Outer Banks West / Currituck Sound KOA Holiday Blog
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Whether you’re exploring the local area or hanging out at the campground, KOA Holidays are an ideal place to relax and play. There’s plenty to do, with amenities and services to make your stay memorable. Plus, you’ll enjoy the outdoor experience with upgraded RV Sites with KOA Patio® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths for camping in comfort. Bring your family, bring your friends, or bring the whole group – there’s plenty of ways to stay and explore.
Whether you’re exploring the local area or hanging out at the campground, KOA Holidays are an ideal place to relax and play. There’s plenty to do, with amenities and services to make your stay memorable. Plus, you’ll enjoy the outdoor experience with upgraded RV Sites with KOA Patio® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths for camping in comfort. Bring your family, bring your friends, or bring the whole group – there’s plenty of ways to stay and explore.
From the north: VA 168 S and NC 168 S; continue onto US 158 E. Turn left onto Waterlily Rd.
From the south: US 17 N and 158 E. Turn onto Waterlily Rd.
GPS: N36.417178, W75.923594
Are you down with SUP (Stand Up Paddle Boarding)? If not, it may not take you long to become a fan of the world’s fastest-growing watersport. Rent a SUP board right here at the campground and explore the Currituck Sound in a whole new way.
SUP has been riding strong since the 1990s when Maui surf legend Laird Hamilton was first looking for a way to cross-train and added a paddle. SUP’s history, however, paddles back thousands of years to ancient Hawaiian, Peruvian and African cultures. Hamilton officially brought SUP to the U.S. coastline in Malibu, California where he stood on his board with an American flag on Sept. 11, 2004.
Today, it’s hit all bodies of water and is known for giving your core a workout. If you’re a rookie to this watersport, check out our tips, tricks and equipment checklist.
Once you've rented your gear you'll be ready to stand up and work out. Never fear, SUP is a sport for all ages, body types and skill levels. But we still have a few tips for you to follow to put your best foot forward:
The Currituck Sound is a great place to start SUP boarding because the water is shallow and calm. Stick close to shore until you’re confident in your balance.
Put one hand on top of the paddle as a lever and keep the other straight on the center of the shaft as the fulcrum; keep the blade angle of the paddle facing away from you. If you must break your hold and fall into the water, it’s OK. Paddles float.
It’s best to start out sitting on your knees, look ahead, paddle a few strokes to get the fin of the board free from the bottom and then slowly stand up in the middle of the board with your feet parallel and shoulder-width apart. It’s best not to lock your knees to keep your core centered over the board.
The smartest, most streamlined stroke method is to dip the blade of the paddle fully into the water and pull past your paddle. Let your back muscles do the work, rather than your arms. Take a few strokes on one side, then switch to the other side (while also switching hands), to stay in a straight path and continue full steam ahead!
Relax, you’ve got this!
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