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12 Months of Sessions

12 Months of Sessions

People often ask us, “What’s the best time of year to come to Cape Hatteras?” Well, to accurately answer that question, it really depends on what you’re looking for. Here’s a general overview of our year, with a month-by-month break...

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Eric Rienstra's Hood River Slider Jam Recap

Eric Rienstra's Hood River Slider Jam Recap

After missing out on the inaugural Hood River Slider Jam last year, I was sure to mark my calendar and get to it this year.  Building upon it’s grassroots foundation, Colleen Carroll, Brandon Scheid, Craig Cunningham, and Rich Sabo worked...

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New CORE video reviews: GTS4 vs. Free vs. XR4

New CORE video reviews: GTS4 vs. Free vs. XR4

Known for their expertly engineered designs and strong, reliable build quality, CORE kites are one of the favorite choices for both REAL staff members and kiteboarders all over the world. The unrelenting drive for excellence has made CORE a global...

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Why visit REAL this summer?

Why visit REAL this summer?

Add more FUN to your summer with REAL Watersports on North Carolina’s Outer Banks. Home of the best gear and instruction in the world, the REAL Team are professionals at having fun and are waiting to deliver epic kiteboarding sessions,...

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Sunset Swim Charity Fashion Show

Sunset Swim Charity Fashion Show

Benefits Hatteras Island Youth Education Fund Location: REAL Watersports and Watermen’s Bar & Grill 25706 Highway 12, Waves, NC 27982 (252)-987-6000 Date: Thursday, June 9th 2016 Hosted by 99.1 FM The Sound’s Christian Benedi & 94.5 FM Water Country’s Autumn...

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Hard-Shell Harness Hype

Hard-Shell Harness Hype

There is a big buzz on the water at REAL about the new hard-shell harnesses that have come to market. We are here to confirm: YES, these harnesses live up to all the hype, and they’re here to stay. Benefits...

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4 Ways to Start Foiling

4 Ways to Start Foiling

For many kiteboarders, learning how to ride a foilboard is something they’ve always wanted to do, but didn’t quite know how to get started. “What are my options? What equipment do I need? Is professional instruction available?” We’ve outlined 4...

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