http://www.waterfrontbeaufort.com/index.htmlLatest Beaufort NC News!enWaterfrontBeaufort.comCopyright 2011 Sam Sellars2012-05-18T22:05:19-04:00 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 Fri, 18 May 2012 22:08:55 -0400WaterfrontBeaufort.comBLOG2012-05-18T22:05:19-04:00http://www.waterfrontbeaufort.com/blog/files/e6d96edb2b19759158b02d15565f7961-59.html#unique-entry-id-59http://www.waterfrontbeaufort.com/blog/files/e6d96edb2b19759158b02d15565f7961-59.html#unique-entry-id-59The offshore fishing bite has been nothing short of spectacular, especially the dolphin bite. Check out my info page to charter a boat to take advantage of the great fishing we have right now on the crystal coast.

]]>WaterfrontBeaufort.comBLOG2012-05-05T17:51:27-04:00http://www.waterfrontbeaufort.com/blog/files/f921c215e705fd2c61b58ff1ed90a7ac-58.html#unique-entry-id-58http://www.waterfrontbeaufort.com/blog/files/f921c215e705fd2c61b58ff1ed90a7ac-58.html#unique-entry-id-58

]]>WaterfrontBeaufort.comBLOG2012-04-27T16:49:01-04:00http://www.waterfrontbeaufort.com/blog/files/15bb364b105665bd3843fdaa1c93b246-57.html#unique-entry-id-57http://www.waterfrontbeaufort.com/blog/files/15bb364b105665bd3843fdaa1c93b246-57.html#unique-entry-id-57Sit in rocking chairs on the front porch of this 1910 Historic Beaufort, N.C. Cottage and enjoy a beautiful view of the sailboats moored in Taylors Creek. A creek renowned as a hiding place for Blackbeard, the infamous pirate. In fact, the remains of one of his sunken ships,  "The Queen Anne’s Revenge" was  recently discovered only  a few hundred yards of where you will be sitting. Watch carefully and you will see the creek's  wild horses that have been roaming the island since Spanish explorers left them due to ship wrecks in the late 1700's. Only a few steps from the Cottage, stroll down the town boardwalk and its docks to observe ships and vessels from all over the world.  If that does not appeal to you, meander down Front Street, only half a block away and visit an array of restaurants, pubs, shops, clothing stores, a deli and grocery store. However, if you don’t like all the front porch offers, relax and enjoy a mint julep sitting in  Adirondack chairs, in a garden surrounded by a white picket fence and the aroma of roses and gardenias. Included is a picnic table and gas grill to test your chef skills.

This 3BR, 2 bath cottage was totally renovated in 2012 and features a modern kitchen with microwave, large living area, dining room, oak hardwood floors, ceramic tile baths, washer/dryer, 38" flat screen TV, DVD and wifi.  Bring the whole family and enjoy all of these features for only $275 per night on a weekly basis.

For more information and reservations, please call 252-838-1495 or 252-503-3705.
]]>WaterfrontBeaufort.comBLOG2012-04-05T17:28:54-04:00http://www.waterfrontbeaufort.com/blog/files/61399ad6eb5b9c83d300a063fed29989-53.html#unique-entry-id-53http://www.waterfrontbeaufort.com/blog/files/61399ad6eb5b9c83d300a063fed29989-53.html#unique-entry-id-53Jarrett Bay Boathouse
Grand Re-Opening April 6, 2012 at 10:00 am, after an extensive refit to the retail space at 507 Front Street, Beaufort, NC 28516. (252) 728-6363.
Beaufort is fortunate to have so much renovation, and renewed commitment to our town.
]]>WaterfrontBeaufort.comFoodgroceriesservices2012-03-07T15:06:17-05:00http://www.waterfrontbeaufort.com/blog/files/10de10b4dffbc93274bbff8b1f660579-52.html#unique-entry-id-52http://www.waterfrontbeaufort.com/blog/files/10de10b4dffbc93274bbff8b1f660579-52.html#unique-entry-id-52Taylor’s Creek Grocery & Deli will open some time next week, the hope is, said manager Tim Morey. He is waiting on final ABC permits.



In addition to basic grocery necessities such as a bar of soap or box of ziplock bags for the freshly caught fish, the store will stock other vacation basics including ice cold beer from the beer cave, and a small wine selection.

A full take out deli is set to open too.



The store will also feature a great selection of made in North Carolina products.

Taylor’s Creek Grocery is at 525 Front Street, (252) 838-1495
]]>WaterfrontBeaufort.comtravelchristine Van bloklandcbsatlanta2012-02-29T16:24:16-05:00http://www.waterfrontbeaufort.com/blog/files/f7dd9d3a26e88b675f546f830127a7b2-51.html#unique-entry-id-51http://www.waterfrontbeaufort.com/blog/files/f7dd9d3a26e88b675f546f830127a7b2-51.html#unique-entry-id-51Here is an update to the story on Christine Van Blokland and CBS Atlanta doing a story on Beaufort and the Crystal Coast. Here is the video below. Enjoy!

]]>WaterfrontBeaufort.comtraveltourism2012-02-07T16:16:17-05:00http://www.waterfrontbeaufort.com/blog/files/7c6b7f7b302f632574440d639431dc0a-50.html#unique-entry-id-50http://www.waterfrontbeaufort.com/blog/files/7c6b7f7b302f632574440d639431dc0a-50.html#unique-entry-id-50Christine Van Blokland has come to Beaufort NC to film a travel feature. She is the Better Destinations Travel, Lifestyle and Entertainment host for CBS Atlanta. You can watch some of the episodes here. Maybe she will return to town to run in one of our many runner’s events!

Christine and her videographer Wil Kazary, pictured below on Town Docks, were finishing up filming one part of the segment. I understand he enjoyed the mac-n-cheese at Backstreet Pub. They commented on how nice everyone in town has been to them. Thanks for visiting town, guys!

They said it might be a couple of weeks before the segment airs, so we will be watching.

]]>WaterfrontBeaufort.comBeaufortNC2012-02-06T14:42:00-05:00http://www.waterfrontbeaufort.com/blog/files/54da2dae50ab1410639736a47b774d11-49.html#unique-entry-id-49http://www.waterfrontbeaufort.com/blog/files/54da2dae50ab1410639736a47b774d11-49.html#unique-entry-id-492012 Town of Beaufort Board Schedules



























Hello, here is a list of the Town’s Board Meeting Schedule.]]>WaterfrontBeaufort.comBeaufort NC ActivitiesArt2012-01-28T08:57:20-05:00http://www.waterfrontbeaufort.com/blog/files/2bd4f44fc5e039875f4be0eed2187fe5-48.html#unique-entry-id-48http://www.waterfrontbeaufort.com/blog/files/2bd4f44fc5e039875f4be0eed2187fe5-48.html#unique-entry-id-48We can thank Jimmy Craig Womble for coming to Beaufort and opening a shop on the corner of Live Oak and Ann Street. He can be found on the web at jimmycraigwomble.com
Jimmy has some really cool stuff going on, so if you have a few minutes, go by his shop and pick up a painting for your home or office.

We ought to be thankful for all the folks like jimmy for coming to town, and adding to the mix!

]]>WaterfrontBeaufort.comcape lookoutmarine lifeWhalesBaleen whale2012-01-25T19:01:09-05:00http://www.waterfrontbeaufort.com/blog/files/eeea2fcd98b4266b5e87f0dee5f26a3b-47.html#unique-entry-id-47http://www.waterfrontbeaufort.com/blog/files/eeea2fcd98b4266b5e87f0dee5f26a3b-47.html#unique-entry-id-47A Minke Whale washed ashore just north of Presidential point, just south of the #4 Can Buoy near the entrance to Cape Lookout Bight. The Whale reportedly is going to be euthanized.

]]>WaterfrontBeaufort.comReal Estate2012-01-11T15:37:05-05:00http://www.waterfrontbeaufort.com/blog/files/8a927284edba195583aff6b0c54b7066-46.html#unique-entry-id-46http://www.waterfrontbeaufort.com/blog/files/8a927284edba195583aff6b0c54b7066-46.html#unique-entry-id-46Searching the Carteret County Multiple Listing Service just got better, with the introduction of a mobile version of the MLS search.

Over the next few days we will be introducing more links using this capability on our home page.

Go and experiment on your iPhone or other mobile device and search some of the quick links on our home page.

You can try one such as the Beaufort link featuring properties with asking prices in Beaufort of $300,000 to $500,000 here.

The mobile interface is really elegant, and easy to use.
]]>WaterfrontBeaufort.comFishing2011-10-31T20:54:23-04:00http://www.waterfrontbeaufort.com/blog/files/2cf841eca96b262ed99b64aec5c6238d-45.html#unique-entry-id-45http://www.waterfrontbeaufort.com/blog/files/2cf841eca96b262ed99b64aec5c6238d-45.html#unique-entry-id-45]]>WaterfrontBeaufort.comshark islandcape lookoutBoat sinkingRescue2011-10-19T18:19:52-04:00http://www.waterfrontbeaufort.com/blog/files/878cafee00ef52df52d751a32e103580-44.html#unique-entry-id-44http://www.waterfrontbeaufort.com/blog/files/878cafee00ef52df52d751a32e103580-44.html#unique-entry-id-44

The crew of this sport fishing boat ran aground near Cape Point as they made their way south. They were airlifted off the boat in the night after running aground. These photos courtesy Mason Williams, click here to view all photos.

Here is the Coast Guard’s account.

Here is the video:



]]>WaterfrontBeaufort.comseafoodFestivalFireworks2011-10-07T13:12:45-04:00http://www.waterfrontbeaufort.com/blog/files/b4dafcacbf526b37da9c4c630e9bc1dd-43.html#unique-entry-id-43http://www.waterfrontbeaufort.com/blog/files/b4dafcacbf526b37da9c4c630e9bc1dd-43.html#unique-entry-id-43

The NC Seafood Festival is over. They had a great night including these fireworks. I just downloaded the photos and got this one good one.

The weather could not have been better, the crowds flowing, and food great.]]>WaterfrontBeaufort.comFishingReal Estate2011-09-23T19:15:33-04:00http://www.waterfrontbeaufort.com/blog/files/7a18f7b736b4dd0546f9ca44cdf45c06-42.html#unique-entry-id-42http://www.waterfrontbeaufort.com/blog/files/7a18f7b736b4dd0546f9ca44cdf45c06-42.html#unique-entry-id-42Fishing

I have added Sensation Sportfishing to my list of charters. Last night after a brief conversation with Dale Britt about the great fall fishing, he noted his fishing report. I took a look and thought it a worthwhile resource. Click the link and check it out for your self.


Beaufort’s newest Business coming in March 2012.

At the corner of Front and Queen sits 525 Front Street, which will be the site of “Beaufort Market and Deli”, a concept of Irvin Warren’s, one of Beaufort’s newest residents. As Irvin tells it, there was no place to grab a loaf of bread or a gallon of milk convenient to Beaufort’s Waterfront.

Also having a deli as a component of the Market was crucial, enabling customers to get a great deli sandwich, or a pound of meat and cheese.

We look forward to the opening.]]>WaterfrontBeaufort.comFishingAlbiescape lookoutmove on2011-09-11T19:57:42-04:00http://www.waterfrontbeaufort.com/blog/files/7d2bf25ee44d5a70eec9087f54a2d9c4-41.html#unique-entry-id-41http://www.waterfrontbeaufort.com/blog/files/7d2bf25ee44d5a70eec9087f54a2d9c4-41.html#unique-entry-id-41Today near the George Summerlin Reef off Cape Lookout, we caught albies, and a cobia, albeit a small cobia, saw a Manta Ray jump, and had a gull attempt to join us in the boat.

One cannot ask much more from mother nature on such a solemn date in our nation’s history.



]]>WaterfrontBeaufort.comIrenemontocchio2011-09-08T15:54:24-04:00http://www.waterfrontbeaufort.com/blog/files/9fc353a672a35236253478532e39878c-40.html#unique-entry-id-40http://www.waterfrontbeaufort.com/blog/files/9fc353a672a35236253478532e39878c-40.html#unique-entry-id-40Mark Montocchio’s video speaks for itself!


]]>WaterfrontBeaufort.comFly fishingAlbiesspanish mackeralcape lookout2011-09-04T19:58:15-04:00http://www.waterfrontbeaufort.com/blog/files/fc0c7fbe9e071f2917dc04036b985303-39.html#unique-entry-id-39http://www.waterfrontbeaufort.com/blog/files/fc0c7fbe9e071f2917dc04036b985303-39.html#unique-entry-id-39Fishing is really good after Irene! My friends Brian and Chris Harker and I caught two albies at Cape Lookout Saturday Morning. A double no less, right in between # 4 and the rock jetty. Right on the beach. They were little fellas, but being the first albacore for 2011, they were just right.

Rob Pasfield over at Harkers Island Fishing Center has put the marina back together, with the help of many friends and family. Brian Horsley and George Beckwith came in to assist in dock repairs. Of course the whole HIFC crew was there including Stick and Millie. They are open and ready for the fall Blitz!



]]>WaterfrontBeaufort.comIrene2011-08-30T12:57:50-04:00http://www.waterfrontbeaufort.com/blog/files/01bf91ce553fbe6f3bf17f6c2b605ad2-38.html#unique-entry-id-38http://www.waterfrontbeaufort.com/blog/files/01bf91ce553fbe6f3bf17f6c2b605ad2-38.html#unique-entry-id-38Check out this video on Youtube Highlighting Irene in Carteret County

]]>WaterfrontBeaufort.comIrenePower on2011-08-29T00:10:32-04:00http://www.waterfrontbeaufort.com/blog/files/0286af485a8d0c2af49a724b6a8965be-37.html#unique-entry-id-37http://www.waterfrontbeaufort.com/blog/files/0286af485a8d0c2af49a724b6a8965be-37.html#unique-entry-id-37Power came on around 10 PM.

Earlier today we watched a parade of vehicles cross back and forth in and out of town. Thanks goodness Irene is gone!

]]>WaterfrontBeaufort.comHurricane2011-08-27T18:24:34-04:00http://www.waterfrontbeaufort.com/blog/files/3a9d5c39c11dd785a4f08ef86b703085-36.html#unique-entry-id-36http://www.waterfrontbeaufort.com/blog/files/3a9d5c39c11dd785a4f08ef86b703085-36.html#unique-entry-id-36Earlier today I spoke about how Beaufort has dodged a bullet. And largely that is true.But the fact that Irene Really reformed and we have winds approaching 50 knots at 6:30 pm is testament that many of our brothers and sisters in the county, the state, and the east coast are suffering this death by a thousand cuts. The extent of damage will appear in the coming days. Look at the imagery from 6:14pm today and see how Irene reaches from North Carolina to New York State.

Les Still from WCTI12.com talked today about the storm fundamentally transforming from a hurricane to some other form of a hurricane. He used the term baroclinaly transformed storm. I know that is above my pay grade. Here is the WIKI version.



]]>WaterfrontBeaufort.comHurricane2011-08-27T16:33:35-04:00http://www.waterfrontbeaufort.com/blog/files/d56c090412f03ebddca38fab8a7a91f8-35.html#unique-entry-id-35http://www.waterfrontbeaufort.com/blog/files/d56c090412f03ebddca38fab8a7a91f8-35.html#unique-entry-id-35It is still gusting to 60 Knots, a few hours after the eye passed over.

Here is the 4 PM reading at Cape Lookout.

]]>WaterfrontBeaufort.comHurricane2011-08-27T10:22:52-04:00http://www.waterfrontbeaufort.com/blog/files/b875831952a421955a2e09fb862c9065-34.html#unique-entry-id-34http://www.waterfrontbeaufort.com/blog/files/b875831952a421955a2e09fb862c9065-34.html#unique-entry-id-34We are on the backside of the storm. Its squealing! Check out my latest youtube of the storm here.

Photos Here


]]>WaterfrontBeaufort.comtideslandfall2011-08-26T10:40:39-04:00http://www.waterfrontbeaufort.com/blog/files/394dd4419131e0438ea22c2133688527-33.html#unique-entry-id-33http://www.waterfrontbeaufort.com/blog/files/394dd4419131e0438ea22c2133688527-33.html#unique-entry-id-33Low tides roughly correspond to the predicted time of landfall.


Sat 27 Low 12:56 AM 0.4 6:36 AM Rise 4:51 AM 6
27 High 6:51 AM 3.3 7:40 PM Set 6:31 PM
27 Low 12:52 PM -0.1
27 High 7:23 PM 4.2
]]>WaterfrontBeaufort.comHurricane PreidctionsWeatherIrenelesson learned2011-08-25T21:08:25-04:00http://www.waterfrontbeaufort.com/blog/files/c4f8f92e2070f9eccad1c0a1869b4432-32.html#unique-entry-id-32http://www.waterfrontbeaufort.com/blog/files/c4f8f92e2070f9eccad1c0a1869b4432-32.html#unique-entry-id-32The lesson we can obtain from recent media coverage of Irene is the divergence of the accuracy of TRACK prediction as opposed to the accuracy of INTENSITY predictions.

The weather people all agree they can more and more accurately predict with certainty the track or path a storm will follow.

Almost as solidly these weather experts will admit that just as accurately as they can predict the track of storm, they equally fall short predicting the strength of a storm.

So the meteorological holly grail is prediction both the track, and intensity of a hurricane.




]]>WaterfrontBeaufort.comHazelIreneHurricane2011-08-25T15:28:48-04:00http://www.waterfrontbeaufort.com/blog/files/51d1dbf0f1b8df65a9987e9fdfdade76-31.html#unique-entry-id-31http://www.waterfrontbeaufort.com/blog/files/51d1dbf0f1b8df65a9987e9fdfdade76-31.html#unique-entry-id-31Joe Bastardi predicted a couple of days ago on The Hannity Radio show that Irene would rival epic storms such as Hazel in 1954.

Not much to post at the moment other than traditional photos of people hauling their boats out, moving lawn furniture into safety, and icing down a cold beer or diet coke.
25UHQWCTBYZG]]>WaterfrontBeaufort.comcomputer modelsPenn stateHurricanesRadar2011-08-25T05:12:43-04:00http://www.waterfrontbeaufort.com/blog/files/5a51aefa10b3c7936a9112286f01aacf-30.html#unique-entry-id-30http://www.waterfrontbeaufort.com/blog/files/5a51aefa10b3c7936a9112286f01aacf-30.html#unique-entry-id-30Here is a link to Penn State Dept of Meteorology. This page has a tremendous number images, computer radar loops, model runs, etc to look at. Amazing imagery.

]]>WaterfrontBeaufort.comIrenemoviestorm2011-08-24T18:35:12-04:00http://www.waterfrontbeaufort.com/blog/files/de88c32183ab3a8675451dece92f502e-29.html#unique-entry-id-29http://www.waterfrontbeaufort.com/blog/files/de88c32183ab3a8675451dece92f502e-29.html#unique-entry-id-29Check out this movie from NASA of the development of Irene.

And look here at the “European Models” considered to be highly accurate.

Be sure to click in the upper right hand of the european model page the animate button.]]>WaterfrontBeaufort.comHurricaneIrene2011-08-24T07:37:26-04:00http://www.waterfrontbeaufort.com/blog/files/6808c0c3b5ca53913428d338f87e82d8-28.html#unique-entry-id-28http://www.waterfrontbeaufort.com/blog/files/6808c0c3b5ca53913428d338f87e82d8-28.html#unique-entry-id-28
It looks likely we will get some affects from Irene, therefore one should prepare for her.


]]>WaterfrontBeaufort.comHurricaneIrene2011-08-23T15:00:13-04:00http://www.waterfrontbeaufort.com/blog/files/5e22b2da8ca1687f653b404fdd9b19af-27.html#unique-entry-id-27http://www.waterfrontbeaufort.com/blog/files/5e22b2da8ca1687f653b404fdd9b19af-27.html#unique-entry-id-27More flights this afternoon by the G-IV called “Gonzo” and one of two P-3 Turbo props. The top image is the flight path for the turbo-prop and the bottom image is the flight path for the G-IV.

Gonzo, the G-IV is expected to be airborne for 8 hrs and 24 minutes.

HERE is the 5 PM










]]>WaterfrontBeaufort.comHurricanestropical weatherIrene2011-08-23T05:09:24-04:00http://www.waterfrontbeaufort.com/blog/files/4776c97e54b766af62e0db4519e7e6e9-26.html#unique-entry-id-26http://www.waterfrontbeaufort.com/blog/files/4776c97e54b766af62e0db4519e7e6e9-26.html#unique-entry-id-26


This is the flight track at 5 AM Tuesday of the NOAA G-IV jet flying the “Synoptic Surveillance Mission” referenced below. NOAA’s 5AM discussion is here but when the data from the flight this morning comes in, we should have a clearer picture of what we should expect in Carteret County.

Beginning to make decisions about protecting property in any storm, those with smaller boats under 40 feet should think about securing one of the 100 spots for Hurricane Haul Out at The Boathouse at Front Street Village. The fee for this service is $500, reasonable in the market. To secure a spot contact The Boathouse at (252) 838-1524.

Tides for Gallants Channel Beaufort North Carolina.

F 26 Low 12:19 AM 0.6 6:35 AM Rise 3:43 AM 13
26 High 6:08 AM 2.8 7:42 PM Set 5:52 PM
26 Low 12:05 PM 0.1
26 High 6:46 PM 3.8

Sa 27 Low 1:04 AM 0.4 6:36 AM Rise 4:51 AM 6
27 High 7:01 AM 3.1 7:40 PM Set 6:31 PM
27 Low 1:00 PM -0.1
27 High 7:33 PM 4.0

Su 28 Low 1:48 AM 0.1 6:37 AM Rise 6:00 AM 2
28 High 7:51 AM 3.4 7:39 PM Set 7:08 PM
28 Low 1:52 PM -0.2
28 High 8:20 PM 4.1

Immediate Updates check out Twitter at @samsellars

]]>WaterfrontBeaufort.comHurricanes2011-08-22T18:24:25-04:00http://www.waterfrontbeaufort.com/blog/files/a15dc7c89cb2b0706d0fa818a82e89bf-25.html#unique-entry-id-25http://www.waterfrontbeaufort.com/blog/files/a15dc7c89cb2b0706d0fa818a82e89bf-25.html#unique-entry-id-25Hurricane Irene is being watched closely tonight, and a NOAA Gulfstream G-IV is scheduled to depart at 5:30 Zulu time 8/23/2011 and drop multiple dropsondes around the perimeter of the storm. This mission will provide data that should provide us in Carteret County valuable information about the storm and its possible impact.

Below is the plotted flight path of the mission which is departing MacDill air force base near Tampa, Florida.

Updates to be posted Tuesday morning, after data from the flight is crunched to give us a tighter forecast.

Sam Sellars

]]>WaterfrontBeaufort.comtourism events2011-08-03T13:04:39-04:00http://www.waterfrontbeaufort.com/blog/files/349b60be095d578546e7a0830a1083e4-23.html#unique-entry-id-23http://www.waterfrontbeaufort.com/blog/files/349b60be095d578546e7a0830a1083e4-23.html#unique-entry-id-23August 12 & 13, 2011

Come visit Beaufort and join all the invading and marauding Pirates!

BeaufortPirateInvasion.com]]>WaterfrontBeaufort.comFishing2011-07-26T07:59:17-04:00http://www.waterfrontbeaufort.com/blog/files/7d7645cc3bad8e1aa1d0a7d012beecd3-22.html#unique-entry-id-22http://www.waterfrontbeaufort.com/blog/files/7d7645cc3bad8e1aa1d0a7d012beecd3-22.html#unique-entry-id-22Ducks Unlimited Band the Billfish Tournament this weekend.

July 28 - 30
Ducks Unlimited "Band the Billfish" Tournament on the Morehead City Waterfront
Part of the Governor's Cup Billfish Series
Contact:
Bob Lichauer / Mark Shouse
PO Box 1333
Morehead City, NC 28557
336-880-3038
http://www.bandthebillfish.com
]]>WaterfrontBeaufort.comenvironmenttransparency in government2011-07-19T22:00:31-04:00http://www.waterfrontbeaufort.com/blog/files/ddddd68c4ef73d454ebe65aeae434429-20.html#unique-entry-id-20http://www.waterfrontbeaufort.com/blog/files/ddddd68c4ef73d454ebe65aeae434429-20.html#unique-entry-id-20Tonight the machinations of government were laid bare. Here is an article from Canadian Business that outlines what is going on. Beverly Perdue and her Department of Commerce has quietly worked on approving the placement of a sulfur melting facility in Carteret County.

No coincidence, as Carteret voted against Perdue in her bid for the governor’s mansion. And to the North Dare County, run by Democrat Marc Basnight, was happy to see the stinky sulfur smokestacks located down south in opposition territory rather that in his home of Dare.

So if you love the Crystal Coast, and want to apply political pressure to stop this fiasco, the sign up here.

]]>WaterfrontBeaufort.comReal EstateFishingdaytrips2011-07-13T18:30:44-04:00http://www.waterfrontbeaufort.com/blog/files/bed03b97b44bd61e70cee9c596156520-19.html#unique-entry-id-19http://www.waterfrontbeaufort.com/blog/files/bed03b97b44bd61e70cee9c596156520-19.html#unique-entry-id-19Living in Beaufort provides residents opportunities not necessarily afforded others. Case in point. Monday morning the weather was excellent, with fair seas and light winds. So faced with a day off, we hopped on the boat and headed the 60 plus miles up to Ocracoke for a little fresh seafood diner.

Our friends never having never been to the island, wanted to catch a little sight seeing, so off we went to the light house. It’s fun, and renting a golf cart helps out in the heat.

On the way back to the hotel, we caught a little local color, checking in with Fatboy’s Seafood Truck!

]]>WaterfrontBeaufort.comFishing2011-07-13T17:57:43-04:00http://www.waterfrontbeaufort.com/blog/files/0ea6f9661f5024c88593bfe64cbf9ed6-18.html#unique-entry-id-18http://www.waterfrontbeaufort.com/blog/files/0ea6f9661f5024c88593bfe64cbf9ed6-18.html#unique-entry-id-18

The Barta Boys and Girls Fishing Tournament is coming to town again. What a great event!

Here the crews set up the tent today.

]]>WaterfrontBeaufort.comBeaufort NC Activities2011-07-09T10:26:30-04:00http://www.waterfrontbeaufort.com/blog/files/0e117e6b3d78026dc9dee4c8fb49085a-17.html#unique-entry-id-17http://www.waterfrontbeaufort.com/blog/files/0e117e6b3d78026dc9dee4c8fb49085a-17.html#unique-entry-id-17

Experimenting with the Canon 17mm Tilt shift lens. Lots to learn, as you can see from this picture of the flags on the Beaufort waterfront.

Tonight is the Beaufort Historic Association’s Summer Fundraising Party. This is but one of the events scheduled for this summer.

Also Linda Greenlaw is coming to speak and sign her book July 11th. Don’t miss the book signing, although the lecture is sold out.

]]>WaterfrontBeaufort.comReal Estate2011-07-06T13:07:07-04:00http://www.waterfrontbeaufort.com/blog/files/ada35cc1587abb01105ab0e29a29d2b0-16.html#unique-entry-id-16http://www.waterfrontbeaufort.com/blog/files/ada35cc1587abb01105ab0e29a29d2b0-16.html#unique-entry-id-16Government set to impose mortgage caps October 1st.
This will affect several counties in North Carolina, including Carteret.

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Thanks Beaufort East Village for the new grass at the Historic Grounds in Beaufort.



And don’t miss the Wooden Boat Challenge downtown Beaufort his week end.]]>WaterfrontBeaufort.comBLOG2011-04-22T11:44:18-04:00http://www.waterfrontbeaufort.com/blog/files/37b8ec3ab3bd1a0b96e10a68ffdd5606-12.html#unique-entry-id-12http://www.waterfrontbeaufort.com/blog/files/37b8ec3ab3bd1a0b96e10a68ffdd5606-12.html#unique-entry-id-12]]>WaterfrontBeaufort.comReal Estatespring2011-04-15T16:22:29-04:00http://www.waterfrontbeaufort.com/blog/files/4af4a4911fb097b50e198f9d0b596c4f-11.html#unique-entry-id-11http://www.waterfrontbeaufort.com/blog/files/4af4a4911fb097b50e198f9d0b596c4f-11.html#unique-entry-id-11
Come on down!

]]>WaterfrontBeaufort.comeducationsailing2011-04-02T11:13:08-04:00http://www.waterfrontbeaufort.com/blog/files/ebe01330aaf16239a77c49f2ceb2fb73-10.html#unique-entry-id-10http://www.waterfrontbeaufort.com/blog/files/ebe01330aaf16239a77c49f2ceb2fb73-10.html#unique-entry-id-10Spirit of Massachusetts is a 125 footer, modeled after Fredonia, and is one of the Ocean Classroom Foundation’s fleet. She is in Beaufort tied up on Piver’s Island, likely seeking refuge from the gale blowing the past day. If you have a student interested in such adventure, look them up on the website Oceanclassroom.org


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Painting, up-fitting and spring cleaning has been the order of the day for Beaufort. Go by and see them next time you are in town. And George at Island traders has some cool new Patagonia stuff to add to his lineup. Spring is here in Beaufort. Come see us.

I have three new listings. One at 509-D Front Street, a horse farm on Laurel Road, and a house at 1200 Evans Street.

Don’t hesitate to call me if I can assist you in any way with your Real Estate.

Regards, Sam Sellars]]>WaterfrontBeaufort.comOutdoorsHunting2011-03-14T20:50:51-04:00http://www.waterfrontbeaufort.com/blog/files/6e2c5e3af70e4cdf47be27442339a732-8.html#unique-entry-id-8http://www.waterfrontbeaufort.com/blog/files/6e2c5e3af70e4cdf47be27442339a732-8.html#unique-entry-id-8The Old Man and the Boy instruct us to shoot only one or two birds out of a covey, per year, thus ensuring the continuity of the stock, availing the avid hunter of future sporting pleasure. But the days of State Senator Nathaniel Macon, c.1780’s, a Warren County, NC founding father, are over. He was often heard to utter the words “a man should not live near enough his neighbor to hear his dogs bark”.

So it was today in the shadow of the ghost of Sen. Macon, on a hunting preserve, that I had the pleasure to join my friends, Bill Morris, Warren Davis, and dogs Toby--seen below--and Brandy, first year in the field, for a day of hunting in Carteret County.




A north wind blew in cooler air, and we adapted our approach to hunt to the North through the fields, so the dogs, especially the yearling Brandy, could wind the planted birds. We had a great day, collecting some birds for the table, training for Brandy, and memories for all. Living in Carteret County couldn’t , really, get much better. And I hope Senator Macon might think that too, if he had joined us in the field today.


]]>WaterfrontBeaufort.comRestaurantsBurgers2011-03-10T14:52:38-05:00http://www.waterfrontbeaufort.com/blog/files/11048feb33c02dbb8e0ff32558d1e8f9-6.html#unique-entry-id-6http://www.waterfrontbeaufort.com/blog/files/11048feb33c02dbb8e0ff32558d1e8f9-6.html#unique-entry-id-6Woody’s, owned and operated by Doug Raymond, opened last week in the space formerly occupied by Cubbie’s. Doug has injected new energy into the burger business. The french fries are a new cut, and served up, grease free, with a nice spicy salt; he has added several new salads, as well as fresh local seafood options if a burger or dog doesn’t hit you. Go check them out, next to Ace Hardware in Beaufort]]>WaterfrontBeaufort.comtravelHistoric townesWaterfront living2011-03-05T16:03:37-05:00http://www.waterfrontbeaufort.com/blog/files/fc3c2c3783940c982e1a39f0f573b023-5.html#unique-entry-id-5http://www.waterfrontbeaufort.com/blog/files/fc3c2c3783940c982e1a39f0f573b023-5.html#unique-entry-id-5Delray Beach the saturday street market was in full force, with vendors selling locally grown produce, including “laid in Delray” eggs. Sounds like Beaufort’s Broad Street Community market--except outdoors. And that I guess is one of many reasons we really enjoyied the day.

Check out the musician here that I assume the town hired to play a little steel drum music, to get everyone in the mood for a street festival, and below a shot of the crowd.




The Street market Saturday March 5th, 2011]]>WaterfrontBeaufort.comOutdoorsFishingcobia2011-03-01T19:17:07-05:00http://www.waterfrontbeaufort.com/blog/files/f7fe86984d802343abae681d5b07d952-4.html#unique-entry-id-4http://www.waterfrontbeaufort.com/blog/files/f7fe86984d802343abae681d5b07d952-4.html#unique-entry-id-4Jim Strickland, the pro photographer, snapped this pic of a hooked cobia, while a couple of others lurked deeper in the water column, seeing what all the commotion was about.



What got every angler fired up was the fact that swimming through, gobbling up these menhaden, were cobia. And lots of them!

As a charter boat fisherman commented to me, even Ray Charles could catch one of these muscle bound brutes. Hey, I even caught a few my self. Pete Zook, a third generation charter captain, said to me one day that he had never seen such a massive cobia bite on the Crystal Coast. Now that says something of the magnitude of the bite. In the pic below, Bill Morris, and yours truly reel in one of many cobia. Jim Strickland rested up between cobia catches to take this photo.

So the question is, now that temperatures are rising, will they come back? Will the bite be as epic this year as it was in 2010. And when will they show, if it turns out that way.

One of the most impressive things to me was the whale sightings. They would come and gobble up the menhaden just like the cobia, along with the blue fish too. Send your thoughts to info@waterfrontbeaufort.com


]]>WaterfrontBeaufort.comOutdoorsBoatingFishing2011-02-26T19:19:57-05:00http://www.waterfrontbeaufort.com/blog/files/37cccd13c99c5fac037a1f120b848177-3.html#unique-entry-id-3http://www.waterfrontbeaufort.com/blog/files/37cccd13c99c5fac037a1f120b848177-3.html#unique-entry-id-3NCWRC website states, the facility will be closed from December 27, 2010 until complete. It looks from the pictures below they have done a lot of work, with the base layers in place and looking good. We should be good for the spring season.
]]>WaterfrontBeaufort.comOutdoors2011-02-26T12:29:02-05:00http://www.waterfrontbeaufort.com/blog/files/ebf020a74c56b2402e2f15e35defcfc4-2.html#unique-entry-id-2http://www.waterfrontbeaufort.com/blog/files/ebf020a74c56b2402e2f15e35defcfc4-2.html#unique-entry-id-2teal, widgeon, black ducks, mallards, pintail, and canadian geese. This as well as the tundra swan, We were told by our host that the biologists that had visited earlier identified a few Mute swans, in addition to the tundra swans that are most prevalent. And he added that the Mute swan is appearing in North Carolina in ever increasing numbers of late. See the latest pictures here.
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An interesting coincidence I had this morning by catching the jet in the background of the Tundra Swan flying overhead.]]>WaterfrontBeaufort.comReal Estate2011-02-24T14:06:50-05:00http://www.waterfrontbeaufort.com/blog/files/9e6783bb9dd5b1ac550d37c09f6f21fd-1.html#unique-entry-id-1http://www.waterfrontbeaufort.com/blog/files/9e6783bb9dd5b1ac550d37c09f6f21fd-1.html#unique-entry-id-1Following are sales in the Beaufort area that are representative of the market. Other transfers have occurred, such as foreclosures, or transfers for other purposes, such as gifts, but are not indicated in the list below.
Note below: SFR=Single Family Residential Home

• 2680 Lennoxville Road, Beaufort, SFR, Sold 1/5/11 $1,800,000
• 402 Island Road, Deerfield Shores, SFR, Sold 1/11/11 $231,000
• 106 & 107 Harper, North River Club Lots, Sold 1/13/11 $67,500 each
• 104 & 105 Harper, North River Club Lots, Sold 1/13/11 $60,000 each
• All four North River lots sold to same entity
• 510 Pine Street, Beaufort, SFR, Sold 1/14/11 $170,000
• 1513 Front Street, Lot, Not waterfront, Sold 1/20/11 $275,000
• 202 Gibbs Court, Beaufort, SFR, Sold, 1/25/11 $300,000
• 127 Circle Drive, Beaufort, SFR, Sold, 1/31/11 $264,000
• 210 Broad Street, Beaufort, SFR, Sold 12/17/10 $415,000

Again, Please call me with any questions, or a more detailed analysis of the market.

Sam Sellars, (252) 723-8530

]]>WaterfrontBeaufort.comOutdoorsWaterfowl2011-02-24T13:28:24-05:00http://www.waterfrontbeaufort.com/blog/files/f05712eb6635f29084fc2c9b0e3deb63-0.html#unique-entry-id-0http://www.waterfrontbeaufort.com/blog/files/f05712eb6635f29084fc2c9b0e3deb63-0.html#unique-entry-id-0Tundra Swans have been around for a couple of weeks, and are staging in a creek that provides them with access to nearby feeding fields. A few canadian geese and other waterfowl are assembled along with the Tundra Swans. This group is on a creek off Highway 70, a few miles outside of Beaufort. They provided a great birdwatching opportunity. To see a few more photos of the swans, click here. Click the link at tundra swans to get more info on swans at the NC Wildlife website.

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