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  • Mar16

    Surfrider Annual Meeting – Saturday, March 24!

    Posted in: Environmental, News and Happenings

    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!

  • Feb9

    Innovative Brewing, Environmental Consciousness

    Posted in: News and Happenings

    First of all, OBXsurfinfo.com would like to thank one of our newest advertisers: The Outer Banks Brewing Station. Without advertisers, our site wouldn’t exist… and we couldn’t be more stoked to have another local (and tourist) hot-spot on our list of great supporters. If you are unfamiliar with the Outer Banks Brewing Station, they are located in the heart of Kill Devil Hills near the Wright Brother’s Memorial on the main road. (Milepost 8.5)  Just look for the wind turbine which is located in their backyard. They offer unique quality food and hand crafted beer in a comfortable, festive setting. Toss in some live music and a huge backyard suited to keep all ages happy and you have the perfect recipe for everyone.

    The Brewing Station is opening back up for the season tomorrow (Feb. 10) starting at 11:30am. Show some support and stop by for a visit!
    Open 7 days a week, Mon-Thurs at 3pm, Fri-Sun at 11:30am, Brunch on Sat and Sun till 4pm
    600 South Croatan Highway, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948 , Phone: (252) 449-2739

  • Jan12

    Help “Preserve Future Access to S-Turns” (Deadline Jan. 20)

    Posted in: Environmental, News and Happenings

    “Preserve Future Access to S-Turns,” is an effort from the Surfrider Foundation Outer Banks Chapter to ensure that surfers are able to continue enjoying what Surfer Magazine has claimed “one of the 100 best waves in the world”. S-Turns is located just North of Rodanthe on Hatteras Island. The S-Curves/S-Turns area has a deepwater trench offshore that causes the waves to have a bit more energy in comparison to neighboring beach breaks and is one of the most powerful waves on the East Coast. For many surfers, this is the main, if not only reason they decide to travel as far South as Rodanthe to score great surf. Now with the recent damage done from Hurricane Irene, there is the potential to have a permanent bridge built that might restrict all access to this coveted surf spot.  To ensure that the Department of Transportation takes into consideration the opinions of  surfers and beach goers alike, please take a brief moment to make yourself heard on this online petition: Click HERE: “Preserve Future Access to S-Turns”. Please consider signing soon as the deadline is January 20.

    For more in-depth information, please visit www.outerbanksvoice.com
    To see the petition, click to www.thepetitionsite.com.
    To see all four original options for the breaches, click to nc12repairs.blogspot.com.
    For more information or to share your opinion with NCDOT, click to www.ncdot.gov/travel/nc12recovery.
    Photo: Matt Lusk (Photographer), Sterling Spencer (Surfer)

  • Nov19

    Big Sweep/Trashfest is Scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 19

    Posted in: Environmental, News and Happenings, Uncategorized

    Due to bad weather, the 2011 NC Big Sweep was canceled back in September and is now rescheduled for TODAY! Saturday, November 19 from 9am-12 noon. This year will be the 25th Annual Big Sweep across North Carolina. Dare County residents have been strong supporters of the event since its inception in 1987. Given Hurricane Irene and the extra cleanup needed along our coast and inland waterways, it is our hope for this event to be even stronger than years past. Please visit one of the below zone locations for your bags, cleanup gear, and direction on where to clean.

    Bonnett Street
    KDH Bath House
    Jennette’s Pier
    Southern Shores Fire Department
    NC Aquarium
    Kitty Hawk Kayak & Surf School
    Kitty Hawk Bath House
    Nags Head Town Hall
    Pea Island Visitor Center
    Coquina Beach Bath House
    Chickahauk Beach Access

    After the cleanup, make sure you visit The Outer Banks Brewing Station for “Trashfest” – from Noon – 4pm and enjoy food, drinks and live music from SOULone. Bring your bag of trash and information card and get in FREE.

    Should you have any questions please contact Scott Lawrence at (252) 441-0581 or via email at Scott@boldprintdesign.com.

  • Oct3

    Offshore Wind – Now More Important Than Ever! (Action Required)

    Posted in: Uncategorized

    North Carolina has the highest potential for offshore wind power on the east coast. This massive, untapped energy source could reduce our reliance on fossil fuels and help create jobs. The only thing missing is political will. That’s why we’re urging decision makers to support new requirements and incentives for offshore wind.

    Click HERE to view a pre-crafted letter, and add your signature by filling out the form on the right. It will be sent on Saturday, October 15th, so act fast to get the word out to your friends and family. Together, we can convince our representatives in the General Assembly and Congress to create the necessary policies to support offshore wind for North Carolina.

  • Jul21

    July 23, 2011 (THIS SATURDAY) 18th Annual Surfrider 1-Mile Paddle Race in K.D.H.

    Posted in: News and Happenings, Surfing

    Just 2 days away from another awesome event, hosted by the Surfrider Foundation, Outer Banks Chapter.  Come out to the Kill Devil Hills bath house, located on Ocean Bay Blvd. this Saturday (July 23, 2011) and show your support and help to raise money for Dare County scholarships and educational programs. Divisions include kids, shortboard, longboard, paddleboard, kayak, and SUP.  If you don’t have any equipment and still want to race, there will be boards available. Registration starts at 9am and the race begins at 10. All contestants receive a T-shirt and box lunch from Bad Bean. Entry fees are $20 in advance, $25 on race day. Raffle tickets are already on sale for items like: Custom Short Board from Hooked Surfboards, another surfboard from GFG Surfboards, 2-night stay at the Ramada Inn, Skate/Stick, Nags Head Hammock, backpacks, shoes, massage & acupuncture services, landscaping services, Surfing Magazine subscriptions, tons of gift certificates to surfshops like Coastal Edge and Whalebone Surfshop, WRV, Island Revolution, Restaurant gift certificates to The Outer Banks Brewing Station, Plaza Azteca, Bad Bean Baja & Grill, The Pit Boardrider’s Grill, Pigman’s BBQ, Front Porch Cafe, Goombays, Ocean Boulevard etc…,  LOADS of schwag like stickers, sunblock, frisbees, T-shirts……you name it.  You don’t have to be present to win! You can pick up raffle tickets at the Mile Post 6 shopping center in the Pleasing the Planet RE Goods store. This is an event you won’t want to miss.

    Entry forms are here: 2011 Entry Form

  • 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/

  • May6

    A Quick and Painless way to Defend Your Coast from Offshore Oil Drilling

    Posted in: Environmental, News and Happenings

    Your beach is under threat today! Congress is considering three new bills that could open up much of the US coastline to offshore drilling. Please tell Congress to oppose new legislation that would fast track new offshore drilling in our ocean waters. House Bills 1229, 1230, and1231 would accelerate the leasing process for offshore drilling and mandate new drilling in sensitive ocean areas off virtually every coast.

    It takes virtually seconds to take action. Just click HERE

     

  • 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!

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