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You want Celebrities? We Got’em.

brentn — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:26:42 +0000

Since Earl has been stealing the spot light for the last few days, it was just a matter of time before his “roadies” arrived. Everywhere you look is a convoy of doplar/radar equipped vans and cameramen with their fancy gear shooting and documenting everything in sight. Don’t get me wrong, Earl is DEFINITELY a force of nature that’s worth paying attention to, but it seems that the hype surrounding it is starting to go a bit “hollywood”. All within 12 hours, Earl has downgraded from 145 mph to 115 mph — and is expected to decrease in wind speed before it arrives to the Outer Banks. The eye of the storm is forecasted to be over the ocean keeping the heavy winds and most of the rain out to sea. Areas South of Oregon Inlet will certainly see the most impact as Earl brushes by with wind gusts up to 75 mph. Further North “in town” will see gusts up to 65 mph. Most locals here on the island are staying put. They have experienced these types of conditions before and know what to expect. Power outages, tidal surges, flooded waters and closed roads are what comes with living in this area. I think everyone that lives in this area can agree with me when I say…. I’ll take a hurricane over a tornado/earthquake/fire any day. At least you can spot it a thousand miles away.

On another note, Tropical Storm Fiona is on track to mow over Bermuda with 50 mph winds, then making the curve out to sea and loosing strength. Tropical Depression Gaston is still a mystery. Stay tuned.

Pay Attention! Cat 4 – Earl

brentn — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 03:53:28 +0000

Hurricane Earl quickly gathered strength Monday, becoming a dangerous Category 4 storm as it roared past Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Current winds of 135 mph and a forecasted track to “brush” the East Coast is surely bringing some serious swell. Directly in front of the Outer Banks, Earl is expected to be somewhere in between a Cat 2 and Cat 3 sometime around Thursday, September 2. Any small shift in the track could dramatically alter whether it makes landfall or whether it remains over the open ocean. Please stay on alert – not just for waves but the safety of others.

I tried to find some great meaning in “Earl” on urban dictionary but failed miserably. sorry

The Tie Dye Nation Surf Contest – September 11 in Kill Devil Hills

brentn — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 18:26:41 +0000

The Tie Dye Nation will be holding a surf contest Sept. 11th at 8 a.m. at Martin Street in Kill Devil Hills, NC. There will be 16 adults and 16 groms in the contest! Awards will be handed out to the top surfer in each division. The entry fee for the contest is canned food items. All canned food collected will then be given to the outer banks food bank. For more information please visit their website at www.thetiedyenation.com

“Note”worthy: Rehab – plays The Pit, Saturday, August 28

brentn — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 18:17:34 +0000

Rehab is one of the hottest tickets of the summer! Advance tickets are available at The Pit – Boardriders Grill for $15 until midnight on Friday, after that “Day Of Show” prices kick in at $18. You can also purchase tickets online at pitsurf.com. (service charge of $1.99 will apply) For more on Rehab, click HERE

Keller Williams playing at the Outer Banks Brewing Station, Thursday August 26

brentn — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 12:08:45 +0000

Singer, songwriter, and guitarist Keller Williams is literally a one-man jam band. His fascinating live shows feature him solo on-stage with a Gibson Echoplex Digital Pro looping unit, and he creates his backing loops in the moment, building and improvising as he goes on his custom-made ten-string guitar, and thanks to his equally as quirky, upbeat, and semi-surreal songs (which he frequently weaves into extended, half-improvised medleys) and his warm, friendly tenor singing voice, Williams is an utterly unique performer whose musical eccentricities don’t keep him from being immediately accessible. A native of Virginia, Williams received his first guitar at the age of three, although he admits he didn’t really learn to play it until he was in his early teens. He attended high school in his hometown of Fredericksburg, and began playing solo gigs when he was 17. He discovered the new age guitar genius of Michael Hedges a year or so later, and Hedges has been a lifelong influence on Williams’ approach to the guitar.

For more information, click HERE

Say hello to Danielle and her friend Earl

brentn — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:13:20 +0000

Wickipedia: Danielle is the French female variant of the male name Daniel, meaning “God is my judge”. Urban Dictionary: Intense, firey female Possessing ability to affect person, place, and immediate surrounding environment. Either way you slice it, she’ll be in the neighborhood… and will bring some decent swell with her. The forecast is looking good, however the winds are going to be rather questionable during this duration of swell. The storm is forecast to slowly re-intensify into a Category 2 hurricane over the next five days, the National Hurricane Center said. Danielle regained hurricane status Tuesday night and gained a little strength by early Wednesday. Riding on Danielle’s heals is another tropical depression that has a near 100% chance of becoming a tropical cyclone (soon to be named Earl) in the next 48 hours. Looks like things are heating up in the Atlantic! Stay tuned to obxsurfinfo.com as we monitor these storms closely throughout the weekend and into next week.

Art worth Mentioning: Ben(squared)

brentn — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 02:23:42 +0000

Ben Morris and Ben Miller are combining their efforts in showing their recent works on Display at the Dare County Arts Council Gallery, Downtown Manteo. First Friday Opening Reception September 3, 6-8 pm. For more information, click HERE

1st Annual Brandon Presgraves Memorial Violence Fund Skim Bash – Sunday, August 22

brentn — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 04:05:44 +0000

Brandon A. Presgraves was tragically taken away from us and will be missed dearly by all. He was an awesome guy, a great friend, and a blast to be around. His memory will live on forever on the Outer Banks and in our hearts. Rest In Peace.

In memory of Brandon, the 1st Annual Brandon Presgraves Memorial Violence Fund Skim Bash is being held Sunday August 22 2010 @ 10:00 AM at Hayman St in KDH. Prizes donated by our loving community. Come celebrate what he loved most. Contact Cheryl Wilkins @252 256-2614 (his mom).

REAL Watersports on NBC’s Weekend Today Show this Sunday, August 22 at 7:20am

brentn — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 19:16:07 +0000

Get your Sunday morning coffee and check out the REAL Team on NBC’s Weekend Today this weekend. The Weekend Today Show came to the REAL Flagship Store in Cape Hatteras to film REAL Team Riders Jason Slezak, Sam Bell, Brandon Scheid, Lulu Vromen, and Brian “BCS” Smith in the solid SW winds of the Slick. They will feature interviews and some of the most progressive kiteboarding footage out.

Find out more about REAL on the Today Show HERE

Surfrider Foundation / Outer Banks Chapter meeting tonight at the Brew Station

brentn — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 14:21:00 +0000

Looking for something to do on a Thursday night? Look no further. The Surfrider Foundation, Outer Banks Chapter is planning on meeting at the Brew Station from 6:30-7:30 pm. (Mile Post 8-1/2 on the bypass – look for the wind turbine) The location will be in the back yard with live entertainment OR inside if the weather turns South. They will be covering topics concerning:

1) NC Offshore Oil Drilling
2) Post-Paddle Race Discussion
3) Adopt-a-Beach Program and ROV programs
4) KDH Building Height Requirements
5) Water Quality / Storm Runoffs

Get out and get involved! See you there.
For more information about the Surfrider Foundation, Outer Banks Chapter, click HERE