Category Archives: surfing

Calm Before the Storm

Hurricane Earl is bearing down on the Outer Banks, but the calm before the storm was pretty classic. Yesterday was a picture perfect day with amazing overhead surf, bright sunny skies, warm water, and visitors still enjoying the beach. Unfortunately, … Continue reading

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Perfect Outer Banks Surf. And More on the Way?

A low pressure system swung in from the north east a day or two ago, and it hung off the coast of the Outer Banks long enough to send some amazing surf.  Yesterday was about as good as it gets. … Continue reading

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2010 Outer Banks Pro Surf Competition Set for September

The 2010 Outer Banks Pro will return to last year’s venue: The Comfort Inn South in Nags Head, North Carolina. Hurley and Wave Riding Vehicles are dedicated to making this years event the most exciting and lucrative event on the entire East … Continue reading

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Outer Banks Beginner Surf Covered in New York Times

The New York Times recently covered an article by Ethan Todras-Whitehill that discusses a June bachelor party Ethan enjoyed on the Outer Banks learning how to surf. Ethan and a close group of friends were looking for a “nontraditional bachelor … Continue reading

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Outer Banks Surf? TS Colin Makes a Comeback, but Stays Out to Sea.

Tropical Storm Colin was announced early this week, and the predicted track had it headed towards the East Coast.  But then it faded.  And now it’s back! At this point, it’s tracked to stay out to sea…sorry Bermuda, but yay … Continue reading

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Great Photo Essay of Outer Banks Professional Surfer

Jesse Hines is a professional surfer and Outer Banks local that grew up riding the OBX waves.  He is a seasoned veteran of the surf and the camera.  Jesse has graced the cover of surf mags and been in front … Continue reading

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Outer Banks Surf Lessons

You get more than just a house when you stay with Seaside Vacations (www.OuterBanksVacations.com)… You get a true Outer Banks vacation experience. A vacation should be more than just a house at the beach. It should be time with friends … Continue reading

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OBX Pic O’ the Day: Pay Day

The second Dawn Patrol of the week paid off. On Monday I posted a picture of my attempt to find some early morning surf that didn’t work out so well, but today was a different story.  A beautiful summer day … Continue reading

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Rip Curl GromSearch Surf Contest Coming to the Outer Banks

The Rip Curl GromSearch is a global series for the best young surfers around the world to showcase their talent…and it’s coming to the Outer Banks August 14, 2010. In the US, the Rip Curl GromSearch brings the best surfers … Continue reading

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Outer Banks Surf Legend

On the 4th of July, Bob Holland, 81, was gracefully gliding down the line in his classic long board style taking advantage of some summer swell on the Outer Banks.  To repeat, 81 years young!…kudos Bob. Holland has been riding … Continue reading

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