Friday August 19, 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

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 -Variable cloudiness with a couple of showers and a thunderstorm in the afternoon. High of 86F, will feel like 95F. Winds S at 7 mph with gusts to 18 mph. 40% chance of rain.Night - Clear. High of 75F, will feel like 78F. Sunrise/Sunset: 6:30 AM / 7:50 PMTide Schedule Low ~ 5:02 AM ~ 0.61 ftHigh ~ 11:23 AM ~ 4.02 ft.Low ~ 5:47 PM ~ 0.98ft.High ~ 11:35 PM ~ 3.47 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 ReportKnee to thigh high SE wind swell for the morning. This shifts to the ESE and fades a bit in the afternoon.ConditionsSemi glassy in the morning with ENE winds less than 5kt. Semi glassy/semi bumpy condi-tions for the afternoon with the winds shift-ing to the ESE.6am SE 1 mph SE ~ 2.0 ft @ 8 sec9am NE 3 mph SE ~ 2.0 ft @ 8 sec12pm E 3 mph ESE ~ 1.6 ft @ 8 sec3pm SE 7 mph SE ~ 1.3 ft @ 8 sec6pm SSE 7 mph ESE ~ 1.6 ft @ 8 sec

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

House Rules: 1. Remove shoes 2. Order a cold drink 3. Get sunglasses 4. Sit down 5. Relax You’re at the Beach!

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

10 AM - 12 PM - Beach Excursion1PM - 3PM - Plaster of Paris / Beach

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Red, White & Beach Friday Night

With DJ Gare “The Spyder” Stevens play-ing the tunes of today while our bar-tenders serve the coldest drinks in town!

NC Aquarium @ Pine Knoll ShoresCape Lookout Exploration*Call for times. Meet at the ferry dock for a boat trip to Cape Lookout National Seashore. As you hike across the undeveloped island watching for wildlife, you also learn about our unique coastal culture. Prepare for an adven-ture – bring bottled water and a snack, and wear comfortable shoes. (This tour emphasiz-es nature and does not include a lighthouse tour.) Ages 10 and up. $30Snorkeling the Sea – Radio Island*Call for times. Glimpse the mysteries below the surface with a snorkeling trip to Radio Island, led by an Aquarium naturalist. Gear provided. Ages 10 and up. $25

Crystal Coast Super Boat Grand PrixFriday, August 19 at 6:pm - August 21 at 5pmJoin us as Powerboat P1 USA and the Offshore Super Series (OSS) push up the throttles and race around Bogue Sound at mind numbing speeds!The “dry-pits” will once again be along the More-head City Waterfront with racing taking place along the NC Port seawall.