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...
World renowned professional surfer Cory Lopez and his family know a good summer vacation when they see it. Their last seven months saw them trotting the globe to find the best waves and contests in the world. One stop that’s always on the “Lopez World Tour” is a trip to Cape Hatteras mid summer to stay with us at Watermen’s Retreat. With a wide variety of consistent surf, warm water,...
We’re coming into our favorite time of year… Warm air and water, mixed with consistent surf and wind, make the next few months absolutely incredible. Late August sees consistent swell created by wide swinging tropical systems offshore. Today as we write this, it’s 3-5ft and barreling with offshore winds forecasted all day. Pretty easy to sound stoked when you’re caked in sunscreen and satiated with countless tubes. This...
70 degree temperatures in February had REAL employees out enjoying the Watermen’s Foil Garden and Slick all to themselves during a sunset session. Book your stay and come enjoy some of the warm weather we have been enjoying! Book Now
Are you interested in learning to surf foil? You’re not alone. Follow Dave Sincox of @surfcraftunion and @theliftjournal as he shares his learning curve fully immersed in our foiling instructional program with veteran REAL Coach Esben Boxer. Episode #1 covers Dave’s first day on the water; Efoil, tow foil, and his first rides prone foiling. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to learn to foil (and...
The last thirty days have been a bit strange here. Kind of like a hurricane evacuation, except without the hurricane, the cleanup, the repairs and the hot weather. The sessions have been ON though, and it’s tough writing about them. Do we publicize how good it’s been or hold it tight for the cause? Last week we posted a picture of Luke Johnson boosting over the REAL flags in the...
Meet Mark Dawson and take a look at the winter surf scene on the Outer Banks. Mark stayed with us at Watermen’s Retreat January through March, and shares his experience as well as some of his best winter surf sessions. If you’re looking to get some winter tubes, give us a call at 252-987-6060 or book online 🤙🏽❄️ Book Your Stay
Warm Air – Warm Water – Waves & Wind. Why September is our favorite month of the year… September always sparks the phrase…”It’s my favorite month of the year here”. Why? Warm water and air, combined with electric atmospheric conditions that bring on the best conditions for kitesurfing, surfing and foiling. Here in Cape Hatteras, our warmest months are June through September. In September you’re still...
Top Place to Travel during Coronavirus Plenty of activities on and off the water Epic family summertime experience Warm air and water, consistent winds and fun surf Easy drives, or short flights into smaller, less congested airports International flights canceled. Summer camps canceled. Quality time with your family? Well, that’s definitely NOT canceled… Forbes Magazine just featured the Outer Banks as their #1 destination and #1 beach that Americans are dreaming...
Hurricane Teddy sent the Outer Banks two days of pumping surf! Team Rider Brett Barley along with a few others, including Cam Richards, Koa Rothman, Jessse Hines, Mason Barnes, and Rob Brown, reaped the rewards! Check out Brett Barley’s Vlog for the Full Recap: “Hurricane Teddy combined with a Nor’Easter to provide the biggest swell to hit Cape Hatteras since Winter Storm Riley in March 2018. And as...
