Watersports

North Carolina’s beaches are some of the finest on the East Coast,with mild weather, warm water temperatures, good water quality, clean, uncrowded beaches and availability of services. Our coastal waters are warmed by the Gulf Stream, which not only makes for long seasons for watersports, but also brings a surprising array of tropical sea life. Watersports enthusiasts can splurge. The opportunities are limited only by your desire and stamina.

Jet Ski Rentals

Eastern Jet Ski Rentals
1 Marina Street
Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480

Canoe & Kayak Rentals

Salt Marsh Kayak Company
222 Old Causeway Dr., Wrightsville Beach
(910) 509-2989, (866) 65KAYAK (655-2925)
www.saltmarshkayak.com

Motorboat Rentals
Nauti Times
Wrightsville Beach
(910) 452-7676

Sailing Instruction, Sales and Rentals

Cape Fear Yacht Works
111 Bryan Rd., Wilmington
(910) 395-0189

Priority Sailing Academy
106 Yacht Basin Dr., Southport
(910) 454-4479
www.prioritysailing.com

Salt Marsh Kayak Company
222 Old Causeway Dr., Wrightsville Beach
(910) 509-2989, (866) 65KAYAK (655-2925) www.saltmarshkayak.com

Scuba Diving
and Snorkeling

Aquatic Safaris & Divers Emporium
Galleria, 6800 Wrightsville Ave., 1A, Wilmington
(910) 392-4386

Scuba South Diving Company
222 S. River Dr., Southport
(910) 457-5201

Windsurfing & Kiteboarding

Blowing In the Wind
222 Causeway Dr., Wrightsville Beach
(910) 509-9989, (888) 509-9989