Tuesday August 16, 2011

Expected Catch of the Day Conditions are expected to be fairly clean 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

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 and nice. High of 87F, will feel like 91F. Winds WSW at 09 mph with gusts to 21 mph. 13% chance of rain.Night - Clear. High of 70F, will feel like 72F. Sunrise/Sunset: 6:28 AM / 7:54 PM

Tide Schedule Low ~ 3:21 AM ~ 0.22 ftHigh ~ 9:33 AM ~ 4.15 ft.Low ~ 3:44 PM ~ 0.45ft.High ~ 9:44 PM ~ 3.95 ft.

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 NW winds 5-10kt. Sideshore texture/chop conditions for the afternoon with winds shifting to the W.6am NW 10 mph SSW ~ 1.6 ft @ 5 sec9am NW 9 mph SE ~ 1.6 ft @ 8 sec12pm WNW 7 mph SW ~ 2.0 ft @ 5 sec3pm WSW 8 mph SSW ~ 2.0 ft @ 5 sec6pm SW 9 mph SE ~ 2.0 ft @ 9 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

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

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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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Activities

Wednesday Night Comedy Zone presents Paul Hooper and Alysia Wood - 2 Hour Show begining @ 8:30PM Wednesday Au-gust 17th 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

NC Aquarium @ Pine Knoll ShoresKayaking the Roosevelt Natural Area4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Explore tidal flats and quiet backwaters as you discover the intricate web of life thriving in this pristine natural environment. The Aquarium provides the kayaks. Ages 12 and up. $20

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