Saturday August 20, 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 with a shower or thun-derstorm. High of 87F, will feel like 97F. Winds SSE at 7 mph with gusts to 18 mph. 40% chance of rain.Night - Clear. High of 73F, will feel like 77F. Sunrise/Sunset: 6:31 AM / 7:50 PMTide Schedule Low ~ 5:40 AM ~ 0.74 ftHigh ~ 12:05 PM ~ 3.96 ft.Low ~ 6:35 PM ~ 1.13ft.

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 short period wind swell with occasional waist high sets.ConditionsGlassy in the morning with NW winds less than 5kt. Bumpy/semi bumpy conditions for the afternoon w/the winds shifting SE 5-10 kt.6am WNW 3 mph SSE ~ 2.3 ft @ 8 sec9am N 3 mph SSE ~ 2.6 ft @ 8 sec12pm ESE 5 mph SSE ~ 2.6 ft @ 8 sec3pm SE 8 mph SSE ~ 2.6 ft @ 8 sec6pm SE 8 mph SE ~ 2.6 ft @ 8 sec

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

Dragonfly ParasailFlying high over the crystal coast is some-thing you and your family will remember for years to come. Dragonfly is located in beautiful Atlantic Beach. 252.422.5500

“May your time be filled with relaxing sunsets, cool drinks and sand between your toes.”

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

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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Crystal Coast Super Boat Grand PrixFriday, August 19 at 6:pm - August 21 at 5pmJoin us as Powerboat P1 USA and the Off-shore 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 Morehead City Waterfront with racing taking place along the NC Port seawall.

Live Music((( Stereo Jonz ))) 6-10pm

Join us for the sounds of Stereo Jonz while enjoying a cold beverage & the

views of the Atlantic Ocean!