opponents.[/caption] Rrrgh Matey .…

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August 11, 2015

News

Sip & Stay: Win a Stay at The Sanderling Resort & Sanctuary Vineyard Cruise

ENTER TO WIN A 1-NIGHT STAY AT SANDERLING RESORT AND A SANCTUARY VINEYARD CRUISE! Kitty Hawk Kites and Sanderling Resort have teamed up to give you a chance…

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August 10, 2015

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Rainy Day Fun-Kitty Hawk Kites & Surf

[caption id="attachment_1529" align="aligncenter" width="560"] Almost to the top of the Climbing Wall at Kitty Hawk Kites at Jockey's Ridge Crossing in Nags Head.[/caption] We would like to say…

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August 7, 2015

Adventures

Hatteras & Ocracoke Beaches-Spectacular

[caption id="attachment_1523" align="aligncenter" width="560"] The beach at Rodanthe, looking north.[/caption] The beaches on Hatteras Island Ocracoke are spectacular. How spectacular? Ocracoke is not longer rated by Dr. Beach,…

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August 4, 2015

News

OBX Watermelon Festival Raises $3,500 for OBX Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Coalition

A Happy National Watermelon Day, Indeed! August 3, 2015 – Locals and visitors, alike, came together to enjoy lots of tasty watermelon and support the Outer Banks Bicycle…

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August 3, 2015

Events

Watermelon Fest Gives to Good Cause

[caption id="attachment_1520" align="aligncenter" width="570"] Soaking big sister. Hit the bulls eye and water sprays the person seated behind the shield.[/caption] We had a great time on Thursday at…

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August 1, 2015

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