Every May Jockey’s Ridge, the largest natural sand dune, has a 3 day hang gliding competition. This years event will be the 42 Annual Hang Gliding Spectacular, the longest running hang gliding competition in the world!  It is free to come and watch! Watch the pros gang glide from Jockeys Ridge. It starts May 16 and last till May 19, 2014. There will be activities all day each of the 3 days. Competitions by the hang gliders include round pylon and land in a target. The event also includes the aero towing competition in duration and altitude at Kitty Hawk Kites Flight Park. Seminars and hang gliding demos. Even a street dance on Saturday May 17. This is a really fun event to go to. Hang gliding at Jockey Ridge is fun to watch and if you like adventure you can learn how to hang glide while your there!

Watch last year’s Hang Gliding Spectacular…

 

Nags Head, NC 27959

Head to the Outer Banks for the Hang Gliding Spectacular in May