STAND-UP PADDLEBOARDING Hop aboard a stand-up paddleboard and explore one of the last great salt-marsh habitats on the East Coast. Rent equipment from a local outfitter and let the adventure begin. SURFING Surfing is woven into the fabric of who we are in Virginia Beach, home of the esteemed Coastal Edge East Coast Surfing Championships — the longest continuously running surf competition in the world. The best of the best compete here each August, including more than 200 of the world’s top professional surfers, as well as an estimated 300 amateur surfers. In addition to the competition, visitors enjoy food and drink concessions and live music on the beach. Not a pro yet? Our calmer, gentler waves make diving in and catching your first wave easy. Surf shops offer equipment rentals, lessons and camps that will have you upright and in the water in no time. KAYAKING Kayaking is one of the best ways to explore our waterways. Whether you have your own or opt to rent from an outfitter, it’s easy to get in a kayak and get going in Virginia Beach. PARASAILING For a completely new perspective and spectacular views of the Virginia Beach Oceanfront, Rudee Inlet is a great place to take off for parasailing tours. If you haven’t experienced the serenity that comes with floating 1,000 feet above the water, there’s no better time than now to try it! VisitVirginiaBeach.com 55
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