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Grab a paddleboard and get ready for one of the hottest races along the Outer Banks with this seasonal SUP competition that allows local and visiting watersports fans to let their talents shine. The OBX SUP Competition is an engaging and wholly fun event that features a scenic course in the heart of the Outer Banks, as well as plenty of opportunities to meet and mingle with fellow SUP enthusiasts.

The OBX SUP Competition takes place in the town of Manteo, where contestants will race on a 3-mile or 6-mile course around the famed Roanoke Island Festival Park. The ensuing route provides plenty of stunning scenery along the way that’s best enjoyed from a waterfront perspective, and which includes gorgeous views of the downtown area, the Elizabeth II replica sailing ship, and the Festival Park itself. After the race, top finishers will receive awards in varying categories, and a complimentary lunch will be provided, giving SUP fans a chance to chat with their fellow water lovers. The two distinct course options makes this race appropriate for beginners and experts alike, and the event is a great way to celebrate SUP while enjoying a gorgeous view or two in the heart of Manteo.

Proceeds for this event go to the Outer Banks Center for Dolphin Research.

Risky Business Shrimping and Crabbing

Risky Business Shrimping and Crabbing

If you’re looking for a fun, hands-on activity that the whole family can enjoy together, hop aboard Risky Business for an Outer Banks shrimping and crabbing charter. Our experienced captain and mate will show your group how to pull crab pots to catch blue crabs and trawl for shrimp the same way that the local commercial fishermen do. You’ll learn about the species caught and how to sort through the catch – and everything of legal size is yours to keep for dinner! Along the way you’ll look for dolphins and other wildlife and see the sights in the Roanoke Sound and Croatan Sound. Based at Shallowbag Bay Marina in Manteo, our Outer Banks shrimping and crabbing charter is convenient to all the northern Outer Banks beach towns, only 5 minutes from Nags Head. We run charters in the summer only, from mid-June through September.