20th Annual Artrageous Art Extravaganza on the Outer Banks

Posted on September 30, 2009

“Honey, We’re 20!”

October 3-4, 2009

The Dare County Arts Council (DCAC) and many dedicated volunteers are hard at work on this year’s Artrageous Art Extravaganza (AAE). This year marks our 20th anniversary of the AAE, and the theme for 2009 is “Honey, we’re 20!”

Artrageous is an annual community-wide celebration of the arts, as well as DCAC’s most important fundraiser of the year, with proceeds benefiting art education programming in ALL Dare County Schools, cultural arts programs in Dare County, and the Artrageous Youth Scholarship fund.

Artrageous begins on Saturday, October 3rd, with a fun filled day of live music, children’s activities, a live art “Quick Draw”, artists’ show and sell, live art demonstrations, good food and good times for all ages.

Sunday evening, October 4th join us at the Hilton Garden Inn for the treasured Artrageous Art Auction. Enjoy a cocktail party with live music, great food and both silent and live auctions of art donated by local artists.

Preview a few of the pieces featured at the Artrageous Auction

Each year Artrageous becomes more and more successful thanks to fantastic community support, and the support of our local artists.

State Helps Fund a New Outer Banks Bike Path

Posted on September 30, 2009

North Carolina has generously granted Corolla a $500,000 state grant in order to build a path for walking, jogging, or biking.

The announcement came last week from Currituck County officials. The cost of the bike path will be one million dollars and the county of Currituck will contribute in the rest.

The bike path will be 10 feet wide and stretch for 1.2 miles. The path will stretch from Heritage Park to the Coastal Reserve.

“We’re really excited about it,” said Holly White, senior planner in the Currituck Planning Department. “Right now there’s nothing there, so people are riding bikes and moms are pushing strollers along the side of the road.” “The park will be about three quarters of a mile down and will have a water fountain, picnic tables and a pavilion,” White said. “The path will be landscaped and we’ll plant trees wherever there isn’t any vegetation.”

This is exciting news for visitors in the summer who love Corolla.

Charity “Tea & Fashion Show” on the Outer Banks

Posted on September 30, 2009

Tea & Fashion Show

“Tea & Fashion Show”

Where: The Dunes Restaurant

When: Saturday, October 3, 2009 from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Benefits Cystic Fibrosis

Silent auction and raffle

Tickets available at local OBX Wachovia Bank locations, Shay Leslie Boutique in Kill Devil Hills and The Dunes Restaurant

Outer Banks Fishing Represented on the Discovery Channel

Posted on September 30, 2009

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The Discovery Channel is currently airing Swords: Life on the Line, a show about the high-risk world of longline fishing for sword fish in the dangerous waters off New England.

The show is captivating, with a lot of action and some great characters and storylines. One of the most interesting storylines follows a boat from the Outer Banks…technically Wanchese.

Wanchese is part of Roanoke Island, tucked between the Outer Banks and the mainland; a short drive from the beach. It is completely enclosed by sound waters and removed from the vacation activity of the beaches. It is a charming, quiet and picturesque village that holds tightly to its fishing roots.

Swords follows Big Eye, and three other fishing vessels, as they catch the elusive prey.

You can tune in on TV, or you can watch full episodes online.

Here’s the description of the OBX boat and its crew from the Discovery Channel website:

Fishing Vessel: BIG EYE
Wanchese, NC

Capt. Chris “Chomps” Hanson is in significant debt over his dilapidated boat and he is willing to do anything to catch fish, including breaking every rule there is. The boat is owned by his fiancé Anna. She’s the youngest longline boat owner in the fleet.

The Big Eye is a 58-foot, house forward, fiberglass boat that’s seen better days. The name is worn on the front and rear and it’s obvious that the vessel has fished for a long time. It’s a cramped vessel with few luxuries onboard beyond those needed for catching fish. With the exception of the electronics in the wheelhouse, the aged interior matches the exterior, with the whole boat looking worn and worked in. Under the hood it’s a totally different story though — the engines have been tricked out by the boat’s new young captain. With time being money, the added speed gives this boat a slight advantage over its sluggish competition.

THE CREW:
Woody Montague, deckhand
John Weekes, deckhand
Matt Carter, greenhorn

Eastern Surf Association (ESA) Championships on the Outer Banks – Results

Posted on September 28, 2009

Nick Rupp - Surf.Transworld.net (Surf.Transworld.net)

Strong Northeast wind made for messy surf at the 2009 Eastern Surf Association (ESA) Championships on the Outer Banks, but Nick Rupp and Keenan Lineback made the most of the chop to repeat wins in the two biggest divisions, and most coveted titles: Junior Mens and Junior Womens (respectively). Congrats to Nick and Keenan on 2008 and 2009 wins.

Congratulations to all of the winners and thanks to all of the volunteers and participants that make the such a great surfing event possible on the OBX.

Winners:

Menehunes
Ages: M/F, 11 and Under
1. Luke Gordon NSC-1
2. Luke Marks CFL-1
3. Stevie Pitman NSC-2
4. Jesse Gregory NFL-3

Boys
Ages: 12-14
1. Cam Richards NSC-1+AS
2. Corey Howell CFL-1+AS
3. Nathan Behl TCFL-1
4. Jake McGuire NFL-1

Junior Mens
Ages: 15-17
1. Nick Rupp SNC+AS
2. Christian Miller PBFL-2+AS
3. Hector Santamaria PRC-2
4. Dylan Kowalski SNC-3+AS

Mens
Ages: 18-24
1. David Holloway NFL
2. Juan Carlos Gerena PRC-
3. Jeffrey Barden TCFL-4
4. Bryce Humphrey VA-1

Masters
Ages: 25-34
1. Jeff Anthony NY-1
2. Shawn Clark NSC
3. Jesse McCrery SNC-1
4. David Mansor SNJ-1

Senior Mens
Ages: 35-44
1. Jason Motes NFL-1+AS
2. Pat Emery CNJ-1
3. Daniel Sacchi SNC-1
4. Rodrigo Miranda SAFL

Grandmasters
Ages: 45-54
1. Jesse Fernandez OBNC-4
2. Mitch Kaufmann NFL-2
3. Bill Whatley NCFL-6
4. Joe Grottola SNJ-1

Legends
Ages: 55-64
1. Bill Willem CNJ-1
2. David Sledge CNC-2+SA
3. Bobby Holland VA-1+AS
4. Tom Leonik SNJ-1

Grand Legends
Ages: M/F, 65 and Over
1. Paul Eaton CFL-1
2. Bryant Hungerford DMV-1
3. Tom McClaren SNJ-1
4. Kitty Pechet SNE-1
5. Chum McCranels PBFL-1

Girls
Ages: 14 and Under
1. Nikki Viesins CFL-1+AS
2. Darsha Pigford SNC-1
3. Emily Ruppert CFL-2
4. Ciera Cunningham NFL-1

Junior Womens
Ages: 15-17
1. Keenan Lineback NSC
2. Jasset Umbel TCFL-3
3. Savannah Bradley CFL-1+AS
4. Kayla Durden NFL-3

Womens
Ages: 18-29
1. Mallory Turner NFL
2. Maria Kuzmovich NCFL-2
3. Jessie Carnes NFL-3+AS
4. Teale Bechenbach NFL-4

Ladies
Ages: 30 and Over
1. Mindy Fitzpatrick CNC-1+AS
2. Ana Barend SNE-1+AS
3. Kate Whatley NCFL-1
4. Terry Green NSC-1

Menehune Longboard
Ages: M/F, 14 and Under
1. Patrick Nichols PBFL-1
2. Daniel Glenn CNC-1
3. Sam Duggan CFL-2
4. Steven McLean CFL-1

Junior Longboard
Ages: 15-17
1. Tommy Evans CFL-1
2. Bradley Rose SNC-1
3. Michael Agnew VA-1
4. Zach Tomlinson SNJ-2

Mens Longboard
Ages: 18-29
1. Ty Miller NFL-1
2. Chris Makibbin DMV-1
3. Kevin DeWald SNJ-5
4. Thomas Capps CNC-3

Masters Longboard
Ages: 30-49
1. Kai Dilling SSC-1
2. Jason Motes NFL-2
3. Scott Holmes NFL-4
4. Mitch Kaufmann NFL-3

Legends Longboard
Ages: 50 and Over
1. Jesse Fernandez OBNC-4
2. Bill Whatley NCFL-3
3. Rick Anson SSC-2
4. David Sledge CNC-2

Womens Longboard
Ages: 29 and Under
1. Kate Easton VA-2
2. Mallory Turner NFL-1
3. Chelsea Gresham NFL+AS
4. Chandler VonCannon SNC-1

Ladies Longboard
Ages: 30 and Over
1. Jo Pickett SNC-2
2. Ana Barend SNE-1
3. Beth Schub CNC-2
4. Nathalie Glenn CNC-3

Menehune Bodyboard
Ages: M/F, 14 and Under
1. Zach Greaser SNJ-1
2. Morgan Taylor Leavel OBNC-2
3. Cyrus Lewis OBNC-3

Open Bodyboard
Ages: M/F, All Ages
1. Jorge Colomer PRC
2. John Heyman NY-1
3. Matt Landon DMV-1
4. Morgan Taylor Leavel OBNC-3

Open Shortboard
Ages: M/F, All Ages
1. Owen Moffett SNC-1
2. Alex Fawess NY-5
3. Jose Tavares PRC-5
4. Evan Barton SNC-3

ESA All-Star Tag Team
Ages: M/F, All Ages
1. SNC
2. TCFL
3. SNJ
4. NCFL
5. CFL

Painting Workshop on the Outer Banks

Posted on September 28, 2009

Mary Deutschman Painting Workshop on the Outer Banks

Instructor, Mary Deutschman, author of No Experience Required!
Water-soluble Oils

When: October 21-23 (enrollment deadline October 4)

Cost: $350

Schedule: Painting 9:00-3:00, 4:00-5:00 daily critique with wine and cheeses

Some of what you’ll learn during Mary’s workshop:

Using “juicy” colors
Working quickly with big brushes
Adding detail in studio using photographs to help
Keeping your colors clean and bright
Value changes
Critiquing your own work
Finding your own voice through your work

Offered by KDH Cooperative Gallery & Studios
Kill Devil Hills, NC
252-441-9888
502 S. Croatan Hwy.

Outer Banks Fishing Report – 9.25.09

Posted on September 25, 2009

Nags Head Pier Dawn Fishing

Fall has officially arrived on the OBX, and with fall comes great weather, warm water, and big fish. Here’s a quick recap of what is biting:

Blue Fish and some Spanish Mackerel are at the piers
Offshore, the Yellow Fin Tuna fishing is having one of its better years
The Sound is offering decent Spot, Sea Mullet and Flounder

Volcom Cooterfish Surf Contest on the Outer Banks

Posted on September 24, 2009

Fall has arrived on the Outer Banks. Gorgeouse weather, warm water, uncrowded beaches, and surf. Tis the season for surf, and surf contests on the Outer Banks; the OBX Pro, the ESA Championships, the upcoming Battle of the Banks, and this Sunday is the Volcom Cooterfish contest being held in Kill Devil Hills, NC at 5th St. $500 in prize money, and the surf report looks favorable for Sunday.

Volcom’s Totally Crustaceous Tour will kick off in July of 2009 and conclude in May of 2010 with the VQS World Champs in Newport Beach, CA. The VQS consists of separate qualifiers in regional areas from Hawaii, California, Texas, the East Coast, Puerto Rico, Canada and select international locations. Each event will have four separate divisions: Groms (14 & Under), Juniors (15-17), Girls (25 & Under) and the Pro-Am. All contests will be totally free to enter and have tons of prizes and giveaways from Volcom and other supporting companies including surfboards, snowboards, skateboards, bicycles, motorcycles, jet skies, video games and a winner-takes-all cash purse in the Pro-Am division. All events will be point rated and the top 5 finishers (top 3 girls) from each area will then be invited to compete in Volcom’s Totally Crustaceous VQS World Championships at 54th Street in Newport Beach, May 7th-9th, 2010.

Regional Events for 2009/2010 include: The Greatwhite Surf Series in Santa Cruz, the Goldfish in Central Cal, the Butterfish in Santa Barbara and Ventura counties, the Seaslug Surf Series for L.A. County, the Starfish in Orange County, the Blowfish in San Diego County, the Bushfish in Texas, the Seacow in Florida, the Cooterfish in the Mid Atlantic, the Jellyfish in the North East, the Catfish in Puerto Rico, the Pufferfish in the Hawaiian Islands, the Beaverfish in Canada and select International locations around the world.

Thank you for supporting Volcom Stones Totally Crustaceous Tour and remember LET THE KIDS RIDE FREE…

7th Annual Outer Banks International Wine Festival

Posted on September 23, 2009

The 7th Annual
Outer Banks International
Wine Festival
Sat. and Sun. October 3rd and 4th, 2009
12-5 pm at Native Vine in Point Harbor

To benefit local animal charities of the OBX

Festival Details

The7th Annual Outer Banks International Wine Festival will take place on Saturday, October 3rd and Sunday, October 4th at Native Vine in Point Harbor from 12-5 pm daily. This year’s event will benefit local animal charities, including the Corolla Wild Horse Fund and The Friends of Pooh. Attendees will be able to taste 50 plus wines from around the world!

This event is kid-friendly…..if you have friendly kids! The Corolla Wild Horse Fund plans to bring out a rescued “wild horse”! No dogs please.

Tickets are available at Native Vine Nags Head, Native Vine Point Harbor, Chilli Peppers or by calling 252-491-5311. Prices are as follows:

Advance Tickets $25…day of $30….includes tasting glass
VIP Tickets $100….includes “pro grade” tasting glass, VIP lunch and VIP Reserve Tasting, in addition to a $35 donation to the charities.

There will be two bands playing each day, including The Karl Werne Project, DC3, Mercy Creek and The Little Kings. Go to the band section to see the band lineup .

Parking is available onsight. There is no charge for parking.

There will be food available for purchase from Mike Dianna’s Grill Room and Seaside Gourmet.

Local artisans and vendors will be selling their goods as well.

You say that wine tasting doesn’t relax you enough, let Barry Leplante work you over with a deep message.

New Outer Banks Wild Horse Study

Posted on September 23, 2009

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A study to determine the effects of Corolla’s wild horses on the forests and wetlands of Eastern North Carolina will begin in early 2010. The study will span about two years and will be conducted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service and North Carolina State University.

The researchers will explore the affects of grazing mammals – horses, feral pigs and deer – on the maritime forests, marshland and wet meadows within the study area by monitoring enclosures in which each of the species has been excluded. One fenced area, which has already been developed, excludes all three species.

The current wild horse herd count is around 100, 40 more than the number stated in a 1999 management plan. The Corolla Wild Horse Fund, set up 1989 by concerned citizens to heighten awareness of the presence of the wild horses in the area, is growing increasingly concerned about maintaining genetic diversity in the herd. The group unsuccessfully petitioned the Fish and Wildlife Service last year to increase the herd size further to at least 120 to boost the gene pool.