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Outer Banks Triathlon
Event Information
Outer Banks Sprint Triathlon
August 23rd, 2009 Nags Head, NC
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| » 1000 meter open water swim » 14 mile bike » 5 km run » Start time: 7:00 am » Participants (58 of 400) Register Individual » Register Relay » Volunteer |
| Race Description Outer Banks Triathlon makes its re-apperance in a new location on the beach! The distinct towns and villages of the Outer Banks has so much to explore with more than twenty national, state and historic sites to over one hundred miles of dynamic barrier islands. Add the many quaint shops, unique coastal restaurants, safe family environment and variety of affordable accommodations there is no better time to book your 2009 summer retreat.The swim will take place in the Atlantic Ocean with start on the sandy white beaches. The direction of the swim will depend on the tide. During the month of August, the Outer Banks Beaches have typically small waves due to the wind direction. The bike will be completely flat out and back on Virgina Dare Trail or more commonly known as Beach Road. The run will also be completely flat out and back on Beach Road Pedestrain Sidewalk. The pedestrian sidewalk which is 8-10 feet in length, so there is plenty of room to run. |
Outer Banks Hurricane Season
The 2009 hurricane season is off to a slow start. 2009 has seen relatively low activity when compared to previous years. Generally, a named storm forms sometime in early July; yet mid-August is approaching and the season is without it’s “A” storm. Mother Nature seems to be shining on the Atlantic hurricane basin.
Experts believe that the effects of the El Nino conditions, which formed in the past two months over the Pacific Ocean, are dampening the hurricane season. At the beginning of hurricane season (June 1), experts were calling for 12 named storms; predictions have now been scaled back to 10.
However, in the Northern Atlantic Ocean, a distinct hurricane season occurs from June 1 to November 30, sharply peaking from late August through September.
Is the first named storm on the horizon? There is currently a tropical depression (TD2) forming off the coast of Africa that is showing signs of strengthening with a 57% chance of reaching tropical storm force winds in the next 48 hours.
Hopefully Mother Nature will continue her favorable ways, however she has proven to be a fickle force to reckon with; it’s always worth considering vacation insurance.
Check here for updates as storms develop.
Theatre on the Outer Banks
Bloody Mary and the Virgin Queen: A humorous musical parody based on the relationship between Queen Elizabeth I and her half-sister, Mary Tudor. The two sisters had their differences with one another and yet are buried in the same tomb in London’s Westminster Abbey. The production takes place in the tomb, in the present day.
When: August 12, 19 – 3 p.m.
Where: Film Theatre, Roanoke Island Festival Park.
Tickets required. (252) 475-1500 or roanokeisland.com
Seaside Vacations’ Exclusive Club Seaside Program Receives Rave Reviews
Guests enjoy complimentary golf and tennis clinics, yoga, wine tastings, surf lessons and circuit training
KITTY HAWK, NC (August 10, 2009) — Seaside Vacations, a leading vacation rental and real estate firm located on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, is proud to announce that their Club Seaside program has been a great success.
In a time when the travel industry is sluggish and guests are looking for added value, Seaside Vacations stands out among the competition by offering complimentary guest programs and amenities aimed at delivering a vacation experience…rather than just a vacation rental. The Travel Industry Association (TIA) notes that “consumers are likely to plan and purchase leisure trips differently [this year] with the pursuit of a ‘good value’ as the primary reason why.” Seaside Vacations views these challenges as an opportunity to provide guests with the added value they are looking for.
Offered exclusively to all guests of Seaside Vacations, Club Seaside features a full calendar of weekly programs including professional golf and tennis clinics, yoga, wine tastings, surf lessons and circuit training – all at no cost to guests. In addition, all Seaside Vacations’ guests have complimentary access to a state-of-the-art health and racquet club and special guest rates at a world-class golf club. Each day of the week guests can enjoy complimentary activities and experience local culture by participating in one of these Outer Banks activities.
Guests from Corolla to Nags Head have shared enthusiastic comments about Club Seaside.
John Cook, a longtime visitor to the Outer Banks, mentioned this is the “first time [they’ve] seen such an offering on the Outer Banks.” Cook went on to say that Club Seaside is a “very impressive extra.”
Bill and Chrissy Lundquist promised to “never rent from another company” because of these amenities. They also saw such great value in the Seaside Vacations’ guest rates at Kilmarlic Golf, especially compared to other area golf clubs, that they took advantage of the course five times in one week! They went on to say the course is “easily the best course on the Outer Banks.”
And guest Jerry Knight sums it all up by stating, “Please keep Club Seaside as a part of your rental program. We loved it very much! The amenities that are available free of charge and at a reduced rate are very well worth it!”
While it is clear that guests are pleased by the complimentary offerings that Club Seaside offers, these programs have also demonstrated a significant impact on overall business. Club Seaside was launched at the beginning of May and Seaside Vacations reports that they have had a record number of bookings for May, June, and July as well as 50% yearly growth in Internet volume.
For more information about Club Seaside, including schedule and contact information, please visit www.OuterBanksVacations.com/ClubSeaside.htm. For more information about Seaside Vacations and their wide selection of Outer Banks vacation rentals, visit www.OuterBanksVacations.com – where you can search their wide variety of homes, book online with real-time availability, view up-to-the-minute Outer Banks specials and check out local Outer Banks events. Guests can also follow Seaside Vacations on the Seaside Vacations Blog, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and MySpace.
About Seaside Vacations:
Founded in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina in 1990, Seaside Vacations is a full-service vacation rental management company representing homes from Corolla to Nags Head.
Seaside Vacations offers a complete selection of Outer Banks vacation rentals. Guests can choose from 1 – 14-bedroom private vacation rental homes, condominiums, townhomes and villas. Explore homes in Duck and Corolla as well as numerous vacation rentals in Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills and Nags Head.
For more information on Seaside Vacations and their wide selection of vacation rentals, visit www.OuterBanksVacations.com or call a Vacation Specialist at 888.898.4929.
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Results for Surf Contest on the Outer Banks
The Outer Banks Rip Curl Grom Search that took place over the weekend was a great success! The Boys 16 and under were filled with great competition as Jullian Payne took the $250 Prize.
After the event, Outer Banks Boarding Company held a great party.
Here is a quick Recap of the final standings of the competition:
H20 Overdrive Maneuver of the Event: Stevie Pittman- $100
BOYS 16/UNDER
1. Julian Payne- $250
2. Nick Rupp
3. Conner Lester
4. Josh Beveridge
BOYS 14/UNDER
1. Daniel Glenn- $250
2. Weston Williams
3. Julian Payne
4. Nic Hdez
BOYS 12/UNDER
1. Weston Williams- $250
2. Nic Hdez
3. Stevie Pittman
4. Tyler Faulkner
GIRLS 16/UNDER
1. Darsha Pigford- $250
2. Rachel Harvell
3. Allison Parks
4. Bree Kleintop
Seaside Vacations’ is a Proud Sponsor of the OBX Marathon
4th Annual Outer Banks Marathon |
| The 4th Annual Outer Banks Marathon and Half Marathon are taking place Veterans Day weekend – November 7-8, 2009 – on the Outer Banks of North Carolina.
Join some of the best runners in the world as they trek over the beautiful landscape of the Outer Banks. Events include: |
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Outer Banks Marathon
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Gateway Bank Half Marathon
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Kelly Hospitality Group Fun Run
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Outer Banks 8K
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Pamlico Jack & Blackbeard Challenge
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Seaside Vacations is proud to offer a wide selection of Outer Banks vacation rental homes, condos and villas close to this exciting event. Choose from a spacious 14-bedroom oceanfront home or a cozy 2-bedroom condo – many offering big discounts as much as 40% off! |
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In addition to the many events of the marathon, Seaside Vacations is also proud to offer all of our guests the exclusive benefits of our Club Seaside program. From wine tasting and yoga to golf, tennis and surfing…it’s all free and it’s all for you.
In addition, our guests also receive complimentary membership to Kilmarlic Health and Racquet Club as well as speical discounted golf rates at Kilmarlic Golf Club! |
More about the 4th Annual OBX Marathon…
The Outer Banks Marathon and Half Marathon offer a unique course that’s breathtakingly beautiful, a fun EXPO and post-race “Pirate Jamboree,” wonderful community support and a chance to spend a weekend on the picturesque Outer Banks of North Carolina. Learn more about all of the events – including the Expo and Pasta Party – during the 4th Annual Outer Banks Marathon weekend…
Seaside Vacations is a proud sponsor of the OBX Marathon. Great rental homes available.
BBQ for a Good Cause
DARE COUNTY RELAY FOR LIFE BBQ PLATE SALE
On
Friday, August 14th
From 11am-2pm
Plates are a donation of $8 a piece
Plates include: BBQ (donated from Pigmans), baked beans, slaw,hushpuppies, and a roll
Plates will be delivered if there are orders of 4 or more plates
Pick up location for plates that will not be delivered will be at ACE in Nags Head
Call the American Cancer Society at 866-227-8837 or send email to ellen.ray@cancer.org with your order
Thank you for supporting Dare County Relay For Life!!!
Rip Curl Surf Contest on the Outer Banks
With over $1000 in prize money and many other prizes, there is no question that the 2009 Rip Curl Grom Search will bring the Outer Banks’ best surfers out to the beach this Saturday.
Surfline.com predicts that the swell will be 2-3 ft with winds blowing out of the Southeast.
Be sure to bring the family out to watch all of the exciting action. The event site will be Byrd St. in Kitty Hawk. If conditions are not ideal, then the event will be moved to Bonnet St. in Nags Head.
Contest starts at 8 am with Outer Banks Boarding Company hosting a Award Ceremony, After-Party, and Benefit. The public will have the opportunity to participate in a raffle and silent auction, featuring Rip Curl gear, a surfboard shaped by Lynn Shell, and much more!
Wright Brothers Named #1 Inventors
President Obama is reaching out to Americans everywhere and suggesting that innovation is a means of digging ourselves out of this economic climate that we are in. Live Science has compiled a top 10 list of US innovations. We are pleased to announce that the Wright Brothers, who made that courageous flight a little over a century ago, made it to number 1! Here is a glimpse of the top 10 innovations:
1. Flight
2. Atomic bomb
3. Moon travel
4. Laser technology
5. The Internet
6. Magnetic Resonance Imaging(MRI)
7. Communications satellites
8. Transistors
9. Assembly line
10. Light bulb
