Outer Banks Fishing Report – 10.8.10

Posted on October 8, 2010

Outer Banks Fishing

Fall has officially arrived. Summer crowds are gone. Temps are cooling off. And the Outer Banks fishing is heating up.

Here’s your OBX fishing report for 10/8/10:

Nags Head area: Scattered blues, puppy drum and whiting in the surf and at piers.
Stripers to 10 pounds at Little Bridge near Manteo.
Oregon Inlet: Dolphin, a few white marlin and yellowfin tuna offshore when sea conditions are favorable.
Small stripers and trout at the Bonner Bridge.
Offshore: Tuna, wahoo and dolphin will provide the best action in what is a waning bluewater fishery. Some white marlin and other billfish still could show.
In the sounds, speckled trout and puppy drum.

Seaside Vacations’ Outer Banks Beach Party

Posted on October 8, 2010

The fall is arguably the best time of year on the Outer Banks. Water is still warm, the weather is mild, the summer crowds are gone, the fishing and surf are at their peak…and the list goes on.

Now that fall has officially arrived, we figured we’d use it as a good reason to get out and enjoy some time on the beach with fellow co-workers.

Burger, dogs, some cornhole, a beautiful day, and great company. Can’t ask for much more than that.

Thanks to everyone in attendance.

Book Your Outer Banks Vacation with Seaside Vacations, and You Could Win An IPad!

Posted on October 8, 2010

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Outer Banks Beach & Surf Report – 10.6.10

Posted on October 6, 2010

Good afternoon. Here’s your Outer Banks Beach & Surf Report for Wednesday, October 6, 2010.

Gorgeous fall weather on the Outer Banks. Bright sun and blue skies. Upper 60′s with a slight chill from a light westerly wind, but that west wind is cleaning up the surf.

Nice chest high, clean surf with plenty of room and waves for everyone. Not much action on the beach. A great day to be out enjoying the empty beach.

Enjoy.

Outer Banks Beach Report 10.5.10 – The Sun Finally Returns!

Posted on October 5, 2010

Good afternoon. Here’s your Outer Banks Beach Report for Tuesday, October 5, 2010.

The sun finally returns to the OBX! After a week of rain and overcast skies, the sun and Carolina blue skies are back.

Great fall weather. Temps in the upper 60′s – lower 70′s. Light wind out of the north west.

Some swell out there, and the surf is trying to clean up, but it’s not quite there yet. Hopefully the conditions will be right for some sweet OBX surf tomorrow.

Also included in this report is a quick look at two of our beach front homes, Sea Hawk and The Pearl.

Enjoy.

Trick or Treat Under the Sea on the Outer Banks

Posted on October 5, 2010

Outer Banks Trick or Treat Under the Sea

The Outer Banks Aquarium’s annual Trick or Treat Under the Sea has become one of the biggest Halloween event on the Outer Banks!

This year’s event takes place Thursday, October 28, 6-8:30 p.m and will feature some “ghoulish” fun with Count Sharkula and Madame Octowitch!

Yummy munchies and creepy crafts are in store for children, as well as costume contests with categories such as Best Deep Sea Creature, Most Bewitching and the Most Fantastic Family.

Foto FX will be on hand throughout the evening to take your photo with a special fun Halloween background for $5 .

All children will receive a FREE trick-or-treat bag courtesy of On Time Marketing.

Ticket sales begin October 1 and are available at the Aquarium for $6 per person; ages two and under will be admitted free. Tickets are limited and all tickets will be sold in advance at the Aquarium. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

We ask adults to please refrain from wearing a mask for this fun, safe Halloween event.

For more information call 252-473-3494.

Outer Banks Beach Report – 10.4.10

Posted on October 4, 2010

Good morning. Here’s your Outer Banks Beach Report for Monday, October 4, 2010 in Kitty Hawk, NC.

It’s overcast and chilly. No rain today, but it looks like it could rain at any point. Unfortunately, it’s been rainy and overcast for about a week on the OBX. Hopefully this weather pattern will loosen it’s grip soon, and we can get back to the usual great fall weather on the Outer Banks.

A lot of swell and water moving around, but no surf. Winds are out of the north, and chopping up the surf.

Beaches are pretty empty with a few fishermen dotting the shorline.

Hopefully we’ll see the sun soon.

Enjoy.

Outer Banks “Wings Over Water” Festival Set for November

Posted on October 1, 2010

2010 Outer Banks Wings Over Water

The 2010 Wings Over Water Wildlife Festival, a six-day celebration of the wild side of the Outer Banks of North Carolina is set for Nov. 9-14. This festival is traditionally set during the “shoulder season” when rates are lower for accommodations, traffic is light and the weather is mild.

Birding, natural history, photography and paddling are just some of the types of programs planned for the festival which spans Veteran’s Day weekend. Offerings include kayak and canoe tours, photography, birding and natural history programs. Many of this year’s events are family-friendly and priced so that they are affordable.

Birding trips range from those geared toward beginners to experts who are searching for a life-list species. There are more than 400 species that can be found on the Outer Banks, of which more than a quarter of a million acres is in conservation in Dare County alone!

The region 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 discover unexplored areas.

Registration is currently 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.

Lighthouses, museums and area historic attractions are also hosting programs this year, displaying the unique heritage of the OBX.

To learn more about the Wings Over Water Wildlife Festival call 252-216-9464 or go to www.wingsoverwater.org.

Participants can select from such varied experiences as:

Venturing into areas with combined bird lists of nearly 400 species.
Learning from experts how to shoot photographs that capture the unique beauty of the region.
Traveling to historic landmarks like the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse and the Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station.
Visiting North Pond on Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge on Hatteras Island, the hottest spot for fall birding in North Carolina – or even visit South Pond which is usually closed to visitors.
Climbing the historic Currituck Beach Lighthouse and touring the Keepers House which is usually closed to the public.
Taking a ferry to the pirate Blackbeard’s hang-out on Ocracoke Island to enjoy the quaint fishing village and check out the birds.
Paddling the backwaters of the area or four-wheeling the area north of Corolla.
Visiting the ancient maritime forest of Kitty Hawk Woods for a look at this rare ecosystem.
Venturing into Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge at night in search of bear and other wildlife.
Absorbing the waterways’ natural beauty during a sunrise or sunset kayak tour.
Wading in search of Clapper Rails, marsh sparrows and wrens at Oregon Inlet.
Visiting an art gallery to see how artists interpret the environment and wildlife.
Exploring a Ghost Town on Portsmouth Island.
Experiencing a Red Wolf Howling where the nearly extinct animal is now fighting its way back.
And many other wild experiences……