thinking of Hatteras next week any advice/interest

Skamaniac · Since 10 Oct 2008 76 Posts Gorge

I am thinking of going to Hatteras next week for 2 1/2 weeks but have never been. Anyone have any advise for late Nov.- early Dec kiting. Can't find much on here on "Searces". Anyone interested in spliting costs?

Campbell · Since 07 Sep 2008 409 Posts Camas, WA Obsessed

I just got back from there and you'll want to make sure you bring a pretty good quiver with you. We rode everything from a 15m w/ a surfboard to a 7m overpowered. There are lots of options for lodging ranging from luxury to $20/night so you're covered there as well. The only other thing is that you'll want to make sure you have transportation as there are tens of miles of spots to ride up and down the outer banks and you don't want to be pigeonholed into the one outside your back door. Have fun!

Campbell · Since 07 Sep 2008 409 Posts Camas, WA Obsessed

I just got back from there and you'll want to make sure you bring a pretty good quiver with you. We rode everything from a 15m w/ a surfboard to a 7m overpowered. There are lots of options for lodging ranging from luxury to $20/night so you're covered there as well. The only other thing is that you'll want to make sure you have transportation as there are tens of miles of spots to ride up and down the outer banks and you don't want to be pigeonholed into the one outside your back door. Have fun!

Skamaniac · Since 10 Oct 2008 76 Posts Gorge

best places to ride wave or i suppose where to ride depends on direction of wind, for that I will rent a car. as far as quiver you are right this week look to be range of 14m-6m 14mph today and 45+ wed. Do I have to book long term hotel now or barter there??? thanks for response coug

Campbell · Since 07 Sep 2008 409 Posts Camas, WA Obsessed

To be honest I didn't ride wave but the spot opposite Kite Point had several riders there in big swell when the wind was pumping North and then there's a couple spots just north of Avon as well. Just look for the cars parked next to the road and kites in the sky, you can't miss them. I'd stop into Real and ask them too. They were super friendly and wanted to help out so I'm sure you can get some pointers there. In terms of lodging, I got lucky and went down with a crew that's been going for years, but there seemed to be a ton available this time of year so I'm sure either way you'll be fine.

Snowshred · Since 02 Jun 2009 28 Posts

check out the salvo marina for super cheap lodging. Super nice people but the conditions may not be favorable for some. They let us camp there in a van for two months this summer. Swing by the Hot tuna for some local fun

ldhr · Since 21 Jul 2009 1490 Posts Hood River XTreme Poster

I used to live in Vermont and went to Hatteras every fall and spring for many years. IMHO late November and December are miserably cold. For every hour on the water in a 5mil suit, you'll spend 15 minutes in the hot shower. Hatteras is the place for late spring and early fall. Try S.P.I. for Thanksgiving.

Skamaniac · Since 10 Oct 2008 76 Posts Gorge

yea I just figured that out and am changing destinations to Maui...maybe in the spring though before Gorge thaws.

mobettah · Since 13 Mar 2007 18 Posts Pickering, Ontario

Besides which it doesn't look like you could get on Hatteras island past Rodanthe because of tropical storm IDA...

http://www.clairelutz.com/hatteras-destruction-part-ii/

bwd · Since 04 Aug 2007 385 Posts Obsessed

It's a shame they are so vulnerable down there, and I can't really say you should have gone this week, since it would probably need to be a pack-in 4x4 prospect in the aftermath, but check the water temperatures, it's still practically summer-like by NW standards, actually.