Local Outer Banks photographer Matt Lusk is featured in ESM’s “Behind the Glass” and talks through several of his photographs. Click on the image or click HERE
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Mar22
Behind the Glass: Matt Lusk and ESM
Posted in: Surf Pictures, Surfing
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Mar16
Mark your calendars to attend the Annual Surfrider Foundation, Outer Banks Chapter meeting – set for Saturday, March 24 at Jennette’s Pier in Nags Head, NC. Whether you are a member or not, all is welcome to attend. At this meeting, you will learn a little about the Surfrider history, current campaigns and events, national programs, etc… The Surfrider Foundation, Outer Banks Chapter can really use your help. Please get involved and make plans to attend. The event will be held in the main event room with a free lunch provided for all of those who RSVP to: outerbanks@surfrider.org OR you can visit their Facebook page and respond. Simply click on the banner above!
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Mar14
Dane Reynolds Going Mental
Posted in: Uncategorized
This is arguably the best surfing short of 2012. I can’t decide after watching this if I want to go surf or bring all of my equipment to the pawn shop. Either way, Dane is one talented surfer.
Excerpt: Dane Reynolds from CI Surfboards on Vimeo.
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Mar9
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Mar8
Erik Lee Parisher captured some footage in Kill Devil Hills with surfer Dallas Tolson during a swell in February 2012.
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Feb26
There has been a lot of people focusing on the current beach regulations and closures to the Cape Hatteras National Seashore lately… and rightfully so. In 1937 this land was granted from Congress as a FREE and ACCESSIBLE park to the American people… a “Recreational Area”. This means that everyone will be able to enjoy the beaches – at NO COST. It’s an amazing national park – home to some of the best waves and fishing spots in the world. Home to a culture and heritage that has lived there for generations. Home to many businesses that thrive on tourism. All of which has co-existed with the plants and animals that also share this great natural resource.
Unfortunately, several private interest groups have argued that certain animals need protection and through organizations, money and greed – they have been able to close off large portions of the park that belong to the people. In fact, the new regulations (that started Feb. 15, 2012) require a $120/year, $50/week beach driving permit that may or may not allow you to access your favorite fishing spot or surf break. It all depends on whether a bird nest has been spotted… which WILL close the beach 1000 meters in every direction. Only a handful of nests have been spotted which in turn closed off 70+ miles of beach. This extreme regulation is choking the Hatteras Island economy. Extreme measures from extreme environmentalists is not the answer. Especially when regulated by the National Park Service. The people that suffer are you and me. There are better ways we can co-exist with the plants and animals around us.This is happening here and now. To help fight for your rights, we urge you to make a donation to one of these sites. They are at the forefront of this battle and need all the help they can get.
Outer Banks Preservation Association
North Carolina Beach Buggy Association
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Feb21
Every Third Thursday-by-Signal Snowboards creates the “Fish out of water” hybrid: Surfboard/Snowboard. This is worth watching the full 9:47 minutes.
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Feb7
Pilot Leif Engstrom Takes Flight
Posted in: Surfing, Videos
Progressive surfing = Ridiculous acrobatics. wow -
Jan31
Good Bye National Seashore and Recreation Area, Hello Special Interest Group Refuge.
Posted in: Environmental
February 15, 2012 marks the day when the National Park Service’s final rule for off-road vehicles for the Cape Hatteras National Seashore becomes effective. From that point forward, we (the people who were granted free and open access to this wonderful resource), will now have to learn some new habits about beach driving and pay a hefty fee. Moreover, the 1.7 miles of beach between Ramp 49 and the Point will become a “vehicle-free” area year-round. That area just happens to be a world known spot for fishing, shelling, surfing and beach going. A place where you feel surrounded by the ocean and all that the Outer Banks is known for. If you are one of those people who have accessed this “recreational” area and don’t agree with the ruling before us, I urge you to speak out, make yourself heard, get involved… anything but just sit there.For a chart on year-round and seasonal ORV routes and vehicle free areas, CLICK HERE
For seven seashore maps of year-round and seasonal ORV routes, CLICK HERE.
For more on this topic, you should read Island Free Presses story HERE. -
Jan26
This winter on the Outer Banks has been unseasonably warm. For people that enjoy the great outdoors, it’s been awesome. For fishermen, not so much as they are waiting for a good cold snap to help bring down the striped bass that have been hanging out in the Chesapeake Bay for the last few weeks. With this great weather, we have had some of the best sunrises/sunsets that I’ve ever experienced in January. Thank you Tammie from Ocean Watch OBX for capturing another great sunrise at Avalon Pier!
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