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Beneath the Surface

What’s black and white and fun all over? The African penguins making a splash at the NC Aquarium this summer.

Homes tours, regattas and the 4th of July help us celebrate summer in Eastern North Carolina.

12 Time Traveling

Looking back on 75 summers in Atlantic Beach

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Buried Treasure

Free concerts are a popular summer offering. Here is our rundown to help you keep track.

22 On the Horizon

The Barta Tournament returns to the Beaufort waterfront, bringing a needed annual boost to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Coastal Carolina.

Rippling Through

34 Tournament Trail 38 What’s Up Dock?

39 Business Services

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After 75 years of summer fun, we look back on the town of Atlantic Beach, from its humbling beginnings to the family-friendly beach time it provides today.

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Cruising Round the Island For the twelfth year, sailing vessels will converge on Harkers Island July 1415, for a battle of wit and skill. The annual Harkers Island Regatta sees more than 50 competitors of all ages hit the water, carefully choosing their route and setting sail around the free standing island.

Organized by Rob Eberle and George Evans, the idea stemmed from the West Island Race held annually at Great South Bay, NY. Eberle said competitors in that race are allowed to chart their own course, deciding whether to circumnavigate the island in a clockwise or counter-clockwise fashion. Captains find themselves judging the wind and the tide to choose exactly

which will be the fastest route – a mark of true seamanship. Harkers Island offers a similar layout, Eberle said, and it seemed like a great idea to bring the challenge home and apply it in Carteret County.

The regatta is now a full day affair, with Sunfish class and the always fun “beater” class for those who own more seasoned vessels. An awards banquet follows the day’s events, with plenty of fun awards to be handed out.

The cost to compete is $40 ($25 for age 16 and under) and includes a T-shirt, post race appetizers and a Continental breakfast and lunch on Sunday. To learn more, visit mobyachtclub.com or call Eberle at 252-635-1912, evenings.

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departure and prizes are awarded to the best dressed bike and rider. A limited number of bikes are available although divers are encouraged to bring their own.

The entry fee is $5 per diver and post race festivities include a covered dish potluck.

Riders can swim, pedal, push or drag one bike to the finish line. Only human power is permitted for this fun and wild trek.

Other July 4th events include: • Fourth of July Parade, downtown Beaufort, starts at 11am.

• Morehead City Fireworks, cap off the evening on the Morehead City waterfront. Listen to music by the Main Event Band and enjoy fireworks over the water.

Fireworks begin at 9pm.

• Emerald Isle Fireworks, Bogue Inlet Pier, fireworks start at 9pm.

• Atlantic Beach Fireworks, Atlantic Beach Circle, amusement rides are planned from 1-11pm, a waterslide will open from 10am-7pm and live music begins at 7. Fireworks will light up the sky beginning at 9pm.

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Sun, sand, water and a work holiday make the 4th of July one of the most popular holidays along the Crystal Coast.

From one end of the county to the other, activities are planned throughout the day, from live music to underwater races, and of course, plenty of fireworks to cap off a perfect day.

The Old Homes Beaufort’s Discovery Diving organizes what may be the most original holiday of Beaufort event with its annual Underwater Bike Each year, visitors have a rare opportuRace, which benefits the Mile of Hope. nity to see inside some of Beaufort’s most The race starts at 3pm and occurs on the prestigious homes thanks to the folks at starboard side of the USS Indra. The In- the Beaufort Historical Association. From dra, originally a ship used to repair land- the beautifully restored Victorian homes ing craft, was sunk in 1992 as part of the to quaint, waterfront cottages, doors will NC Artificial Reef Program. It rests in 60 open once again for the 52nd annual Old Homes & Gardens Tour, June 22-23. feet of water.

Visit historic homes, new construction, For $65 per diver transportation is provided to the site, although private vessels gardens, churches and public buildings are welcome as well. A bike decorating during this popular fundraiser. Take in a bonanza is held at the dive shop prior to concert on the historic grounds, browse

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through historic autos and cruise through town on the double-decker bus. Since 1960 this annual weekend has been the largest fundraiser for the Beaufort Historical Association, supporting the agency’s preservation efforts and educational programs.

This year’s tour features 12 private homes in addition to gardens, an opening concert at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, narrated bus tours, plein air artists working around town, a car show and a closing band concert at the Historic Site.

Held in conjunction with the homes tour, the Antique Show and Sale will be held June 22-24, with dealers from throughout the Southeast displaying furniture, silver, crystal, jewelry, linens, dolls and much more. New this year, a glass restoration specialist will be on hand to repair treasured keepsakes while visitors shop. This event will be held from noon8pm on Friday, June 22; 10am-6pm on Saturday, June 23; and 10am-3pm on Sunday, June 24, at the Crystal Coast Civic Center in Morehead City.

Tickets for the Old Homes & Garden Tour are $16 in advance or $20 on the day of the event. Antique Show tickets are $7 for all three days. Combination tickets are available for $20 in advance and $24 on the day of the event. For more information on any of these events, contact the BHA at 252-728-5225, visit www.beauforthistoricsite.org, or stop by the visitor’s center at 130 Turner St.

waterfront looking for that perfect piece on Saturday, June 9. Running from 9am6pm, the juried festival will feature more than 80 vendors, from pottery and jewelry to paintings and photography.

“We are very excited about the quality of vendors that we have for this year’s event,” said Judy Hailey, executive director. “Our Arts by the Sea event is a well known festival in the area, and we see vendors and visitors from all over Eastern North Carolina. This festival is a great opportunity to support crafters and purchase those one-of-a-kind gifts for your home or friends.”

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While the festival is free, tickets for the Wine Tasting Gallery are $25 in advance, $30 at the gate, and can be purchased at Christina’s Collectibles, The Mercantile, Through the Looking Glass and Emerald Isle Wine Market.

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It’s rare that a town has time to prepare for a pirate attack – but perhaps it’s just that those who visit Beaufort each August are a little friendlier than the average scourge. Be prepared for two days of Art & Wine battles, trials, parades, dancing and yes, a little grog may flow, as the town relives in Swansboro The annual Arts by the Sea Festival its historic invasion of 1747 and the uprisin Swansboro brings shoppers ready for ing of the townsfolk to reclaim what was a day of strolling through the picturesque rightfully theirs. From the invasion to the

trial, the historical event will be graphically illustrated through encampments, cookouts, live music and a loud battle during the annual Beaufort Pirate Invasion, set for Aug. 10-11.

Pirate groups, including the Shadow Players Stage Combat Group, Blackbeard’s Crew and, of course, Beaufort’s own privateer, Sinbad and his vessel the Meka II, will be on hand to add to the authentic atmosphere. Weekend events include live entertainment face painting, a town-wide treasure hunt, costume contests and much more.

Pirates set up camp at the Beaufort Historic Site on Turner Street around noon on Friday. For a full schedule of events, visit www.beaufortpirateinvasion.com. WF

Summers on Atlantic Beach

By Amanda Dagnino

On Tuesday, May 1, some of Atlantic Beach’s most prominent citizens, both past and present, met on the beach at the west end Boardwalk, marking the spot where the lobby of the Atlantic Beach Hotel once stood. At 11:30am, the exact time of the first town meeting, the board and its friends kicked off a celebration to mark the beachfront community’s 75 Summers.

Of the guests that gathered, including former mayors and councilmen, there was only one who had attended the first meeting 75 years before. James Newman Willis, III, better known as Cap ‘n Jim, said his father had a knack for drawing him into a scene if he felt something historic was about to happen. It had been his practice to pull his son away from whatever he was doing to introduce him to people who would eventually have an influence over the Atlantic Beach we know today. And 75 years ago he did just that, drawing his son into the lobby of the hotel to oversee the first council meeting for the town.

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something of historical importance was going to happen,” said Willis, sitting back in the chair in his second story kitchen in the heart of Atlantic Beach. “If someone drove up to talk to him that he wanted me to remember, he’d call me over. If a meeting was going to be held, he’d have me come along. He knew that history was being made.”

And so it was. The late James “Newman” Willis, Jr., Cap’n Jim’s father, left, was the first postmaster and first mayor of Atlantic Beach, serving the town from 1937-1951. It was only fitting, as him and his wife, Miss Etta, had been the first full-time residents of the island oasis.

Little remains of Atlantic Beach’s early days thanks to fires, storms and progress.

The oldest structure in town is the Pagoda House, now located at 403 W. Boardwalk, which was built in 1928 using the Japanese pagoda style as part of the fourth planned resort project for Atlantic Beach, the Pagoda Casino. The remaining structure, which served as the resort’s office, was originally located at what is now the intersection of

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West Drive and West Bogue Boulevard, a good distance from the resort itself.

It was subsequently the distance that preserved the structure as the remainder of the resort was consumed by fire on July 20, 1929. Constructed by Atlantic Beach, Inc., it was the first development to provide a bridge to the mainland.

The toll booth for the bridge and the tender’s quarters also survived the fire and if Cap ‘n Jim’s memory serves him well, which it usually does, part of that building was incorporated into the Pagoda House seen today.

The structure served as the first home for his parents when Newman was hired by Atlantic Beach and Bridge Co. to oversee the construction of, and subsequently manage, the new Atlantic Beach Hotel. The management company was formed by Manufacturer’s Banks and Trust Co. of New York, which had obtained the property during the Depression as land owners defaulted on their loans. By the summer of 1930, the sands of Atlantic Beach were again full of bathers and development of the area surrounding the newlyformed beach businesses was platted with roads and lots, like spokes coming off the hub of a wheel.

Developers had long known the uninhabited stretch of barrier island was a dream come true – an untouched swath of land with a water view from just about every vantage point.

The first attempt to utilize the space came in 1887 when Winfield Chadwick of Beaufort and John J. Royal of Morehead City constructed the first bathing pavilion, close to the location of today’s Club Colony. As the train brought droves of inland visitors to Morehead City’s popular Atlantic Hotel, small ferries shuttled them back and forth to the island to spend a day basking in the sun and bathing in the warm ocean waters.

It was a short lived business arrangement, said Cap ‘n Jim, with the two businessmen parting ways in 1898 and dividing the island. Royal took on the undeveloped west end of the island while Chadwick took the east and maintained the pavilion they had built together. A new, much larger, pavilion was constructed by Royal on the beach where the Island Grill sits today. It went by several names before settling on Money Island Beach, a name still in use by the road constructed where it once sat. In 1916, the pavilion was joined by the region’s first hotel and in the early 1920s, Royal’s pavilion was joined by Asbury Beach, a pavilion and ballroom at the end of today’s Henderson Boulevard that catered solely to the African American community. The three separate sites thrived until 1926 when additional developments further down the beach began drawing visitors to the Circle area that would later become identified as the center of the town of Atlantic (continued on page 15)

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Male and female bathhouses, a large ballroom, several outlaying buildings and a bridge were constructed and the Pagoda began operating in the summer of 1928. Cap’n Jim’s father was hired that same year, he said, although it wasn’t until 1931 when the resort had been destroyed and its predecessor was under construction that his parents moved to the beach full-time.

“The weather was pretty harsh and until then I don’t know

that people thought you could weather a winter on the island,” said Cap’n Jim. “So officially, my parents were the first people to live full-time on the island.”

Which, in turn, makes Cap’n Jim the first person to call Atlantic Beach home from birth. By the time he was born in 1934, his parents had moved into the new Atlantic Beach Hotel, so Cap’n Jim never had the pleasure of calling the Pagoda House home. He did, however, help organize the placement of a historic plaque on the home about a decade ago.

The Atlantic Beach Hotel was the development that finally put Atlantic Beach on the map. The area surrounding the hotel filled in with businesses and private beach cottages began popping up around the Circle. In the years that followed, small restaurants and grills, gift shops and fishing supply stores dotted the landscape, the toll bridge was purchased by the state and the ideal beach community had its humble beginnings.

Atlantic Beach today continues to be something of a throwback to the days of old. It lacks the bright lights and big attractions that mar such popular spots as Myrtle Beach, yet provides access to all the necessary amenities. Early (continued on page 16)

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on, Atlantic Beach became a hotspot for young families looking for an affordable slice of heaven where they could settle down and spread roots.

The beach pavilions are long gone – but the sun, sand and surf that brought those first brave visitors to the shores persist today. With a full-time population of right around 1,500 residents, Atlantic Beach offers a perfect blend of peaceful solitude and attractions.

An array of activities are planned to mark its 75th anniversary, including a commemorative souvenir program full of historical tidbits and photographs now on sale at town hall. Amusement rides and a water slide will be open June 29-July 9 and live music and fireworks are slated for July 4th. Outdoor movies are planned for each Wednesday night just after sunset at the Circle. Guests can bring blankets, chairs and other comfort items and join family and friends for the free show.

“Over the past few years we have been working to bring more family entertainment back to Atlantic Beach,” said Mayor Cooper. “We’ve been adding events each year and

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we hope the extra things we are doing for our 75th Summer will become annual attractions for years to come. I’m looking forward to crossing the bridge at night and seeing the lights of a Ferris wheel back at the Circle as there was when my grandfather was mayor years ago.”

The festivities continue throughout the summer, with a performance by the North Tower Band from 8-11pm on Saturday, July 28; National Night out on Tuesday, Aug. 7; and the Saltwater Classic Series, formerly the Atlantic Beach King Mackerel Tournament, Sept. 13-15. Mark your calendars and join the celebration as Atlantic Beach looks back on its 75 Summers.

That works just fine for Cap’n Jim, who now lives with his wife in his parent’s home overlooking four corners, providing a nice birds-eye view of the comings and goings in town, including a glimpse of the ocean just beyond the Circle. WF

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There’s nothing like a cool sea breeze to carry a melody across the sand. Thanks to a variety of active organizations in Carteret County, there are plenty of opportunities along the Crystal Coast to experience just that – and all of them are free. Wiggle your toes off the wall at Fort Macon State Park while keeping time to your favorite beat – or dip them in the water in downtown Morehead City. Whatever your poison, the full slate of free music on tap this summer offers a variety of alternatives. Here’s the rundown: • Concerts in the Park: Sponsored by the Morehead City Parks and Recreation Dept. and held at Jaycee Park, 9th and Shepard streets, concerts are scheduled from 7-8:30pm on Saturday evenings from Memorial Day through Labor Day. On the schedule this year are: Pure T Mommicked (June 2), The Back Beat (June 9), Replica (June 16), Victor Hudson Band (June 23), Panyelo (June 30), The Main Event Band (July 4), Donald Thompson Band (July 7), Scearce & Ketner (July 14), Robert McDuffy (July 21), Panyelo (July 28), Day-Lee Dose (Aug. 4), Big Drink (Aug. 11), Infectious Blues (Aug. 18), Lipbone Redding (Aug. 25) and South Harbour (Sept. 1). To learn more, visit ccparksrec.com.

• Alive at Five: Join the Downtown Morehead City Revitalization Association for free, family-friendly concerts from 5-8pm on select Friday evenings at Katherine Davis Park, between 6th and 7th streets. Performances include The Doerfels (June 1), The Band of Oz (July 6), Liquid Pleasure (Aug. 3) and Spare Change (Aug. 31). To learn more, visit www.downtownmoreheadcity.com.

• EmeraldFest: Enjoy live music and the tranquil ocean breeze from 5:30-7:30pm every other Thursday night from June 7 through Sept. 20. Bring blankets or even dinner to the Western Ocean Regional Access, Emerald Isle. The line-up includes Jimmy and Neal from Pure T Mommicked (June 7), Conch Stew (June 21), Bryan Mayer (July 5), Big Drink (July 19), Bobby Webb (Aug. 2), Selah Dubb (Aug. 16), Barefoot Wade (Sept. 6) and Wild Honey (Sept.

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• Fort Macon: Sit up on the ramparts or down in the parade deck of the fort, take in a beautiful sunset and see the boats coming into Beaufort Inlet as you listen to free music from 7-8pm on select Friday evenings. The series includes pop classics, orchestral band, Cajun, bluegrass and Civil War era music. The Concert in the Park series includes the Carteret Sunshine Band (June 1), Unknown Tongues (June 15), Samantha Casey and the Bluegrass Jam (June 22), Scearce & Ketner (June 29), Wild Honey (July 13), Morehead Brass (July 27) and Conch Stew (Aug. 10). Details: www.clis.com/friends.

• SwanFest: New this year, the folks in Swansboro are tapping into the vast Eastern North Carolina talent pool and adding their own concerts to the calendar this summer. Music runs from 6:30-8pm at Olde Town Square. Guests can bring chairs, blankets, even a little dinner to enjoy. Alcoholic beverages and pets are prohibited. The schedule includes Sonia (June 3), Rich Karg (June 10), Craicdown (June 17), Old Man Whickutt (June 24), Selah Dubb (July 8), Carolina Connection (July 22), Wild Honey (July 29), Dashboard Hula Boys (Aug. 5), Ruth Wyand (Aug. 12), Ginger Garner (Aug. 19), Notorious Clamslammers (Aug. 26), Acoustic Highway (Sept. 2), Beaucoup Blue (Sept. 9) and Scearce & Ketner (Sept. 16).

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Featured on “The Best and Worst of Tred Barta,” Tred Barta is famous in the fishing and hunting community for his rugged tough-guy approach. However, his greatest challenge wasn’t battling wild animals, his true test came in May 2009, when he suffered a spinal stroke brought on by a rare blood-borne cancer, leading to paralysis.

Together, with the strength of his wife, Anni, and his persistent spirit, Barta has proven it is better to troop on, even when you fall. He has continued with his passion for the outdoors and remains in the sport in an off-road wheelchair, providing inspiration to those who face difficulties. Adaptability is now the word of the day, as Barta illustrates through his television series, and his lifestyle, that people can accomplish anything they set their mind to, regardless of their limitations. With the fresh motto, “If I can do it, you can do it,” Barta urges people to get up and try – and to never say never.

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His light will shine on Carteret County again this summer as the 9th annual Barta Boys & Girls Club Billfish Tournament, July 19-21, hits the waters from its base in downtown Beaufort. The event donates all proceeds directly to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Coastal Carolina (BGCCC), perfectly harmonizing with the club’s mission to offer encouragement to all children by helping them realize their full potential, just as Barta learned through his own journey.

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“The Barta Tournament is an event where we put kids and family and values and trust and honor, first. Period. We are not here to float an ego or to compete for prizes. We are here because the Boys and Girls Club does good for the community and they need us just as much as we need them to mentor and support young kids,” Barta said.

“The grandest moment during the tournament weekend is the first night when we march the kids of the Boys and Girls Club out and they stand on the stage, that is pretty grand. To hear these young kids reciting the “Pledge of Allegiance” and to see their faces beam with excitement, that is pretty neat stuff.

Also, during the weigh-in, it is special to see a 5-year-old angler, fresh off his or her first trip to the sea, return with a 3pound dolphin or they caught a croaker from the docks and you know what, that fish weights 1,000-pounds to that kid,” said Barta.

This 100 percent release billfish tournament is part of the NC Governors Cup Billfish Series. The entry fee is kept low to allow any size boat, family or pocketbook an opportunity to fish. Early entries are $500 for boats 39 feet or less, for the first 20 boats. The first 20 will also be entered in a cash drawing to receive the entry fee back. Other entry fees range from $500 to $1,200 and include an entry into the inshore tournament.

For those who don’t have access to a boat, an inshore tournament was added last year. The entry fee is $350 and includes four tickets to all dinners, a captain’s bag and beverages.

Cynthia Barber, tournament director, has been involved with the tournament since its inception and has great things to say about Barta’s contribution to the tournament and community.

“Tred is accessible 24/7 throughout the entire event and is extremely passionate about it remaining a family-oriented event that raises money for kids,” said Barber.

The tournament has always run smoothly. The conception and groundwork was already in place when the tournament moved here from the Bahamas, where it was originally started by Barta about 19 years ago. The marina in the Bahamas closed down and Barta needed to move the tournament since he wanted to continue its legacy. He is close friends with Jim Bailey, owner of Anchorage Marina and decided to move the tournament

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here. The tournament was so popular in the Bahamas that in it brought many of its regular participants to Carteret County to participate.

The tournament has had a major impact on youth in the community, said Barber. “Barta set a goal to raise $1 million for the BGCCC, and we have come close and raised $750,000. This tournament keeps our doors open and is an excellent supplement to fundraising. Since the area doesn’t have a lot of corporate entities in the community, most funds come from individuals. A large chunk of change comes from the billfish tournament and helps keep more than 1,200 kids off the streets and in a safe environment.”

Another impact is on the fishing community itself. It provides a family friendly competitive atmosphere that is not driven by monetary awards. This helps it to be a learning tournament and keeps kids happy and motivated since everyone receives medals. In all, Barber said, about 225 trophies are handed out to the youngsters who participate.

“The tournament started with more than 130 boats with four kids per boat and due to economic strain, has been reduced to around 100 boats and about 400 junior anglers,” she said. “As things get better, we hope to see this tournament grow and meet the million dollar goal.”

“The tournament will exist only due to the support of our wonderful sponsors and the community. The same could be said of the Boys and Girls Club, too,” added Barta. “They will only exist because people give themselves and they give time and effort and it is the direct result of people giving.”

Seeing the crowds in Beaufort is comforting to retailers too. “We are very humbled by the people that come by and look over the artwork and the souvenirs and the event as a whole,” continued Barta. “On the docks in the afternoon, there are hundreds of people walking around and seeing the fish being brought back to be weighed, some kids are being tossed into the water as a rite of passage for their first billfish release, and proud parents and family members are taking photos of their young angler. It just does not get any more special than those hours on Friday and Saturday.”

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Black and white are officially the colors of the summer at the aquarium as it welcomes four African penguins as summer guests. On loan from Six Flags in Vallejo, Calif., the penguins are housed in a portable, self-contained habitat designed by Animal Interaction Design Group of Virginia Beach, Va., which makes it easy for the aquarium to add the display without interruption to its regular exhibits. A window was created on the back wall of Soundside Hall and the habitat was installed on the aquarium’s deck with the aid of a crane, said Aquarium Director Allen Monroe. They were kept under wraps until the planned opening on May 12, with only a handful of staff having access to the guests while they became acclimated to their new abode. The visiting exhibit will remain at the aquarium through Sept. 30.

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It’s hard not to notice their cute factor. They waddle, stretch, groom and swim in an almost whimsical fashion, giving them a natural appeal to aquarium guests. The four males, which were all bred in captivity, have the potential to help raise awareness about the importance of conservation on behalf of their endangered relatives who remain in the wild.

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Habitat loss, competition for food, commercial fishing and oil spills all play a role in the decreasing number of African penguins and myriad additional species around the world.

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Nobody likes to toot their own horn, but let’s face it, North Carolina has some of the best inshore and offshore fishing tournaments to be found in the country. While it’s active year round, no time is as busy as the warm months of summer when the coastal waterways become an anglers dream, teeming with flounder, cobia, Spanish mackerel, red fish, blue fish – you name it, we got it.

There’s no way to mention North Carolina’s fishing climate without giving a nod to the big boys and the even larger fish they chase. The search for marlin along the coastline once hinged on myths and tales told at the fish house at the end of day – tales that often became more exaggerated with time. Thanks in part to the popularity of the 54-year-old Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament (June 8-16, Morehead City), the elusive monsters are now on display for all to see, proving once and for all that North Carolina is a viable place to fish them.

With each year, the event’s popularity continues to grow, swelling prizes paid to those brave enough to put their money on the line and take on the challenge. With a purse that long surpassed the $1 million mark, anglers taking the dare certainly have a true reward to work toward.

While blue marlin are brought to the scales as soon as they are caught, game fish weigh-ins of wahoo, mahi mahi and tuna occur Monday through Friday from 4-7pm and on Saturday from 3-6pm. It’s here where you’ll find spectators, fishermen and media outlets clamoring for a glimpse of the elusive blue marlin. For those stuck to their desks, the action unfolds daily via a live feed at thebigrock.com, making sure everyone has a chance to see what is in store for fishermen along the North Carolina coast.

The Big Rock tournament gets off to a running start with the lady angler party from 6-9pm on Friday, June 8, at the Crystal Coast Civic Center. The Keli Wagner Big Rock Lady Angler portion of the week-long event sees the women hit the water on Saturday. Their male counterparts man the boats Monday through Saturday, picking four of six fishing days to chase down the marlin. For more information, to purchase party tickets or to register, visit thebigrock.com.

TOURNAMENT TRAIL Big fish, big money, big excitement…

The following is a sampling of the major fishing tournaments spanning from Hatteras to Wrightsville Beach.

E-mail your 2012 fishing tournament information to editor@nccoast.com.

June 1-2: Fisherman’s Post Spring Inshore Challenge. Registration from 3-8pm on Friday, fishing and awards are handed out on Saturday. Flounder and speckled trout divisions, as well as divisions for aggregate weight, senior angler, lady angler and junior angler. Wrightsville Beach Marina, Wrightsville Beach. Details: 910-409-8379 or www.fishermanspost.com.

*July 19-21: Barta Boys and Girls Club Billfish Tournament, NC Governor’s Cup Series Tournament set on the Beaufort waterfront with prizes for marlin releases and weigh-ins for tuna, dolphin and wahoo. Kidfriendly event offers low entry fees, trophies instead of prize money and junior angler prizes. Details: 252-808-2286 or www.bartabillfish.com.

June 17-23: Invitational Blue Marlin Release Tournament. Tuna, dolphin and wahoo weigh-ins daily during this five-day event at the Hatteras Marlin Club. Fishing starts at 9am daily, with a full slate of social events to round out the calendar. Details: 252-986-2454 or www.hatterasmarlinclub.com.

July 21-24: Carolina Boat Builders Tournament. Sponsored by the Dare County Boat Builders Foundation, this tournament is in its ninth year of raising awareness about the history of boat building in Dare County and raising funds for area students. Details: www.dcbbf.org.

*June 8-16: 54th annual Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament, NC Governor’s Cup Series Tournament with prizes for marlin releases and weigh-ins for tuna, dolphin and wahoo. Total prize money tops $1 million, weigh-ins on the Morehead City waterfront. Details: 252-247-3575 or www. thebigrock.com.

*July 26-28: 23rd Ducks Unlimited Band the Billfish Tag and Release Tournament, NC Governor’s Cup Series Tournament with prizes for marlin releases and weigh-ins for tuna, dolphin and wahoo. Weigh-ins at Big Rock Landing on the Morehead City waterfront. Details: 252-237-3717 or www. bandthebillfish.com.

June 22-23: CCCF Spanish Mackerel/Dolphin Fishing Tournament. In its 5th year, this Carteret Community College Foundation tourney helps raise funds for college programs and scholarships. Weigh-in is slated at The Boathouse in Beaufort, a sponsor of the event. Details: Wes Daniels, 252-222-6222.

July 27-29: 28th Raleigh Salt Water Sportfishing Club King Mackerel Tournament. Based on the Morehead City waterfront, the annual tournament also holds a separate flounder competition concurrently.

Details: www.rswsc.org.

*June 27-30: Cape Fear Blue Marlin Tournament, NC Governor’s Cup Series Tournament set in Wrightsville Beach with prizes for marlin releases and weigh-ins for tuna, dolphin and wahoo. Details: 910-256-6666 or www. capefearbluemarlintournament.com.

July 12-14: Hatteras Grand Slam Billfish Tournament. Raising awareness of the offshore billfish fishing in Hatters during the summer, this 7-year-old tournament continues to grow with each passing year. Details: 252-986-2500, www.hatterasgrandslam.com.

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*Aug. 13-17: 28th Pirates Cove Billfish Tournament, NC Governor’s Cup Series Tournament in Manteo with prizes for marlin releases and weigh-ins for tuna, dolphin and wahoo. Details: 252-473-1015 or www.pcbgt.com.

Sept. 13-15: Atlantic Beach Saltwater Classic. Presented by Blue Water Promotions, this annual tournament is headquartered in the Atlantic Station Shopping Center. Details: www.bluewaterpromo.com. *Indicates a Governor’s Cup Billfishing Tournament

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Al Williams grew up vacationing with his family on Ocean Ridge in Atlantic Beach before making the area his permanent home in 1985. His thorough background in residential and commercial real estate markets make him an asset for both buyers and sellers. Al makes an effort to be as involved as possible in the community. He is an active member and volunteer of the Soundview Rotary Club, the Boys and Girls Club of Coastal Carolina and Carteret General Hospital. When not working, he enjoys golf, boating and spending as much time as possible with his wife, two children and following the Tarheels. Contact Al: awp3@bizec.rr.com Lewis Rich is originally from Raleigh and has been vacationing in Carteret County his entire life. He purchased his own home here 10 years ago and moved in permanently more than two years ago. A licensed broker since 1976, and a licensed general contractor since 1980, Lewis has a rich level of experience from both sides of the fence. This background allows him to help his customers explore the many possibilities of the properties they are looking for. This is especially helpful to the second home and vacation home buyers market. Contact Lewis: lewis@alwilliamsproperties.com

Pam Bird has been expertly assisting buyers and sellers in acquiring coastal property since1998. Because of her own experience of living waterfront and raising a family on Pelletier Creek, just off Bogue Sound in Morehead City, she understands the unique attraction to the Crystal Coast. Pam and her three children, Kristen, and twins, Ryan and John, can talk firsthand about the joys and the blessings of the coastal lifestyle, and all that it involves ... backyard cookouts with family and friends, boating, kayaking, crab pots off the dock and much, much more. Real Estate is natural for Pam. She sees the powerful yet familiar pull her clients feel toward our area.

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Bob Daves is originally from Drexel, N.C. but like many others he was long ago drawn to the sandy shores of Carteret County. He owned a vacation property in the area for many years. Before relocating to Morehead City in 2004, he and his wife last lived in Oriental. Bob loves living at the coast and has a wide range of experience in both commercial and residential real estate. He is currently serving as the director for the Morehead City Country Club, where he gets to take part in his favorite extracurricular activity–golf. Contact Bob: bobdaves@ec.rr.com

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1, 15, 29: Marsh Cruise at Hammocks Beach State Park.

11am-12:30pm. Cost is $5. All ages are welcome. Details: Sam Bland, sam@nccoast.org.

2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Kayaking the Roosevelt Natural Area.

9-11am. The NC Aquarium will provide kayaks. Age 12 and up, $25. Details: 252-247-4003.

2, 16, 30: “Sounds of Summer.” Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children. Details: 252-726-1501 or www.moreheadcenter.com.

3, 10, 17, 24: Behind the Scenes - Aquarium Close Encounters. 2-3:30pm. Age 6 and up, $15. Details: 252-247-4003 or www.ncaquariums.com.

6, 13, 20, 27: Atlantic Beach Outdoor Movie. Movies start at sunset. Listings include: “The Zookeeper” (6th), “The Muppets” (13th), 1970’s version of “Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” (20th) and “Kung Fu Panda” (27th). Details: www.atlanticbeach-nc.com.

8-9: Kayak for the Warriors. Register online at pkskayakforthewarriors.kintera.org/2012. Details: 252-247-4353 or kayakforthewarriors.org.

Sat. 9: Youth Fishing Derby. 9-11am. This free fishing event offered through the Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation Dept. is open to youngsters ages 5-12. Details: lmorris@emeraldislenc.org or 252-354-6350.

Swansboro Arts by the Sea Festival. 9am-6pm. This festival in historic downtown Swansboro brings together regional artists featuring an array of work. Details: www.swansborofestivals.com or 910-326-7370.

Maritime Day. 11am-3pm. Join the NC Maritime Museum at its Gallants Channel site on West Beaufort Road for a picnic lunch, activities, tours and boat rides. Details: 252-728-7317 or www.ncmaritimemuseums.com.

12, 19, 26: Shoreline Planting at Jones Island. Age 12 and up. Hours vary. Details: Lexia Weaver at 252-393-8185 or email lexiaw@nccoast.org.

14, 21, 28: Breakfast with the Rays. 8-9am. Age 5 and up, $15. Details: 252-247-4003.

Picnic Paddle. 10am-1pm. Details: 252-247-4003.

Night Trek. 7-9pm. Age 5 and up, $10. Details: 252-2474003.

Beach Magic. 7pm. Tickets are $10. Details: www.themoreheadcenter.com.

Thur. 14: Kayak Local Waters. 10am-2pm. Age 12 and up are $40, $20 with own kayak and museum members receive a 10 percent discount. Details: 252-728-7317.

15, 22, 29: Onboard Collection Cruise. 9am-noon. Age 6 and up. Cost is $35. Details: 252-247-4003, or www.ncaquariums.com.

Marsh Madness. 10am-noon. Age 8 and up, $10. Details: 252-247-4003.

Aquarist Apprentice. 1-4pm. Age 14 and up, $25. Details: 252-247-4003.

Sat. 16: Core Sound Rig of 6 Competition. 9am-2pm. Waterfowl decoy hunting rigs compete for ribbons in the waters of Back Sound. Details: 252-504-3520.

22-23: 52nd Beaufort Old Homes and Gardens Tour.

10am-5pm. Tickets are $16 in advance or $20 on the day of the event. Details: 252-728-5225 or www.beauforthistoricsite.org.

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Arts and Crafts Coalition Summer Show. A juried sale of arts and crafts by regional artisans takes over the ground of the Beaufort Historic Site on Turner Street.

Potter & the Deathly Hallow,” Part 1 (11), “Harry Potter & the Deathly Hallow,” Part 2 (12), “Jaws” (18) and “Hugo” (25). Details: www.atlanticbeach-nc.com.

Sat. 23: Slippery When Wet. 8pm. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 the day of. Details: 252-726-1501 or visit www.themoreheadcenter.com.

Sun. 24: Johnny Winter in Concert. 8pm. VIP tickets are $40, general admission is $30. Details: www.themoreheadcenter.com.

6, 13, 20, 27: Onboard Collection Cruise. 9am-noon. Age 6 and up, $35. Details: 252-247-4003.

Marsh Madness. 10am-noon. Age 8 and up, $10. Details: 252-247-4003.

Aquarist Apprentice. 1-4pm. Age 14 and up, $25. Details: 252-247-4003.

Tues. 26: Learn to Kayak. 10am-2pm. Age 12 and up. Cost is $40 or $20 with own kayak. NC Maritime Museum members receive discount. Details: 252-728-7317.

7-8: CCAC Summer Show. Beaufort Historic. Show runs from 10am-5pm on Saturday and noon-5pm on Sunday. Details: collier1505@embarqmail.com.

Fri. 29: Onboard Collection Cruise. 9am-12pm. All aboard with the NC Aquarium for a trawl and dredge excursion in coastal waters and see what comes up in our nets. Age 6 and up, $35.

Details: 252-247-4003.

29-July 9: Carnival Rides. As part of Atlantic Beach’s “75 Summers” celebration, carnival rides and a waterslide will open at 1pm daily at the Circle. Details: www.atlanticbeach-nc.com.

7, 14, 21, 28: Kayak the Roosevelt Natural Area. 9-11am.

Age 12 and up, $25. Details: 252-247-4003.

Sat. 30: Family Day. 10am-3pm. Bring friends and family over to the NC Maritime Museum and learn about our area and its significant role in the War of 1812. Details: 252-728-7317.

July

1, 8, 15, 24, 29: Behind the Scenes Aquarium Close Encounters. 2-3:30pm. Age 6 and up, $15. Details: 252-2474003 or www.ncaquariums.com.

2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Behind the Scenes – Otter Antics. 1-2pm.

Age 12 and up, $25. Details: 252-247-4003 or www.ncaquariums. com.

Sound Seafood: Catching Crabs and Clams. 2-4pm.

Age 5 and up, $20. Details: 252-247-4003 or www.ncaquariums. com.

3, 10, 17, 24, 31: Shoreline Planting at Jones Island. Age 12 and up. Hours vary. Details: Lexia Weaver at 252-393-8185 or email lexiaw@nccoast.org.

Fishing Fanatics. 10am-1pm. Age 10 and up, $25.

Details: 252-247-4003 or www.ncaquariums.com.

Kayaking the Roosevelt Natural Area. 4-6pm. Ages 12 and up, $25. Details: 252-247-4003.

4, 11, 18, 25: Aquarium ABC’s. 8:30-9:30am. Ages 2-5, $10.

Details: 252-247-4003.

Wed. 4: Morehead City Fireworks. 9pm. Jaycee Park on 9th and Shepard streets. Details: 252-726-5083.

Emerald Isle Fireworks. 9pm. Bogue Inlet Pier. Details: 252-354-6350.

Atlantic Beach Fireworks. 9pm. The Circle bursts to life with live music and fireworks. Music begins at 7pm. Details: 252726-2121.

Underwater Bike Race. Organized by Discovery Diving in Beaufort. Details: 252-728-2265.

5, 12, 19, 26: Breakfast with the Rays. 8-9am. Age 5 and up, $15. Details: 252-247-4003.

Picnic Paddle. 10am-1pm. NC Aquarium. Details: 252247-4003.

Thur. 5: Who’s Bad – Michael Jackson Tribute. 8pm. Tickets are $30. Details: www.themoreheadcenter.com.

5, 11, 12, 18, 25: Atlantic Beach Outdoor Movie. Movies start at sunset. Listings include: “The Wizard of Oz” (5th), “Harry

Fri. 13: Friday Free Flicks. 7pm. Emerald Isle Parks. Call 252354-6350 one week prior for movie title.

14, 28: “Sounds of Summer.” Details: 252-726-1501 or www.moreheadcenter.com.

Sat. 14: BHA Summer Party. 7-11pm. Tickets are $100 per person. Details: 252-728-5225.

august 1, 8, 15, 22: Atlantic Beach Outdoor Movie. Movies start at sunset. Listings include: “Wall-E” (1st), “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides” (8th), “Journey 2: The Mystery Island” (15th), “Cars 2” (22). Rain dates are held on Thursday. Details: www.atlanticbeach-nc.com.

1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Aquarium ABC’s. 8:30-9:30am. Ages 2-5, $10. Details: 252-247-4003.

2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Breakfast with the Rays. 8-9am. Age 5 and up, $15. Details: 252-247-4003.

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3, 10, 17, 24, 31: Onboard Collection Cruise. 9am-noon.

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Marsh Madness. 10am-noon. Age 8 and up, $10. Details: 252-247-4003.

Aquarist Apprentice. 1-4pm. Age 14 and up, $25. Details: 252-247-4003.

Sat. 4: Sculpt for Wildlife. Details: 252-240-1200.

6, 13, 20, 27: Behind the Scenes – Otter Antics. 1-2pm.

Age 12 and up, $25. Details: 252-247-4003 or www.ncaquariums. com.

Sound Seafood: Catching Crabs and Clams. 2-4pm.

Age 5 and up, $20. Details: 252-247-4003 or www.ncaquariums. com.

7, 14, 21, 28: Dinner with Critters. 6-7:30pm. Age 5 and up, $20. Details: 252-247-4003.

Fishing Fanatics. 10am-1pm. Age 10 and up, $25. Details: 252-247-4003 or www.ncaquariums.com.

10-11: Beaufort Pirate Invasion. Details: 252-728-5225 or www.beaufortpirateinvasion.com.

Fri. 10: Friday Free Flicks. 7pm. At Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation. Call 252-354-6350 one week prior for movie title.

11-13: Traditional Boat Building Carpentry. 9am-4:30pm.

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