When people think of Cape Hatteras, they often picture heavy, barreling autumn waves and intense, jacket-weather conditions. But if you are planning a trip to Watermen’s Retreat between June and August, you are in for a completely different, and spectacular, vibe. Summer on the Outer Banks brings warm water, clear blue skies, and some of the most consistent winds of the entire year. Whether you are looking to kite, foil,...
If you’ve spent any time looking at the growth of wing foiling, prone foiling, or e-foiling, you already know that Cape Hatteras is widely considered the capital of East Coast watersports. The steady summer southwest winds, warm water, and miles of open sound seem like a paradise. But if you talk to any experienced foil rider, they’ll give you a quick reality check about the Pamlico Sound: It’s incredibly shallow...
The Outer Banks of North Carolina, specifically the legendary Cape Hatteras, offers a geographically unique setup that is nearly impossible to find anywhere else in the world. With over 70 miles of coastline and a distinct “bend” in the island, riders can choose between the challenging Atlantic Ocean and the shallow, expansive Pamlico Sound depending on the day’s swell and wind direction. This versatility makes it a premier destination for...
The Lopez family took over Watermen’s Retreat and explored everything the Outer Banks and Watermen’s Retreat have to offer, including the gear storage sheds. After Luke got all the gear sorted, they drove out to find a classic summer surf session. Book your stay at Watermen’s Retreat to enjoy summer family fun!
REAL Watersports and Armstrong have partnered to bring an exclusive experience to the Outer Banks. The week will introduce beginners to the sport of wing foiling through our Zero to Hero Wing Camp and provide intermediate or advanced riders access to gear, demos and tech talks. REAL x Armstrong Zero to Hero Wing Camp is scheduled at REAL’s waterfront facility in Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, April 21st – 23rd. Beginner, intermediate,...
Matt Nuzzo and Chris Rutledge chase hurricane swell in Hatteras Inlet on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Matt chose the Foil Drive Assist MAX for this session, and Chris jumped on the Lift X to rip around the inlet. List of gear in this video: Matt’s Rig: Foil Drive Assist MAX Armstrong 795 /185 Integrated Mast Armstrong MA MKII 890 Armstrong Surf MKII 200 Armstrong 60 Fuse Armstrong Surf Foilboard –...
Looking to telecommute or online school from Cape Hatteras? Stay 14 nights or longer and receive an additional 5% off our seasonal rate, plus complimentary weekly housekeeping service ($150 value/week). Give us a call at 252-987-6060 for more information and to book your extended stay.
The Pamlico Sound is known for miles of shallow flat water. This is what helped build its reputation for being such an incredible place to dial in your windsurfing and kiting skills over the past 40+ years. Kiteboarding with 2” fins, you can ride almost anywhere and not have any issues of hitting bottom. When you switch over to the foil, even with a short 24” mast, you better...
“This place looks incredible!! What do you do to keep it in such good shape? It’s like it gets newer every year!” From the beginning, we knew staying the same is the same as going backwards. That’s why we have a year round passion for maintaining and improving all of our guest accommodations at Watermen’s Retreat. This includes our premium waterfront and water view suites, our budget minded Watermen’s Cabanas,...
We have a secret… some people like winter at Watermen’s Retreat better than summer. Miles of empty beach make it easy to find a perfect peak for just you and your friends. Watermen’s Retreat is centrally located offering multiple setups that favor varying wind and swell directions. Surf right out front on north swells and west winds or head south for south swells and north winds. With all the...
