Tuesday August 23, 2011

Expected Catch of the Day Conditions are expected to be glassy and flat in the morning becoming choppy into the day. Expected catch: Spanish, Blue, Sheephead, Flounder, Sea Mullet, Spot, and Croaker.

Flat WaterSpanish Mackerel Blue FishFlounder Pompano Sheephead

Rough WaterSea MulletSpotCroakerFlounder

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

Pizza 16”The Milazzo Pie

Genoa Pizzaor Build Your Own Pizza

Great authentic traditional Italian food.

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.

Day -Partial sunshine with a shower or thunderstorm around. High of 86F, will feel like 90F. Winds ENE at 9 mph with gusts to 19 mph. 40% chance of rain.Night - Clear. High of 71F, will feel like 68F. Sunrise/Sunset: 6:33 AM / 7:46 PMTide Schedule High ~ 2:13 AM ~ 3.23 ftLow ~ 8:14 AM ~ 0.95 ftHigh ~ 2:49 PM ~ 4:01 ft.Low ~ 9:31 PM ~ 1.11ft.

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

Surf ReportMinimal (ankle high or less) surf.ConditionsFairly clean in the morning with NE winds 10-15kt. Sideshore texture/chop conditions for the afternoon with the winds shifting to the ENE.

6am NE 14 mph ENE ~ 0.0 ft @ 3 sec9am NE 15 mph ENE ~ 0.0 ft @ 4 sec12pm ENE 15 mph E ~ 0.0 ft @ 4 sec3pm E 16 mph E ~ 0.1 ft @ 4 sec6pm E 16 mph E ~ 0.5 ft @ 4 sec

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

Water Bug ToursWe will cruise along the Rachel Carson Reserve in search of our wild ponies... along the way it’s common for us to see Dolphins, Sea turtles and a variety of other wildlife (don’t forget your camera!) Call 252-342-3577 for information. www.waterbugtours.com

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Summer Public Field Trips on the Rachel Carson ReservePublic field trips on the Rachel Car-son component of the N.C. National Estuarine Research Reserve occur on Tuesdays and Thursdays 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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Activities

Wednesday Night Comedy Zone presents... Derek Richards and John Wynn 2 Hour Show begin-ing @ 8:30PM Wednes-day August 24th 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

Ocean Front SteamersClams ~ Shrimp ~ Crab LegsPirate Burgers

Angus ~ Shrimp ~ Crab