Kayaking on the Outer Banks

The Outer Banks is the perfect place for outdoor enthusists. Kayaking is just one of the many hobbies that locals and tourist from all of the world enjoy on the Outer Banks.

Kayaking on the Ocean may not always be the best idea for the novice kayaker due to strong winds, currents and waves, however there are days when the water is calm and flat for as far as the eye can see. For the adventure seeker, Kayaking in the Ocean can be the ultimate thrill as you can ride the waves as do surfers.

For the more relaxing kayaking experience, take a kayak out on the Sound. The Sound is typically always calm and you can glide in and out of marsh paths, explore untouched, uninhabited beaches & islands or you can even take a scenic kayak trip down to Roanoke Island.

There are plenty of rental companies that rent Kayaks by the day and some of our vacation homes come equipped with kayaks for you to enjoy on your vacation. Some companies like Kitty Hawk Kites offer scenic Kayak tours of the Outer Banks - this is something I highly recommend.

Held annually in September is an adventure race which includes, running, biking, kayaking and swimming for a total of 50 miles. So if you are up for the challenge, you may want to look into signing up for this extremely challenging race.

Here is a short clip of a Kayaker on the Ocean off the Outer Banks.

Enter to Win a Private Helicopter Tour of the Outer Banks for You and Two Friends!

Beach Realty & Construction - Kitty Hawk Rentals is giving away a once in a lifetime experience! Enter to win one 30 minute private helicopter tour of the Outer Banks provided by Coastal Helicopters LLC., valued at $225. This is a private helicopter tour for you and two friends to experience the Outer Banks like never before! Contest begins on May 3, 2010 and ends on May 17th, 2010. Winner will be notified via email. Weight restrictions may apply.

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Mid County Currituck Bridge – Yay or Nay?

The proposed mid county Currituck bridge is one of those things that you’re either very in favor of or extremely against. Personally, I can see both sides. If you don’t know what I’m talking about, allow me to extrapolate. According to the North Carolina Turnpike Authority, the mid county bridge is projected to span seven miles from Currituck County after the Coinjock Bridge in Aydlett and join Corolla either near the Southern end or mid-way through Whalehead Beach near Timbuck II. The project is expected to cost over $659 million which will be paid for by tax dollars and a hefty toll fee for visitors. The plan was to ease the strain on visitor entry and to eliminate the occurrence of major bottleneck during an evacuation.

No one is surprised that most Corolla business owners are in favor of the bridge a. because their guests will be shaving between an hour or five off of their trip depending on the time of year and b. because the area will experience a heavy increase in its year round population. Imagine: Corolla will now be a meager 30 - 45 minute drive from downtown Norfolk. Year round jobs will increase, government structure will grow and the beaches will be more crowded but the economy will be stronger 12 months out of the year.

On the other hand, Duck business owners will lose out on hundreds of thousands of drive by guests annually. The two lanes in Southern Shores and Duck have long been a sore spot for Corolla-bound guests but have brought the two towns revenues from gas, dining and retail dollars. With the proposed plan, Corolla guests will never have to leave Corolla.

I hate to see the Duck folks suffer but I do like the idea of seeing that traffic dwindle. The bridge is supposed to be open by 2014, just in time for Beach Realty / Kitty Hawk Rentals to celebrate their 50th anniversary. Duck business will make it just like they always have; with their niche image and small town atmosphere and Corolla will grow (hopefully not too much). The way I see it, change is always somewhat painful; but, after the initial move, everyone will adjust and life will go on.