Category: Educational
Christopher Bickford’s “Legends of the Sandbar”: A Book About Us
“This is, and isn’t, about surfing,” says local photographer Christopher (or just Chris) Bickford,” describing his new book Legends of… Read More
Video: “Spinal Injuries in the Water”
It’s now July 5th and the beaches here in the Outer Banks are fully packed with tourists and locals for… Read More
“NC Surfing History Project” presented June 20th, 2017
When one thinks about the words history and surfing together, the mind may conjure up images of surfers challenging the big waves… Read More
Ways to Stay Active and Have Fun with a Disability
It is a common misconception that staying active while living with a disability is a chore, full of tedious, unenjoyable… Read More
10 Tips for Big Wave Surfing
Big wave surfing is by far, the most spectacular discipline within surfing. Tackling big waves is both scary and thrilling,… Read More
“A Note About Climate Change…” – Dr. Jeff Hanson
I am not a political activist. I have nothing derogatory to say about any candidate nor to any group of… Read More
OBX Summer Fun Waves – Dr. Jeff Hanson
Wave Man’s Notebook – July 1, 2016 I have been riding my bike to the beach lately. This morning I… Read More
Surfalorus Film Festival – September 15-17, 2016
The Dare County Arts Council announces the official call for entries for the 5th annual Surfalorus Film Festival… Read More
Event: “The History of Surfing in North Carolina” at Jennette’s Pier on March 9, 2016
NAGS HEAD, NC – The North Carolina Maritime Museums and Jennette’s Pier will host an evening program on the history… Read More
Proactive OBX 2016 Health Expo – 1/12/16
Tis the season to be healthy! Head over to the YMCA in Nags Head on January 12, 2016 and find… Read More
2015 DASH Symposium and Surfalorus Film Festival – Oct. 1-3
UNC Coastal Studies Institute is pleased to announce the return of DASH (Design+Art+Science+Humanities), a bi-annual, three-day academic symposium exploring the… Read More
6th Annual “Walk Against Addiction” – Sept. 26th
FACT: Substance abuse and addiction is the number one problem in Dare County in the eyes of its residents. Addiction… Read More