Paddleboard Rentals

About Paddleboarding

Stand-up Paddleboarding is one of the hottest water activities out there! Imagine an enlarged surf board that's big enough to stay completely out of the water. Now put a paddle in your hands, and you've got paddleboarding! Paddleboarding is an old sport that has recently become very popular. Initially the precursor to surfing, paddleboarding offers great excercise while at the same time allowing you the ability to explore the Outer Banks both on the surf and in the sound. In relatively clear water, you are awarded a great view of your surroundings so it's possible to see many fish, crabs, and other animals. When you're standing up, it's almost like walking on water!

About Paddleboarding

Kitty Hawk Kites offers a top quality selection of paddleboards for rental, and for purchase. Brands include Yolo, Jimmy Lewis, Laird, and Surftech. Rentals are available at 6 Kitty Hawk Kites locations throughout the Outer Banks. Locations include: Duck, Nags Head, Whalebone, Manteo, Hatteras and Rodanthe. Beginner paddlers may start out on the sound until they are comfortable on the board and then try the surf for an added rush!

Note: Rentals are on a first come first serve basis - no advanced reservations are taken or required. There are paddleboard tours available as well. Please call for details!