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  • Jul13

    OBXsurfinfo.com is a Proud Supporter for the 18th Annual Surfrider Foundation 1-Mile Paddle Race

    Posted in: Uncategorized

    We are proud to support a great fundraiser: the 18th Annual Outer Banks Surfrider Foundation 1-Mile Paddle Race. (Thanks to our viewers for choosing us as your trusted source for surf reports, AND our awesome advertisers who keep the gears moving behind the scenes)  Proceeds of the race will be used to help local scholarships and educational programs. Last year, the Surfrider Foundation raised almost $7,000! This year, they plan on crushing that number. Raffle tickets will go on sale soon so you don’t have to attend the event in order to win, however, it would be highly recommended to attend this event as it is filled with all kinds of schwag and great prizes from restaurants, surf companies, local shops, etc…  and most importantly, it’s a great day to be at the beach. Top raffle prizes include a custom shaped short board from Mike Rowe at Hooked Surfboards, another surfboard from Rascoe at GFG Surfboards, A rope swing hammock from Nags Head Hammocks, a night’s stay at the Ramada Inn, a Skate/Stick from Outer Banks Stand-Up Paddle and more… DON’T MISS THIS EVENT! For more information on this event, please visit the Surfrider Foundation, Outer Banks Chapter.

    When: Saturday, July 23, 2011

    Where: Ocean Bay Blvd. Beach Access in Kill Devil Hills (M.P. 8.5)

    When: Race Registration begins at 9 am

     

  • Jun29

    The 18th Annual Surfrider Paddle Race is Scheduled for Saturday, July 23 in K.D.H.

    Posted in: News and Happenings

    For all of you who have attended this event in the last 17 years – I’m sure you would agree that it’s a fun day at the beach with lots of great prizes, food and of course… the paddle battles.  There’s a division for everyone (groms to grown-ups, short boards to SUP’s). Last year was the most successful event thus far – raising over $5,000 for local scholarships and educational programs. This year the Surfrider Foundation, Outer Banks Chapter is looking to raise even more money as this event just gets bigger and better. So far, tax deductible donations have been flooding in but the Surfrider Foundation needs your help! If you know of anyone and/or business that would like to help raise money, please contact brent@obxsurfinfo.com or call 252-256-0423. The deadline for donations (and to get sponsor’s logo/name on posters and T-shirts) is Wednesday, July 6.  Raffle tickets will also go on sale for this event with great prizes that include: Stand-up Skate/Stick and a custom surfboard shaped by Mike Rowe from Hooked Surfboards! Don’t miss this event and if you can’t attend but would still like to purchase raffle tickets, please contact brent@obxsurfinfo.com or call 252-256-0423. For more information about the Surfrider Foundation, Outer Banks Chapter, please visit their website at http://outerbanks.surfrider.org/

  • Apr19

    Surfrider Meeting, Wed. April 20, 6:30pm at the Brew Station

    Posted in: Environmental, News and Happenings

    Just a reminder – The Surfrider Foundation, Outer Banks Chapter will be meeting this Wednesday at the Outer Banks Brew Station, 6:30 pm. Please come out and vote for the next round of board members. Other items will be getting ready for this year’s Paddle Race (July 23) and International Surfing Day (June 20); and how to best fight the current push to by outside State Senators reverse the “plastic bag” ban locally. In fact, if you haven’t already, please use this ‘action alert’ to tell your NC senator to keep the bag ban in place: CLICK HERE Then forward to any NC residents. Please come out and support your local chapter!

  • Aug19

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

    Posted in: News and Happenings

    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

  • Jul26

    17th Annual Surfrider Paddle Race – A HUGE SUCCESS!

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    The numbers are in and it’s official! The Surfrider Foundation/Outer Banks Chapter has raised over $7,000 in a fundraising event benefiting local county schools & educational programs. The 17th Annual Surfrider Paddle Race just keeps getting bigger and better. Let the pictures do the talking…

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