Local and Area Organizations
Carolina Kayak Club: Triangle area.
Paddling in Pamlico: Facebook group of paddlers in Pamlico County.
Sound Rivers: Non-profit monitors water quality and “guards health” of Neuse and Tar-Pamlico River Basins.
Paddling Information
Paddle About: Blog, reviews.
Paddling.com: Paddling news, reviews, skills videos and articles.
See club documents for checklists, trip procedures, and more about GPS, cold weather, camping, and rescues.
Vendors, Rentals
Austin Kayak: Popular online store with locations in Texas and Michigan
Barrier Island Kayaks: Rentals, tours.
160 Cedar Point Blvd, Cedar Point, NC 28584
910-325-0538
Inner Banks Outfitters: Store with kayaks and bicycles, sales and rentals.
1050 E Main St, Washington, NC 27889
252-795-3006
Merchant’s Grocery: Quick shop, gasoline, cafe.
Rents kayaks on Brices Creek at Perrytown Road
1801 Brices Creek Rd., New Bern, NC 28562
252-633-4875
Paddle NC: Rentals, tours at Hammocks Beach, Topsail Beach and Carolina Beach.
Pogies: Store with kayaks, accessories, guides, tours, fishing.
107 Front St., Swansboro, NC 28583
910-325-7876
Stillwater Kayaks: Rentals at Fairfield Harbour, marina on Northwest Creek.
105 Marina Dr., New Bern, NC 29560
252-772-3563