News Blog - June 2010

Race in to see the #11 FedEx car. June 30, 2010 2p.m.-8p.m.@ REAL Watersprts, located in the village of Waves.

You'll meet racing experts and get to ask questions, purchase authentic NASCAR merchandise and take home some fun souvenirs. So don't miss this opportunity. And for a great finish on all your business and printing services, be sure to use FedEx office.

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Like everyone across the nation, Outer Beaches Realty is monitoring the clean-up of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. We express our concern for the effects this event is having on our Gulf Shore neighbors, many of whom are our friends in the vacation rental industry.

It seems there is a clamoring among news agencies to see who can come up with the worst case scenario. These reports are based on illustration, not predictions. Generally speaking, it appears that it is a long shot for contaminants to reach the beaches of Hatteras Island. Recent statements by the U.S. Coast Guard put the chances of any residue from the spill arriving on our shore at less than 1 in a 100. Sources from the Weather Channel have told local officials that there are simply too many variables to predict if and how far any signs of the spill would travel up the east coast. One things all the experts seem to agree on is that even if flotsam from the Deepwater Horizon were to spread as far north as the Outer Banks that the character of any debris would be much different than what we are witnessing along the Gulf Coast. They point out that time, currents, the movement of the waves and sun all have a significant effect on breaking down petroleum as it spreads outward from its source. This process of degradation makes it very unlikely that the Outer Banks will experience similar scenarios that we are seeing in the areas of the Gulf. The Outer Banks Visitors Bureau has published an informative Question & Answer sheet that you may find helpful. http://www.outerbanks.org/pdf/Oil_Spil_Q_A.pdf

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Many classes will be held at Studio 12 in Avon, including Oil Painting, Glass Fusion Jewelry and Painting Seashells with Carolyn. Oil Painting with Suzanne Morris is for beginners to intermediate artists every Tuesday June 22 - July 26th - take 1 or several classes!
Glass Fusion Jewelry with Carolyn Schena is on Thursday mornings beginning June 17. Create your own eye popping, colorful jewelry to match your outfits! You can make sparkling earrings, pendants and rings. You will learn basic cutting and design skills and the process of kiln firing. Choose to make one or several pieces. All jewelry will be kiln fired, and ready for pick up on Friday afternoon. Painting Seashells with Carolyn is on Thursday afternoons. Learn about the paints that will stay permanently. Great for ages 5 and up, starts on June 10th.

Carolyn Schena, the owner of Studio 12, has been teaching various art classes for 7 years and holds degrees in art and education. Carolyn's classes are fun and interactive!

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The Triple- S Invitational is the international free ride "world championships" of kiteboarding, held every year in Cape Hatteras, North Carolina. The Triple-S Invitational is due to go off this week, June 5th - 11th in Cape Hatteras, North Carolina!

Triple-S event sponsors include REAL Watersports, Outer Beaches Realty, John Wayne Cancer Foundation, Kona Brewing Co., Redbull, Oakley, Liquid Force, Slingshot, Best Kiteboarding, Naish, Dakine, Kiteboarding Magazine, Hooters and MOJOs Sunset Cafe. See below for the schedule of events, list of riders, and more!

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