Avon Surf Movie Night

We had a great opportunity to enjoy a well put together Surf Movie Night at the Avon Fire House. Creators Jamie and Tatum were able to raise a couple hundred dollars, while bringing the community together. Awesome night visiting our brethren down south. Thanks again for the good times.

Loving this fall weather!

It's hard to believe that the clocks are getting ready to turn back this weekend and it's still 60 degrees outside.  We've bounced back from Irene and have had a great fall!  We have changed our hours for the off season and are now open from 9-5 Monday through Saturday and 12-5 on Sunday.

Stop by any of our four locations and enjoy this great fair fall weather while it lasts!

Used Equipment Sale

Hello everyone,  Our annual used equipment sale is right around the corner.  It Starts at 9am Saturday, September 24, 2011.  We have some kayaks, boards and bikes ready to sell at our KDH, Duck and Corolla locations.  Come on down and check it all out. 

 Get Out & Enjoy the 2nd Annual “Under the Oaks” Marketplace on the Currituck Sound!

Come and see the outdoor art and gift show that offers musical entertainment, food, an art auction, and kids games. Admission is free!! $5 parking donation is requested.

                                                           "Under the Oaks" Hours:
                                                    Wednesday Aug 31st: 10am-5pm
                                                     Thursday: Sept 1st: 10am-3pm

SOARING 100

Make plans to attend the CENTENNIAL of Orville Wright's world record glider flight! Come pay the OBX a visit during October 21-24, 2011 to enjoy the memories of this great day in history. If you want more information about Soaring 100 go to: http://firstflightfoundation.o​rg/first-flight-foundation-eve​nts/first-flight-foundation-so​aring-100/. We would love to share in this celebration with you! 

 

On Your Mark...Get Set...GO!!

Today is the last day to register on-line for the 10th Annual "OBX Bank" Sandbar 5k! The walk/run will start at the MP 4.5 beach access at 7:30 am on August 7th. So gather the family, lace up those sneakers, and help support The Outer Banks Relief Foundation. For more info check out this website:  http://www.outerbanksrelieffoundation.com/sandbar-5k/

EVERYBOBY LOVES A FISH FRY!

St. Andrews By The Sea has started their annual fish fry! Go chow down EVERY Thursday from 5pm-until. For more information about the fish fry and other happenings at St. Andrews check out this document: http://www.saintandrewsobx.com/docs/ENews_July_4.pdf. YUMMM!

10th Annual Summer Concert

NC Symphony is preforming their 10th Annual Summer Concert at Roanoke Island Festival Park in Manteo TONIGHT! This event is free to the public, so bring some chairs and a blanket and listen to some great selections from Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean and many more! Gates open at 6:00 p.m, show starts at 8:00 p.m. Check out this link for more information http://roanokeisland.com/featu​red-event-2011-19.aspx.

Check Out The Comedy Club!

The Comedy Club stopped by the shop today to spread the word about their 2011 comedy shows. It is the longest running summer comedy club in the NATION and it's right down the street from our shop. Go check it out! Located in KDH at the Ramada Plaza Hotel (MP 9.5). For more information visit them at www.comedyclubobx.com or call 252-207-9950. CHEERS!

Our Cribs Meet Health Standards

Our cribs meet the new standards for the 2011 safety ratings. This season we purchased all new cribs that are easier to set up and more safe to use. These new cribs no longer have the "drop-side" (which has been banned to produce or sell by the U.S. consumer Product Safety Commission). Check out the picture for the Ocean Atlantic Rentals Crib For The 2011 Season!

Red Noses Show You Care

Christmas in July is a great fundraiser that is hosted by the OBX Relief Foundation every year.  It is approaching soon and we received our red noses today! If you want more information about the OBX Relief Foundation or want to make a donation check out their website: http://www.outerbanksrelieffoundation.com/. REMEMBER RED NOSES SHOW YOU CARE! 

Daredevils Game TONIGHT!

DAREDEVILS GAME TONIGHT! IF YOU WANT A GREAT FAMILY FRIENDLY ACTIVITY HEAD DOWN TO FIRST FLIGHT BASEBALL COMPLEX TO SEE THE DAREDEVILS TAKE ON THE PENINSULA PILOTS. THE FIRST PITCH IS AT 7:05! COME SUPPORT SOME GREAT LOCAL TALENT!

Happy 50th Birthday Nags Head!

In celebration of Nags Head 50th anniversary, a carnival will be held from Tuesday June 14^th-Saturday June 18^th from 5:30 until 11:30 p.m. nightly!  This family-friendly event welcomes visitors and locals alike to enjoy carnival rides and popular carnival food including funnel cakes and cotton candy. The location of the carnival is The Windmill Point location, just before Tanger Outlet Mall, in Nags Head, NC.

Come out and celebrate with us!

Triple-S Has Started!

The 2011 TRIPLE-S has started! Take a trip to Hatters to see some amazing kite surfers and help multiple charities. Each day includes kite boarding competitions and live music. For more information check out Real Watersports at their website: http://www.realwatersports.com/news/2011-triple-s-schedule-of-events/

OBX Paddle Palooza

It's that time of year again! OBX Paddle Palooza starts tomorrow (Friday June 3rd) and lasts all weekend long. The festival is held at the Frisco Woods Campground. Stand up paddle boarding is available for all (beginners to advanced...and dogs too) There will be a sunset paddle trip, SUP race, pig pickin' (with live music), paddling lessons, and SUP yoga. If you would like more information about the OBX Paddle Palooza go to: http://obxpaddlepalooza.com/

OPENING NIGHT!

Outer Banks Daredevils Opening Night TONIGHT! Come to the First Flight Baseball Complex and support some great local athletes! First pitch is at 7:05 we hope to see you there! For more info or a season schedule click their link  

http://www.obxdaredevils.com/index.php?option=com_events&task=view_detail&agid=201&year=2011&month=05&day=31&Itemid=41&catids=18|19

OAR DEMO DAYS

OAR BEACH DEMO DAY

LOCATION 8^TH STREET BEACH ACCESS

WEDNESDAY 9-12

OAR IN KDH WILL BE OFFERING A FREE DEMO DAY OF OUR WATER SPORTS AND BEACH EQUIPMENT. INCLUDING OCEAN KAYAKS MALIBU 2, SCRAMBLERS, FRENZYS, AND BIG YAKS, STAND UP PADDLE BOARDS, SURF BOARDS, BOOGIE BOARDS, SKIM BOARDS, BEACH CHAIRS, UMBRELLAS, UTILITY CARTS, AND CARGO WAGONS.

FAMILY FRIENDLY EVENT

BOTTLE WATER WILL BE PROVIDED

FREE HOT DOGS AT THE KDH SHOP WITH RENTAL!

Cape Hatteras Ranks #5

Dr. Beach named Cape Hatteras #5 when ranking America's Best Beaches. If you're looking for some great exercise go take on the 248 spiral stairs and get an amazing view. Hatteras is also a great place to kayak, canoe, or windsurf. Check out what makes Cape Hatteras one of America's Best Beaches today!

Ahoy Mateys!

Aye, cap'n Blackbeard's anchor was disco'ard in Beaufort Inlet on May 27, 2011. The anchor weighed in at 3,000 pounds and is noted as the largest artifact found from Blackbeard's Queen Anne's Re'enge in 1718. Aye, me parrot concurs.

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2011/05/27/2331685/blackbeards-anchor-brought-to.html

39th Annual Hangliding Spectacular: LAST DAY!

Go check out the World's longest running Hang Gliding Competition! There will be opportunities for kid's and adult hang gliding lessons at Jockey's Ridge. The Nags Head location of Kitty Hawk Kites will have free kite making, toy demos, face painting, etc. And it's all FREE (for spectators)! Today is the last day so go have some fun on the dunes! For more information see their website: http://hangglidingspectacular.com/

Catch of the Day

Since 1939 locals and tourists alike spent their days trying to catch game off of Jennette’s Pier. When the pier opened back in 1939 it was the only fishing pier in the Outer Banks. Now the Outer Banks is home to 7 fishing piers (Jennette’s included). The pier was hit hard by Hurricane Isabel in 2003 and was in desperate need of reconstruction. Jennette's is now the newest and largest on the Outer Banks having a 1,000 foot long fishing pier and a 16,000 square foot pier house. Go enjoy the newest addition to the Outer Banks! For more information check out their website http://www.jennettespier.net/.

Wailers Coming to Kellys

Tuesday May 17th the Wailers will be performing at Kellys. If your looking for a great Reggae show these guys are it. Hit the link below for ticket info.

http://www.kellysrestaurant.com/the-wailers/

Susan Lawrence Benefit

Our local OBX Surfrider Foundation is sponsoring a benefit at Outer Banks Brewing Station on Sunday May 15th from 2pm-6pm. This is for the Lawrence Family and their fight against breast cancer. A surf/skate gear yard sale will take place along with a silent art auction. Please come show your support for a local family.


Pictured below is a piece our very own General Manager Chris Marik created and donated for the cause...

"It is called "Water Birds", and is inspired by the work of Gustav Klimt, and the current "Hot Button" issue on the southern Outer Banks -Unrestricted public beach access." said Chris. To view more of Chris's work check out http://obxartist.com/.

Congrats to our Duck Store Manager Ben Fulton for completing Nags Head Woods 5K

The Annual Nags Head Woods 5K was held this Saturday in the Nags Heads Woods Ecological Preserve. A strong number turned out to support and participate in this years Race. This event donates all proceeds to  worthy causes and disabled veterans. Great Job to Ben for representing Ocean Atlantic Rentals in this years race.

KAYAKS KAYAKS KAYAKS!!!!

Annual shipment of our kayaks has arrived. Waters temps on the rise, blues are running, surfs been steady; things are good on the Outer Banks. Time to get one of these Malibus in the water for the ole "durability test". Come on in and test one out for your self.

ZUMBATHON

It is in fact just what it sounds like. On Sunday May 8th from 12-4pm at Bonnet St. beach access a four hour Zumba class will be held to benefit Relay for Life. Come get your sweat on with local Zumba instructors and show your support. A volleyball tournament, dancing, and raffle will be some other activities offered. Tell your friends.

Green Boards

Cool write up and video about east coast surfer/shaper creating green surf boards.


http://feeds.wired.com/~r/wired/index/~3/P04xVRvXreU/

Stroll On

Came across an informative article about baby joggers on the Outer Banks. With the warm weather here to stay thought Id share it with all the Moms and Dads out there. If anyone feels motivated to try one out after reading, feel free to drop by one of our shops. Mention the article to a rental associate and get $5.00 off jogger rentals. We have both double and singles available.

http://www.bluetoad.com/publication/?i=65882&l=&m=&p=10&id=1745

Great music for an even Greater Cause

Carbon Leaf will be playing Brew Station tonight April 19th to benefit Relay for Life!!!!! Event starts at 830pm, tickets sold $15.00 in advance or $17.00 at door. Outer Banks Brew Station offers a really personal concert experience with great drinks on tap. This place gets packed so get there early if you plan on buying tickets at the door. See ya'll there.... Hit the link below for more details.

http://obbrewing.com/

EXPLORE THE BEACH ON BIKE

Besides the Beach Road are there any good bike trails? This is a frequent question asked in our shop, and the answer is yes. Dare County offers a lot of different trails such as sound side loops, destination rides leading to the Wright Brothers Memorial/ Lighthouses, and or leisurely cruises to shopping centers. Attached is a link to the Map.

Dare County Bike Map

I discovered this iphone app last night around 10pm...It's the bomb!

Check out this new iphone app I just discovered. It records all those business cards you have laying on your desk into an easy to use contact list. Linkedin just bought it. It is a free service!

Card Munch

Where did the Name Kill Devil Hills come from?

There are a few different interpretations of the legend and they all involve pirates and rum.  You do know that pirates lived on the outer banks since the 1700's right?  Well, as the tale is told pirate ships fresh from the Caribbean landed on these shores with their plundered booty.  These ships contained vast amounts of rum and it is said they would unload enough rum to kill the devil.  The would bury the rum in a large sand dunes for storage.  Thus the name...Kill Devil Hills...

Spring Camping

With comfortable camping weather on the way, every one at the shop is looking for those occasional 70 degree days to get out and about. After a long winter of howling winds and snow storms, we are all ready to shed the layers and enjoy the Spring. One of many camp sites along the Outer Banks, Frisco Woods Camp Ground has become our go to spot. Offering sound front tent sites enclosed by trees, its a beautiful environment to enjoy with friends. Most sites are camp fire friendly and there is kayak access all along the sound front with stellar fishing. Can't wait to get back out there....

http://www.thefriscowoodscampground.com/campground_layout

How did Nags Head get it's name?

As legend has it....Pirates in the 1700's would hang a lantern around the neck of  an old horse, commonly referred to as a nag, and walk it up and down Jockey's Ridge.  A ship at Sea would see these lights and think that it is a ship or ships docked safely in a harbor.  The captains of these ships would then sail toward the non-existent harbor and run aground on the sandbars.  Then the pirates would go out to the stranded ships to pillage and plunder. 

Do you have an interesting tale to tell about the Outer Banks?  We would love to hear it.
Pics from  http://www.ncfbmagazine.org/2009/01/the-legend-of-nags-head/

7th Annual Blues Jam

Truly a unique experience, the 7th Annual Freedmen's Blues Jam is set for March 25th. The Crowd and Big Ron Hunter will be performing in Roanoke Island Festival Park. Great venue, music and vibes, I'm looking forward to this one. Manteo's downtown is revamped and great lunch spots are all around if trying to grab a bite before the show. Full Moon Cafe Grille and Brewery is definitely a favorite. Only a few days left to purchase tickets, look up the link below for detailed info.

http://roanokeisland.com/featured-event-2011-2.aspx

There is lots to do on the Outer Banks this weekend!

cook offs, plunges, shows & parades

Now Hiring! Work at the Beach!

Ocean Atlantic Rentals is now hiring for for the 2011 summer season.  Check out our website, Job Descriptions & Online Application.  We are most interested in College Juniors, Seniors and Recent Graduates.  Housing is Available!Click here to go to our website!