Inner Banks Outfitters (IBXO) is located on the shores of the beautiful Pamlico River, in the historic town of Washington, North Carolina. We are committed to fun!

September 4

We are hosting a paddle to Bath from the shop. Cost is $45 if you are renting a kayak and $25 if you have your own. We provide kayaks, PFD, paddle, guide and shuttle back to shop from Bath...unless you want to paddle back!

Please call ahead to reserve a spot. Launch time will be 9 am.

September 11 - Down East Century ride (100 miles)

Cost is $20 which covers t-shirt and food. Call Inner Banks Outfitters for more info. Let us know if you are interested and we can email you a waiver form.

September 24-26 - First annual Pungo Creek Paddle Festival

This festival will be held at Pungo Creek Marina between Bath and Belhaven NC. Proceeds from this event will be donated to Love INC Down East. The festival will consist of the following activities: Friday night sunset paddle followed by a wine and cheese social, Saturday morning sunrise paddle, kayak fishing tournament and paddling obstacle course, a Saturday afternoon poker run followed by live entertainment by the river, and finally on Sunday morning a 10 mile endurance race. Camping is available on site, either individual tents or communal camping. More information can be found by visiting

October 9

The town of Bath will be hosting a kayak poker run...stay tuned for details!

Please call 252-975-3006 for reservations

Private lessons available by appointment

Too cold to ride your bike?

Consider an indoor bike trainer or come check our our Pearl Izumi cold weather gear! 


Paddling in the sun

IBXO has something for everyone who wants to get outside, get some exercise and have fun while doing it:


Shop info

Hours are seasonal.
Please call the shop for current hours of operation.

1050 East Main Street
Washington, NC 27889
Phone: 252-975-3006
Mobile phone: 252-721-8636

Map to this location

Kayak Tours

Summer Events (during summer hours only):

Owner Liane (liane@innerbanksoutfitters.com) hope you'll stop by when you're in the neighborhood; I'd love to meet you!


Kayak and Bike rates

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