Inaugural SYCY Wahoo Blitz, Feb 9-11, 2024, Staniel Cay Yacht Club, Exumas
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Belhaven Marina photo of the week, Belhaven, NC, AICW MM 135, Pungo River
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Bahamas Updates from Explorer Chartbooks
Explorer Chartbooks, A CRUISERS NET PARTNER, has long been the standard navigational supplement for enjoyable, informative, and safe cruising through the beautiful Bahamian waters and island visits.
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January OBX Park News: National Park Field Trips, Education Garden, Meet Your Ranger, and more
Your January E-news preview: 
The beginning of a new year is a time of excitement for what’s ahead and reflection on the challenges and opportunities of the past year. In 2023, you helped us make our parks stronger through projects and partnerships that will impact our local community and visitors for years to come.
While we work on a full recap of the amazing things you helped us accomplish last year, here are just a few examples of the impact you made possible in our parks: - Funded field trips for local students to explore and learn about the unique environment and rich history here in the Outer Banks (learn more below!)
- Worked with the Hatteras Village community to rebuild the iconic Coastal Warning Signal Tower at the historic U.S. Weather Bureau Station
- Made our beaches safer by supporting Big Wave Risk Assessment Group’s first-ever Surf Responder Summit on the East Coast
- Established a new Education Garden at Fort Raleigh National Historic Site (learn more below!)
In addition to these projects, you also made it possible for our parks to start construction on the new multi-use path at the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse through your contributions to our Pathways to Your National Parks campaign!
Our work in 2023 highlighted the importance of partnerships — with you, with our parks, and with other groups in our community who are passionate about the environment, history, and culture of the Outer Banks. These partnerships are the cornerstone of our success, fostering a spirit of collaboration to protect and enhance this special place. As we start this new year together and celebrate our five-year anniversary, I look forward to our continued partnership and hopefully seeing you in our parks soon!
Jessica Barnes
Director
Outer Banks ForeverSupport Our Parks 
Each year, fourth-grade students across North Carolina learn about the state’s history, including the important stories of American Indian peoples, European exploration, the Freedmen’s Colony on Roanoke Island, and the Wright brothers’ first flight, which our Outer Banks national parks preserve. Thanks to a generous Open OutDoors for Kids grant from the National Park Foundation, we’re able to provide reimbursement funds for field trips to our Outer Banks national parks for fourth-grade students in Currituck, Dare, Hyde, and Tyrrell counties!
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While exploring the grounds of Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, you may come across a raised garden bed filled with a variety of vegetables, flowers, and herbs, especially in the summer months. “What is this?” You might ask yourself. “And why is it here?”
This is the new Education Garden, a project made possible through the collaboration of Roanoke Island community members, our National Park Service partners, and our generous supporters. The garden provides a new way to learn about the diverse stories of Roanoke Island and how those stories have shaped our community to this day.
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Our Meet Your Ranger series introduces you to the many amazing people who support our Outer Banks national parks every day! This month, we’re pleased to introduce you to Carrie Hardin, Chief of the Facility Management Division for our Outer Banks national parks!
Carrie’s days are full as she works on maintenance and facilities projects – such as the rehabilitation of historic buildings and structures – from Roanoke Island to Ocracoke Island, data analysis, and much, much more.
Meet Carrie 
The results are in: The Outer Banks’ annual The 12 Bars of Christmas event raised a total of $28,000 for 12 nonprofits in our community! Two Roads Tavern (known as McCallister’s Corner for the month of December), who selected us as their nonprofit beneficiary, raised $2,000 from their festivities to help us protect and enhance our Outer Banks national parks, now and forever. We are so grateful for their partnership and to everyone who came out to support this great event!
Upcoming and Ongoing Park Projects: - Freedom Trail (Fort Raleigh National Historic Site)
- Pathways to Your National Parks (Cape Hatteras National Seashore)
- Adopt A Pony (Cape Hatteras National Seashore)
- Adopt A Sea Turtle Nest (Cape Hatteras National Seashore)
Fee-Free Days at Wright Brothers National Memorial: - April 20 – First Day of National Park Week
- June 19 – Juneteenth National Independence Day
- August 4 – Anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act
- August 19 – National Aviation Day
- September 28 – National Public Lands Day
- November 11 – Veterans Day
- December 17 – 121st Anniversary of the Wright brothers’ first flight
Special Events: - Hatteras Village Waterfowl Festival (Cape Hatteras National Seashore): February 24
- National Park Week (All Parks): April 20 – April 28
- National Aviation Day (Wright Brothers National Memorial): August 19
- First Flight Anniversary Celebration (Wright Brothers National Memorial): December 17
Park Programs: Click the links below to learn about the ranger programs currently offered at Fort Raleigh National Historic Site and Wright Brothers National Memorial! Photo Credits: Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, Wright Brothers National Memorial, Mona Currie, Carrie Hardin, The 12 Bars of Christmas.Connect With Us!
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Latest edition of ‘Coastlines Georgia’ now available
Latest edition of CRD’s quarterly magazine, ‘Coastlines Georgia’ now available
Inside this edition:
CRD, MARTA partner to deploy two retired railcars to Artificial Reef L
Two retired 72-foot subway cars are the latest addition to Georgia’s marine artificial reefs.
Georgia’s first floating-cage oyster reach restaurants in major milestone
In Chatham County’s Bull River, where salt marshes meet the Atlantic breeze, a culinary revolution is underway.
Plus:
- Editorial: Shrimpers deserve support
- UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant honors CRD green growth specialist
- Capt. Jack Evans looks back on CRD career
… And much more!
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Elizabeth City history traces back to early Colonial days – Eric Medlin
Elizabeth City sits at the southern terminus of the Dismal Swamp Canal and has the well-earned reputation of being a transient friendly town with free dockage for 72 hours.
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Manslaughter in the Bahamas: U.S. Boater Convicted at Home for Crimes Abroad – Peter Swanson
This is what it looks like when after a boat running at over 40 mph hits a rock. In this case two people were thrown from the boat and killed. This photo was evidence in the trial of Losbel Fernandez.
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A New Year at the Coast, NC Coastal Federation
Dear Friends of the Coast, It’s the start of a new year with new opportunities to improve the health of our beautiful coast! As you’ll read below, we are proud of last year’s accomplishments and have developed a set of ambitious goals for our work in 2024. To learn more about our plans for the year, be sure to check your mailbox soon for the winter edition of the Our Coast publication.
– Todd Miller
Executive Director
North Carolina boasts a large and productive estuarine system with 220,000 acres of salt marshes that provide vital habitats for fish, improve water quality, and protect against flooding. However, these marshes are threatened, and to ensure their protection, the Coastal Federation is leading a partnership to develop the North Carolina Salt Marsh Action Plan (NC SMAP), a five-year strategy to protect, restore, and preserve these vital ecosystems.
The plan is part of the larger South Atlantic Salt Marsh Initiative (SASMI), which prioritizes protecting and restoring nearly one million acres of salt marshes along the South Atlantic coast. The NC Salt Marsh Plan will serve as the foundation of the Coastal Federation’s New Marsh Program Goal that will focus on salt marsh conservation and restoration, facilitate salt marsh migration, and include our work to advance living shorelines along the coast.
Educating the next generation of coastal stewards is a critical part of the Federation’s work and it’s something our team of educators enjoys. Recently Coastal Education Coordinator, Rachel Bisesi led a lesson on the importance of oysters to a group of students in Carteret County.
“We love partnering with different community groups and were honored to work with Carteret Parks & Recreation at Fort Benjamin to help educate the next generation about the value of oysters and healthy waterways.”
During Rachel’s lesson, students had the chance to build an oyster reef of their own with the help of recycled egg cartons!
Tonight is the highly anticipated Wine & Brine event at Southern Salt in Morehead City and there is still time to grab your ticket!
Come learn about our coastal protection and restoration projects while enjoying great company, delicious fresh oysters from local growers, and expertly paired wines. Wine & Brine will take place on January 19, 2024, from 6 pm to 8 pm at Southern Salt Seafood Company and Waterfront Restaurant in downtown Morehead City.
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One of our most popular events of the year is drawing near, the Hatteras Island Oyster Roast that will take place at Oden’s Dock on February 3. Tickets sell out fast but everyone can participate from their home in the online silent auction. This year’s auction includes incredible items like gift certificates to local restaurants and shops, stunning pieces of art, and more!
CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS AND SILENT AUCTION 
As we begin the new year, Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. If you’re looking for a perfect gift for your special someone, we’ve got just the thing for you. Adopt an oyster and not only will you get a sweet Valentine’s Day message for your loved one, but you’ll also be supporting the Federation’s efforts to restore oyster populations. Did you know that oysters are crucial to our estuaries because they can clean up to 50 gallons of water per day? They also provide habitat for other creatures and are delicious to eat too!
CLICK HERE FOR YOUR ONE-OF-A-KIND VALENTINE 
Here’s a look at some recent news featuring the Federation:
- Federation founder Miller to step back, Davis new director – CRO
- Founder of North Carolina Coastal Federation moves to new role – WITN
- Where and How to Recycle Your Oyster Shells After Using Them – WWAY
- NCCF Lost fishing gear recovery program underway – Carteret County News-Times
- Restoring a North Carolina Wetland – PBS
- Tickets on sale for Feb. 3 Hatteras Island Oyster Roast – CRO
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Exciting Discoveries at Hayes Farm, Edenton, NC
A longtime CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, historic Edenton always has an exciting calendar of events and places to visit! Edenton is at the mouth of the Chowan River on the northwest shore of Albemarle Sound.
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One of the exciting things happening in Edenton is the renovation and preservation efforts at Hayes Farm, once home to North Carolina’s fourth governor, Samuel Johnston.
When the State of North Carolina finalized the purchase of the property in 2022, the Elizabeth Vann Moore Foundation began working with Down East Preservation to revitalize this important piece of history with the goal of transforming it into a 180-acre public park for residents and tourists to enjoy.
We are excited about the many discoveries that have already been uncovered at Hayes Farm, and we invite you to follow along with the renovation efforts either through social media or by visiting Edenton.
You can find out more about Hayes Farm by reading this week’s blog.
Visit our website! 101 W Water St, Edenton, North Carolina 27932
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