Outer Banks: 2011 World Championships of Surf Kayaking Highlights - Jennette's Pier, Nags Head NC

September went out, and October arrived, with a bang on the Outer Banks. Actually, it was more of a splash...a big splash; a worldwide splash.

Fall on the Outer Banks is awesome. Empty beaches, warm weather, warm water, and fantastic surf. The perfect time to bring a huge surf kayaking contest to the OBX!

For 10 days, from September 29th - October 9th, the 2011 World Championships of Surf Kayaking were held on the Outer Banks, specifically at Jennette's Pier in Nags Head, NC.

This is a huge contest. It is held every two years, and the last event was in Brazil; we are very happy that it found its way to the Outer Banks. 10 days worth of events, contestants from all over the world, a wide variety of event categories, and the Outer Banks provided some perfect conditions. The weather and waves varied a bit over the 10 day period, but there was plenty of sun, a lot of great waves, and some amazing kayaking.

I was able to make it to the event five of the ten days. It was great to see so much excitement and energy on the beach...and in the water. I couldn't get there everyday, but I made sure to get there when all of the fickle surf ingredients lined up to throw some great waves our way. And there were plenty of gorgeous waves to go around.

I'll let the official website of the event (http://www.worldchampionshipsofsurfka...) offer the full recaps, including opening and closing ceremonies and list of winners, but I do want to share some of great surf kayaking highlights...and amazing OBX waves.

Sit back, kick up your feet, enjoy the scenery; the waves and kayaking are mesmerizing...and don't forget to turn up the speakers, I think you'll enjoy the jam from Foster the People - "Pumped Up Kicks."

Hope to see y'all kayakers back on the OBX soon!...thanks for the show.