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24th Annual Hatteras Village Offshore Open

24th Annual Hatteras Village Offshore Open
The 24th anniversary of the popular Hatteras Village Offshore Open is once again the Kick-Off Tournament in the prestigious North Carolina Governor’s Cup Series. The event was inspired and organized by the Hatteras Charter fleet.

Each year the Hatteras Village Civic Association hosts participants from all over the east coast in the quest for Hatteras’ big blue marlin. The rules are very simple. The Island is very welcoming. And the fish are out there. This is your chance to make a difference.

Registration

Entry forms and fees can be mailed ahead of time. On site registration starts at 5 p.m. on May15 at the Hatteras Village Civic Center. All boats fishing the tournament must be registered by 8 p.m. on May15.

Fishing Days

Fishing days are any three out of the four days from Wednesday, May 16 through Saturday, May 19, 2018. The non-fishing day must be reported to one of the official reporting stations listed below prior to 8 a.m. of the day declared a non-fishing day.

Release Forms

All marlin released must be reported on a release form the same day as the fish is released. Release forms must be turned in at the Official Weigh Station at Hatteras Harbor Marina by 6:30 p.m. each day except for the last day when they must be in by 6 p.m.

Awards

Cash prizes and plaques will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in Level 1, and cash prizes for Level 2 which are billfish levels. Cash prizes will be awarded to 1st and 2nd place in Level 3. Level 4 is winner take all and a plaque for the largest blue marlin landed as specified in the rules. Cash prizes will be awarded for the largest tuna, dolphin and wahoo weighed in daily in Level 5. Cash prizes will be awarded for the greatest number of daily billfish release points in Level 6. The Hatteras Village Civic Association will retain 15% of the entry fees.

Lay Day Reporting Stations

Oden’s Dock: 252-986-2555
Teach’s Lair: 252-986-2460
Hatteras Harbor Marina: 252-986-2166
Village Marina: 252-986-2522

Lay Day forms must be turned in to and of these marinas by 8 a.m. of the day declared a non-fishing day. Lay Day forms will not be accepted at the Civic Center.
 
 

Things To Do When It Rains On Your Vacation

We all hope for perfect weather when we plan a beach vacation but sometimes Mother Nature has other plans for us. If you find it raining during your vacation don’t fret. There are still plenty of things to do to occupy your time. Up and down the coastline of the Outer Banks there’s always something entertaining and even educational going on. Below are a sampling of what you can enjoy in the various parts of the Outer Banks.
 
Raining on Your Beach Vacation

Northern Towns of Corolla and Duck:

TimBuck II
785 Sunset Blvd, Corolla, NC 27927

TimBuck II is a shopping center located in Corolla North Carolina. It features 60 different shops, restaurants and recreation.

Miss Kitty’s Old Time Photos & Gifts
794 Sunset Blvd, Corolla, NC 27927

Time travel to the past through Miss Kitty’s Old Time Photos in Corolla. With backdrops, accessories and costumes for the Old South, Wild West, Pirates, Civil War, American Indians, Roaring Twenties, Victorian-era and more, you can be transformed into a fantasy figure and leave with an original photo.

Eden Day Spa & Salon
817 Ocean Trail, Corolla, NC 27927

An Aveda Concept Salon and Spa that has been creating beauty and cutting edge style since 1996. Eden Day Spa and Salon uses an array of Aveda products that soothe and treat hair and skin. Three Locations one in Corolla, Duck and Currituck North Carolina.

Beach Braids
791 Sunset Blvd, Corolla, NC 27927

This family owned business specializes in styling hair with braids with or without beads, hair wraps, and even henna tattoos. All a perfect beach souvenir. Some of the styles include custom Henna/Jagua tattoos in brown or black, full color temporary tattoos, braiding & cornrows, and even feather extensions. Beach Braids has three locations – Corolla, Duck and Nags Head.

The Town of Duck
1200 Duck Rd, Duck, NC 27949

The Town of Duck has the well-known reputation as one of the best vacation spots on the Outer Banks. Duck has appeared on a number of national best beach lists including Travel Channel’s Best Beach Directory. With a mix of independent businesses and the Duck Town Park and Boardwalk, Duck Village is a perfect rainy day destination.

Aqua Restaurant and Spa
1174 Duck Rd, Duck, NC 27949

Aqua Restaurant offers fresh regional cuisine and various cultivated wines. The casual dining in an elegant waterfront setting. Overlooking tranquil waters on the sound front, this is where you’ll find complete peace while on the Outer Banks. The expert attendants use the highest quality organic products to renew and relax you during the treatments while fulfilling your individual needs.

Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills and Nags Head:

Scarborough Lane Shoppes
1171 Duck Rd, Kitty Hawk, NC 27949

This collection of cool clothing boutiques, restaurants and shops vary from home décor to pet pampering. Stay dry while browsing from store to store under the covered porches that connects the shops.

SeaDragon Gallery
1171 Duck Rd, Kitty Hawk, NC 27949

SeaDragon Gallery in Duck has a collection of traditional and contemporary handcrafts and fine arts. The gallery is filled with jewelry and works in pottery, glass, metal and wood by local Outer Banks, North Carolina artists and artisans from across the United States. Located in The Waterfront Shops in Duck along the Currituck Sound.

Integration Massage & Bodywork Therapy
2603 N Croatan Hwy, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948

If the weather is being a little difficult take advantage of this time to pamper yourself. At integration Massage & Bodywork Therapy is available daily in the Kitty Hawk and Nags Head massage studios, as well as mobile massage offered in the comfort of your home or rental cottage.

The Comedy Club of the Outer Banks
1701 S Virginia Dare Trail, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948

For a wonderful evening of fun and laughter, don’t miss The Comedy Club of the Outer Banks. The comedy shows are frequently listed as “OBX top 10 Things To Do this Week” for evening entertainment.

Destination Fun
1217 S Croatan Hwy, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948

This is the Outer Banks only indoor, black light 3-D mini golf and is a great place for family fun indoor activities. Live action laser tag, enclosed bound house play area, and over 60 arcade games, everyone is sure to have a good time.

Jennette’s Pier
7223 S Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head, NC 27959

Jennette’s Pier is a state-of-the-art educational center and fishing pier complete with a pier shop, classroom and banquet hall. There are various unique educational programs perfect for indoor experiences.

OBX Bowling Center
200 W Satterfield Landing Rd., Nags Head

A perfect place for full entertainment when it’s raining in paradise. The OBX Bowling Center is the only bowling alley on the Outer Banks. The center has 24 lanes of automatic bumpers, a snack bar/café, a pool hall, and a bar and large game room. On Friday, Saturday and Sunday bowlers can party from 10 p.m. until 1 a.m. at the Neon Rock ‘n’ Roll party.

Gallery Row
The Gallery Row Arts District is a unique area in the heart of Nags Head North Carolina, a coastal community surrounded by the beauty of the Outer Banks Cape Hatteras National Seashore. The district was designed by the Town of Nags Head to showcase its fine art galleries, dinning, unique shops, and other cultural heritage ties. Galley Row is located north of Bonnett Street and in between S. Virginia Dare Trail & Rt 158 Bypass.

Manteo City:

Outer Banks Distilling
510 Budleigh St, Manteo, NC 27954

The first “legal” distillery on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Located in historic downtown Manteo. The site offers Kill Devil Rum tastings and tour on site. Kill Devil Rum by the bottle is available at the distillery, local OBX restaurants and ABC stores for purchase. Distillery tours are available Tuesday – Saturday. Must be 21 years or older.

Bianca’s Readings
205 Sir Walter Raleigh St, Manteo, NC 27954

Something different to try on a rainy day is Bianca’s Tarot Cards & Horoscope Readings. Bianca is genuinely able to offer a wide variety of insightful service such as traditional psychic readings, tarot readings, and fend shui. All Readings are private and confidential.

Dare County Arts Council Gallery
300 Queen Elizabeth Ave, Manteo, NC 27954

A non-profit organization dedicated to encouraging the arts in Dare County through advocacy, enrichment and opportunity. Art in every medium and style is offered at the local arts council gallery in downtown Manteo. The arts council has exhibitions that change monthly in the gallery and open every first Friday of the month. Usually two artists are featured.

North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island
374 Airport Rd, Manteo, NC 27954

The 68,000 square-foot complex covers all aspects of aquatic life under the surface of the ocean and sound waters bordering the Outer Banks. Experts from the website https://www.ellisclinic.com/medicalrecords/xanax/ found that there are many drugs stimulating the brain. In case of wrong use, they can cause drug intoxication, and in case of regular use- severe addiction. One of these medicines is Xanax (Alprazolam). The aquarium is one of three in the state located along the coastline that were opened to promote appreciation and conversation of North Carolina’s aquatic environments.

Inspiration for 2018 on the Outer Banks

Perhaps we can offer a little encouragement to join us on the Outer Banks this year with a montage that our friends at Swell Productions filmed for the website.

A Little Inspiration

Has Spring Sprung Early?

It’s getting so nice so early this year it seems like spring is already here. Although we may have a little more cool weather to deal with ahead, it’s these little glimpses of warmth that bring back those memories of summers past.

There’s something magical in the changing of the seasons, a connection between us and the promise of new experiences. Lately, as the sun has lingered longer and longer each evening, and the unseasonably warm days have driven us to enjoy the outdoors, it’s been almost profound how much spring can lead to not only a renewal of life around us, but within us.

We hope you take time to enjoy the premature blooming of ornamental trees, the warmth of a borrowed spring breeze, and feel a sense of renewed spirit to remember those times you went to the edges of the earth to explore and truly live.

Be Inspired You Won’t Regret It

If you’re inspired let us know. Even more importantly plan your own adventure to the OBX this year. All of us at Outer Banks Rentals would love to help with a great rental home to begin with. Browse our best vacation homes and plan your escape to the edge.

 
 

Outer Banks Watermelon Festival

Outer Banks Watermelon Festival

Celebrate summer on the Outer Banks with Kitty Hawk Kites and support theOuter Banks Bicycle & Pedestrian Safety Coalition at the 11th Annual OBX Watermelon Festival on Thursday, August 3 from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Jockey’s Ridge Crossing in Nags Head.

The festival is free to attend but tickets must be purchased to participate in the games and activities. All proceeds from this event will benefit the Outer Banks Bicycle & Pedestrian Safety Coalition.

The day will include games, food, face painting, tie-dye shirt making, arts and crafts activities, an inflatable waterslide, lots of watermelon fun and plenty more.

Compete in classic competitions like seed-spitting and watermelon-eating to win awesome prizes including various Kitty Hawk Kites adventures, swag from Dunkin’ Donuts OBX, a hammock from Kitty Hawk Hammocks, and more.

Stop by and share in this summertime tradition with watermelon provided by Food Lion. Lunch will be provided by Mulligan’s Raw Bar and Grille and frozen treats from Scoop’s Homemade Ice Cream.

 

SCHEDULE OF WATERMELON CONTESTS:
12:00 PM –
Watermelon Tower Building
1:30 PM –  Ice Cream Eating Contest
2:30 PM – Watermelon Eating Contest
3:30 PM – Watermelon Seed Spitting Contest

ALL-DAY ACTIVITIES:

  • Inflatable bounce house and slide
  • 30-foot outdoor rock wall
  • Splash Blast
  • Stanley the Mechanical Surfing Shark
  • Corn Hole
  • Kan Jam
  • Face Paiting
  • Arts & Crafts
  • Tie Dye Shirt Making
  • Toy Demos
  • and more!

For more information on Kitty Hawk Kites Watermelon Festival, please contact Janet Chesson atevents@kittyhawk.com

 

Soundside Live Sunset Concert Series

Soundside Live Sunset Concert Series

The highly entertaining, unique and fun-filled Soundside Live Sunset Concert Series begins on May 25, 2017. If you’re vacationing with us and looking for something to do, this is it. Sponsored by the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau, all shows are held at the Soundside Event Site in Nags Head. Additional summer concerts are held on June 1 and June 8, 2017.

A curated line-up of regional and national touring talent will perform an eclectic mix of rock and roll, blues, soul, funk and bluegrass. Each show also features performances by Imagine Circus, a cirque-style entertainment troop with aerial arts, acrobatics, fire, flow arts, theatrics, dance and plenty more. Admission is free, $10 for onsite parking and gates open at 3 p.m.

Products from beverage partners Mother Earth Brewing of Kinston, NC and Sanctuary Vineyards of Currituck, NC, will be for sale as well as local cuisine from some of Dare County’s finest restaurants. In addition, a few Outer Bank’s artisan vendors will be onsite selling their handmade goods.

This year’s lineup includes:

Thurs, May 25
Red Wanting Blue, The Commonheart & Tropidelic

Thurs, June 1
Cris Jacobs, Selwyn Birchwood & Ruth Wyand and the Band of One

Thurs, June 8
Marco Benevento, Ripe & Fireside Collective

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