I had family coming to visit and thought it would be fun to get us out onto a boat. I texted the…read morenumber on the website asking if they could possibly accommodate a two hour ride instead of a three and James was very responsive and helpful. He asked for input about where we wanted to go on the ride but also offered great suggestions. It was a nice balance. The day of the ride was SO much fun. There were six of us and plenty of room on the boat to spread out. One of us has a bit of anxiety about boats and James was very reassuring. The island James took us to was peaceful and beautiful and it was amazing getting to float in the still water nearby. He even collected some shells for my toddler to bring home! James is not a Wilmington native but has been here for a while and has clearly worked hard on knowing the area well. The two hours flew by - we had such a great time. Before we got back I was thinking about when we could rationalize doing it again. Highly, highly recommend booking with Salty Feet. Full disclaimer that I know James through a friend, but that doesn't sway my opinion in any way. I'm not affiliated with the business and don't know James well.

From the owner: Salty Feet Adventures is the #1 choice in planning your outdoor adventure in Topsail Island or…read moreWrightsville Beach aboard our commercial skiff The Sandbar Hunter. We specialize in custom boat tours, island excursions & sunset cruises. We offer a full range of options to make your family vacation a unique and memorable experience including catered seafood boils, stand up paddleboarding, floating mats for the kids & more! Explore the beauty of our uninhabited islands with an ecological tour or enjoy getting your feet salty while shell hunting. (We might even see a pod of dolphins along the way!) So come get your feet salty with Salty Feet Adventures!

Captain Cam was amazing!! SO much fun with our Bach group. Took us to the nicest sandbar location…read moreand catered to us for the afternoon. Provided and took care of all the essentials; music, chairs, and ice of course. We didn't have to lift a finger. He gave us the most epic experience!

Epic Excursions was the perfect experience for our large group. They were flexible in accommodating…read moreus and fitting the tour to meet our interests. Not only that, they were extremely knowledgeable about the area and waterways. We even stopped to catch dolphins playing in the water! Captain Ian and Captain Brian were top notch! We plan to schedule with Epic Excursions again when family visits for the holidays. Can't wait!

Had a great time! WKC took care of everything. Smooth process and it was definitely the highlight…read moreof our trip! We will be doing this again next year! Guides were great!

We rented an all-day tandem this week to explore Masonboro Island Preserve. The experience from…read morestart to finish was really great. Tracy is very knowledgeable, friendly and so helpful with logistics. Equipment excellent. We had til 7:30pm to get back and were able to just drop stuff off and let her know. Communication by text a huge plus. We had a few hours a couple days later so decided to do another trip- just two hours but also great!

Years later and we're still using PIR!! It's saves us from hauling chairs and setting up umbrellas…read more It's up and ready when we get there and take em away when we're done. They drive down the beach from time to time if you need help or want something extra. Or you can call and they're there within 10minutes or less. I highly recommend using them for your beach vacation whether it's for a day or longer. They're always nice and accommodating. Thank you for making our family vacations that much easier!

I've used this company for the past six years to rent two umbrellas and four chairs for a week. I…read morewas happy with the service most years. This year I paid nearly $300, but they failed to deliver them on 3 out of 5 days. I had to call and track down the owners each morning just to get the equipment I'd already paid for. I'll be using another company next year. Do not recommend.

I just ordered my 2nd custom surf sup from Ian as I loved the first one so much-it was everything…read morehe described it would be (stable while waiting in the lineup but maneuverable and super fun while riding the wave) Ian Balding hand builds very reasonably-priced custom surf and sup boards here in the good ol' USA with old-world quality workmanship and materials for peak performance and the ability to stand up to heavy use. I'm confident that I will like this board as Ian really took the time to listen to my input to dial in the right dimensions and layup schedule for my surfing goals. Whether you're a longboarder, a shortboarder, a sup racer, or a sup surfer, you owe it to yourself to consult with Ian on your next board purchase!

From the owner: We specialize in custom surf and paddleboards, board rentals, and a variety of group events, and…read morecoming spring 2018, we will be offering boat excursions! Our boards are performance driven, and known for their quality and craftsmanship. Our lifestyle brand is focused around living the outdoor life! We make the best boards on the water! Call us to test a board, or schedule a group event that will be filled with fun and adventure!

Best kayak gear shop in the region! I wish I could afford more toys so I could spend it all here…read more Had a great time talking gear and trying out PFDs and paddles. If you have questions about paddling or yaks stop in and ask a away. Even if you are just curious about getting into kayaking or paddle boarding you should come in here first to learn about getting out on the water.

I ordered two paddle boards. Communication via email was…read morefast and professional. The paddle boards arrived early. The boards were nice and in good shape, Boards were picked up as scheduled. No problems. Great business.