You haven’t fully seen Ocracoke until you’ve seen it from the water. Sure, you can rent your own boat, but an easier way to enjoy this thing to do on Ocracoke is to go out on one of the boat cruises. Or, hey, just take a ferry ride – that’s a boat cruise freebie (or very inexpensive if you choose the passenger ferry). The captains of these Ocracoke boat cruises will take the helm so you can relax and have fun.
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486 Irvin Garrish Highway, Ocracoke
Ride the Wind provides a myriad of classes and adventures: guided kayak ecotours and rentals, surf camps, surf lessons and SUP yoga. The guided sunrise, midday, sunset and full moon kayak ecotours accommodate up to 10 people and provide all necessary equipment and training. These tours are very popular, so it's a good idea to make reservations in advance. You can also rent kayaks here for your own adventure. Ride the Wind introduces surfing and ocean safety through their group and private lesson programs. From June to early August, these group lessons are held Tuesdays through Thursdays from 9 to 11 a.m. and are designed for all ages. They will also arrange special camps for your group. All instructors are trained in ocean safety, first aid and CPR, and they use softboards to minimize the chance of injury. Ride the Wind also offers personal private lessons to get you started on your surfing journey. SUP Yoga is offered in the summer; no experience is needed, but advance reservations are required.
Ride the Wind provides a myriad of classes and adventures: guided kayak ecotours and rentals, surf camps, surf lessons and SUP yoga. The guided sunrise, midday, sunset and full moon kayak ecotours accommodate up to 10 people and provide all necessary equipment and training. These tours are very popular, so it's a good idea to make reservations in advance. You can also rent kayaks here for...read more
Ride the Wind provides a myriad of classes and adventures: guided kayak ecotours and rentals,...read more
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Ocracoke Civic & Business Association Contributor
Interested in kitesurfing? This is your place on Ocracoke Island. The Sea Monkey Kite Lodge owner Keith Croghan is the ambassador of kiting on the island and gladly shares his love of the island and sport. With more than 15 years of experience teaching kite-surfing lessons, Keith operates the island's only kite school for all levels from beginners to advanced riders looking to enhance their skills and experience some of Ocracoke’s truly world-class kiting conditions and scenery. Beginner lessons are held in the safe, shallow, calm waters of the Pamlico Sound. For more advanced riders, Keith facilitates downwinders and excursions as well as tricks and wave-riding clinics. Want to graduate from the sound to the surf? This is the place! The guided downwinders are truly hidden gems through some of the island’s more hard-to-reach and untouched places. Keith also offers multi-day kite camps for all levels as well as sailing lessons on 15’ daysailers.
Keith operates a boutique kite lodge and budding permaculture ranch. The guest house, a perfect base for all your adventures, serves as the center for like-minded windsports and watersports enthusiasts. The lodge offers accommodations for larger groups but also welcomes solo travelers, with options of booking the whole property for your group, private rooms or even the occasional van/tent/coach camper. Tucked away on a quiet creek with plenty of shade and a well-provisioned kitchen, it’s got everything you need and is centrally located within walking distance to shops, bars and restaurants.
Interested in kitesurfing? This is your place on Ocracoke Island. The Sea Monkey Kite Lodge owner Keith Croghan is the ambassador of kiting on the island and gladly shares his love of the island and sport. With more than 15 years of experience teaching kite-surfing lessons, Keith operates the island's only kite school for all levels from beginners to advanced riders looking to enhance their...read more
Interested in kitesurfing? This is your place on Ocracoke Island. The Sea Monkey Kite Lodge...read more
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N.C.-licensed Ann Ehringhaus offers therapeutic massage including Chinese acupressure, Rosen Method Emotional Bodywork and Reiki and has studied many other modalities. Ann did most of her bodywork studies in Berkeley, California, and Chapel Hill, North Carolina. She also holds degrees in ministry and counseling. She acknowledges bodywork as a great pathway for relaxation as well as for personal healing and change. She has offered bodywork...read more
Thing To Do in Ocracoke
Ocracoke Civic & Business Association Contributor
The lineup of brightly colored golf carts next to Pony Island Motel is sure to catch your eye. Stop in to rent an electric or gas cart from this friendly local family. They will deliver your cart to your rental house or hotel, or if you’re just on Ocracoke for the day, they’ll let you park and scoot off into the village, with the fresh air on your cheeks. If you are flying into the tiny Ocracoke airstrip, they’ll pick you up and get you set up with a cart for your time on the island and deliver you back when it’s time to go. Wheelie’s great customer service has earned them lots of repeat business, so reservations are recommended, but walk-ins are always welcome as well.
The lineup of brightly colored golf carts next to Pony Island Motel is sure to catch your eye. Stop in to rent an electric or gas cart from this friendly local family. They will deliver your cart to your rental house or hotel, or if you’re just on Ocracoke for the day, they’ll let you park and scoot off into the village, with the fresh...read more
The lineup of brightly colored golf carts next to Pony Island Motel is sure to...read more
Thing To Do in Ocracoke
Local resident Amy Borland Hilton, RYT, teaches hatha yoga at Angie's Gym on Sand Dollar Road. All levels of experience are welcome. She teaches how to incorporate alignment, breathing practices and meditation to deepen the connection to body, mind and spirit. She also offers private yoga classes.read more