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American Heroes Day on the Outer Banks
American Heroes Day 2009 on The Outer Banks, NC
Chicamacomico U.S. Life-Saving Station hosts 4th Annual Event on August 6th
The Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station Museum Complex will be holding its fourth annual “American Heroes Day” on Thursday, August 6, 2009 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM in the village of Rodanthe on Hatteras Island. Chicamacomico was part of the United States Life-Saving Service (1871-1915) wich would eventually become today’s U.S. Coast Guard, and was the first such station built in NC dating back to 1874. The men of the United States Life-Saving Service were the original rescue heroes, the “storm warriors” who made dramatic and heroic rescues of shipwreck victims whose lives were in peril from the sea.
With that inspiration, Chicamacomico decided to honor and celebrate true American heroes of the past and the present. Participants invited include the US Coast Guard, US Navy, Coast Guard Auxiliary, local volunteer fire departments, NC State Highway Patrol, local sheriff and police departments, local EMS units and Ocean Rescue squads, NPS Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Outer Banks Lighthouse Society, the Frisco Native American Museum, and perhaps some last-minute surprises. Equipment on display and/or in use includes fire engines, ambulances, police cars, Coast Guard helicopter, rescue boats, and others. There will be numerous displays, demonstrations, and exhibits as well as hands-on activities and participation events. See Schedule of Events (below) for details.
All of these organizations are heroic to us. Some are obvious by saving lives, but others are saving history nature, or culture. All selflessly serve the public like the Life-Saving Service did. And, unfortunately also like the Life-Saving Service, do not always get the public recognition they deserve. So, American Heroes of today, the Heroes of the Past salute you. Many thanks for carrying on such an essential and positive time-honored tradition.
This is a fund-raising event for the non-profit 501c3 Chicamacomico Historical Association so that it may continue these kinds of events and keep the history of heroes alive.
Admission fees are a flat $5 per person. Children 5 and under are free. For additional information, contact the Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station by phone at (252) 987-1552, or email clss@embarqmail.com . Visit the website at http://www.chicamacomico.net/ to learn more about the organization and see a write-up about previous year’s events.
Schedule of Events
The Schedule of Events, as of press time*, for Thursday, August 6, 2009
Chicamacomico’s 4th Annual “American Heroes Day”
ONE-TIME EVENTS
10:00 Event Opens (All emergency vehicles: sirens on 30 seconds, lights on 5 minutes)
10:30 Opening Ceremonies – Posting of Colors, United States Coast Guard Ceremonial Honor Guard, Alexandria, VA.
Welcoming Remarks, James Charlet, Chicamacomico Historic Site Manager
Guest Speaker: Joe Raymond, Lt., USCG Sector NC Field Office Nags Head
11:00 USCG Search & Rescue Demo, Jayhawk Helicopter & GC Lifeboat
12:00 Front Porch 1911 Station
1:00 Water Rescue Demo (Chicamacomico Banks VFD Water Rescue Unit)
2:00 Beach Apparatus Drill: (See picture above. The Beach Apparatus Drill is a historic reenactment of a rescue method used by the U.S. Life-Saving Service and will be performed at 2 pm on August 6, during American Heroes Day, as it is every Thursday in the summer. It involves a large two-wheeled cart filled with life saving equipment or “apparatus”, the firing of a projectile with a black-powder cannon to get lines to a stricken ship (the “wreck pole” in the drill simulates the mast of a ship) and then sending out equipment to save the lives of those on board, one soul at a time. Aaron Tuell photo)
3:00 Closing Salute: Military Flyover, U.S. Navy F-18 fighter jets
ON-GOING EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE DAY
- US Coast Guard Station Oregon Inlet- static display of 25 foot response boat & tow truck
- US Coast Guard Station Hatteras Inlet- interactive demonstration of fixing vessel water leaks
- Chicamacomico Banks Volunteer Fire Dept & Water Rescue Unit- static display and inspection of ladder truck and jet-ski, and tow truck. See demo above.
- Dare County Sheriff Department- live demos of K9 Officer and dog, static displays and inspection of patrol car and 5 ton “storm truck”
- Dare County Emergency Medical Services –static display of EMS ambulance and equipment
- Kill Devil Hills Ocean Rescue Unit – static display of truck and lifeguard equipment
- Salvo Volunteer Fire Department – static display and inspection of company fire engine
- North Carolina Highway Patrol – static display and inspection of SUV Patrol vehicle
- Tables, displays, handouts, and conversations with – Dare County Emergency Management, NPS Cape Hatteras Nation Seashore, Outer Banks Lighthouse Society, & Frisco Native American Museum
*This is a tentative schedule and subject to change due to the fact that active-duty emergency personnel and equipment are present and may be called out before or during the event.
10th Annual Ocean Games on the Outer Banks
Great Summer Surf on the Outer Banks
Great East Coast swell sends some fantastic summer surf to the Outer Banks.
The East Coast isn’t known for great summer surf, but this past week demonstrated that the OBX has potential for great surf year round. The conditions were ideal; off-shore winds, water temps in the high 70’s and waves breaking in the range of waist to two-foot overhead.
Don’t know how to surf? Let Outer Banks Boarding company teach you how – an hour lesson is free to our guests!
Weekly Events in Duck, N.C.
Week of July 27, 2009 Events
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Tai Chi 7:30 a.m.- Tai Chi is appropriate for people of all ages. Julia Daniel from Outer Banks Yoga in Kitty Hawk is the instructor. Participants should bring a towel and water. In the case of inclement weather, this class will be held at the picnic shelter.
Summer Music Series 6:00 p.m. – Ruth Wyand- Ruth Wyand plays folk, blues, country, swing, ragtime, and Americana music.
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Morning Theater and Music Series featuring “The Lost Colony” cast 10:00 a.m.- The gifted performers from Roanoke Island’s famous “Lost Colony” production will be presenting a Charlotte’s Web preview show, guaranteed to be fun for the whole family.
Thursday, July 30, 2009
“Fit and Flexible,” beginning Pilates 7:30 a.m.- This class is for all fitness levels. Participants should bring a Pilates/yoga mat or a beach towel and water. Patti Waller is the instructor. In the case of inclement weather, this class will be held at the picnic shelter.
Children’s Story Time 10:00 a.m.- Story time is geared to children between the ages of 3 and 7 and is sponsored by the Town’s two book stores: Duck’s Cottage and Island Book Store.
Summer Music Series 6:00 p.m. –The Wilder Brothers- This band performs acoustic covers of classic rock and blues tunes.
Friday, July 31, 2009
Author Discussion Series 10:00 a.m. – “Beachcomber’s Odyssey, Treasures from a Collected Past” by S. Deacon Ritterbush
During this talk, Dr. Ritterbush (aka “Dr. Beachcomber”) will offer up fascinating science facts, pragmatic beachcombing tips, and various techniques that prove useful in treasure hunting at the shore. Attendees will learn how to target fruitful search sites, identify artifacts, and expand your collecting to include not only sea glass, fossils, and shells, but also ceramic shards, driftwood, man-made artifacts, and more.
For more information on these events or upcoming Town events, visit the Town of Duck’s Web Site at www.townofduck.com or call the events hotline at (252) 255-1286.
Outer Banks Named in Top 10 Budget Beach Vacations
The Outer Banks of North Carolina has just been named a Top Ten Budget Beach Vacation by travel website Away.com, and there’s never been a better time to take advantage of great discounts without sacrificing the beauty and richness of experience you’re looking for in a summer getaway!
“Away.com has put the Outer Banks among only four other beach destinations in the continental United States in this category of budget travel,” says Aaron Tuell, director of public relations for the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau.
There’s still plenty of summer left for unforgettable vacation memories, and as many travel review websites, magazines and newspapers have asserted for the summer of 2009, the Outer Banks of North Carolina delivers on affordability, proximity and adventure!
The Outer Banks’ Lost Colony Showcased on PBS
PBS is airing a new television series called Time Team America. Time Team America is about a team of archeologists that travel to sites all over America and allow themselves only three days to complete a certain objective.
The show airs on PBS, and episodes can be viewed on the network’s website. The first episode centered around the mysterious disappearance of the first English settlement in America, The Lost Colony. The Team came to the Outer Banks, specifically Roanoke Island, to the site of the Lost Colony dig in hopes of determining what lead to the disappearance.
It is a must see for history buffs as well as Outer Banks enthusiasts.
Outer Banks Wings Over Water Festival Announced
Wings Over Water Wildlife Festival! November 3-8, 2009
Outer Banks of North Carolina offers photography, birding, paddling, and more!
The Wings Over Water Wildlife Festival, a six-day celebration of the wild side of the Outer Banks region of North Carolina, is set for November 3 through 8, 2009. As always, the festival includes a wide variety of programs and this year, and – due to popular demand — there are an increased number of photography programs to be taught by professionals. Classes have been designed for both the skilled and not-so-practiced, as well as some programs for children and/or families.
Birding, natural history, and paddling are just some of the other types of programs planned for the festival which spans Veteran’s Day weekend. The regions offers some of the country’s best paddling for canoe and kayak enthusiasts. From tannin-fed cypress swamps to endless marsh mazes, it is possible to paddle the region for a lifetime yet still study charts at night, discovering unexplored areas. Registration currently is open for an assortment of water trips escorted by leaders who are familiar with the various areas. Physical demands range from open water with wind exposure, to short distances with excellent wind protection.
Several different paddling trips are planned and include the Kitty Hawk Bay Sunset Kayak Tour that will allow participants to enjoy a classic Carolina sunset over the bay while navigating through tall cord grass fields and listening for the mysterious sounds of the night marsh. The Backcountry Expedition combines “off-road” four-wheel-drive and kayaking into an eco-tour that explores 30 miles of beach and backcountry lanes by SUV to paddle the northern Currituck waterways from inside the Spanish Mustang Reserve. Trained naturalists discuss local ecology, history and shore life. Upper Milltail Creek Canoe Trip allows canoeists to explore the narrow, winding creek through the heart of Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge. Sheltered paddling gives participants a close look at the wildlife that calls the Refuge home, including Pileated Woodpeckers, river otter, and a variety of reptiles and amphibians.
This year’s keynote dinner will be held in the Museum and Grand Hall at Roanoke Island Festival Park. Catered by Kelly’s Restaurant, the keynote address will be presented by Mark Buckler, award-winning nature photographer. The cost of the keynote dinner is $35 and registration is required. Dinner includes beer, wine and non-alcohol beverages.
This festival is traditionally set during the shoulder season when rates are lower for accommodations, traffic is light and the weather is mild. To learn more about the Wings Over Water Wildlife Festival call252-216-9464 or go to www.wingsoverwater.org
Outer Banks Wine Tasting
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| Dear Friend, This week on Thursday and Friday at 6:30pm we will be tasting wines from Italy. Italian reds would be my choice, given the ultimatum of choosing one favorite wine region in the world. They can be big and bold, and soft and gentile at the same time…..rustic, earthy flavors delivered in an envelope of ripe of fruit! The whites are also wonderful….clean and crisp with just enough acidity to balance the fruit. We will be tasting a wonderful lineup of wines from around Italy….most of which we’ve never tasted before! The tasting is just $20. Please call for reservations to 252-491-5311.
Next week we are bringing back Craig Baker of Robert Kacher Imports to lead us in the 2nd of 3 planned tastings of his wines from France. We expect to get in a few wines in the near future worth mentioning: Molly Dooker Cab, Shiraz and blend…..taking pre-orders as supplies will be limited. Hartwell Res. Cab ‘ 05….Napa 95 pts. $129.99 each We hope to see you all soon! Kenny and Staff
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Outer Banks Surf Continues to Garner National Attention – Local Surf Photographer Hits the New York Times
It seems like the “board is out of the bag” (sorry for the poor twist on a bad cliché). The Outer Banks is one of the best surf locations and cultures in the U.S., if not the world. Surfer Magazine recognizes this, and now the New York Times is catching on. The OBX surf, and surfers, have been recognized by a variety of sources, but recognition from one of the most widely read papers builds quite a bit of credibility.
Outer Banks local photographer, Chris Bickford, created a stunning photo essay earlier this year focusing on the amazing surfers and surfing conditions of the OBX. Accompanying this photo essay was a journalistic essay written by Chris that captures the Outer Banks surf culture perfectly.
The New York Times recently showcased some of Chris’ exceptional work from the photo essay. Congratulations to Chris for being recognized and thanks for the stellar work. Keep charging hard after those gorgeous Outer Banks photos.
