RODANTHE SURF FIELD GUIDE
Jet-Propelled Silence: E-Surfing the Pamlico from Rodanthe
Two-hour YuJet-powered electric surfboard sessions in Rodanthe offering guided instruction and up to 40 minutes of riding at speeds as high as 24 MPH—no waves required.
Jet-Propelled Silence: E-Surfing the Pamlico from Rodanthe.
On the calm Pamlico Sound at Rodanthe, Kitty Hawk Kites runs E-Surfing sessions aboard YuJet electric surfboards that let riders cruise, carve and glide using a handheld wireless remote. The jet‑propelled boards require no waves or prior surfing skill; each outing includes instruction and supervision and is suitable for beginners as well as experienced riders.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
YuJet electric surfboards
The experience is powered by YuJet electric surfboards—jet‑propelled, battery‑driven boards that deliver motorized propulsion and an eco‑friendly alternative to gas engines.
High-speed riding without waves
Riders control speed with a wireless remote and can reach top speeds up to 24 MPH across the calm surface of the Pamlico Sound—no surf required, making it accessible for first‑timers and thrill‑seekers alike.
Waves Village Watersports Resort, Rodanthe
The only location in the Outer Banks offering YuJet rides, the sessions operate from Waves Village Watersports Resort in Rodanthe and are organized for families, groups, and first‑time riders.
What the day feels like
What it feels like
The session is a controlled, motorized glide—quiet electric thrust under your feet, a wireless throttle in hand, and flat water to carve across. Instruction and staff supervision accompany every outing so riders learn board balance and throttle control before taking longer laps at speed.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this experience suits and who should reconsider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Participants must be able to swim. The operator recommends a minimum age of 12 (with supervision) and a maximum suggested weight of up to 250 lbs.
Bookings are arranged as a two‑hour outing with an approximately one‑hour high‑speed session that can include up to 40 minutes of ride time.
Each session includes instruction and supervision from trained staff to make the YuJet boards approachable for beginners.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Do I need surfing experience?
No. The activity is designed for all skill levels and includes instruction and staff supervision, so previous surfing experience is not required.
How fast do the electric surfboards go?
The YuJet electric surfboards can reach top speeds up to 24 MPH.
Is this location the only place to ride YuJet boards in the Outer Banks?
Yes. This is currently the only location in the Outer Banks where guests can ride or purchase a YuJet electric surfboard.
What are the age and weight recommendations?
The recommended minimum age is 12 (with supervision) and the recommended weight limit is up to 250 lbs.
Can non‑swimmers participate?
No. Riders must be able to swim to participate.
Is the propulsion system environmentally friendly?
Yes. The boards use an electric propulsion system, which is described as eco‑friendly compared with gas engines.