May 4, 2012
There’s so much to do on the Outer Banks as the weather warms.
The fish are biting, the beach is
welcoming, kites are flying, local businesses are reopening for the season, and two of my favorite events are back: FIRST FRIDAYS and SATURDAY FARM MARKETS in downtown Manteo.
First Fridays
Held on the first Friday of every month on the Manteo Waterfront. 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Historic Inn Tour from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. (tour maps at Dare County Arts Council), Live music from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. (Blue grass to Jazz to Classic Rock ‘n Roll), Boutiques and Restaurants open late, Enjoy family friendly activities, Famous rock climbing wall, historical interpreters in period costumes and more. Queen Elizabeth Ave., Manteo, NC 27954 Phone: 252-473-2133.
Categories: Arts, Dining, Holiday Happenings, Marshes Light Marina, outer banks, Roanoke Island, Shopping, Things to do, travel, Uncategorized.
Tags: boating, Boats, Dining, farmers market, fresh seafood, manteo family fun, Manteo Real Estate, marshes light new home community in historic manteo, outer banks, Outer Banks things to do, Roanoke Island, travel, waterfront homes
December 29, 2011
Wishing you and
yours a happy and healthy New Year!
Photo by Amanda Mager
Categories: Arts, Fitness, Holiday Happenings, Home & Garden, Land Development, Marshes Light Marina, outer banks, Real Estate, Roanoke Island, Things to do, Uncategorized.
Tags: Boats, Fall Outings, Family Reunions Outer Banks Summer Fun, manteo, Manteo Real Estate, marshes light new home community in historic manteo, outer banks, Roanoke Island, Running Events, Walking Neighborhood in Small Coastal Town
June 10, 2011
Enjoying the new rocking chairs on the porch!
The weather was perfect for our recent Open House celebrating the Marshes Light Marina. We enjoyed Carolina blue skies and a light easterly breeze, a perfect day to be on the water.
Thanks to all who came by and big thanks to Manteo Marine for bringing some boats over for display and to Kitty Hawk Water Sports who provided free sailing demonstrations from the Marshes Light beach.
Kitty Hawk Water Sports Sailing
There were over 100 entries in our drawing for the use of a boat slip for a year. Congratulations to Harry W. of Massachusetts who won the boat slip drawing!
We are now turning our sights to the planning of the next Marshes Light Fishing Tournament. This year’s format will be different, with four categories of fish – king mackerel, dolphin, tuna and wahoo. There will be two days of fishing and it is scheduled for the weekend of October 14-15, 2011.
Categories: marina, Marshes Light Marina, outer banks, Roanoke Island, Sporting Events, Things to do, travel, Uncategorized.
Tags: boating, Boats, Dogs, Family Reunions Outer Banks Summer Fun, manteo, manteo family fun, marina, marinas in manteo NC, marshes light new home community in historic manteo, Walking Neighborhood in Small Coastal Town
June 5, 2011
Boot Camp. 6 weeks running and fitness camp on the beach. Great workout for all skill levels. www.outerbanksbootcamps.com.
Boot Camp Graduation, Wright Brothers Monument
Hang Gliding. Soar high above Jockey’s Ridge State Park. Visit Kitty Hawk Kites and learn to fly.
Paddle Boarding. Ocean or sound, it’s a great way to explore and see the aquatic wildlife in our local waters. www.kittyhawkwatersports.com.
Sailing, Jet Skiing, Windsurfing. Hobie cat day sailing or windsurfing. You can do it all at Kitty Hawk Water Sports, excellent instructors, great location on the By Pass in Nags Head, next to Jurassic Putt.
June 4-10 brings the Triple-S Invitational Kiteboarding Competition to Cape Hatteras. This professional event attracts the top 24 men and women kiteboarders from around the world to compete.
Surfing. Some of the best breaks on the East Coast are right here on the Outer Banks. There are a number of local surf shops that can hook you up. In the meantime, check out these sites: www.surfline.com/travel/index.cfm?id=2150; www.obxsurfinfo.com; and outerbanksesa.com.
The Lost Colony. Live outdoor theater about the story of 117 men, women and children who vanished without a trace more than 400 years ago. May 27 through August 20th 2011, Monday through Saturday at 8:30 p.m. (252) 473-3414 or www.thelostcolony.org.
Art. Dare County Arts Council showcases local artists including Chris Bickford (photojournalist) and Holly Nettles (acrylic, oil & collage) in the old court house, Manteo. www.darearts.org.
Food:
PIZZA – Pizzazz, 4 locations, Corolla, Duck, Kitty Hawk & Nags Head. www.pizzazzpizza.net or 252-261-1111.
COFFEE – Front Porch Café, 3 locations, Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head & Manteo. www.frontporchcafeonline.com.
SEAFOOD – Carawan’s Seafood Market, Kitty Hawk. Fresh to go. 252-261-2120.
CASUAL DINING –
- Kill Devil Grill www.thekilldevilgrill.com (252) 449-8181.
- Darrell’s Restaurant, Manteo. www.darrellsseafood.com (252) 473-5366.
- Art’s Place, Kitty Hawk. Featured in the June issue of Our State Magazine for best burgers in the state of North Carolina. On the Beach Road. (252) 261-3233.
- Blue Point Bar & Grill, Duck. Overlooking Currituck Sound. www.goodfoodgoodwine.com. (252) 261-8090.
WINE -
MUSIC & WINE & FOOD – The Brine and Bottle, on the Causeway, Nags Head. Every Thursday enjoy live jazz on the deck from 7 – 10 p.m. www.thebrineandbottle.com.
Categories: Arts, Dining, outer banks, People of Interest, Roanoke Island, Sporting Events, Things to do, travel, Uncategorized.
Tags: Boats, Dining, Family Reunions Outer Banks Summer Fun, food, fresh seafood, Nags Head, outer banks, Outer Banks things to do, Restaurants, sailing, Things to do
March 2, 2011
The high winds yesterday pushed this little boat up under the Marshes Light Marina. With a little help from our dock boys, we got it repositioned on dry land. If it’s not claimed, it just might be salvaged and used to putter about the Sound.
Categories: Arts, marina, Marshes Light Marina, Roanoke Island, Things to do, Uncategorized.
Tags: boating, Boats, manteo family fun, Manteo Photos, Manteo Real Estate, marina, marinas in manteo NC, marshes light new home community in historic manteo, outer banks
November 21, 2010
We’ve been enjoying beautiful sunny weather on the Outer Banks this month, and this past Friday morning was no exception. We recently moved our Marshes Light sales office over to the new ship’s store at the Marina, and I’m getting used to my new digs. I noticed some unusual activity going on out on the docks; a couple of guys milling about with lines and hoses. One of them was wearing a strange coverall with a rubber hood and scuba mask, the other in jeans and a Nags Head sweatshirt. Our resident boater, Steve, was also nearby, overseeing the event.
Intrigued, I grabbed my camera and went outside. The coverall guy with hood was a professional diver, hired by Steve to find something boat-related that fell into the brink a while back. He was lowering himself into the water, attached to air tanks on deck by a good length of rope and hoses, and assisted by the Nags Head sweatshirt guy. He had a microphone, so he could converse with the guys on the dock as he explored the shallow depths of the marina basin. I mentioned to him to be on the lookout for vintage glass bottles as Marshes Light was a dairy farm about 100 years ago and there might be some interesing finds buried out in the muck. 
After a few minutes under water, the diver found what he was looking for and brought it up. Steve was thrilled, but I was a little disappointed that he didn’t find anything more exciting. I wondered how much the diver and assistant cost, compared to the value of the casing that they retrieved.
All in all, not a typical Friday at the office; but I sure am liking our new location at the marina!
Salvaged!
Categories: Fall Weather, Marshes Light Marina, outer banks, People of Interest, Roanoke Island, Things to do, Uncategorized.
Tags: boating, Boats, manteo, marinas in manteo NC, marshes light new home community in historic manteo, outer banks, watefront real estate
October 19, 2010
The weather on the first day of the show was a replay of last year’s weather: lots of wind and rain. The weather cleared up on Friday and sunny skies ruled for the rest of the weekend.
Midshipmen, as the students from the U.S. Naval Academy are known, were seen on the streets in full uniform. Smart and tailored, the midshipmen were no doubt enjoying their victory over the SMU Mustangs in football on Saturday in non-conference action at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium.
Oysters Rockefeller, oysters casino, crab balls, duck pot-stickers and pit-cooked beef and turkey were some of the culinary treats we enjoyed at the show and nearby eateries. Walk-ability is of utmost importance, and we found a diverse choice of restaurants, coffee shops, boutiques, bookstores and more all close by to our hotel. I discovered a yummy new wine, Main Street Chardonnay from Santa Barbara.
Big and small boats were on display, as well as all sorts of booths selling boat parts, supplies, repair services, equipment, furniture, t-shirts, sunglasses and marinas and marina communities. We were there promoting the Marshes Light Community and Marina and we spoke to a lot of people who told us how much they love visiting Manteo either by boat or car. Manteo has the walk-ability thing going on, too, which will only improve as the retail shops and the Inn in Marshes Light are developed.
Categories: Fall Weather, Marshes Light Marina, Things to do, Uncategorized.
Tags: Annaopolis Boat Show, boating, Boats, travel
February 7, 2009
MARSHES LIGHT IS COMING TO THE RICHMOND BOAT SHOW FEBRUARY 20-22, 2009!
The Richmond Boat Show is recognized as one of the best boat shows in Central Virginia. Covering nearly 160,000 square feet in seven buildings, with all type of boats and boating equipment on display. Additional exhibits include boat lifts, floating docks, marine electronics, water sports and safety equipment. Experts will be on hand to give information and answer questions about marinas, financing, insurance, boat maintenance and repair and boating safety.
Richmond Raceway Complex600 E. Laburnum Avenue, Richmond, VA
Adults: $7. Ages 6-16: 2. Under 5: Free.
Parking is FREE
Visit the
Marshes Light booth and register to win a two nights stay in a beautiful waterfront villa at Marshes Light in historic downtown Manteo.
There’s a whole lotta activity along the outer banks right now!
Marshes Light Marina’s plans to be a full-service marina is becoming a reality. The Manteo Board of Commissioners recently approved our request for a fueling operation. Next step is to obtain necessary CAMA permit. Boat slips are currently for sale or lease with power and water. Contact Dock Master Joe Chambliss for more information at 252-327-9803.
Captain George’s Restaurant from Virginia Beach is under construction and will be open in time for the 2009 Summer Season. Enjoy fresh seafood and other specialties at their new location on 158 Bypass in Kill Devil Hills.
Major earth moving is going on a 10 acre site between the highways in Nags Head, rumor has it that a retail shopping village with a new Food Lion grocery store is coming.
Dare County’s new Community Center on Roanoke Island is designed to benefit property owners and will feature a state-of-the-art fitness center, kitchen and theater.
College of the Albemarle’s new building has started construction on their campus adjacent to Marshes Light. This new building will house their arts and crafts curriculum, small boat building and other non-academic courses.
Categories: Uncategorized.
Tags: boating, Boats, marina, outer banks, travel
