Shag on the Outer Banks

Posted on March 9, 2010

Shag OBX

1st Annual SHAG OBX!

to benefit the

Community Care Clinic of Dare

Live Music! DJ’s! Dance Classes!

Jim Quick and Coastline
Ed Timberlake and David Jones
Sam and Lisa West

Come SHAG with us at the first annual SHAG on the OBX
fund raising event for the Community Care Clinic of Dare.

The Carolina coast is home to shagging, a dance so smooth and easy that it reflects the spirit of beach living and captures the best of memories. Beach music blends young and old, the well-heeled and the tar-heeled.

Spring Surf Contest Headed to the Outer Banks

Posted on March 9, 2010

The inaugural Surfing America Prime Series, a three-part series that began in Montauk, N.Y., in October, concludes at the Outer Banks, N.C., on April 24-25. The top two points leaders in each division from the East Coast qualify for the June 20-24 U.S. Surfing Championships at Lower Trestles, Calif.

Outer Banks Surf Update 3.9.10

Posted on March 9, 2010

Matt Lusk

The Outer Banks is a very unique surfing environment, especially during the winter months. The remote location of the OBX along the mid-Atlantic coast means that the beach breaks are generally empty during the winter, but mid-Atlantic waters are still plenty cold.

Days are short, water is cold, but the breaks are empty, and great surf doesn’t hibernate for the winter. So, while surfing in early March may not be on the “to do” list for most, there are hardcore surfers along the Outer Banks that see a great opportunity for beautiful surf with no competition for waves.

Last week, Matt Lusk traded his digital camera for a video camera to capture two local Outer Banks pro surfers enjoying thick, chocolate barrels all to themselves. It takes a strong commitment and a thick wetsuit, but the payoff is huge. The video highlights Jesse Hines, who is recently back to the lineup after broken leg last fall, and Brett Barley, who captivated the surfing world in January with his “Cinderella story” at the Pipeline Pro.

View the video here.

Running of the Leprechauns on the Outer Banks

Posted on March 9, 2010

2^nd Annual Running of the Leprechauns 8K

Saturday, March 13, 2010
9:00 am Nags Head, NC
Kellys Restaurant
Outer Banks Running Club
$30/Pot of Gold
$15/Blarney Stone

The 2^nd Annual Running of the Leprechauns is expected to be one of the club’s largest events building upon a successful inaugural year. The run coincides with the OBX Taste of the Beach Weekend, so interest will be high.

This event is open to runners and walkers of all levels and paces. Strollers, bikes, dogs, and bandits are prohibited.
This is a point to point course combining paved surface and trail including hills and inclines.
The course conditions will be monitored and the exact route will be posted online Friday, March 12^th on the Kelly’s website, www.kellysrestaurant.com.

COURSE: The course begins on Villa Dunes Dr. in Nags Head, NC. The course takes a right turn onto a private non-paved road and continues through Nags Head Woods with a right turn and loop around the Twiddy cemetery; right turn onto Ocean Acres Drive (Water Stop/Portojohn location); right turn and parallel to US 158 (not on the bypass) to Kelly’s.

REGISTRATION/FEES

Register On-line at http://www.fsseries.com.
Field Limit 250.
Pot of Gold: $30 Through Midnight March 1. March 2-March 7, $35.
Includes race shirt, running gloves, and post race party.
First 100 Pot of Gold Registrations receive a “Lucky Charm” bonus gift.
Pot of Gold Registration Deadline: Midnight March 7^th. No exceptions. This data is used to order and process the race shirts.
Blarney Stone: $15 Through March 9^th. Includes race fee, running gloves, and post race party. This option is for those who “just have enough shirts” or just want to run.
Paper Registration: We will take paper registration, exact cash only, if space remains, Friday, March 12^th at packet-pick-up and from 7:30-8:15 am race day. This option is available for $20/Blarney Stone level only.

AWARDS:

First 150 finishers get to dip into the Pot of Gold.

Fastest Leprechaun

Top Three Male Runners
Top Three Female Runners
1^st-3^rd Age Group Ribbons
Best Irish Costume
Emerald Isle-Selected by race staff during the event.
Luck of the Irish-We just love surprises!

IRISH TAVERN PARTY: Post Race hospitality and awards will be held in Kelly’s Tavern.

Menu:

Kelly’s Signature Sweet Potato Biscuits
Irish Stew
Irish Soda Bread
Sugar Cookies, sponsored by Just Desserts
Cup Cakes, sponsored by Leanne Macklin
Water, Coffee, Tea
Guiness Beer (runners only)

CHARITIES:

Race proceeds benefit the Outer Banks Community Foundation, www.obcf.org.
Food Drive: We are collecting food items for Food for Thought. This volunteer organization provides meals for Dare County school children over the weekends. Visit www.foodforthoughtobx.org to learn about this need that could easily fall through the cracks.

Suggested items: oranges, apples, microwave popcorn, cereal bars, granola bars, juice boxes, and snack packs-pudding, apple sauce, crackers, raisins, and cookies.
One World Running: The best reason to clean out the closet. Donate your old/used/worn-out/much loved running/athletic shoes for refurbishment and recycling. This endeavor supports our sport, the environment, and those in need. www.oneworldrunning.org

RAFFLE: All participants are entered into a raffle. Bring a non-perishable food item( see list) and receive an additional raffle ticket for prizes.

Race Time: 9 :00 am

Parking: Kelly’s Outer Banks Restaurant and Tavern

Participants/spectators will be shuttled to the start line. ABSOLUTELY NO PARKING at the START LINE.
Runner Check-in: Saturday, March 13^th 7:30-8:30 am@ Kelly’s.
All participants, including those who pick up packets Friday evening, will confirm their participation at check-in. We will be checking in runners in the restaurant. Water will be available and you will enjoy the interior warm restrooms.

Shuttle: Runners and Spectators will ride the bus to the start line and gather in the parking lot of the International Ark Church. The shuttle runs 7:30-8:40 am.

Post Race Start: The shuttle will transport spectators to the finish line and Kelly’s.

BlueGreen Outer Banks: This Saturday’s 8K Running of the Leprechauns is the Outer Banks’ first certified BlueGreen event! The event has banned plastic water bottles and styrofoam cups; includes online registration; BlueGreen’s Tees to Totes reusable tote bags given to runners – no plastic bags; and BYOWB – Bring Your Own Water Bottle. All paper will be recycled.

Outer Banks “Wind Farm” Continues to Make Progress

Posted on March 9, 2010

Wind Turbine

The Outer Banks wind energy project continues to make progress. It was recently announced that Army Corps of Engineers has asked Duke Energy to perform an environmental impact assessment. To begin the assessment process, Duke Energy will be holding a public meeting this month to discuss the project.

The meeting will be held in the town of Manteo, and the new environmental impact study will be the main topic of discussion. A Duke Energy spokesperson mentioned that the project is contingent on permits and that there is no specific start date for the project. The meeting will serve as a means of letting locals voice their opinions and express their concerns.

In addition, Duke Energy is currently working in conjunction with UNC Chapel Hill to conduct a demonstration project. The purpose of the demonstration project is to determine the feasibility of offshore wind turbines off the North Carolina coast. The demonstration project is capped by North Carolina statute at three offshore turbines. A UNC representative points out that a small demonstration project like this has the potential to move forward more quickly than larger projects and could be the first offshore wind project built in the United States.