News Release

Sailing vessel grounds at Cape Hatteras National Seashore near north end of Oregon Inlet

S/V Katalyst on the beach near north end of Oregon Inlet.

NPS Photo

News Release Date: September 30, 2022

MANTEO, N.C. — An unoccupied 30-foot catamaran named the Katalyst grounded yesterday afternoon near the north end of Oregon Inlet. Prior to the grounding at Cape Hatteras National Seashore, multiple passengers were rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard.

The National Park Service is consulting with the U.S. Coast Guard and working with the owner to have the vessel removed from the beach. Visitors should avoid the area until the sailing vessel is removed in the coming days.