Sunday August 21, 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 -Partly sunny; breezy in the after-noon. High of 87F, will feel like 97F. Winds SSW at 12 mph with gusts to 32 mph. 24% chance of rain.Night - Clear. High of 77F, will feel like 60F. Sunrise/Sunset: 6:32 AM / 7:48 PMTide Schedule High ~ 12:20 AM ~ 3.34 ftLow ~ 6:24 AM ~ 0.86 ftHigh ~ 12:54 PM ~ 3.92 ft.Low ~ 7:30 PM ~ 1.21ft.

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 ReportKnee to thigh high SSE wind swell for the morning. This shifts to the SE and fades a bit in the afternoon.ConditionsBumpy/semi bumpy with SW winds 5-10kt in the morning shifting SSW 10-15kt in the afternoon.6am SW 3 mph SSE ~ 2.0 ft @ 8 sec9am SW 3 mph SSE ~ 2.0 ft @ 8 sec12pm SSW 5 mph SE ~ 1.6 ft @ 8 sec3pm SSW 8 mph SE ~ 1.6 ft @ 8 sec6pm SSW 8 mph SSW ~ 1.6 ft @ 8 sec

Emerald Coast Attractions:• Fort Macon• NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores• Beaufort’s Maritime Museum

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 Re-serve 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

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

North Carolina Maritime Museum Beaufort, NC. In 1718, the notorious pirate Blackbeard lost his flagship, the Queen Anne’s Revenge, when it ran aground in Beaufort Inlet. After 250 years, the Museum is now the official repository for artifacts from Blackbeard’s Queen Anne’s Revenge. Hours: 9AM - 5PM

10 AM - 11 AM - Sun Visors11 AM - 12PM - Plaster of Paris/Beach

1 PM - 3 PM - Boogie Boarding

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In every curving beach, in every grain of sand there is the story of the earth. - Rachel Carson

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Southern AirBeaufort, NC

Air Tours • Cape Lookout Tour (30 Min) • Beaches and Banks Tour (45 Min) • Crystal Coast Tour (60 Min) Located on the southern tip of the Outer Banks in Beaufort, the third oldest town in North Carolina, is the Michael J. Smith Air-port. Come experience hospitality at its finest while flying over the beautiful Crystal Coast. Reservations: 252-728-2323

Live Musicon Molly’s Pool DeckSelah Dubb

3-6PM