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The Washout / Isabel's Inlet
A soundside beginner spot near Hatteras Village, named for a hurricane-cut breach in the island ("the Washout") close to the area still known as Isabel's Inlet after the 2003 storm. Local kite schools list it among the top beginner launch zones on Hatteras Island for its shallow, easy self-rescue water.
beginnerflat water
Wind
| season notes | Same general Hatteras Island wind pattern as Canadian Hole - side-shore wind required, must never be offshore. |
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| direction to shore | side-shore |
| quality | steady |
Water
| type | flat |
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| standing depth | Yes - shallow, easy self-rescue conditions. |
Levels
| beginner | yes |
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| intermediate | yes |
| advanced | no |
| notes | Listed by local schools as one of the go-to beginner launch areas on the island. |
Launch & crowd
| description | Soundside pull-off near Hatteras Village. |
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Hazards
- Never ride in offshore wind
- Fast-changing weather typical of Hatteras Island
Travel basics
| airport | ORF - Norfolk International |
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| cost level | mid |
Nearby: Canadian Hole & Kite Point
Sources: kiteclubhatteras.com