Nor'Banks Sailing & Watersports

BOOK a Jet Ski, Parasailing, SUP, Sailing Rental or Lesson and more via the Nor'Banks reservation system!

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Nor'Banks Sailing & Watersports' beautiful location and top-of-the-line equipment, together with a friendly and professional staff make it one of the premier water sports centers on the Outer Banks. Nor'Banks' sound front location has a huge grassy lawn, restrooms, showers, a 200 foot pier and plenty of room for you to spend the day.

Since 1979 Nor'Banks has been one of the finest sailing operations on the East Coast offering Flying Scots, Hobie Cats and quality private sailing instruction for all ages. Their custom private lessons are excellent for sailors looking to brush up on their skills, those new to the sport and for families that want to share time on the water together.

Nor'Banks has continued to expand over the years and now offers one of the most complete water sports centers on the Outer Banks. This is truly one-stop shopping for water sports! Nor'Banks boasts new equipment every year and a strong commitment to your fun and safety.

You can rent the latest WaveRunners from Yamaha or explore a giant labyrinth of marsh islands and cruise the secluded shores of Dew's Island in search of wild Spanish mustangs on an epic WaveRunner Tour.

Captain James and crew are back aboard Icarus II, Nor'Banks' big yellow parasail boat, and Captains Ken and Sean are guaranteed to put a smile on the faces of participants and spectators alike on their private wake boarding, waterskiing and tubing charters.

Stand-up paddle boarding (SUP) has become one of the most popular and fastest growing water sports in the country and Nor'Banks is a great place to paddle. With shallow, warm water and a sandy bottom, their location is an ideal spot to learn. Nor'Banks offers SUP rentals and clinics, as well as double and single kayaks rentals as well as the new Hobie Mirage Eclipse SUP and Mirage Drive kayaks. New in 2017, Nor'Banks began offering high-end fiberglass and epoxy surfboard rentals.

For larger groups looking to get out on the water together, Nor'Banks offers pontoon rentals for up to sixteen people, or you can combine a pontoon rental with a tubing charter for their Deluxe Watersports Adventure for up to 20 passengers.

FEATURED PROFILE

A Watersports Business Like No Other

On a quiet stretch of soundfront in Duck, North Carolina, sits one of the Outer Banks’ most enduring institutions. Nor’Banks Sailing has been welcoming families to the water for over four decades.

What began as a small fleet of sailing skiffs has never stopped evolving. From jet ski tours to parasailing, wakeboarding, tubing, and pontoon boats, each season has brought something new. A major renovation in 2018 added a 2,000-square-foot reservation center, a boutique surf shop with a chic coastal style, waterfront dining, craft cocktails, and live music, all set against some of the best sunsets on the East Coast.

The summer of 2026 brings another reason to celebrate. Calypso, Nor’Banks’ new flagship, is a custom tiki boat built for gathering friends and family—complete with a proper bar and room for 30 guests. Book a private charter for reunions, birthdays, work parties, or weddings, or join a family-friendly day cruise or a sunset cocktail cruise.

Whatever gets you on the water, Nor’Banks’ equipment is top of the line, and the crew takes pride in doing things the right way. It’s a place that has grown over the years without losing what made it work all along.

Come see what’s new—and what hasn’t changed.

Use the Nor'Banks online reservations systems to book any activity. Book a sailing lesson, SUP, WaveRunner, parasailing and more quickly and easily online at norbanks.com.

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