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Passage from Hell (Part 2): ‘We Are All Going To Die!’
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Passage from Hell (Part 2): ‘We Are All Going To Die!’
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The Passage From Hell (Part 1): Naked Goes the Novice
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History of Currituck Beach Lighthouse, Outer Banks, NC – Kevin Spencer
December 1stON THIS DAY in North Carolina history…1875:ON THIS DAY, the last of the four Outer Bank Lights, the Currituck Beach Lighthouse, is lit. It fills in the dark hole from Bodie Island to Cape Henry, Virginia. It is virtually identical to its three sister lighthouses (Bodie, Lookout, Hatteras) in construction. The 162-foot tall tower is constructed of approximately one million bricks. Its foundation extends seven feet below ground, with walls that begin at 5.5′ thick at the base of its tower, then tapering to 3′ thick at the top. It took one and a half years to build, beginning in 1874, and cost around $178,000 to construct.For its outer appearance, Currituck is left with its natural red brick. The thought by experts is this was the best way to distinguish it from the barber swirls of Hatteras, the diamonds of Lookout, and the horizontal stripes of Bodie Island.Initially, the beacon is fueled by a mineral oil lamp with five concentric wicks, the largest of which was four inches in diameter. The light is fixed white with a red flash, which occurred every ninety seconds and had a five-second duration. A clockwork mechanism rotates the light. Directly underneath the light, it is powered by weights and has to be hand-cranked every 2 1/2 hours.Today the light is automated and has been since 1939. The light has a flash pattern of three seconds on, and seventeen seconds off. It can be seen for almost 19 miles out to sea. As part of the automation, the lighthouse also has an automated bulb changer that holds a backup bulb. The Currituck Lighthouse comes on at dusk and turns off at dawn.~Kevin Spencer, Author, North Carolina ExpatriatesBe the first to comment!
BoatUS News: AIWA Celebrates 25 Years at Annual Meeting; Faces New Challenges
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LNM: Weather Webinars, Dec 12 and 13th
Good afternoon mariners,
Please join us next week for a pair of webinars on Forecast Products and Services provided by the National Weather Service’s Ocean Prediction Center and Tropical Analysis and Forecast Branch. The webinars will be held Thursday, December 12th, and Friday, December 13th, at 1pm EDT.
For Atlantic forecasts N of 31N (30N in the Eastern Pacific):
Please register for Blue Water Mariners – OPC Products and Services on Dec 12, 2024 1:00 PM EST at:
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What’s Happening in Your Parks, Charleston, SC
Santa’s On His Way
Mark your calendar! Jolly ol’ St. Nick is taking a break from his busy toy-making schedule to visit with families at James Island County Park…but his time is limited! Book your visit today: choose from Mingle with Kringle, an inclusive visit for people with disabilities, or visit him each night at the Holiday Festival Of Lights.
It’s Official
Trim your tree with a Charleston County Parks tradition: the official ornament of the Holiday Festival of Lights! Custom and collectible, this Lowcountry sunrise and sailboat design is based on one of the Festival’s displays and is also the inspiration for this year’s sand castle. It can be purchased online or at the festival.
Tune In, Light Up
Looking for a way to keep excited kids busy days before Santa’s arrival? Bring them to our Silent Dance Party at the Lincoln Regional Center in McClellanville! On December 20, you can channel that Christmas excitement on the dance floor by donning glowing wireless headphones and dancing to tunes spun by not one but two DJs. Grab your tickets today!
Wreath Sale
Deck the halls and support a great cause! Fresh wreaths are available at Park Center during the Holiday Festival of Lights December 6 – December 8. Your purchase helps the Charleston County Parks Foundation continue its mission of making parks accessible to all.
Mark Your Calendars December 7 Great Outdoor Gear Sale
December 13 Lighthouse Inlet Bird Walk 1 spot left
December 14 Understanding Rice Culture
December 14 Johns Island Holiday Fun Day
December 14 Junior Naturalist 1 spot left
December 14 Beginner Skateboarding
December 20 Homeschool in the Parks: Coastal Indigenous Tribes
December 31 New Year’s Eve Fireworks
January 11 Off-Road Duathlon
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The Down East way: Harkers Island to celebrate waterfowl – Coastal Review
Decoys of redhead ducks created by Jason Michels. Photo: Contributed Read more at Coastal Review, coastalreview.org.
The Down East way: Harkers Island to celebrate waterfowl
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A Coastal Cyber Monday – NC Coastal Federation
Our holiday gift shop is stocked with ideas for everyone on your list: 
- Unique apparel for your next coastal adventure
- Beautiful holiday decor with a beachy twist
- Gifts designed to help you relax and enjoy
You can also support the coast this holiday season with a special year-end gift to support protecting special places at the coast – places we all can enjoy for generations to come. Visit nccoast.org/explore.
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Three important players in Georgia’s marine fishery management are the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Coastal Resources Division (CRD), the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council (SAFMC), and the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC).
Key findings revealed a concerning trend: red drum in Georgia’s waters are both overfished (not enough fish in the population to reproduce at sustainable levels) and experiencing overfishing (too many fish being caught).
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