
From kiteboarding rentals and equipment, to unique summer camps and some of the biggest events on Hatteras Island, there’s certainly a lot for water lovers to discover at Real Watersports. This tri-villages landmark that is world famous with the kiteboarding community has everything that newcomers and boarding pros alike could need to enjoy endless time on the miles-wide waters of the Pamlico Sound.

Real Watersports is located in the heart of the Tri-villages on the northern end of Hatteras Island, and the shop offers so much more than just a huge assortment of gear for watersports fans. Real Watersports also offers special lessons, camps, and classes throughout the year so visitors can pick up a new sport on their vacation, as well as a number of community-oriented celebrations and special events that always attract a crowd. Real Watersports may be most famous as the site of the annual Triple-S Invitational Kiteboarding Competition, which is held over multiple days in June, and which attracts thousands of kiteboarders from all around the globe. With so much to discover and special events throughout the year, Real Watersports is a prime destination for kiteboarders who want to enjoy the local Outer Banks and Hatteras Island waters to the fullest.









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