Kitty Hawk Kayak and Surf School

KHKSS FAQs

Where are you located?

We are located on the By Pass (aka: The Big Road or Route 168) heading towards Currituck as if you were leaving the Outer Banks. We are on the south side of the highway in a blue building with a Kitty Hawk Kayaks sign next to Islander Flags. We are just east of the Ford Dealership. Don’t go too far past us or you will end up on the Wright Memorial Bridge heading towards Virginia!!! Our address is

Kitty Hawk Kayaks Kayak and Surf School
6150 North Croatan Highway
Kitty Hawk, NC 27949
(252) 261-1045
1 (866) 702-5061
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www.khkss.com

How do I sign up for a tour or a lesson?

Reservations can be made via the Internet, e-mail, by phone or in person. All participants must sign a waiver and submit payment before the lesson or tour.

Do I need a reservation?

Reservations are recommended at least two weeks in advance for all kayak tours and surf lessons. Tours and lessons can fill up so its best to book when you know you want to go.

Overnight Kayak Trips FAQs

What are your overnight trips like?
Our overnight trips are an incredible experience for those who love to paddle and are interested in a wilderness experience in Coastal North Carolina. We can camp in the Roanoke River National Wildlife Refuge and the newly formed Palmetto-Peartree Preserve. Observe bald eagles, owls, white-tailed deer, black bear and the serenity of coastal North Carolina. You can choose from several tasty menu options to suite all appetites; you never knew camping out could taste this good!!! Check our schedules for trip dates, availability and location to find a trip that will quench your thirst for a kayak wilderness setting or e-mail us to discuss your own personal trip itinerary.
Overnight Trip: $200.00 per person

Where do your overnight trips go?

We offer overnight expeditions in several areas along the Roanoke, Cashie, Chowan Rivers and their tributaries, and the Albemarle Sound on platforms only accessible by kayak!!!! This area traverses great natural preserves of the Palmeto-Peartree Preserve and the Roanoke River National Wildlife Refuge and other great watershed areas of the Albemarle Sound.

What do I need to bring for an overnight camping trip?

All you need is a sleeping bag and pad, and your clothing. As for food, our staff will do the pre-trip shopping according to your menu selections as a group to make the trip as painless for you as possible. We provide all of the camping gear, stoves, pots and pans, tents, PFDs, kayaks, food, permits, kayaks, topographical maps, dry bags, water bladders, bilge pumps, tow ropes, compasses, radios, first aid kits and guides.

Are there any Group Discounts for overnight tours?

We offer a group discount of 10% off the regular tour price for groups of 6 or more.

Are there discounts for Boy Scouts, YMCA or church youth groups for overnight trips?

We offer a 30% discount to all youth, educational and religious groups of 10 or more participants.

What are your safety protocols for kayak tours?

All our overnight kayak tours are given by 2 CPR and First Aid trained kayak guides with years of kayaking and paddling experience. We have also just received certification from the American Canoe/Kayak Association to give instruction. (http://www.americancanoe.org/) Kayak tours will never occur in dangerous water conditions, very high seas or thunderstorms. Rain does not constitute dangerous seas; you are going to be in the water so why does it matter if it rains? And besides, sometimes the best kayak tours occur during a cool summer shower, which can bring out the wildlife.

Why should I choose the Kitty Hawk Kayaks Kayak and Surf School for a kayak tour?

Kitty Hawk Kayaks, our namesake, is the oldest and most respected kayak tour operator on the Outer Banks. We also train all our staff according to the American Canoe/Kayak Association to give instruction. (http://www.americancanoe.org/) They have also received extensive training on local flora and fauna from the National Park Service, The Coastal Land Trust and other environmental experts to make every tour and enriching, educational experience. We have thoroughly scouted out all our tour areas and are very familiar with the natural environments, wildlife and weather conditions typical of those sites. Lastly, we practice what we preach as a member of the 1% For the Planet campaign donating 1% of our profits to environmental causes locally, nationally and internationally.

What should I bring for an overnight kayak tour?

Overnight Kayak Tour Participant Gear List
Late spring through early fall
This is a suggested list of appropriate gear to bring on an overnight kayak trip on the Outer Banks during the summer. If there are items on the list that you know you will not need you do not need to bring them. If there is something that you know you will need that is not on this list (i.e. paddling gloves if you tend to get blisters on your hands), feel free to bring it. Please keep in mind that there is very limited space to pack gear in a kayak so pack only the essentials.
Upper Body
_ Cotton or Polypropylene T-shirt
_ Lightweight polypropylene long sleeve shirt
_ Rain jacket
_ Long sleeve cotton T-shirt or rash guard
Lower Body
_ 2 Nylon shorts/ swimsuit
_ Nylon wind pants
_ Water shoes or old shoes (NO OPEN TOED SHOES!)
_ Lightweight polypropylene pants
Head/ Eyewear
_ Hat w/ brim
_ Sunglasses w/ strap
Sleeping Gear
_ Foam or inflatable sleeping pad
_ Sleeping bag (preferably synthetic insulation) rated to 50 degrees or below
Miscellaneous
_ Headlamp or flashlight
_ Extra batteries
_ Sun block
_ Insect repellent
_ Lip balm
_ Plastic bowl
_ Spoon
_ Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste) _ Any medications needed 2- 1 liter water bottles

Overnight Kayak Tour Participant Gear List

Early spring and late fall

This is a suggested list of appropriate gear to bring on an overnight kayak trip on the Outer Banks during the early spring and late fall. If there are items on the list that you know you will not need you do not need to bring them. If there is something that you know you will need that is not on this list (i.e. paddling gloves if you tend to get blisters on your hands), feel free to bring it. Please keep in mind that there is very limited space to pack gear in a kayak so pack only the essentials.
Upper Body
_ Lightweight polypropylene long sleeve shirt
_ Mid-weight or expedition weight long sleeve polypropylene shirt
_ Wool or fleece jacket
_ Wool or Fleece vest
_ Rain jacket
_ NO COTTON!
Lower Body
_ Nylon shorts or pants for paddling
_ Nylon wind or rain pants for in camp
__ Water shoes or old tennis shoes to get wet (NO OPEN TOED SHOES!)
_ Lightweight hiking boots or sturdy waterproof shoes for in camp
_ Wool or fleece socks (2 pairs)
_ Liner socks (1 pair)
_ Lightweight polypropylene pants
_ Mid-weight or expedition weight pants
Head/ Eyewear
_ Hat w/ brim
_ Sunglasses w/ strap
_ Wool or fleece hat
Sleeping Gear
_ Foam or inflatable sleeping pad
_ Sleeping bag (preferably synthetic insulation) rated to 30 degrees or below
Miscellaneous
_ Headlamp or flashlight
_ Extra batteries
_ Sun block
_ Lip balm
_ Plastic bowl
_ Spoon
_ Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste)

_ Any medications needed (notify Kitty Hawk Kayaks prior to tour please) 2 1-liter water bottles