Nor’Banks Sailing has been renting sailboats on the Outer Bank since 1979! We offer Flying Scot, Hobie Getaway and Hobie Wave rentals.

Nor’ Banks is committed to providing you with a fun and safe parasailing experience. We offer Single Flight, Tandem Flight and Triple Flight options. One parasailing observer can also ride along on the boat. 

No'Banks offers beginner to intermediate wakeboarding instruction for ages 12 and up. We also offer wakeboard, waterski, kneeboard, wakeskate and tube trips in any combination. Our combo trips include any of the activities your group is interested in, all of your equipment and any instruction.

Nor'Banks Sailing offers the best fleet of jet skis on OBX! Our staff will help you safely enjoy your jet ski experience with a safety orientation. Our facility includes a big grassy lawn, large pier and bathroom and showers on site.

We pull a small commercial type shrimp net behind the boat and passengers get to sort the catch and examine the fish, shrimp, crabs, etc., that is harvested. Passengers sort the catch keeping all the fish shrimp and crabs of legal size to take home. A fantastic hands-on experience for everyone. Learn about the three types of crabs harvested. ​

Please join one of our friends for this exciting trip " Deadliest Catch for Kids "

Private Tours, School Field Trips, Family Reunions, Wedding Parties, Memorials for Deceased, Business Get Together, Private Dinner Cruise (bring your own food)

The Sunset Dolphin Watch. A combination of dolphin watch and sunset cruise. Find the dolphin and then see the sunset on the water over Albemarle Sound. The Tour will depart about two hours prior to published sunset times (varies every week).

The Afternoon Dolphin Watch is our most popular tour from June to October. This two-hour cruise is ideal for all ages. You will hear a factual narration on the Bottlenose Dolphin. Dolphin mating and birthing observed on many cruises. See the most respected aquatic mammal in its natural habitat. ​

The Morning Dolphin Watch is a very popular tour from June to October. This two-hour cruise is ideal for all ages. You will hear a factual narration on the Bottlenose Dolphin. Dolphin mating and birthing observed on many cruises. See the most respected aquatic mammal in its natural habitat. 

Dare County Arts Councils is pleased to present The Artist’s Way Workshop Series, a weekly creativity workshop which teaches techniques and exercises to assist people in gaining self-confidence in harnessing their creative talents and skills. The workshop will be held weekly on Thursday evenings from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Dare County Arts Council in downtown Manteo. The series begins on Thursday, January 21st and runs through April 7th. Attendance for each meeting is encouraged but not necessary.