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Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
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
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.
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.
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Sunday, November 8, 2009
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!
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!
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Watermen's Retreat wins 2009 Parade of Homes
We are proud to announce that Watermen's Retreat has won the Outer Banks Home Builders Association's 17th Annual Parade of Homes! The Parade of Homes is a very prestigious, highly anticipated, annual real estate competition highlighting the best newly constructed coastal homes in the Outer Banks of North Carolina.
The Outer Banks Home Builders Association is a professional trade organization dedicated to informing, educating and promoting the members of the building industry. Their 600 members live and work in the communities they build on the Outer Banks.
This year 29 homes, from Corolla to Cape Hatteras, were showcased. Homes were chosen for a variety of reasons including their innovative designs, technologies, green building methods or furnishings. Each home chosen represents the absolute best that the greater Cape Hatteras area has to offer in coastal living.
The Parade of Homes is organized as a self guided tour and allows the general public to follow the judges into each of the participating 29 homes which this year spanned 120 miles of coastline.
Watermen’s Retreat, the 14-unit condominium complex adjacent to REAL’s Flagship Store and Lesson Center, won “Best in Class” overall and “Best Feature” for its kitchen and bar!
After a long day of kite, surf or standup sessions, Watermen’s Retreat guests can rest assured that they’ve got a “Best in Class” bar to help sooth their aching muscles!
Congratulations to all involved in the Watermen’s Retreat project. Winning the Parade of Homes is a huge accomplishment and a testament to just how special these condominiums are. Without a doubt, Watermen’s Retreat offers the best accommodations in Cape Hatteras.
Come see for yourself what all the hype is about! Book now and take advantage of Watermen’s Retreat special winter rates.
October 24th through March 15
THREE nights in a two bedroom condo $299
THREE nights in a three bedroom condo $399
www.watermensretreat.com
The Outer Banks Home Builders Association is a professional trade organization dedicated to informing, educating and promoting the members of the building industry. Their 600 members live and work in the communities they build on the Outer Banks.
This year 29 homes, from Corolla to Cape Hatteras, were showcased. Homes were chosen for a variety of reasons including their innovative designs, technologies, green building methods or furnishings. Each home chosen represents the absolute best that the greater Cape Hatteras area has to offer in coastal living.
The Parade of Homes is organized as a self guided tour and allows the general public to follow the judges into each of the participating 29 homes which this year spanned 120 miles of coastline.
Watermen’s Retreat, the 14-unit condominium complex adjacent to REAL’s Flagship Store and Lesson Center, won “Best in Class” overall and “Best Feature” for its kitchen and bar!
After a long day of kite, surf or standup sessions, Watermen’s Retreat guests can rest assured that they’ve got a “Best in Class” bar to help sooth their aching muscles!
Congratulations to all involved in the Watermen’s Retreat project. Winning the Parade of Homes is a huge accomplishment and a testament to just how special these condominiums are. Without a doubt, Watermen’s Retreat offers the best accommodations in Cape Hatteras.
Come see for yourself what all the hype is about! Book now and take advantage of Watermen’s Retreat special winter rates.
October 24th through March 15
THREE nights in a two bedroom condo $299
THREE nights in a three bedroom condo $399
www.watermensretreat.com
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Oktoberfest SUP Race
This past Saturday, standup paddleboarders from as far North as Virginia Beach and as far South as Charleston, SC came together at REAL Watersports to participate in the second race of REAL’s Fall SUP Race Series. The race took place in the Pamlico Sound with the option of a short course and a long course. The short course was a 3.5 mile downwinder that started at the Salvo Day Use recreation area and finished at the REAL Flagship Store in the Village of Waves. The long course required racers, after completing the short course, to then turn upwind and circle Slick Island. Fifteen paddlers competed in the event.
REAL employee Patrick Kasic won the Men’s Short Course in 33:58.
REAL employee Eric "Numbers" Nelson won the Men’s Long Course in 54:01.
Naish Team Kiteboarder, Gretta Kruesi, won the Women’s Short Course in 38:46.
REAL will be hosting one more SUP race this Fall. The next race will be on Saturday, November 28th.
ALL ARE WELCOME TO PARTICIPATE and there is no cost to register. Whether you're a seasoned distance paddler or a beginner, we encourage you to come out and join the fun!
Standup paddle boarding is quickly becoming the fastest growing water sport in Cape Hatteras. It is now quite common to see two or three standup paddleboarders mixed in with the surfers at any local surf break. Additionally, on a light wind day, you now see as many SUPs as kayaks in the Pamlico Sound. What's the reason for this growth? Standup paddling is an extraordinary, full body workout. It's also great for your balance. For men, women and children of all ages, standup allows easy access to the miles and miles of flat, waist deep water that the Pamlico Sound has to offer. Likewise, many kiteboarders seeking "no wind" activities are being drawn to the sport. Whether it be in the flat water or the surf zone, the balance, endurance and paddle skills required to master the sport keep people coming back for more.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Friday, October 2, 2009
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Friday, September 11, 2009
Letter to the REAL Team
Team,
Eight years ago today, I was evacuated from the World Financial Center, which sat as close to the World Trade Center as Watermen’s Retreat is to the REAL Flagship Store. I watched from a window on the 28th floor as the second plane made impact. After a very orderly descent down the stairwell, I watched as firemen, lined up like soldiers, marched into the lobby of the north tower. No one had any idea that those towers would fall. There was no sense of urgency at all. I walked casually north along the Hudson River until I heard a rumble and turned around to see only one tower standing and a giant cloud of dust overtaking lower Manhattan like something out of a science fiction movie.
In the days and weeks that followed, I worked close enough to ground zero to see, hear and smell horrible things. Twisted metal everywhere. Ambulance sirens screeching all day. The horrible stench of burnt everything. Funeral after funeral.
I guess the reason I’m telling you this is to remind you that life is short. If you’re not happy, do something about it. If you don’t feel fulfilled, do something about it. And don’t be afraid to follow your dreams. Figure out what it’s going to take to put a smile on your face everyday and make it happen.
I still wake up every morning in awe of this place, Cape Hatteras, and the fact that this is now my home. I hope you do too. We are extremely fortunate to live where we live and to do what we love everyday. We make up a tiny percentage of the world’s population. Savor it! Strive to be happy. Don’t ever take it for granted!
Carl
Eight years ago today, I was evacuated from the World Financial Center, which sat as close to the World Trade Center as Watermen’s Retreat is to the REAL Flagship Store. I watched from a window on the 28th floor as the second plane made impact. After a very orderly descent down the stairwell, I watched as firemen, lined up like soldiers, marched into the lobby of the north tower. No one had any idea that those towers would fall. There was no sense of urgency at all. I walked casually north along the Hudson River until I heard a rumble and turned around to see only one tower standing and a giant cloud of dust overtaking lower Manhattan like something out of a science fiction movie.
In the days and weeks that followed, I worked close enough to ground zero to see, hear and smell horrible things. Twisted metal everywhere. Ambulance sirens screeching all day. The horrible stench of burnt everything. Funeral after funeral.
I guess the reason I’m telling you this is to remind you that life is short. If you’re not happy, do something about it. If you don’t feel fulfilled, do something about it. And don’t be afraid to follow your dreams. Figure out what it’s going to take to put a smile on your face everyday and make it happen.
I still wake up every morning in awe of this place, Cape Hatteras, and the fact that this is now my home. I hope you do too. We are extremely fortunate to live where we live and to do what we love everyday. We make up a tiny percentage of the world’s population. Savor it! Strive to be happy. Don’t ever take it for granted!
Carl
Thursday, September 10, 2009
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