Outer Banks Adventures launches 800-foot parasailing in Nags Head

Outer Banks Adventures has added an 800-foot parasailing experience from its Nags Head operation, expanding its lineup of water and wildlife activities on North Carolina’s Outer Banks. The new offering is open to guests of all experience levels and is designed to boost the company’s aerial tourism business with boat-based takeoff and landing.

Why it matters: - Outer Banks Adventures is adding a higher-profile aerial experience to its mix of jet skis, eco-tours, kayaking and paddle boarding. - The new parasailing trip gives visitors a way to see the Outer Banks from 800 feet above the Atlantic, which could make the company more competitive in a crowded tourism market. - The launch expands a family-owned business that has operated on the Outer Banks for more than a decade.

What happened: - Outer Banks Adventures announced a new 800-foot parasailing adventure from its Nags Head location. - The service is now available for booking. - The experience is open to guests of all experience levels and requires no jumping, running or prior training. - The company said the parasailing partnership is with Bro Cones Parasailing. - The parasailing trip departs from the Atlantic Ocean off Nags Head and uses the company’s parasail boat.

The details: - Riders lift smoothly from the back of the parasail boat and rise to 800 feet above the Atlantic. - The flight offers views of the coastline, the sound and the sky across the Outer Banks. - Outer Banks Adventures says all boat captains are U.S. Coast Guard licensed. - The company says safety and environmental stewardship are part of every experience it offers. - Parasailing uses winch-direct technology, which allows takeoff and landing directly from the boat’s flight deck. - Guests do not launch from a beach or barge. - A hydraulic winch reels guests out to altitude and then brings them back to the boat. - Solo, tandem and group flight options are available. - The company’s broader lineup includes Sea-Doo jet ski rentals, airboat eco-tours, kayak excursions, stand-up paddle boarding, wildlife bus tours and private event transportation. - Outer Banks Adventures operates in Nags Head, Manteo and Poquoson, Virginia. - The company is a family-owned outdoor adventure business with more than a decade of experience. - Outer Banks Adventures is a BRP Sea-Doo partner. - The company says its captains and crew members are U.S. Coast Guard licensed. - Reservations are strongly recommended because availability is expected to fill quickly. - Guests can book online through outerbanksadventures.com or call (252) 715-0665 or (252) 242-1889. - The company’s social media page is its Facebook page. - The parasailing adventure leaves from Manteo’s Shallow Bag Bay Marina aboard a boat named “Sky’s the Limit.”

Between the lines: - The launch positions Outer Banks Adventures more directly in the region’s parasailing market, where the Outer Banks’ barrier-island geography already draws visitors seeking aerial views. - The company is leaning on safety language and boat-based launch technology to lower the barrier for first-time parasail customers. - The 800-foot height and solo, tandem and group options are aimed at both thrill-seekers and families.

What’s next: - Bookings are open now, and the company expects strong demand. - Outer Banks Adventures is likely to market the new ride alongside its existing rentals and tours as part of a broader adventure package. - The company is asking guests to reserve early as the parasailing schedule fills.