Key Lime Sailing Club, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, always has very special offers for their visitors! Key Lime Sailing Club is a unique slice of KEYS ENJOYMENT…give it a try and let us hear about your experience.
The warm waters and easy winds of the USA’s only coral reef tropical islands you can drive to, stretching from Key Largo to Key West. The Florida Keys beckons you.
Sooth your soul. It is truly a memorable experience to enjoy the unique atmosphere of the Thanksgiving or Christmas holidays in the islands. Trade the chills of the North, for you deserve some warm weather getaway!
Travel is easy.
We have a year-round water season. And right now, we have availability so take advantage of our uncrowded Low Season cottage rates, as low as $175 per night!
Or book now for a holiday in paradise. We still have open cottages for Labor Day Weekend starting tomorrow. Call 305-451-3438 or click the link below.
The American Sailing Academy is located right on the site of Key Largo Cottages. A partnership to bring you the best sailing school experience from the forgiving waters of the Florida Keys. Learn to Sail or advance your sailing skills. Learning to sail has never been more leisurely.
Start now online with our ASA 101 and 103. Learn the sailing principles and terminologies at your own pace, then come over for the practical lessons on the boat later.
Explore our beautiful destination, and you’ll want to come back again and again like many of our guests do.
Enjoy a Snorkel or Sunset Cruise both bay side and ocean side as well as sailboat rentals from 22 foot to 68 foot through Morning Star Sailing Charters. Call us at 305-451-7057.
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Over the next month leading up to Public Lands Day on September 24, we’re reintroducing you to our Outer Banks national parks and the amazing stories and experiences they protect!
Ranger Beth shares what you can experience at Wright Brothers National Memorial.
When was the last time you experienced Wright Brothers National Memorial?
Wright Brothers National Memorial is located in Kill Devil Hills and was established by Congress in 1927 in celebration of Orville and Wilbur Wright, two brothers from Dayton, Ohio, who taught the world to fly. Our park is beloved by aviation enthusiasts, as well as those who love learning about the innovation, technology, and dedication it took to achieve what was once considered impossible. You can visit Wright Brothers National Memorial any time of year, or for special events like the annual First Flight Celebration on December 17, which commemorates the Wright brothers’ first successful heavier-than-air powered flight that took place in what was then called “Kitty Hawk” on December 17, 1903.
Whether you visit the park every year or haven’t been in a while, make plans to rediscover this amazing park:
Travel the first flight line – see how far Orville Wright flew during those first twelve seconds in the air!
Explore the reconstructed 1903 camp buildings to see what life was like more than 100 years ago as the brothers tested their ideas.
View or walk up to the Wright Brothers Monument. From the monument you get a 360-degree view of our beautiful island. (Note: The path to the monument is wheelchair accessible.)
See the First Flight sculpture – the iconic first flight photo come to life in bronze! Did you know that our park has an accessible, tactile model of the 1903 Wright Flyer? It’s located in the Flight Room of the Visitor Center!
Experience the recently renovated historic Visitor Center to get the full story of how the brothers made the impossible possible.
PS: If you use social media, follow Wright Brothers National Memorial on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter to stay up to date with the latest park happenings!
Why Kitty Hawk?
Have you ever wondered why two brothers from Dayton, Ohio, would travel all the way to the Outer Banks to try and fly?
Read on to learn more about what inspired Orville and Wilbur Wright to travel to these barrier islands in their quest for powered flight.
Check out the schedule below for a list of ranger programs that will be offered at Wright Brothers National Memorial now through October 10! Limited programs are offered throughout the year; visit the park’s website before you go for the most up-to-date schedule.
Step back in history during this short walk to the actual site of the Wrights’ first powered flights. Discover why the Wrights chose Kitty Hawk for their flight experiments and what life was like in the Outer Banks; learn about the events that led to the first powered flight on that cold December day, and the lasting impact their first flight continues to have on the world today. (Note: The path to the monument is wheelchair accessible.)
Twelve seconds was all the Wright brothers needed on December 17, 1903, to show the world humans can fly. Those twelve seconds were just the start of aviation history and the Wright legacy. Explore the rest of the Wright story as you discover the impact that Wilbur and Orville had on history, the legacy they left behind, and how they are remembered in the world today.
Did you know you can help future generations learn and grow in our Outer Banks national parks?
Because of our generous donors, we were able to help our park staff at Wright Brothers National Memorial print 2,000 Junior Flight Rangers books when supply chain challenges delayed their order this summer. The Junior Flight Ranger program helps kids continue the Wright brothers’ legacy of making the impossible possible by inspiring them to soar to new heights. Over 2,000 kids have participated in the program this summer!
Consider a tax-deductible gift today to help us protect and enhance this special place.
We have Wright Brothers National Memorial-themed merchandise (including these Orville and Wilbur Wright teddy bears!) available in our online store! Your purchase ensures that future generations continue to learn and create memories in the Outer Banks through history, conservation, and the celebration of innovation.
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Living through the pandemic in 2020, everyone experienced the feeling of being trapped within the premise of their house. Even homebodies were yearning to have a night out with friends. Gladly, it seems like boating was the answer many found to satisfy their craving for the outdoors and still keep in the safety of social distancing.
Evening at Staniel Cay Yacht Club, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR!
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Winston- September 5, 2022 - 12:38 pm
Greg, You are very kind. This photo caught the evening when most of the charters etc, were headed back to get the next load of visitors. Marina was pretty busy most of the time.
A tale of modern day piracy on the high seas that had its roots in the second world war.
During the last days of World War II, two SS officers desert the German army and sail with two dozen hijacked tanks to a South American dictatorship. Decades later the same regime, facing a mortal threat, hires a British shipping executive and a former British army captain to perform a daring act of maritime piracy. As the two young Englishmen ally with the elderly SS men, the present mirrors the past – and a remarkable crime on the high seas races to an explosive conclusion.
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