Record Setting Blue Marlin Caught on the Outer Banks
During last year’s 25th annual Pirates Cove Billfish festival, on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, history was made!
A state record breaking 1,228.5 pound blue marlin was pulled from the depths of the Atlantic. This catch outweighed the previous record holder (1,142) by a long shot.
The gulf stream, which is situated about 15 miles offshore from Hatteras Inlet, is home to a vast amount of fish and marine life, and attracts fishing enthusiasts from all over the world. A wide variety of fish are caught on the OBX, from striped bass to mahi mahi, and of course, marlin.
In most of the world , marlins do not exist in high populations. Off the coast of North Carolina, many blue marlin thrive in the waters of the Atlantic.
Curious about why fisherman from all over the world come to the Outer Banks to fish? Come check out the Pirates Cove Fishing Tournament and see.
8th Annual OBX Sandbar 5K
8th ANNUAL OBX® SANDBAR 5K
Presented by “Michelob Ultra® & Monster®“
5K BEACH RUN/WALK
SUNDAY, AUGUST 9TH 2009 8:00 AM STARTING TIME
KITTY HAWK, NC / BEACH ACCESS MILEPOST 4.5
RACE: The Outer Banks only 5K Beach Run/Walk is set on the wide, flat sands in front of the historic “Old Station” public bath house in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. This charity race is a benefit for The Outer Banks Relief Foundation which raises funds to help people on the Outer Banks with debilitating diseases and families in crisis.
COURSE: The 8th Annual OBX® Sandbar 5k Race starts on the beach at the MP 4.5 lifeguard tower and runs north and then south back to the start/finish line.
AWARDS/DIVISIONS: The 1st place overall male and female finishers will win medals and vacation packages on the Outer Banks. The 2nd & 3rd place overall male and female finishers will win other gift certificates and medals. Medals will also be given to the top 3 finishers in the following age groups: 13-17, 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55 and up.
ENTRY FEE: $25 per entrant. Participants will receive an event T-shirt and a race packet. Entry fees are non-refundable. Please make checks payable to: The Outer Banks Relief Foundation. Mail-in entries must be received by 8/7/2009. On-line entries can be made through Active.com before 8/7/2009. Beach entries will be accepted from 6:30am-7:30am on the day of the race. A maximum of 400 participants will be allowed in this event.
For additional information, check our website at www.OuterBanksReliefFoundation.com or email obxsandbar5k@outerbanksrelieffoundation.com
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