Try Standup Paddleboarding (SUP)

Bald Head Island is an ideal place for beginner or more experienced standup paddle boarders. Try Lighthouse Creek, an easy loop that puts you in the shadow of Old Baldy and gives you a chance to get your feet under you. For a longer paddle, follow Bald Head Creek's twists and turns. When you have the feel for the sport and want more of a challenge, take your board out to West Beach, south of the marina entrance, to test your skill against some small, but fun, waves.

If you’re a fisherman, don’t feel left out; join the growing SUP fishing community with one of the specialized boards designed with fishing in mind. Casting a line and reeling in a fish are a challenge anyway, but on a paddleboard, they’re an adventure.

Coastal Urge is your headquarters for all things SUP on Bald Head Island – rentals, guided excursions and instructional sessions take place at the harbor. Paddleboards are available for daily or weekly rental. Riverside Outdoor Recreation offers SUP rentals, too, for self-guided tours.