Monday August 22, 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

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

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 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

Lookout Cruises offers daily sailing excursions departing historic Beaufort for up to 42 passengers on a 45-foot catamaran with cushioned seating, plenty of shade and large clean restrooms on board. Call 252-504-SAIL

Upcoming Programs

Ocean Front SteamersClams ~ Shrimp ~ Crab LegsPirate Burgers

Angus ~ Shrimp ~ Crab

Chef Andreola’s FavoritesItalian Tour: Lasagna, Fettuccine Alfredo and Chicken Marsala

Great authentic traditional Italian food.