The World Championship of Surf Kayak kicks off today in the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Over 300 competitors from 22 countries are competing in this event. Originally scheduled for Hatteras Island, the contest was moved to Jennette's Pier in Nags Head, NC after the impact of Hurricane Irene.
The Third Annual Throw Down North of Town OBX surf competition will be held Saturday, October 8th, 2011. This annual surf competition benefits the local community.
The annual surf competition is open to locals and vacationers alike. In 2011, a pro division was developed for local professional Outer Banks surfers to compete. In the pro division this year, you’ll see the likes of Jesse Hines, and Noah Synder among others.
The Outer Banks Parade of Homes will be October 6 – 9, 2011. Participants will enjoy touring 16 newly constructed coastal homes on their own timetable. This year’s homes are scattered from Corolla on the north beach to south Nags Head, a more compact route than in recent years. Our home selections feature new designs and many incorporate new technologies and best building practices.
The annual Day at the Docks celebration on Hatteras Island had to be canceled due to the devastation from Hurricane Irene. However, the annual Blessing of the Fleet will be held Friday, September 30 at 5 p.m.
The Eastern Surfing Association's annual Easterns Championship is off to a rocking start this week in the Outer Banks of North Carolina. The contest originally slated for Hatteras Island, had to be moved north to Jennette's Pier in Nags Head after Hurricane Irene devastated the region in August.
