Teaching the world to fly since 1974
Kitty Hawk Kites is a small business based in the Outer Banks of North Carolina. John Harris started this business in 1974 as a hang gliding school at Jockey’s Ridge State Park. As time went on, he added a small retail store selling t-shirts, kites, and souvenirs. And it grew from there!
John is still the president and is very active in the day-to-day happenings at each store. The difference at Kitty Hawk Kites is that we work as a team to ensure everyone is successful.
Latest articles
Kiteboarding Resort Highlighted in KiteWorld Magazine’s Annual Travel Guide
Kitty Hawk Kites Kiteboarding Resort Highlighted in KiteWorlds Annual Travel Guide
Outer Banks St. Patrick’s Day Parade
First Flight Foundation and Kitty Hawk Kites Take 2nd Place! [...]
John Harris and Kitty Hawk Kites Cuts the Ribbon to New Kiteboarding Resort
August 18 - On August 18th, 2010 John Harris, Owner and President of Kitty Hawk Kites, cut the ribbon on Waves Village: Kitty Hawk Kites Kiteboarding Resort in Rodanthe, NC. With the opening of Good Winds Seafood and Wine Bar, the resort has realized a dream in the making for over the last 10 years
The Kiteboarder Magazine Discusses The New Kitty Hawk Kites Kiteboarding Resort with Chris Moore
Podcast with The Kiteboarder Magazine July 13 - Our guest on [...]
Explore! Hang Gliding on the Outer Banks
Article on Hang Gliding Lessons in the Virginia Pilot June [...]