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F E AT U R E S 15 Shipwreck of the Caribsea
It sank in less than three minutes. Read about this historic interaction with a U-boat right off the Crystal Coast.
16 Tooth Fever
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OUR COAST
It’s National Estuaries Week
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SPORTS
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ON THIS MONTH’S COVER It’s September and a new school year has begun, even though it still feels like summer on the Crystal Coast. Here’s to a great year for our coastal Carolina students! We’re looking forward to the cooler temperatures of fall in October.
Diving in search of prehistoric Megalodon shark teeth can bring on Tooth Fever, a condition that overcomes the diver and can become addictive.
20 Nardozzi at the BHA Gallery
Artist Michael Nardozzi of Hawaii will be exhibiting at the Mattie King Davis Gallery on the Beaufort Historic Site in Beaufort.
21 Living with Coyotes
Coyotes are very well adapted to coexisting with humans, and we need to learn some tools to do the same with them.
LOCAL INTEREST Things To Do...............................8 National Estuaries Week.............18 BWF Road Race........................19
15 COEXISTING with coyotes
16 TOOTH FEVER strikes divers in search of their next big Megalodon fossil.
20 MICHAEL NARDOZZI of Hawaii to exhibit at Mattie King Davis Gallery in Beaufort.
20 VOLUNTEER PICNIC
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BHA Volunteer Picnic.................20 Hooked Up Fishing....................23 Diving Our Coast........................24 Tides.........................................25 Literary Council Spelling Bee......26
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✪ NATURAL SIDE OF FT. MACON Meet in the Visitor Center lobby for a leisurely hike exploring the natural side of Fort Macon. At 2303 East Fort Macon Road, Atlantic Beach, from 10–11 a.m.
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SEPTEMBER 10–11
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Come see what’s happening in the Biergarten! Live Music on the weekends from 7:30–10:30 p.m. Li’l Johnny’s Food Truck every Thursday and Saturday night until November. For more information visit drinkcoastal.com or call 252-354-7911. At 911 Cedar Point Boulevard, Highway 24 in Cedar Point.
[ 9 AM–4:30 PM ] In this two-day hands-on course, students will explore the art of boat building from start to finish. They begin with the design and lofting of boats and move on to the setup, steam bending and different methods of creating the back bone of small boats. In addition, they will learn how to make planking systems, both carvel and lap strake and all the appropriate fastening systems. By the end of the course, students will have the knowledge and skill to choose a design and style of boat to build on their own and the confidence to take on the job. Course fee is $135. Minimum age is 16. Advance registration required. At the Maritime Museum, 315 Front Street, Beaufort. For information or to register call 252-728-7317.
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✪ Natural Side of Fort Macon [ 10–11 AM ] Meet in the Visitor Center lobby for a leisurely hike exploring the natural side of Fort Macon. Hike will cover both trail and beach. At 2303 East Fort Macon Road, Atlantic Beach. For more information call 252-726-3775.
SEPTEMBER 9–10
Monster Truck Jam Gates of the Newport Flea Mall open at 6:30 p.m. and show begins at 7:30. Adult tickets are $18 in advance and $20 at the gate. Children ages 6 to 12 are $8; children 5 and under are free. At 196 Carl Garner Road in Newport. For information and tickets call 252-223-4019.
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✪ KUNG FUN PANDA 3 is your Friday Free Flick on September 9. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Popcorn and drink for $1. At 7500 Emerald Drive in Emerald Isle at 7 p.m..
SEPTEMBER 9
✪ Friday Free Flicks: ‘Kung Fu Panda 3’ [ 7 PM ] Free. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Popcorn and drink for $1. Please bring chairs and or blankets, no outside beverages or snacks. At 7500 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle.
SEPTEMBER 11, 18
✪ SwanFest [ 6:30 PM ] The SwanFest Concert Series offers live music at the Pavilion at Olde Town Square in Swansboro. Bring your blanket or chair and come on out and enjoy some great music with us! 9/11.......................................... Unknown Tounges 9/18........................................... Scearce & Ketner
SEPTEMBER 12
✪ Bird Hike Meet at the Fort Macon Visitor Center and take a leisurely hike to identify birds native to the area. At 2303 East Fort Macon, Road Atlantic Beach. For more information call 252-726-3775.
SEPTEMBER 13
Explore Rachel Carson Reserve Come explore the Rachel Carson Reserve, a North Carolina Estuarine Research Reserve site. Get up close and personal with some of the plants and animals of the site. A guided hike led by Associate Museum Curator Benjamin Wunderly will take you through the different habitats found on Town Marsh and Bird Shoal. Not suitable for children under 12. Fee is $20. Advance registration required. At the Maritime Museum, 315 Front Street, Beaufort. For information or to register call 252-728-7317.
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SEPTEMBER 14
SEPTEMBER 15
✪ Merry Time for Tots: Hatteras Jack
✪ Surfing the Right Coast: NC Surfing History Exhibit Reception
[ 10–11 AM ] Preschoolers and their caregivers will hear the legend of the albino dolphin Hatteras Jack and learn more about dolphins. This class will include a craft, story and game to practice following directions, review their colors and learn about themselves as they learn about dolphins. Ages 2–5. Free. Space is limited, pre-registration is required. 252-728-7317. At the Maritime Museum, 315 Front Street, Beaufort. For information or to register call 252-728-7317.
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[ 4–5 PM ] Who would have known that surfing has been taking place in North Carolina for the past 100 years? Come join us to see the recently completed surfing history exhibit and thank those who contributed items, artifacts, images and knowledge. There will also be a presentation a North Carolina surfing history. Free. At the Maritime Museum, 315 Front Street, Beaufort. For more information call 252-728-7317.
SEPTEMBER 16–17
SEPTEMBER 14
Horse Sense and Survival Trip
✪ Newport Heritage Days
[ 1:30 PM ] Cape Lookout National Seashore is pleased to announce the first Horse Sense and Survival trip of 2016, which will be offered as one of several Ranger-led tours on a day that honors Cape Lookout’s 50th Anniversary and the National Park Service Centennial. This opportunity will depart from the Harkers Island Visitor Center at 1:30 p.m. Participants will watch from a distance. They will understand how to determine an appropriate position and distance for watching that doesn’t affect the horses’ natural behaviors. Space on the tour is limited; reservations are required. The only charge is the ferry fee, which is $16 for adults and $9 for children 11 and under. For more information or tickets, call 252-728-2250, ext. 3001.
Friday in the Newport Community Park at Howard Boulevard with music and food vendors from 5–9 p.m. Saturday Heritage Parade at 10 a.m. at Chatham Street/Howard Blvd. Festival in Park with entertainers from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., with heritage demonstrations, food, vendors and games. Newport Town Tour aboard Beaufort Front Street Trolley. Country store, petting zoo and more.
SEPTEMBER 15
✪ Homeschool Day [ 9 AM ] The NC Aquarium invites homeschool families to enjoy a day of educational programs and activities. Registration begins at 9 a.m. Aquarium admission and Homeschool Day activities (except the behind-the-scenes tours) are free for homeschool families. Please bring your identification. The aquarium’s annual Homeschool Day is a special event in addition to the one free admission per year allowed for homeschool families. For details call 252-247-4003 or visit ncaquariums.com/pine-knoll-shores. At 1 Roosevelt Boulevard, Pine Knoll Shores.
SEPTEMB ER 16, 17
EVENING AT Cape Lookout Lighthouse ferry trip and tour. Cost is $28, including ferry fare. Departs at 7:15, returns approximately 10 p.m. For tickets call 252-728-2250.
SEPTEMBER 16, 17
Evening at Cape Lookout Lighthouse [ 7:15 PM ] Watch the sunset and the moon and stars come out over unlit beaches. Hear stories of the lighthouse keepers and venture into the lighthouse and island as the keepers did, in the dark of night with only the light of the moon to see by. The cost of the program is $28 (price includes ferry fee) and is non-refundable (weather dependent). The evening begins on Harkers Island promptly at 7:15 p.m. under the ferry dock canopy. The ferry will return to Harkers Island at about 10 p.m. Children joining the climb must be at least 44" tall and able to climb the steps on their own. Children 12 years of age and younger must be accompanied by an adult (16 or older). Footwear is required as well. For more information, visit http://go.nps.gov/eveningatcape.htm. For more information or tickets call 252-728-2250.
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SEPTEMBER 17
The Aquarium Turns 40! Come celebrate a day of special events to commemorate the three NC Aquariums turning 40 years old. For details call 252-247-4003 or visit ncaquariums.com/pine-knoll-shores.
SEPTEMBER 17
✪ 10 Annual Flounder Surf Fishing Tournament th
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THE AQUARIUM TURNS 40 with a day of special events to commemorate this milestone. For details call 252-2474003 or visit ncaquariums.com/ pine-knoll-shores.
Free registration through September 15, and excellent prizes! All flounder must be caught by fishing on foot (surf, pier, inlet or sound) from Fort Macon to Emerald Isle. Sponsored by Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation and The Reel Outdoors. Contact Sheila Lowe at slowe@emeraldisle-nc.org or 252-354-6350 for more information.
JEANNE JOLLY performs at An Evening for the Broad Street Clinic. Food and beverages provided. Tickets are $50. At the Civic Center in Morehead City. Call 252-726-4562.
Broad Street Clinic, Coastal Pregnancy Care Center and Carteret County Domestic Violence Program. At 107 Atlantic Boulevard in Atlantic Beach. For more information call 252-637-2460.
SEPTEMBER 17–18
✪ Living History Weekend [ 10 AM–4 PM ] Reenactors of the 1st NC Volunteers will be spending the weekend at the fort presenting special events and programs. Events may include flag talks, women’s dress talks, musket drills and artillery demonstrations. A skirmish scenario will take place at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. At 2303 East Fort Macon Road, Atlantic Beach. For more information call 252-7263775.
SEPTEMBER 17
SEPTEMBER 17–20
✪ 11th Annual Day4Kids
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[ 10 AM–2 PM ] Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation will host the 11th Annual Day4Kids at the Emerald Isle community center. Day4Kids brings adults and children of all ages together for a free, fun-filled day of vendors, activities, games, face painting and more! Some of the attractions and activities this year include: Kinetico Water trailer (bring a cup or bottle to fill up), a book exchange with the Friends of Western Carteret Library, hotdogs and drinks, popcorn, cotton candy, inflatable rides, face painting and balloon sculpting by Isabel the Clown. There will be vendors giving away free gifts and information. Ronald McDonald will be visiting as well as Fat Cat from State Employees Credit Union. A raffle drawing will take place and excellent prizes will be awarded in three different age groups. The event is open and free to the public. For more information on the event or to learn how to become a sponsor or vendor visit emeraldisle-nc.org/eiprd or contact Sarah Cutillo at 252-354-6350.
[ 9 AM–4:30 PM ] Participants will build their own Skin-On-Frame ultralight boat in the Inuit style. These versatile and time tested boats can be fashioned in a myriad of styles including the North Alaska Retrieval Kayak, Greenland Style Sea Kayak, Pram Dinghy and Canadian Canoe. After the frames have been pegged and lashed together from fir and steam bent white oak frames, the skin of 12-ounce Ballistic Nylon is sewn over the frame and coated with either varnish or paint to produce a light, tough and beautiful boat. This 4-day course runs for four straight days. Course fee is $1,500. Minimum age is 16. All courses are limited in size. Advance registration required. At the Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center, 315 Front Street, Beaufort. For information or to register call 252-728-7317 or visit ncmaritimemuseums.com.
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SEPTEMBER 17
[ 9 AM–2 PM ] The Crystal Coast Beach Volleyball Classic will take place at the Atlantic Beach Circle. This benefit tournament will be double elimination. Music, food, fun in the sun and sand between your toes! Team entry fee is $65 and includes lunch! Proceeds benefit United Way Carteret County partner agencies, including Boys & Girls Club,
[ NOON–5 PM ] Flavor Festival features local coastal cuisine, wines and craft beers. We give back to the community with time, sweat, all the energy we can muster and your help; all profits and benefits from the event go to great local causes in our community. We expect 12–15 restaurants, over
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30 breweries with multiple offerings, select local wineries and vendors. Be a part of helping build our community. At the Islander Suites in beautiful Emerald Isle with performer Bryan Mayer! At 102 Islander Drive, Emerald Isle. For more information call 252-241-7297.
SEPTEMBER 17–NOVEMBER 11
Wild Horses of the Outer Banks Opening Reception [ 5–7 PM ] One of North Carolina’s most beloved treasures, the wild horse herds of the Outer Banks, is the subject of an exhibition at Carolina Artist Gallery. Original art in many mediums celebrates the beauty and resilience of the horses, with benefits going to The Foundation for Shackleford Horses. The public is invited to an opening reception on Saturday, September 17, from 5 to 7 p.m. Carolyn Mason, president and chairman of the Foundation, will speak about the horses at the reception and a wine tasting by Gregory Vineyards of Angier unveils a private label. Several prizes will be awarded to artists in various categories. At 800 Evans Street, Morehead City. For more information call 252-726-7550.
SEPTEMBER 17
An Evening for the Broad Street Clinic with Jeanne Jolly [ 6:30–11 PM ] Featuring singer–songwriter Jeanne Jolly in concert and dancing to the music of Landfall afterward. Food and beverages provided. This event will take place at the Civic Center in Morehead City. Tickets are $50 per person and are available by calling 252-726-4562. At 3505 Arendell Street, Morehead City.
SEPTEMBER 17
Down East Folk Arts Society Concert: ‘Gathering Time’ Gathering Time “Who Knows Where The Time Goes” is an original folk-rock Americana trio best described as a high-energy Peter, Paul & Mary or a co-ed Crosby, Stills & Nash. Their 3-part harmonies … wow! With engaging, meaningful originals and deep roots in the ’60s and ’70s, the group is fast building buzz as an energetic, harmonic headturner. Tickets for this show need to be purchased
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early. At Joslyn Hall, Carteret Community College, Morehead City. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and show starts at 7:30. General admission $16, active duty military and Down East FolkArts Society Members $13, and full-time students $10. To reserve tickets, please call or text 252-646-4657 or send email to folkartsenc@gmail.com. Visit the Down East Folk Arts Society website for detailed information on performers at downeastfolkarts.org/Concerts.html.
SEPTEMBER 18
Birding Cruise [ 10 AM–NOON ] Join local birding expert Joanne Powell and the North Carolina Coastal Federation for a birding cruise on the White Oak River in Swansboro! The group will slowly cruise on a covered ferryboat through the estuaries in and around the White Oak River and Bogue Sound looking for resident and migratory birds. Participants will meet at the Hammocks Beach State Park Visitor Center in Swansboro and are asked to bring their own binoculars, as well as water and a snack. Please dress appropriately for the weather. The program fee is $20 for federation members and $25 for nonmembers. All ages are welcome, but the program is geared toward adults and older children. Registration is available at nccoast.org/events.
SEPTEMB ER 17–N O VEMBER 11
WILD HORSES of the Outer Banks exhibition at Carolina Artist Gallery, 800 Evans Street, Morehead City. Opening reception is September 17 from 5–7 p.m. For information call 252-726-7550.
SEPTEMBER 20
✪ Oyster Reef Construction [ 10 AM–NOON ] The North Carolina Coastal Federation, in partnership with Sound to Sea at Trinity Center, invites volunteers to help protect our shorelines, one bag of recycled oysters at a time. The reef will protect the shoreline from erosion and will create habitat for hundreds of marine creatures including oysters, which will help filter and clean the water. Volunteers will meet at Trinity Center and park by the Point of Arrival. Please wear weather appropriate clothing that can get wet and dirty. Closed-toe shoes are required. Participants should also bring work gloves and a towel. Registration is available at nccoast.org/events.
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Kayak through History [ 9 AM–NOON ] Learn about local history while on the water. Basic instruction and safety lessons followed by a relaxing paddle through a salt marsh. Ages 12 and up, under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Participants must know how to swim and some kayak experience is recommended. Cost is $40 ($25 with own kayak). Advance reservations required. At 315 Front Street, Beaufort. For more information call 252-728-7317.
Carteret Public Library and the NC Maritime Museum. All ages are welcome. Junior pirates will be able to create a pirate hat, get pirate tattoos, get pirate photos taken, hear pirate stories, meet a real Beaufort pirate and maybe even find some pirate treasure! No registration or tickets are needed and parking is available. For more information, call 252-393-6500.
SEPTEMBER 24
Ride for North River & Barn Party
SEPTEMBER 23–24
[ NOON ] at North River Wetlands Preserve in Otway. Join the North Carolina Coastal Federation for its first annual Ride for North River and Barn Party! The event starts at noon with a bike race, followed by all kinds of activities, including a 5K run at 2:30 p.m. and a family-friendly 1-mile run at 3:30 p.m. Starting at 3 p.m. is the afternoon Barn Party, which includes a clambake, live music, hayrides, yard games, bird watching tours and much more! Celebrate the beautiful sights of Down East on our 6,000-acre natural preserve at North River Farms. Ticket prices vary depending upon the events the participant chooses. For more information and to register, please visit nccoast. org/ride.
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SEPTEMBER 24
SEPTEMBER 20
✪ BHA Membership Meeting and Volunteer Picnic [ 5:30 PM ] The Beaufort Historical Association’s semi-annual membership meeting will be held on the grounds of The Beaufort Historic Site. Catered by Roland’s BBQ, this picnic honors all those who volunteer for the Beaufort Historical Association and its many events and activities. There will be a very brief business meeting. Current and potential volunteers are welcome! At 100 Turner Street, Beaufort. For more information call 252-728-5225.
Beaufort Wine and Food’s Inaugural Craft Beer Festival features two days of beer-centric events focusing on North Carolina’s dominating craft brewing scene. Crowd favorite Beer, Bubbles and BBQ will also feature craft beer and fare from around the state, with a BBQ competition capping off the event. At 2400 Lennoxville Road, Beaufort.
SEPTEMBER 23
✪ Astronomy/Star Gazing Meet at the Fort Macon bathhouse to view space through a telescope and learn more about our Universe. At 2303 East Fort Macon Road, Atlantic Beach. For more information call 252-726-3775.
SEPTEMBER 24
✪ Family Pirate Day [ 10 AM–2 PM ] At Western Carteret Public Library, Cape Carteret, rain or shine. This annual end-ofsummer fun fest for kids and parents alike is a joint activity between the Library, the Friends of Western
Kayak/Canoe Race [ 1:30 PM ] The Carteret County Domestic Violence Program invites you to join us for a fun kayak/canoe race down the Newport River in your best purple attire. Single person kayaks and 2-person canoes will race in 1 or 5-mile divisions. This race is for ages 16 and up. Children under the age of 18 must have an adult present to sign liability waivers. Entry fee is $25 per person if you are bringing your own kayak or canoe. Entry fee for participants needing to rent equipment is $35. Boat, paddles and life jackets included. Please bring your ID! Check in at Newport River Adventures will begin at 1:30 p.m. Boats will launch at 3 p.m. Join us for a cookout sponsored by Fat Fellas at the conclusion of the race. Plates are $5. Please pre-register. Registrations forms can be picked up at Caroline’s Collectibles, Newport River Adventures or accessed online. All proceeds go to the Carteret County Domestic Violence Program. For more information
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SEPTEMBER 24
✪ Maritime Model Society Meeting The Carolina Maritime Model Society exists to promote the active participation in building ship models, a craft as old as shipbuilding itself. The group is the only such organization in the entire state. Free admission. Membership is open to all members of the Friends of the Maritime Museum. At 315 Front Street, Beaufort. Call 252-728-7317 for more information.
SEPTEMBER 24–OCTOBER 30
Garner’s Corn Maze Corn Maze admission includes entrance to corn maze, hay rides, little kids straw bale maze, pumpkin chunker, corn kernel pit, sand fossil pit, tire mountain, family-friendly games including checkers, tic-tac-toe and more! Food is available for purchase from “Grill on Wheels” which is serving burgers, barbecue and more and Garner Farms “Garden Patch Kitchen” offers baked goods. Horse Pen Ranch will have horse rides available for $5. Open Fridays 4–9 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m.–9 p.m. and Sundays from 1–7 p.m. Open Monday through Thursday for large groups by reservation only. Grand Opening event is September 24. We will have extended hours the last two weekends of the season, complete with a haunted corn maze. At 5878 Arendell Street, Newport. For more information call 252-241-1184.
SEPTEMBER 24
✪ Olde Beaufort Farmers’ Market [ 3–7 PM ] Farm fresh products, seafood, artisan crafted items, food stand, live music, raffle baskets … come join us! At 300 Court House Square, Beaufort. For more information call 252-515-4799.
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Cape Lookout National Seashore. Not suitable for children under 12. Fee is $30. Advance reservations required. At 315 Front Street, Beaufort. For information call 252-728-7317.
Subs on the Atlantic Beach Causeway. Race BibTag timing chips will be used to time the race. This is a running only event. For more information call 252726-5083, ext. 5.
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The Seafood Festival is the largest festival in ENC. Taking place the first weekend in October, the festival offers free local and regional entertainment, 8k road race, sailing events, surf and pier fishing contest, Blessing of the Fleet on Sunday, SasSea’s Island playgound for children, free Southern Outer Banks Boat Show, vendors of all kinds, fireworks, amusement rides and seafood, seafood, seafood! Festival takes place on the Morehead City Waterfront. For more information call 252-7266273 or visit ncseafoodfestival.org.
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Amateur Sports Cycle MountainsTo-Coast Ride The 18th annual ride is scheduled for a Banner Elk to Atlantic Beach route. With beautiful stops along scenic back roads, the Mountains-To-Coast trek is the highlight of the year for cyclists from across the nation. Cycle North Carolina will begin its full-service, cross-state ride on October 1 at the Tate-Evans Park in Banner Elk and will end at the Atlantic Beach Circle on October 8, with 1,100 bicyclists expected to participate. Over the course of the week, riders will bike an average of 60 miles per day. Additional overnight stays are planned for the towns of Wilkesboro, Lexington, Burlington, Sanford, Clinton and Jacksonville. Registration brochures are available and online registration is open at cyclenorthcarolina.org. Cycle North Carolina will be capping registration at 1,100 riders, so interested riders are encouraged to register early to avoid missing out on the highlight of the year for bicycling in North Carolina.
Flag Talk at the Fort [ 10–11 AM ] Meet at the Fort Visitor Center to learn about the wide range of flags used by at Fort Macon and by the confederacy during the War Between the States. At 2303 East Fort Macon Road, Atlantic Beach.
OCTOBER 5
Kayak Fishing Class [ 8 AM–2 PM ] Learn the basics of saltwater fishing from a kayak. Kayaks, tackle and rods provided; NC Saltwater Fishing license required. For intermediate or advanced paddlers ages 12 and up (under 18 must be accompanied by an adult). Reservations required. Fee is $60. For more information call 252-728-7317.
OCTOBER 5
Musket Firing Demonstration [ 10 AM ] Meet in Fort Macon to learn about a 19th century musket’s history, loading procedures and firing. At 2303 East Fort Macon Road, Atlantic Beach.
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Surf Fishing Workshop Make your fishing wishes come true with the annual Surf Fishing Workshop. Expert instruction and hands-on experience are the trademarks of this popular seminar. Advance registration and fees are required and can be accomplished by phone or online. For details call 252-247-4003 or visit www. ncaquariums.com/pine-knoll-shores.
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The wreck of the Caribsea lies in a comfortable 85 feet of water about 10 miles east of Cape Lookout Shoals. It is scattered and broken up due to the Navy Salvage Service, which depth charged and wire dragged it as a hazard to navigation in the spring of 1944. The bow section of the wreck extends to about 60 feet from the surface and the rest of the wreck is scattered in a roughly continuous debris field. There is a windlass on top of the bow and the anchors are still attached. The wreck is a popular hangout for the Atlantic sand tiger shark. Two torpedoes fired by U-158 detonated against the hull and sank the Caribsea in 1942.
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quawks went up all the way from Atlantic City to southern Florida that the tourist season would be ruined. A blackout? Ridiculous! Its March 1942! The coast was a blaze of bright lights and not blacked out as was recommended by the British. Who listens to the British? It was Europe’s war! Our war was in the Pacific! And so the U-158 stayed in the gray shade of the sea, using the bright lights on land to silhouette ships sailing close to shore. Little did anyone know the war in Europe had already come to America and was coming down the eastern seaboard to North Carolina. The captain of the SS Caribsea had come from Cuba and was instructed to stay close to shore to arrive at Cape Hatteras with the rising sun. It was midnight, the ship was blacked out and she moved slowly through the darkness to arrive on time. Preparations aboard the Caribsea had been made for the worst possible outcome. The lifeboats were ready, the crew prepared. The Caribsea was traveling alone because shipowners did not want to delay for convoys— besides, no escorts were available. America’s aversion to war had called for global disarmament. No one built escorts for commercial shipping. Word was out, ships were being sunk by German U-boats, you had to be prepared. It was time to slow down. The Caribsea must stay in the darkness until morning broke at Cape Hatteras. The U-Boat commander had no trouble navigating the coast of North Carolina, even the Cape Lookout beacon could be seen and heard. Traveling south, U-158 passed the northbound Caribsea, easily seen against the lights of the distant coast. The U-boat glided smoothly along the surface just a mile further out to sea. U-158 now reversed course and moved ahead of the Caribsea, switching to electric motors so the sound of its twin diesels could not be heard. The U-158 flooded two torpedoes and waited for the Caribsea to move into the firing zone. The Caribsea was not zigzagging, but was slowing down as the two torpedoes left the U-158. The first torpedo missed due to the slowing speed of the Caribsea but the second hit on the starboard bow at the number two hatch. Panic ensued as as the torpedo exploded followed by the boiler exploding, throwing the crew into the sea. The Caribsea sunk by the head in three minutes. No radio
The Caribsea sank in three minutes. No radio distress signal was sent.
distress signal was sent, even though preparations had been made. The prepared lifeboats had no survivors in them, the crew floated out to sea in the darkness. It was not until the next morning that the SS Norlindo would pick up the crew out of the ocean and bring them to Cape Henry Lighthouse. U-158 switched back to diesel power and inspected the damage. The Caribsea sat on the bottom of the ocean with her masts and stack above the surface of the ocean. An aircraft was heard in the distance and the alarm was given to dive and to turn back into the grey shade of the sea. Depth barges were dropped but U-158 was already in the waters of the Crystal Coast getting ready for its next victim. In the White House President Roosevelt was furious with the morning news of the loss of the SS Caribsea, he did not mince words with the Secretary of the Navy: “This is a real disgrace!” S Dale A. Hansen lives in New Bern. His original research comes from the National Archives in Washington, DC. Dale is a Master Scuba Diver and can be found at Discovery Diving where he has volunteered on projects for NOAA, NC Fisheries, Duke University, NC Aquarium, QAR Project and the NC Artificial Reef Association. Dale has been credited with correctly identifying the SS Ario, the SS Hutton and the SS Papoose. SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2016 | C A R O L I N A S A LT | 1 5
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glanced at my dive computer to check my air and see how much longer I could stay on the bottom. The depth was 95 feet and time was running out. All I had in my pocket were some small teeth and a handful of fragments. The prize of the 6-inch tooth had eluded me again, but reason prevailed and I headed back along the reel line toward the anchor line to begin my ascent. Diving on the ocean’s floor in search of prehistoric Megalodon shark teeth can be dangerous, not because it is too deep or has hazardous terrain, but because of Tooth Fever. That is a condition that overcomes the diver and causes loss of reason and caution, being consumed with the next big tooth that is sure to be in that pile of rocks just over there. It is easy to lose track of where you are and how much air you have left. Some say it is addictive. About halfway back to the boat, an object caught my eye. As I turned my head to focus on it, the shape became apparent. It is amazing how many rocks are triangular (nature’s way of toying with the diver looking for Megalodon teeth). “Please be a tooth,” I thought to myself. I picked up the large object and immediately knew it was a big tooth. “Yes!” I screamed through my regulator, by myself at 95 feet. Now down to 1000 psi in my tank and with a two minute decompression obligation, I clutched the prize tooth in my left hand, scurried back to the anchor line, ascended quickly to 70 feet and stopped. That is when I really looked at the fossil, perfectly shaped and obviously the largest tooth I had ever found. Afraid to put it in my pocket, I continued my ascent and decompression stop, grasping it so tightly that my hand began to cramp. When I climbed back onto the dive platform, I literally had to use my other hand to get my fingers to release it. A customer took it and passed it around the boat, everyone marveling at the size. It was clearly the largest tooth found that day. I started taking the dive vessel Tortuga to Wrightsville Beach last year to run specialized trips in search of these fossils. Demand among my regular diving customers became so great that this year we are making three 12-day trips. It is a logistical nightmare, but it has proven to be well worth it. There are several theories about why these fossilized prehistoric shark’s teeth are present around the ledges east of Frying Pan shoals off the coast of North Carolina. The one I believe to be the closest to fact is that the ledges represent the prehistoric shoreline millions of years ago. The Megalodons would chase whales up to the shore to feed, shedding teeth with every bite. The whale remains and the teeth became fossilized in the limestone. The force of our annual passing storms breaks up the ledges and the fossils fall out into the sand. For every tooth you find, you turn over a hundred whale bones. There are vertebrae, ribs and even ear bones. Then there are rocks. There are many techniques for finding the teeth; it seems every diver has their own individual way. Some of my customers really have an eye for them … others not so much. It is not uncommon for one diver to come back from a dive with a big bag of rocks (“Indian love stones” as we affectionately call them) while another finds a dozen or more teeth. Some people believe in digging, some in fanning the sand. Some even bring scooters to turn around and blow big holes in the sand. All those methods result in bad visibility, as the fine limestone sand completely silts out an area. Personally, I believe in using my eye and not my hands. If you have ever looked for flounder on the bottom, you will know that what you usually see 1 6 | C A R O L I N A S A LT | SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2016
are the eyes, the outline of the jaw or maybe the tail. You rarely see the whole flounder. It is the same with the teeth. There are almost always covered in silt, with limestone and marine growth all over them. Rarely do you see the whole thing. The trick is to look for odd shapes among the rocks and whale bones, either the rounded gum line of the top or the pointed end of the tooth. I get neutrally buoyant, keeping my knees bent and fins away from the sand while hovering two feet above the bottom and almost walking on my hands. I pick up anything that even might be a tooth. Early on I brought back all sorts of rocks, but as I got the hang of it I learned how to tell what is a tooth and what is not. Only the fossils make it to my pockets now. The State of North Carolina has just passed a bill making the Megalodon Shark Tooth the state fossil. Apparently the prehistoric shoreline ran from what is now the tip of the Frying Pan Shoals up through the eastern part of the state. The same teeth can be found near Aurora on dry land. Rumor has it that they can also be found on the shallow ledges just off Camp Lejeune, as well as on the beaches. Tooth Fever can be contagious. It is a lot of fun (plus you get to dive), but the mad rush to find these fossils has a down side. There have been a handful of deaths on the fossil ledges over the last few years. It is important not to let the desire for that perfect tooth override the safe diving techniques that you learned in training. Fossil diving can be a great experience if you do it safely. Bring all the appropriate tools and know how to use them. The essentials are a dive computer, quality line reel, a surface marker buoy and a cutting device. A mesh bag for your goodies is important as well. Buddy diving is difficult when you are focused on the bottom—it’s easy to lose each other. Be self-sufficient. It is not a bad idea to use H valves or carry a pony or “bailout” bottle. Save your Tooth Fever for the boat. It can be difficult to get a spot on Tortuga when it is in Wrightsville Beach. Demand exceeds capacity! But there are other quality dive operations out of Wrightsville and Carolina Beach that offer trips to the fossil ledges. S
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stuaries do it all—they serve as nurseries for juvenile fish, help support the economy, filter polluted stormwater runoff, preserve centuries-old cultures and traditions and serve as unique educational resources. September 17–24 is National Estuaries Week, which is hosted by Restore America’s Estuaries (RAE) and its member organizations. Since 1988, this week celebrates the important role of estuaries in keeping coastal ecosystems healthy and beautiful. The North Carolina Coastal Federation is hosting events around the Crystal Coast that aim to celebrate and protect the estuaries of North Carolina, which has the largest estuarine system of any Atlantic Coast state. “Healthy estuaries ensure that the coast remains an ideal place to live, work and play. Because of their natural benefits, we’re excited to celebrate estuaries for a whole week on both a state and national level,” said Todd Miller, executive director for the federation. Estuaries are more than just the areas where freshwater and saltwater mix—they support many important coastal functions. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), “many animals rely on estuaries for food, places to breed and migration stopovers.” Despite these important roles, more than half the nation’s original coastal wetlands have been lost over the past 200 years. Everything from salt marshes along the Atlantic and Pacific shorelines to the mangrove swamps ringing Florida and the Gulf Coast have seen declines. It is important to recognize the value that protecting and restoring our estuaries delivers to both our local economy and nation. According to RAE, our coasts and estuaries are worth nearly $1 trillion annually to the American economy and coastal waters add more than $800 billion in trade and commerce and tens of billions in recreational dollars. RAE also reports that 43 percent of us live in coastal areas, accounting for 40 percent of all employment nationally—69 million jobs in all—and 43 percent of our overall economic output. Estuaries Week is a great time to appreciate all of the things our estuaries do to protect the coast we love. Show that appreciation by participating in the federation’s events that support and improve the quality of North Carolina’s estuaries. Those events include a birding cruise on September 18, an oyster reef construction event on September 20 and the Ride for North River & Barn Party on September 24. The cycling event will be held at the federation’s 6,000-acre North River Wetlands Preserve in Otway, North Carolina. This preserve has been restored from farmland into functioning wetlands that clean stormwater runoff from nearby farms and keep downstream waters healthy. “We are focusing on a day of fun for the whole family. Whether you like to bike, run, walk or just hang out, this will be the perfect day for it,” said Catherine Snead, director of business engagement for the federation. Be sure to update your social media posts during the week by using hashtags #EstuariesWeek, #EstuaryLove and #NCCoast. For more information about National Estuaries Week, please visit the RAE website. Details, pricing and registration information for the federation’s Estuaries Week events can be found on nccoast.org/ events. Please call 252-393-8185 with any questions. S
Beaufort Wine & Food to Host Inaugural Road Race Held in Conjunction with September Craft Beer Festival
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ace up those running shoes and join Beaufort Wine and Food as it hosts its first ever road race, Runnin’ On Empty, scheduled for Saturday, September 24. The race will begin in front of First Citizens Bank on Front Street, downtown Beaufort. “We are excited about the inaugural road race being added to the schedule in September,” explains Lindsay Parker, BWF executive director. “BWF is always looking for ways to incorporate a wider audience, and this shoulder season event should draw a great number of visitors to our area.” The race will feature a 5K, 10K, and 1-Mile Walk / Fun Run, offering something for runners of all levels. The 1-Mile Walk / Fun Run will start at 7:30 am. The 5K and 10K will begin at 8 a.m. Maps of the race courses are available online, and the course will be clearly marked for runners. The 5K and 10K races will be timed using RFID technology from IPICO Sports. The IPICO Sports timing system is the official system of the Road Runners Club of America and is used at some of the world’s largest races. Racers times will be displayed on site via TV. Race fees are $25 in advance, $30 starting September 21 and $35 day of race. Registration is available online at beaufortwineandfood. com. Runners may also register the day of the race in the parking lot of First Citizens Bank, downtown Beaufort. Registered participants will receive a t-shirt, commemorative tasting glass and complimentary beer after the race for runners over 21, provided by the Boston Beer Co. Root beer will be available for any racers under 21. Awards presented in the 5K & 10K run include; 1st, 2nd, 3rd place Overall male & female; 1st, 2nd, 3rd place Masters (50 and up) male and female; 1st, 2nd, 3rd place Jr (12 & under) male and female. The race is scheduled as part of the events lineup during Beaufort’s Brewin’, Beaufort Wine and Food’s inaugural Craft Beer Festival, that will feature a variety of craft beer focused seminars, dinners, luncheons and Beer Bubbles and BBQ. Beaufort’s Brewin’ events will take place September 23–24 in area restaurants and pubs. The crowd favorite Beer, Bubbles and BBQ Tasting event and BBQ competition will be held Saturday, September 24, from 2–6 p.m. at Front Street Village, 2400 Lennoxville Road and feature over 20 breweries, live music, lawn games and BBQ competition. All proceeds raised from the Runnin’ on Empty road race will go towards BWF’s mission to support non-profits in Carteret County. For more information on race registration, to purchase tickets to the upcoming festival events or become a member, please contact the BWF office at 252-515-0708 or visit beaufortwineandfood.com. Beaufort Wine and Food is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and proceeds from its events benefit organizations that excel in community enrichment and enhance quality of life in Carteret County. Through the generosity and support from sponsors, members and wine and culinary participants, Beaufort Wine and Food has donated more than $550,000 to local charities and nonprofit organizations since 2004. S
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eaufort welcomes artist Michael Nardozzi. An exhibit of his work will be shown at the Mattie King Davis Art Gallery on the grounds of the Beaufort Historic Site through September.. Nardozzi is one of the most diverse artists you’ll ever meet. Self-taught and fueled by a powerful imagination, he explores all mediums and styles. His work is inspired by his fascination with natural light and the dramatic mood it creates in our everyday world. His paintings cover many art forms: realism, land and seascapes, still life, fantasy, impressionism, abstract and contemporary. He explores them all, even creating beautiful three-dimensional metal sculptures. Whether painting on canvas, sentra board, exotic wood, gold leaf or metal, he’s constantly pushing the envelope to further his skill set. Recently, Michael decided to team up with his wife, Bari, to bring her creativity into the mix. Now, on any given day or night, you’ll find them passionately collaborating on their latest piece of art. To give you a little background on the Nardozzis, they’re both from Eastern North Carolina. Thirteen years ago, they moved to Maui, Hawaii, sight unseen. Their art was at first embraced by the community and is now collected both nationally and internationally. Steven Tyler of Aerosmith is a Nardozzi collector. The Mattie King Davis Art Gallery is the oldest gallery in Carteret County and exhibits the work of over 100 local and regional artists. Gallery proceeds benefit the ongoing educational and restoration projects at the Beaufort Historic Site. For more information on the Nardozzis’ upcoming show, call 252-728-5225, stop by the Mattie King Davis Art Gallery located at 130 Turner Street Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. or visit us online at beauforthistoricsite.org. S
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he Beaufort Historic Site will hold its Semi-Annual Membership Meeting & Picnic Tuesday, September 20th at 5:30 p.m. on the grounds of the Beaufort Historic Site at 130 Turner Street. The picnic and brief meeting will acknowledge and thank the members and volunteers that dedicate countless hours to the BHA. Without the support of the community and volunteers, the BHA and the Beaufort Historic Site could not present the area’s treasured heritage in such entertaining and informative detail. Both the membership meeting and picnic will recognize current BHA members and volunteers, as well as welcome those who may be interested in participating or donating volunteer time in the future. The official “thank you” picnic kicks off with a brief meeting that will include the election of new members to the 2017 Board of Governors. Attendees will then enjoy delicious BBQ and all the sides catered by Roland’s BBQ of Beaufort. The picnic is open to current Beaufort Historical Association volunteers, potential volunteers, BHA members and anyone who wants to come out and support the BHA. RSVPs are requested to provide an accurate count for the picnic. For more information, or to RSVP, please contact the Beaufort Historical Association at 252-728-5225, visit www.beauforthistoricsite. org or stop by the Beaufort Historic Site Visitor’s Center at 130 Turner Street. S
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hey are here and live among us! Although we do not rehabilitate the coyote due to North Carolina Wildlife Commission regulations, we do receive calls at the Outer Banks Wildlife Shelter in Newport on sightings and inquiries regarding how to coexist with this wild animal that looks and sounds so much like a dog. The coyote is a member of the dog family and is native to California but has made its way across the United States during the past two decades, creating the widest range of all wild canine species found in our country. It is considered the hardiest and most adaptable species found in North America. There is much to be said about the coyote and not all of it is pleasant or positive, but we wildlife rehabilitators recognize the coyote as a living being just trying to get by with lessening habitat and minimal means. So let’s take a look at the coyote and assess how we can maintain a healthy and safe environment for our family (including our pets), our livestock and our property knowing a coyote family may be living close by. From a distance (and distance is a key word here—always keep your distance) you might think you’re seeing a dog while in reality that 20 to 45-pound canine with pointed and erect ears and a long, slender snout with a bushy, black-tipped tail is a coyote.
The American Indians call coyotes “song dogs” because they make a high-pitched, yodel-like yapping sound that can travel up to three miles or more and is very similar to that of a domestic dog, hence the scientific name Canis latrans which means “barking dog.” Their gorgeous fur and coloring is typically dark gray but can also be blonde, reddish and sometimes black. They stand about 2 feet tall at the shoulder and are about 4 feet in length. Males are usually heavier than females. Mating occurs in February and five to ten pups are born in April or May. They will nurse for about 10 weeks, then begin hunting training with mom and dad, who provide them with “catches of the day.” At 7 to 8 months they will leave their parents. Coyotes in North Carolina look similar to red wolves, but coyotes are smaller. The coyote is generally a carnivore but also an opportunistic feeder. It will feed on a variety of food sources, usually those which are easiest to obtain: garbage, roadkill and pet food left outdoors are not out of the question. However, they prefer rodents such as mice and rats which make up 80 percent of their diet. On a positive note, the coyote provides natural rodent control, which is always preferred over the use of poisons. Coyotes also eat insects and have saved many farms from insect takeovers. Fruit, berries, rabbits, birds, snakes and frogs are found on the coyotes’ menu as well. They are active during both the day and night but usually more at daybreak and when the sun goes down. Highly territorial, coyotes will run off any non-family members to protect their claimed land and hunting grounds and they are year-round hunters, so they do not hibernate. Their exceptional senses of smell, vision and hearing contribute to their success in finding food. Because the coyote can adjust so well to changing environments, its habitat can CONTINUED ON PAGE 26
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ishing here along the Crystal Coast has been phenomenal this August and anglers can expect the action to continue as we move into September! There is an abundance of bait (shrimp, shad and finger mullet) in the lower rivers, along the ICW and behind our beaches right now and all of this bait has the fish fired up! The lower rivers will be holding schools of redfish ranging from 18-27" slot fish with some fish pushing 35" or more! These fish will also be staging up around boat docks in the ICW, especially during the falling tide. Behind our beaches there are plenty of slot-sized redfish scattered throughout the marsh systems. Some of my favorite go-to baits for redfish include: Berkley Gulp 4" shrimp, Rippled Mullet and Shaky Shad fished on 1⁄16 to 1⁄8-oz. jigheads, top water baits and live bait fished either on a popping cork rig or on a Carolina rig. If you’re after those flatties you better get in on the action while you can! The season will close in mid-October both inshore and in the ocean for all flounder species. Right now anglers will find the best luck on flounder while targeting shorelines and boat docks along the lower rivers and ICW using Carolina rigged finger mullet or spinner baits tipped with a 3 to 4" Berkley Gulp Rippled Mullet. Some of the best flounder fishing is still on the live bottoms and artificial reefs within 5 miles of the beaches. Aboard Fish’n4life Charters we are using Bett’s 2-oz. Flounder Fanatic Bucktails tipped with 4" Berkley Gulp Shrimp and jigging these baits around the structure while slowing the drift of the boat in reverse every now and then. We typically land between 10 and 20 flounder in a 4-hour trip and often catch other species such as Sea Bass, Trigger Fish, Sharks, Grouper and Cobia with the same baits. Speckled Trout fishing usually starts heating up in the Swansboro area during September with some of the better fishing in the deeper secondary channels behind the beaches. Mirrolures, Berkley Gulp Shrimp and Bett’s Perfect Shrimp will be some of the best baits to entice a strike from a speckled trout. I also love to use a live shrimp fished under a slip cork rig because it will catch everything that swims! And, during September, these deeper channels will hold redfish, flounder, sheepshead, black drum and bluefish along with the speckled trout. Finally, if you’re looking for some insane drag screaming action just off the beaches, be sure to load your live well down with 4 to 6" finger mullet or menhaden and target the nearshore live bottoms and our inlet tidelines on a falling tide using a live bait rig. There will be plenty of 4 to 6-pound Spanish Mackerel along with King Mackerel ranging from 5 to 30 pounds or more. These fish can often be finicky and the best bite is usually during the early mornings unless we’re experiencing the full moon. Then, the bite is often late afternoon. S Brian Cronk of Wilson, North Carolina, with a 20-pound king mackerel he caught aboard Fish’n4life With his brother, Capt. Jeff Cronk.
FISH’N 4 LIFE Captain Jeff Cronk leads fishing and nature charters on the Crystal Coast. To get out on the water with him, call 910‑325‑8194. You can also visit him online at nccharterfishing.com. SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2016 | C A R O L I N A S A LT | 2 3
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eptember is when the water around the Crystal Coast normally begins to start cooling. The offshore water temperatures have been from 77 to 80 degrees on the bottom and the surface temperatures have been 82 to 84 degrees. Water temperatures on the inshore wrecks were in the 78 to 80 degrees range. Water temperatures should remain in the low 70s throughout September. Opportunities to see migrating marine life will offer additional possibilities to the ever-present diverse marine life off of the Crystal Coast.
Extending Your Skillset Situations will happen where you will need to help out another diver. This could be as simple as helping a tired diver back to the boat or to shore or it could be as serious as helping a diver with an injury or even decompression sickness, the bends. Knowing what to do and how to help in these situations is taught in the PADI Rescue Diver class. The PADI Rescue Diver class isn’t designed to make a diver an instant EMT, but is designed to teach the diver how to anticipate potential problems, how to prevent problems and how to react if a problem does occur. Most divers take the PADI Rescue Diver class after they have completed the Advanced Open Water class. An Open Water diver can only take the classroom and confined water portion of the PADI Rescue class. If an Adventure Diver has completed the Underwater Navigation dive of the Advanced Open Water class, the entire PADI Rescue Diver class can be completed. If the Underwater Navigation dive hasn’t been completed, only the classroom and confined water dives can be completed. Students in the class need to have had CPR and First Aid training within the last two years.
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JOIN DISCOVERY Contact Discovery Diving at 252‑728‑2265 or visit them on Facebook to see what classes and events are coming up. You can also visit discoverydiving.com.
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The image that comes to mind when rescue is mentioned is flashing lights and sirens, but it can be as subtle as alleviating someone’s apprehension about an upcoming dive. While doing the pre-dive check, connecting a hose or clip that was missed could prevent an incident on the dive. Major accidents do not usually happen all at once, but are usually the result of multiple smaller ones. All of these small accidents cause stress and perceptual narrowing. The result can be a panicked diver. Another form of rescue is assistance. If a diver surfaces away from the boat or away from the shore exit point, they might be too tired to get back on their own. In some instances, the rescuer doesn’t even have to get into the water. To get the diver back to the boat or shore, either a life ring or other flotation device can be tossed to the diver. When the diver is too far for a flotation device to be tossed, a rescuer can swim out and tow them back. After the skills are practiced, the class concludes with a final exam and training scenarios in open water where the students will perform a rescue from start to finish. The students will receive little information, as is true in most accident situations, to begin the scenarios. A rescue plan has to be developed and carried out to get the diver out of the water. Depending on the scenario, the rescuer may have to use navigation skills, perform CPR or render first aid or use all of these skills. For this reason, the PADI Rescue Diver class is a challenging and rewarding class that has been described as “intense fun.”
Get The Training Even if a diver isn’t planning on becoming a divemaster or instructor, the PADI Rescue Diver course is recommended for anyone that is diving in a remote location, on a private boat or anywhere that might take an extended time for EMS to get to an accident. To sign up for a class or to get more information, contact Discovery Diving at dive@discoverydiving.com or at 252-728-2265. S
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hanging lives by improving the reading and math skills of adult residents of Carteret County is the mission of the Carteret Literacy Council. Unlocking the student’s world by learning to read and reading to learn is achieved by volunteer tutors. All tutors must complete 12 hours of training before being placed with a student. All teaching materials are provided free of charge and become the property of the student. As you can imagine, this costs money. The Carteret Literacy Council is a non-profit organization that receives no federal or state funding. With the exception of one parttime employee, the organization is an all-volunteer group. In order to provide free services to the community the council hosts a Literacy Spelling Bee fundraiser. Up to seven teams of three adults sponsored by local businesses compete for the traveling trophy and spirit stick. Each team also receives six dinner tickets. The council is actively recruiting sponsors until September 30. There are three ways to reserve your sponsorship level: email carteretliteracy@carteretliteracy. org, visit carteretliteracy.org, or call 252-808-2020. This year’s Literacy Spelling Bee will be held October 21 at The History Place with a catered dinner from Beaufort Grocery. A ticket to the Bee can be purchased for $25 beginning on September 15. Volunteers are always welcome. If you have the desire and time to unlock the world of someone in need of our help, please call the Carteret Literacy Council at 252-808-2020. If you know someone in need of our services please help them find a way to contact us. S
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Coyotes, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 21 range from meadows and fields to an urban setting. (You may recall the story of a coyote found sleeping in a subway car in New York City last year.) That tells us coyotes have adjusted to human presence, and although they are still shy animals, they may not be as afraid of people as we’d like them to be. We might need to remind them that hanging around two legged human animals is not a good thing.
15 Guidelines for Coexisting Safely ① Never feed coyotes and discourage other people from doing so. ② Do not allow your pets to roam free. They may appear as potential food items. Cats and small dogs are prime targets. ③ Do not leave pet food outside. ④ Make your garbage inaccessible to all wild animals. ⑤ Manage your birdfeeding station. Spilled seed attracts rodents, which in turn attract coyotes. ⑥ Don’t allow coyotes to approach people (especially small children) or pets. Be aggressive in your behavior by standing tall, waving your arms, making loud noises and throwing rocks or sticks. Do not run from them; you will look like prey. ⑦ Fencing your yard is helpful if your home is adjacent to known coyote presence. The fence should be taller than 4 feet and extend 6 inches into the ground. ⑧ The brush and grass around your property should be kept short to eliminate protective cover for secretive coyotes. ⑨ If you have chickens or ducks, make sure they are locked in their coops at night. Your rabbit hutch should have a solid bottom, rather than wire. ⑩ If you have horses, cattle, pigs, sheep or alpacas, you might want to think about adding a few donkeys or llamas to the mix. Research tells us there is an innate hatred between coyotes and donkeys to the point where the donkey gets the upper hand! Llamas have been known to kick coyote butt, as well. Farmers who have enlisted the help of donkeys or llamas state a huge decrease in coyote presence. Some say, “Not even a sighting.” ⑪ Close off crawl spaces that could become a great place for a mama coyote to raise her young. ⑫ If you have fruit trees, pick fruit as it ripens and remove overripened fruit from the ground. ⑬ If your coyotes become bold and exhibit no fear of people, you need to call the nearest Wildlife Control Officer for assistance. ⑭ DO NOT attempt to pet a coyote. Keep them wild and away! ⑮ Please pass these tips on to your neighbors. Due to the loss of natural habitat by development, coyotes, commonly referred to as “top dogs” these days, are forced to cohabitate with humans. But please keep in mind, coyotes contribute many benefits to our ecosystem and our quality of life in general. Although humans are the coyote’s fiercest enemy, coyotes certainly do humans more good than harm. They are intelligent and adaptable creatures that are interesting to observe and photograph in the wild, helpful to farmers, ranchers and gardeners by decreasing insect and rodent numbers thereby keeping the balance of nature in order and they, in general, are not nearly as dangerous as domestic dogs when it comes to reported canine attacks—statistics prove that. It may very well be possible to live in harmony with coyotes who, like us, just want a safe place to live and raise their families. However, in most potentially troubling situations where lack of knowledge is key, education will be the solution to our coexistence. Stay safe and out of trouble, “top dog!” S
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