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Head to one of the Outer Banks' most unique and historic sites during Thanksgiving week for an array of educational and fun events that will appeal to the whole family. The Chicamacomico Thanksgiving Week Festivities event is an annual collection of distinctive activities that include a pig pickin’, a visit from Santa, and much, much more.

The Chicamacomico Historic Site features an array of historic life-saving stations and outbuildings that have been guarding the shores of Hatteras Island for well over a century. During this distinctive Thanksgiving week event, folks can attend one or all of the activities on the schedule, which includes a pig pickin’ feast with all the fixings, a special session with Santa himself that the kids will love, and an outdoor reenactment of a Beach Apparatus drill, which was performed by the island’s first lifesavers decades ago. During the week, the museum and gift shop will remain open so that folks can enjoy a detailed exploration of this site and all it has to offer. With lots of educational and fun activities on the agenda, the Chicamacomico Thanksgiving Week Festivities event is an annual tradition that Hatteras Island locals and visitors alike will adore adding to their holiday celebrations.

Nor'Banks Sailing & Watersports

Nor'Banks Sailing & Watersports

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 for 2017, Nor'Banks even has high-end fiberglass and epoxy surfboard rentals.