2012 Outer Banks Roller Derby Tournament: Derby Spills in Kill Devil Hills

Posted on January 17, 2012

Outer Banks Roller Derby

Last year, around this time, I announced the start of the OBX roller derby league. A proud moment for all lovers of the elegant (that’s sarcasm ) sport. Unfortunately, I hadn’t heard much since. I saw some ladies rolling around at the KDH park, but never heard of any games. Until today…

I just got word that a gnarly roller derby tournament is planned for early this spring; dubbed “Derby Spills in Kill Devil Hills.” Great name, ladies.

Here are some details…
Derby Spills in Kill Devil Hills is an invitational roller derby tournament created to bring the leagues of North Carolina and Virginia together for a weekend of AWESOME derby bouts and education in the Outer Banks.

Tournament bouts will be played on Friday and Saturday with an optional training camp on Sunday. The training camp is open to all skaters, even those not participating in the tournament.

The derby tourney will be the evening of Friday, April 27 and all day Saturday, April 28. It will be at Aviation Park in Kill Devil Hills (near high school, skate park, etc.) and tickets will be on sale soon at local businesses.

We’ll share more details as they are available.

The OBX derby ladies practice Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 6-7:30 at Aviation Park across from First Flight High School - come out anytime and they’ll give you the low down on derby!

Billfish Tournament on the Outer Banks

Posted on August 11, 2010

Outer Banks Record Blue Marlin

Marlin Magazine recognizes the Outer Banks as the #1 spot for Marlin fishing. Seems like a good spot for a Billfish tournament.

The 27th annual Pirate’s Cove Billfish Tournament is being held this week, August 9th-13th.

Records are set at this tournament. Two years ago the state record was hauled in at 1,228.5 pounds!

This will be the biggest and best yet with lots of fun and festivities for the entire family.

Friends, fun and family combined with good music, good food, captain and mate contests, and giveaways should keep the spirits up and the fun flowing.

World-class party at a world-class marina.

OBX Pic O’ the Day: Blue One On

Posted on June 18, 2010

The 52nd Annual Big Rock Blue Marlin tournament is one of the oldest and largest sport-fishing tournaments of its kind in the country. Based in Morehead City, boats also fish out of Hatteras on the OBX.

This blue marlin was hooked (and released) by the Ann Warrick out of Pirates Cove Marina – giving it 1st place in the Daily Release category for Wednesday. Go OBX anglers!

Outer Banks Blue Marlin

Outer Banks Angler Scores Big at the Big Rock Marlin Tournament

Posted on June 16, 2010

Monday was day one of the Big Rock Blue Marlin Competition in Morehead City, and it was quite a day for an Outer Banks angler.

There are 156 boats in this year’s competition, all hoping for the big catch that will help them land the $1.66 million in prize money. The boat Citation from the Outer Banks was the first to catch the big blue, and the catch gives the Citation a large lead early in the tournament.

Citation didn’t get to the weigh station until about 7 p.m., but it was worth the wait. The word spread pretty quickly that something big was coming in, and huge crowds stayed to see Citation bring back the tournament’s first blue marlin, and it was quite a show.

Citation hauled in a marlin weighing in at 883 pounds—a Big Rock tournament record. With Monday’s catch, Citation reels in $318,000 for bringing the first fish over 500 pounds to the docks.

The video below shows the impressive catch.

Charity Golf Tournament on the Outer Banks

Posted on February 19, 2010

Cystic Fibrosis Charity Golf Tournament

Cystic Fibrosis Charity Golf Tournament
Date: March 13, 2010
Time: 10:00a.m. Shotgun Start
The Pointe Golf Club: (252) 491-8388

4-Man Superball Tournament.

Cost is $200.00 per team (includes food and prizes following play). All proceeds, including a raffle, will benefit The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Registration deadline is March 8, 2010.

Hosted by Chelsea Walsh
Currituck County High School Senior

Pro/Am Charity Tennis Tournament on the Outer Banks

Posted on October 29, 2009

Tennis Resize - Crop The Outer Banks tennis Association will be hosting the 2009 Outer Banks Pro/Am Invitational Doubles Tournament October 31 – November 1.

The Tournament will be hosted by Kilmarlic Health & Racquet Club. 16 tennis professionals will be traveling from different locations all over the East Eoast to compete for the $2600 prize money.

No charge for spectators . If spectators wish to share in the appetizers and beverages, there will be a $15 charge.

There will be a $60 charge for amateur participants.

Light appetizers and beverages will be served.

Friday
6 pm-Pro/Am tournament

Saturday
9 am-round one matches
10:30 am round two matches
Noon-round three matches
1:30 pm round four matches
3 pm round five matches
4:30 pm-final round for the day

Sunday
10 am- Finals and presentation of the prize money

Record Setting Blue Marlin Caught on the Outer Banks

Posted on August 6, 2009

Outer Banks Record Blue Marlin

During last year’s 25th annual Pirates Cove Billfish festival, on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, history was made!

A state record breaking 1,228.5 pound blue marlin was pulled from the depths of the Atlantic. This catch outweighed the previous record holder (1,142) by a long shot.

The gulf stream, which is situated about 15 miles offshore from Hatteras Inlet, is home to a vast amount of fish and marine life, and attracts fishing enthusiasts from all over the world. A wide variety of fish are caught on the OBX, from striped bass to mahi mahi, and of course, marlin.

In most of the world , marlins do not exist in high populations. Off the coast of North Carolina, many blue marlin thrive in the waters of the Atlantic.

Curious about why fisherman from all over the world come to the Outer Banks to fish? Come check out the Pirates Cove Fishing Tournament and see.

World Class Fishing Tournament Comes to the Outer Banks

Posted on August 3, 2009

26th Annual Pirates Cove Billfish Tournament

Fishing Pole

Wouldn’t you like to see a 1228 pound blue marlin…up close and personal?

The 26th Annual Pirates Cove Billfish Tournament is taking place August 10 – 14, 2009 at in Pirate’s Cove Marina in Nags Head on Outer Banks of North Carolina.Join some of the best fishermen in the world as they try to break the North Carolina blue marlin record.

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!Check available homes during the tournament…

In addition to the exciting events of the Pirates Cove Billfish Tournament, 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 Pirate’s Cove…

Pirate’s Cove, located on the Outer Banks (on the Manteo causeway), is a well-known east coast location recognized for their internationally acclaimed billfish tournaments, fishing schools, boat shows and world-class marina and facilities. Learn more about Pirate’s Cove…