Let’s go sailing!

The Albemarle Sound, located between the Outer Banks and the mainland, offers wonderful sailing grounds. Often times you will spot dolphin frolicking in the waves (they love to hear Jimmy Buffett tunes). If you have your own boat, you can launch it at one of the public boat ramps located on the Outer Banks. If you don’t have a boat, but want to include sailing in your itinerary, there are numerous sailing opportunities to take advantage of.

The 55-foot topsail schooner Downeast Rover departs from downtown Manteo and sails the Roanoke Sound. They sail three times a day for two-hour trips and offer additional private charters as well for weddings, bachelor/bachelorette parties and family reunions.



For a more intimate cruise, try the beautiful Tartan Offshore Cruising Ketch Pomaika'i. Three cruising options offer great ways to enjoy the fun and adventure of Pomaika’i. 4 Hour Morning Cruise - Late day/Sunset Cruise - Custom Cruise

Want to learn how to sail? The Outer Banks Sailing Academy offers adult and youth classes. The program features 9 Optimist prams and 4 Vanguard 420 dinghies that are on the water 5 days a week in morning and afternoon seminars. Students participating in the 420, and Opti Racer seminars will be invited to participate in the Outer Banks Sailing Academy—Roanoke Island Maritime Museum annual Small Boat Regatta.

We hope you enjoy your next visit to the Outer Banks and hope to see you on the water – GO SAILING!

Whale Sighting in Kitty Hawk

A Whale of a Time in Kitty Hawk!

It is a rare sight to see two whales splashing around just off the shore south of the Kitty Hawk Pier in Kitty Hawk, NC. Local residents having lived in Kitty Hawk for 30 plus years claim that they have never before seen a whale so close to shore.

These whales must have been showing off (or exhibiting mating rituals) because they were jumping entirely out of the water and crashing into the water as you would expect to see at Sea World. Their fins were flapping as they slowly swam off to sea, as if they just came by to say hello!

It is hard to say how large or what type of whales we saw but it was surely something none of us watching will ever forget.

Mini Vacations on the Outer Banks

The weather is cooling down for the fall season on the Outer Banks - ideal time for a mini-vacation! Pack up your bags for a long weekend and head out to the Outer Banks for a 3 or 4 night stay in a fabulous beach cottage. We understand that sometimes you need a long weekend to break up the time between the summer and holiday seasons, therefore we open our doors to you and your family for a partial week stay.

Not only are prices reduced drastically for off season weeks, but we will adjust the price even further to accomodate a mini-vacation. So if you are in need of a little R&R before the busy holiday rush please give us a call today at 1-800-635-1559 or visit http://www.beachrealtync.com/ to book your weekend getaway. Take a look at these homes offering mini-vacations: