It's Thursday September 19, 2024
News From The Village Updated Almost Daily
SV Stepping Stone Foggy Morning | September 18, 2024
SV Stepping Stone, through the morning fog.
SV Glenda Gail | September 17, 2024 HarborCam | September 16, 2024 Garland Fulcher Docks | September 14, 2024
On a windy day, you need to step carefully on the Garland Fulcher docks. (Ben Casey photo)
Greens Creek Windward Sail | September 14, 2024
Showing how it’s done on a windy day, sailors on a windward tack in the 2023 Greens Creek Challenge. Today is the 2024 Challenge, with a challenging 15-20 knot forecast.
Wet Duck | September 13, 2024
Too wet for a duck, add Friday the 13th.
Abandoned Boats, Towed Away | September 12, 2024
They came to the town dock. It was marked 2 hours max stay. They stayed over a week. Wednesday night, MV “Sea Daddy”, hailing port Lowland NC, came and towed the two would-be sailing vessels away (SV “Acceptance” & SV “Bacilo”). Last seen bound north. (Thanks to Breena Litzenberger and Officer Bill Wichrowski for the video)
It’s coming this Saturday: The 2024 Greens Creek Challenge. This is the race just for boats 20 ft and under. More info here.
SV Patina | September 10, 2024
Sunday Sunrise @ Marker # 1 | September 8, 2024
Hurricane (Spider) Lilly | September 7, 2024
They bloom this time of year, even without a hurricane. Spotted just off Camp Creek, a Hurricane Lilly (also called a Spider Lilly) enjoys the rainy day. (Ben Casey photo)
Seagull Balance | September 6, 2024
SV Carolina Moon | September 5, 2024
Sit back and take in a Carolina Moon.
Pamlico Sunrise | September 4, 2024
It’s a Pamlico County sunrise… at the Alligator Loop Road.
Blackbeard Reflects | September 3, 2024
Trawler Blackbeard reflects on the Oriental harbor.
What The Duck | August 31, 2024
On a hot summer day, a vessel that gets you close to the water, complete with bimini. Vessel “What The Duck?”, taking in the Pirate Jam.
Pirate Jam Map | August 31, 2024
Pirate Jam is Saturday, three bands play off Teachs Point from 2p to 6:30p. You take in the music from your boat – here’s the map.
Laurelyn Dossett at the Beer Garden | August 30, 2024
Laurelyn Dossett Friday night @ the New Village Brewery beer garden. The evening was a fundraiser for the Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival.
Harbor Sounds Play Tonight | August 30, 2024
Harbor Sounds has been playing together for over a quarter century. They play again tonight, 5:30p, at New Village Brewery. It’s a fundraiser for the Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival.
Mermaid Fender | August 28, 2024
Plastic Stool On Dock | August 27, 2024
SV Skimmer | August 26, 2024
SV Skimmer at rest off Pierce Creek.
Rolf Anselm's Memorial Is Today | August 25, 2024
Rolf Anselm passed away in July… he was 94. Rolf left a positive impression on the world. His memorial is Sunday at noon at Oriental United Methodist Church.
Red Sky At Night | August 24, 2024
Red sky at night… (Pat Stockwell photo)
Rusty Trawlers | August 23, 2024
There is a certain beauty to rusty fishing trawlers. MV Shadowfax shows off her functional posterior. (click pic for more rusty views)
An Eagle keeps watch at the entrance to Pierce Creek.
Sunrise, August 20 | August 21, 2024
The sun came up, again. Whittaker Point, August 20. (Jennifer Smart photo)
Duck Stare Down | August 20, 2024
Visiting the Endurance Seafood docks – a duck gives a proper duck stare down.
Maritime Museum Paddle Board | August 19, 2024
This is a strip planked boat, being built at the Beaufort Maritime Museum. Strip planking is a traditional method, but it has been modified to build a non traditional boat in 2024: a paddle board. (click pic for more views)
An August sunrise over Whittaker Point. Some call this a “dragon tail” reflection. (Marcia Ostendorff photo)
SV Sea Otter | August 16, 2024
Madison Scott’s 1984 Alberg 37 SV Sea Otter in the lead at the Wednesday Night sail. (Patrick Mackie photo)
Scofflaw Seagulls | August 15, 2024
Scofflaw seagulls
Fishermen, Hunters, & Liars | August 14, 2024
This sign at Endurance Seafood may define the customer base.
Nets on Shadowfax | August 13, 2024 Clouds Over The Neuse | August 12, 2024
A cloud covered sunrise on the river.
Reflections on Oriental's Harbor | August 11, 2024
Reflections on the Oriental harbor.
Rain off the OYC Roof | August 9, 2024
The rain continues, falling off the roof of the Oriental Yacht Club.
Capt Jeff Returns | August 8, 2024
Fishing trawler Capt. Jeff, with seagull escort, returns to Oriental.
Stormy Debby & Her Wet Ways | August 7, 2024
What if there were a romance novel about storm Debby?
No Stupid People | August 6, 2024
Spotted near Tar Creek. It’s unclear whether such well intentioned instructions are effective.
Cicada Skin | August 5, 2024
Cicada calling card? An exoskeleton clings to a Crepe Myrtle.
Storm Lil' Debby (a Laura Turgeon drawing) | August 4, 2024
Storm Debby, as Lil’ Debby. Experienced storm survivors will tell you snacks are key. This is not an official NOAA forecast product. (from the drawing pad & brain of artist Laura Turgeon).
Happy 50th Anniversary, Greg & Nancy Piner | August 3, 2024
Saturday marked a milestone in Oriental history – Greg & Nancy Piner’s 50th wedding anniversary. A bow tie somehow makes a man look younger. (click pic for another nuptial view)
Sunrise at Marker 6 | August 2, 2024
Early morning, marker 6.
Cormorant Harbor Take Off | August 1, 2024
Surprise Lily on S Water Street | July 31, 2024
SV God's Time | July 30, 2024
SV God’s Time was a Catalina 31. Its owner, Danny Malone, extended it at both ends. It’s now a 47. Danny explains the transformation:
(Click for more views)
