On the Water

Jet Skis are a blast on vacation at Ocean Isle and there are two places on the island that rent them.

The Ocean Isle Fishing Center and Salty’s Surf Shop Rentals. Both are located on the Causeway. The Ocean Isle Fishing Center (next to Sharky’s Resaturant by the bridge) offer YAMAHA VX110 wave runners, They are 3-seater units, meaning they can accommodate up to 3 people. A user must be 16 years or older to operate a wave runner without adult supervision and a user may be 14 years of age to operate a wave runner so long as an adult of 18 years or more accompanies the 14 year old. They also offer several different style boats to rent for cruising or fishing. All boats are kept first class and in perfect working order. Boats can accommodate groups of up to 10 and are rented by the half day, full day or week.A Visa/Mastercard must be presented at time of rental for deposit purposes. Payment accepted in cash or Visa/Mastercard.Reservations are recommended in advance, but walk-ups will be accepted based on wave runner availability. Call (910) 616-4SKI to make a reservation or inquire. http://oifishingcenter.com/jetski.cfm

Salty’s Surf Shop Rentals, also located on the Causeway, Ocean Isle Beach, NC. Check out the rental section on their website for online reservations. Go by, browse their store and enjoy an awesome view of the surf. Salty’s Surf Shop offers Surf Board Rentals, Bicycle Rentals, Beach Chairs and Umbrella Rentals and Surf Lessons. 910-579-6223 http://www.saltyssurfshopoib.com