Monday August 8, 2011

Expected Catch of the Day Conditions are expected to be choppy through the day. Expected catch Sea Mullet, Flounder, Croaker, and Spot.

Sheraton Guests do not need a NC fishing license to fish from the pier. Please present your room key to pier attendant.

Fishing Rod RentalWhole Day fishing rod rental - $15Half-day fishing rod rental -$8Casting Nets - $4

Gift Shop Hours Pirates Cove: 10am - 9pmMolly’s Booty Shack: 10am - 6pmSunscreen, boogie boards, towels and other beach gear, in addition to cold drinks and snacks.

Pool Towel IssuanceTowels are available at the front desk until 1PM. From 1PM - 9PM, towels are issued by the pool attendant in the inside pool room. Please return towels each day.

Day - Partly sunny and warm; a thunder-storm in the afternoon. High of 92F, will feel like 114F. Winds SW at 7 mph with gusts to 19 mph. 77% chance of rain.Night - Partly cloudy with a shower or thunderstorm around; very warm and humid. High of 82F, will feel like 94F. Sunrise/Sunset: 6:22AM / 8:04PM

Tide Schedule High ~ 2:57AM ~ 3.29 ft.Low ~ 8:59 AM ~ 0.25ft.High ~ 3:39 PM ~ 4.23 ft. Low ~ 10:14 PM ~ 0.42 ft. Surfboard Rental

Contact - Tony’s Surf ShopLocated across from the Sheraton. Phone 252.240.1008 $25 daily board rental...bring your Sheraton room key & receive discounts!

Surf ReportWaist to stomach high S wind swell.ConditionsSideshore texture/chop with W winds 5-10kt in the morning shifting SW for the afternoon.

6am ~ W 13mph SE ~ 2.3 ft @ 8 sec9am ~ W 8mph S ~ 3.3 ft @ 8 sec12pm ~ W 6mph SSE ~ 3.3 ft @ 8 sec3pm ~ SSW 14mph SSE ~ 3.3 ft @ 8 sec6pm ~ SW 17mph SSE ~ 3.0 ft @ 8 secShortboard

Outer Banks Ferry ServiceA short 15 minute ride on our ferry will take you to Shackleford Banks, the south-ern most island of the Cape Lookout Na-tional Seashore. This island offers the best shelling on the east coast and is home to more than 125 wild banker ponies. $15 Adult / $8 Child Info: 252-728-4129

Beach Umbrella & Chair Rental$25.00 - whole day rental$12.50 - 4 hour rental$10.00 each for chair only$15 for umbrella only

Fort Macon State ParkThe park is home to a Civil War fort with a history as intricate and unique as the wa-terways of the sound. Visit Fort Macon to enjoy the land’s natural beauty and soak up some history.

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Summer Public Field Trips on the Rachel Carson ReservePublic field trips on the Rachel Carson com-ponent of the N.C. National Estuarine Re-search Reserve occur on Tuesdays and Thurs-days from 8:30-10:30am during June, July and August. All programs are open and free to the public but reservations are required as boat space is limited. Call (252) 838-0883 to make reservations or for more information.

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Fishing

Activities

Wednesday Night Comedy Zone presents D. Cameron and Chris Cope - 2 Hour Show begining @ 8:30PM Wednes-day July 27th in the Bogue Sound Room. $12 per person. Call us to reserve a table. 252.240.1155

Discover Scuba Diving for just $40 offered Wednesday’s at 9AM. Sign up at the front Desk - 24 hours in advance. Ages 10 and older, class limited to a minimum of 2 participants and a maximum of 10.

“On the beach, you can live in bliss.” ~ Dennis Wilson of the Beach Boys

Upcoming Programs

Chef Andreola’s FavoritesTuscan New York SirloinPork Chop Saltimbocca

Veal PicacataGreat authentic traditional Italian food

Ocean Front SteamersClams ~ Shrimp ~ Crab LegsPirate Burgers

Angus ~ Shrimp ~ Crab

NC Aquarium @ Pine Knoll ShoresSurfing* Monday9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Learn to catch some waves in the North Carolina surf with the Aquarium’s surfboards and expert instruc-tions. Ages 10 and up. $25call 252-247-4003 ext. 225 or 257