About Hatteras Watersports
Hatteras Watersports operates from the heart of the Cape Hatteras National Seashore, serving the southern Outer Banks from their Salvo location on Hatteras Island. The shop has built a strong reputation among windsurfers, kitesurfers, and paddlers who flock to the Pamlico Sound — widely regarded as one of the best flatwater sailing destinations on the East Coast.
They offer a comprehensive rental fleet including windsurfing rigs for all skill levels, kiteboarding gear, stand-up paddleboards, and kayaks. Their lesson programs are particularly well-regarded, with IKO-certified kiteboarding instruction and beginner-friendly windsurfing clinics held in the shallow, warm waters of the sound. Private and group lessons are available, and multi-day lesson packages help guests progress rapidly in a single vacation.
Hatteras Watersports stands out for its location advantage — the Pamlico Sound offers consistent side-onshore winds, waist-deep water extending hundreds of metres from shore, and warm temperatures from May through October. This combination makes it one of the safest and most productive learning environments for wind sports anywhere in North America, and the shop's experienced instructors know exactly how to leverage those conditions.
