Boating and Watersports in Emerald Isle, NC

Whether sound-side or ocean-side, Emerald Isle, NC, is a popular place for boaters of all kinds, and also snorkelers and divers.  A beautiful public water access is conveniently located and many businesses in the area offer boats and equipment for rental.

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Canoeing and Kayaking

Hot Wax Surf & Paddle Sports Emerald Isle Boating and Watersports
200 Mallard Dr.
Emerald Isle, NC
(252) 354-6466
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Hot Wax Surf Shop is Emerald Isle's core surf shop with everything you need to surf, kayak, stand-up paddle board and more! This retail store carries brand-name sportswear, clothing, sunglasses, hats, and accessories. You'll find a large selection of surfboards, stand-up paddle boards, kayaks, skim boards and body boards for sale...more about Hot Wax Surf & Paddle Sports

Bell Cove Village
9106-C Coast Guard Rd.
Emerald Isle, NC 28594
(252) 354-9449
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Emerald Isle Beach Gear is the place to find fun. From beach-ball–colored umbrellas to bikes for cruising around the island and kayaks for paddling the waterways, their huge inventory and great selection of rental gear is like no other on the Crystal Coast. Their watersports rentals, including kayaks, Stand Up paddle boards, and...more about Emerald Isle Beach Gear & Linens

Scuba Diving and Snorkeling

Discovery Diving Company Emerald Isle Boating and Watersports
414 Orange St.
Beaufort, NC
(252) 728-2265
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When you're ready to learn, Discovery can teach you to scuba dive or snorkel. On the water on Orange Street, the company offers Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) Open Water Diver training ranging all the way to instructor courses. Discovery has an in-house repair shop and rents and sells just about...more about Discovery Diving Company

713 Shepard St.
Morehead City, NC
(252) 726-9432
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Olympus Dive Center, a PADI 5 Star facility, charters a variety of diving trips year-round with classes from open water scuba diver thru technical diving. Join any diving trip daily during the peak season with their experienced staff, Captain Bobby Purifoy on the Olympus and Captain Buck Wilde on the Midnight Express....more about Olympus Dive Center

Surfing

Hot Wax Surf & Paddle Sports Emerald Isle Boating and Watersports
200 Mallard Dr.
Emerald Isle, NC
(252) 354-6466
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Hot Wax Surf Shop is Emerald Isle's core surf shop with everything you need to surf, kayak, stand-up paddle board and more! This retail store carries brand-name sportswear, clothing, sunglasses, hats, and accessories. You'll find a large selection of surfboards, stand-up paddle boards, kayaks, skim boards and body boards for sale...more about Hot Wax Surf & Paddle Sports

8202 Emerald Drive
Emerald Isle, NC
(252) 354-2441
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Bert's was Emerald Isle's first surf shop and has two stores on Emerald Isle. The Emerald Isle store is at 8202 Emerald Drive at the main intersection. The 300 Islander Drive store (252-354-6282) is across from Holiday Travel Park near the Emerald Isle bridge. The stores stock just about everything you need...more about Bert's Surf Shop

 
 
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