Thursday, February 25, 2010

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Goodbye to REAL

Yesterday was my last day as Marketing Director for REAL Waterports. It was a good run. A lot of it documented right here on this blog. Highlights most certainly include the planning and execution of the 4th Annual Triple-S Invitational, the Alumni Retreat in Montauk, NY, the Heineken-sponsored Gizmodo event and the 2009 REAL Holiday Catalog. WOW! What a year!

Thank you to Matt and Trip, the two guys who started it all, for giving me a shot. I understand now what it takes to run a small and growing business...all the moving parts...trying to keep an eye on everything. I have a lot of respect for them and I wish them all the luck in the world.

The best part about REAL is the people. Really good people.

As for me...stay tuned.

Thursday, December 3, 2009

Holiday Sessions Continue in Cape Hatteras

Warm Weather holds tight in OBX
Warm weather, wind and waves continue for Cape Hatteras!

Plenty of wind and waves on tap for the coming weekend no matter what your sport. Unseasonably warm weather, water and epic conditions are expected to continue through the upcoming weekend! We’re still wearing t-shirts and the weather is feeling more like early October than December. Check out what’s on tap for this coming weekend:

Wednesday 12/2 : SE winds 30+ mph, 68 degrees, building SE swell.

Thursday 12/3 : SW winds 25-30+mph, 63 degrees, 9-10ft S swell.

Friday 12/4 : NE winds 15-20mph, 60 degrees, 5ft S swell.

Saturday 12/5 : NE > NNW winds, 25-30+mph, 58 degrees, 10ft NE swell.

Sunday 12/6 : N > NE winds, 20-25mph, 50 degrees, 10ft NE swell.

Monday, November 16, 2009

Sunday, November 15, 2009

The Latest...Hwy 12 Still Closed

Four Wheel Drive Route Established for Hatteras Island

All of Hatteras Island continues to be under a declared State of Emergency. NC Highway 12 remains closed to regular traffic north of Rodanthe.

North Carolina DOT will open a special one lane travel route for four wheel drive vehicles in the Mirlo Beach area of Rodanthe at 11:00am today. Use of this route is for essential travel only and will be available for daily use until regular service is restored.

Passage through this area is subject to the following restrictions –

Only four wheel drive vehicles will be allowed to transit the area.

Travel will be one lane only. Be prepared to wait until on-coming traffic is cleared.

Travel may be restricted at anytime due to weather conditions, construction or emergency vehicles.

Travel will only be permitted during daylight hours, beginning one hour after sunrise and ending one hour before sunset.

The area ½ mile north and south to the entrance of the temporary travel route has been declared a work zone. No parking will be permitted along the shoulders of the road in the area.

Residents and visitors should consider using the alternate route to Hatteras Island by ferry from Swan Quarter through Ocracoke. For more information call the Ferry Division at 1-800-293-3779 and then press 1. Or visit their website at www.ncferry.org

Friday, November 13, 2009

Coastal Storm Update

A Coastal Flood Warning is in effect until 8am Saturday morning. A Coastal Flood Warning means flooding is occurring or imminent. Residents and visitors should be alert for rising water and take appropriate action to protect life and property. There is also a high threat of rip currents through Friday evening.

Along the Outer Banks, expect water on roads in areas prone to flooding. Drivers should proceed with caution.

NC Highway 12 is closed at the Oregon Inlet Bridge with no passage available through the Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge to the Rodanthe area . At this time, it is not known when Highway 12 to Hatteras Island will reopen. North Carolina DOT is on-scene working to clear sand and water from the roadway.

In Kill Devil Hills and Kitty Hawk, NC Highway 12, known as the Beach Road, has portions closed.

Old Oregon Inlet Road in South Nags Head has portions restricted to traffic. Portions of South Virginia Dare Trial, near the historic district in Nags Head, are also restricted to traffic.

There are no reports of power outages. If you experience power outages, contact your power company to report the outage. The Northern Beaches and Manteo should contact Dominion North Carolina Power at 1-888-667-3000. Hatteras Island should contact the Cape Hatteras Electric Cooperative at
866-511-9862. Mainland Dare residents should contact Tideland Electric at 252-943-3046.

Dare County Schools are closed.

Ferry service between Hatteras Village and Ocracoke is operating on a regular schedule. For updates on ferry service, call 1-800-BY-FERRY.

In order to keep 911 phone lines open for emergency communications, please do not call 911 for general inquiries. 911 should be used only for emergencies.

Dare County Emergency Management will continue to closely monitor the situation and issue advisories as needed. Updates are available at www.darenc.com, Cable Channel 20 and NOAA Weather Radio.

Friday, October 30, 2009

November SUP Sale at REAL

Now is the time to buy a standup paddleboard! REAL Watersports is kicking off November with GREAT PRICING and FREE SHIPPING on a number of SUPs in stock. Don’t wait any longer!

Details:
Until November 30th OR while supplies last, take advantage of the following spectacular deals on SUPs!
Choose from the following Bark, Jimmy Lewis, Laird, Naish and Takayama models!

Wednesday, October 21, 2009