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BoatUS: Heading Us in the Right Direction
New technology is great, but when the proverbial “Stuff” happens, old fashion backups are a treasure. Good advise from BoatUS.
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Today’s Coastal Review: Fishing for snacks: Food choices a crucial, overlooked detail
The importance of what one chooses to take along on fishing trips cannot be overstated, nor can words adequately describe this angler/columnist’s distaste for Vienna sausages.
Today’s Coastal Review: Fishing for snacks: Food choices a crucial, overlooked detail
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Downtown Edenton’s Thriving Restaurant Scene – 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.
Hello, Many people visit Edenton and fall in love with its Southern charm and natural beauty!
To truly understand why so many visitors keep returning to Edenton, you have to experience it firsthand, and there’s no better way than by sampling downtown Edenton’s thriving restaurant scene.
Whether you’re looking for an upscale or casual atmosphere, there are options for everyone. From fresh seafood to authentic NY pizza, you’ll find a variety of cuisine and a welcoming atmosphere offered by Edenton’s restaurant scene.
So, book a comfortable, conveniently located room at one of our downtown Bed and Breakfasts and come see why so many people love to visit Edenton!
We can’t wait to see you soon.
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Red tide effects pop up on Longboat Key beaches
Piles of dead fish added to the foul odor on some parts of Longboat Key beaches around Feb. 17.
Red tide effects pop up on Longboat Key beaches
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February OBX Park News: Show our parks some love this month!
Your February e-news preview: 
I can’t imagine a world without national parks, and I can’t imagine a world without philanthropy. Outer Banks Forever brings the two together to form a perfect union. Over the past 23 years, I have worked for various nonprofit organizations and one thing has remained constant: the people. Everyone involved inside and outside an organization – the staff, donors, board members, and volunteers – are deeply invested and passionate about helping a community thrive through philanthropy. People like you!
Since the beginning of Outer Banks Forever in 2019, we’ve asked you to show your love for our Outer Banks national parks in numerous ways, and you have certainly come through. To date, more than 1,700 individuals, families, businesses, and organizations from all over the United States (and beyond!) have supported our various programs and projects at Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, and Wright Brothers National Memorial. That is a whole lotta love! Our community has also shown their love for our national parks by providing in-kind services like video production and photography and volunteering their time for important projects like building an educational garden at Fort Raleigh and beach cleanups at Cape Hatteras. And let’s not forget our loyal friends and partners who help spread our message by sharing our content and social media posts, and by telling their friends and family about Outer Banks Forever. In whatever way you choose to show your love for our Outer Banks national parks, we are grateful. As I write this, beautiful snow is falling outside my window, but we all know spring and summer will be here soon. If you have plans to visit the Outer Banks in the coming months, make sure you visit our national parks you love and cherish. When you return home, I’d love to hear about your trip to our national parks! Feel free to reach out to me anytime at (252) 423-4543 or send an email to NicoleErickson@obxforever.org. With gratitude,
Nicole M. Erickson
Interim Director/Development Manager
Outer Banks ForeverP.S. You can help us spread the word about Outer Banks Forever and the importance of supporting our Outer Banks national parks by doing one of these things today: - Think of three friends who love the Outer Banks as much as you do and forward this email to them or tell them about Outer Banks Forever the next time you see them.
- Share this donation link with family and friends! Encourage them to start a monthly gift of $10 or more to make an impact on our Outer Banks national parks all year long.
- Share your story and pictures of why our Outer Banks national parks are important to you on social media using the hashtag #obxforever on Facebook or Instagram!
Our Outer Banks national parks preserve and share both the difficult and inspiring stories that have not only shaped our local community, but also our nation and our world. This month, we join with our National Park Service partners in celebrating and honoring Black History Month by sharing some of these stories, from the Freedmen’s Colony on Roanoke Island, to Captain Richard C. Etheridge and the Pea Island Lifesavers, to the Hotel D’Afrique on Hatteras Island, to poet Paul Laurence Dunbar’s friendship with the Wright brothers.
If you’re in the Outer Banks, we encourage you to check out the newly enhanced Freedom Trail at Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, featuring the artwork of Sonja Griffin Evans, life-sized silhouettes, and expanded educational signage that help tell the stories of the freedom seekers who found safe haven on Roanoke Island during and after the Civil War. Additionally, our friends at the Pea Island Preservation Society, Inc. (PIPSI), will be hosting a special event, “PIPSI, Past, Present, Future” at College of the Albemarle’s Dare County campus on Feb. 22 from 3-4 p.m. to honor the lives of the Pea Island Lifesavers. The event will feature three short films sharing the story of Captain Etheridge and the Pea Island Lifesavers, as well as PIPSI’s efforts to make this important history known. The event is free and open to the public, so early arrival is encouraged due to limited seating. Light refreshments will be served at the conclusion of the event.
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We’d like to introduce you to Ivy Ingram, one of our incredible Advisory Board members! Ivy has been a resident of Kill Devil Hills for almost 25 years and joined our Board in 2023. Currently, she operates a preschool and serves as the Mayor Pro-Tem for Kill Devil Hills. Ivy is passionate about giving back to our Outer Banks national parks and especially enjoys spending time at Wright Brothers National Memorial!
Meet Ivy 
Our Outer Banks national parks continue to face challenges like adapting to a changing coastline, preserving the many historic structures they manage, and budget cuts that further restrict staffing at a time when our parks continue to see high levels of visitors. Our mission is to help protect and enhance our Outer Banks national parks, now and forever. That includes supporting our parks when they face unexpected challenges, like the fire at the Bodie Island Double Keeper’s Quarters last month.
One of the ways we’re helping meet our parks’ greatest needs is by creating a Parks Forever Fund that allows us to pool funds from each of you, as well as our local business partners, to be able to adapt to immediate needs as they arise and create a sustainable way to address longer-term needs. If you’d like to support restoration efforts at the historic Bodie Island Double Keeper’s Quarters, or you’d like to support all three of our amazing national parks, make your gift today to our Parks Forever Fund. Learn More 
Legend has it the Ocracoke ponies arrived on the island with shipwrecked explorers in the 16th or 17th century, and they’ve called the island home ever since. Did you know you can show some love to these beautiful and unique ponies (like Sacajawea, pictured at left) by symbolically adopting one? Your gift of $50 or more helps cover the costs of the ponies’ ongoing care and feeding.
When you adopt a pony or support the herd in honor of a loved one, we’ll send them a picture and an adoption certificate. You can choose to receive your adoption certificate by mail or email. Please note: We are a small but mighty team and we work diligently to mail out adoption certificates in the order they are received! Please allow 7-10 days to receive a paper certificate. If you’d like your gift to be more environmentally friendly and ensure more of your donation goes directly to the ponies, just click the “Digital Option” checkbox on the last screen before you complete your gift and a photo and a certificate will be emailed to you and/or your honoree. Please note: It can take 24-48 business hours for your photo and certificate to be processed, as they are not automated. Please add NicoleErickson@obxforever.org to your safe senders list. If you have not received your certificate in 24-48 business hours, please check your spam folder. Adopt A Pony 
Our Outer Banks Forever park stores at Cape Hatteras National Seashore in Buxton, at Fort Raleigh National Historic Site in Manteo, and at Wright Brothers National Memorial in Kill Devil Hills are open for business! Our park stores carry a wide assortment of Outer Banks Forever and park-themed merchandise to help you commemorate your visit or make the perfect gift for a loved one.
What’s more, your purchases support our work to protect and enhance our Outer Banks national parks! You can also shop our online store from wherever you are by clicking the button below. Shop Now Photo Credits: Alisa Hardin-Lapp, Nicole Erickson, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, Ivy Ingram, Cape Hatteras National Seashore, America’s National Parks.Connect With Us!
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Escape to the Florida Keys This Spring – Cottages Available! Key Largo, FL
Key Lime Sailing Club, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, always has very special offers for their visitors! Key Lime Sailing Club is a unique slice of KEYS ENJOYMENT…give it a try and let us hear about your experience.
Your Tropical Getaway Starts Here – Relax, Sail, and Explore! Spring is a great time to visit the Florida Keys, and we have cottages available for your getaway at Key Lime Sailing Club and Cottages! March, April, and May bring warm, breezy weather, clear waters ideal for snorkeling and sailing, and the chance to enjoy uncrowded beaches, wildlife sightings, and a relaxing island experience before the summer rush. Whether you’re looking for adventure on the water or a peaceful retreat by the bay, now is the time to book your stay in Key Largo! Available Cottages and Dates
If your preferred dates aren’t available, text Irene about cottage hopping— she can help find a combination of cottages to fit your stay! Call or text 305-451-3438 or reply to this email to reserve.
When you book one of our cottages, you get more than just a great escape. You also get free access to water amenities. If you’re a qualified sailor, you can use a 22′ sailboat. You can also take a relaxing kayak ride, paddleboard on the bay side calm waters, or explore the clear waters with our snorkel gear. This is what the Florida Keys are all about, and it is why guests keep coming back to Key Lime Sailing Club and Cottages. It’s a hidden gem that captures the true spirit of the Florida Keys, just like in Jimmy Buffet’s songs and Hemingway’s stories.
Plus, if you’re interested in learning to sail, we have a sailing school right on-site. The American Sailing Academy offers a 2-hour Introduction to Sailing, a 2-hour refresher (for those with experience but needing a little refresher), and ASA beginner and advanced certified classes.
You can learn to sail in just 2 days with our in-house sailing endorsement class (non-certification). When you pass the endorsement class, you would have the use of one of our 22′ Catalina sailboats for FREE during the rest of your stay. (Non-guests can rent a sailboat for $300 a day but it’s free for our qualified sailor guests staying at Key Lime Sailing Club and Cottages.) For more information on the sailing classes, call Capt. g at 305 896 5555, or send an email to captg@keylimesailing.com.
And that’s not all! We’ve got more in store for you such as sailing excursions* which include captivating sunset cruises, immersive kayaking tours, and exhilarating snorkel adventures. Departing from the KLSC docks, these fantastic outings are easily accessible to all our guests. Don’t miss out on these extraordinary sailing excursions; they’re the key to creating unforgettable memories.
*Booked through Morning Star Sailing Charters and guests staying at KLSC receive a 10% discount.
Win Stays at Key Lime Sailing Club
To our past and present guests: Here’s a chance to come back and vacation at KLSC for free! Send us pictures of your stay here and win a free 3-night stay by participating in our 15th Annual KLSC Photo Contest. Check here for details. Got a talent for video making? Enter our 11th Annual KLSC Video Contest and get a chance to win a free 5-night stay! Check here for details.
We at Key Largo Cottages at Key Lime Sailing Club love our guests and we would love to see you back again for another fun-filled and relaxing Florida Keys vacation!
Reservations is standing by at keylargocottages@
keylimesailingclub.com or call/text 1-305-451-3438. Thank you and see y’all in the Florida Keys!
Follow Key Lime Sailing Club and Cottages on Social Media:
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram,
Youtube, Learn ASA Certified Sailing at American Sailing Academy. Call us at 305-896-5555.
Enjoy a Snorkel or Sunset Cruise both bay side and ocean side as well as sailboat rentals from 22 foot to 40 foot through Morning Star Sailing Charters. Call us at 305-451-7057.
South Dade Marina, Wet and Dry Slips Available. Call 305-247-8730
Sommerset Sails, makers of excellent quality sails for your boat.
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Great Loops, With a Twist – PassageMaker
Great Loops, With a Twist
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