Carolina Salt April 2015

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your life on the Crystal Coast SOUTHERN GARDENING

Time To Dig In To Your Garden LOCAL WILDLIFE

All About Nudibranchs & The Ravishing Ruddy Duck SPRING EVENTS

Farmers Markets A NEW DEVELOPMENT

New Playground In the Works for Emerald Isle

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THINGS TO DO ON THE CRYSTAL COAST MID–APRIL THROUGH MID–MAY page 8

LOCAL SIGHTS

The Swansboro Historic Homes Tour is Coming

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JUNE 8–12 It’s our first week of camp! We’ll relax, play in the pool, and start our summer off with a BIG SPLASH! Don’t forget to bring your swimsuit, towel and goggles.

JUNE 15–19 Do you have a pet? Let’s talk about pet care. Create or adopt a stuffed pet (birth certificates included). Up close and personal visits with the petting zoo. Pet arts and crafts. Pet parade at the end of the week. FUN FUN FUN!

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JUNE 22–26 A fun-filled week of sports and games.

Basketball, softball, kickball and more. Be ready to play outdoors. Wear your tennis shoes, sunscreen and hat. Remember to bring your water bottle and bicycle, trike or scooter. No riding without helmet.

JUNE 29, 30 | JULY 1 Celebrating the holiday! Bring a white T-shirt for tye-dyeing. Make pretend sparklers, popsicle flags, windsocks and firework rings. Cookout on Wednesday. We will be closed Thursday and Friday.

JULY 6–10 Do you want to be a cowboy or cowgirl? A visit from Neads Zoo. Pony rides and pictures. Cowboy/ girl hats, bandannas and more! Giddy up, let’s go!

The Story of You

JULY 13–17 Write and illustrate your own story.

Perform in a play and make a treasure book. Design your own costumes and get creative.

Science & Discovery

JULY 20–24 Grow your own crystals, make magic milk and balloon rockets and even more. Do you like slime?

Try magnetic slime! There’s plenty more to discover!

Little Chef

JULY 27–31 What can we make today? Cookies, brownies, pies or goop? Bring your favorite no-cook recipe to share. Who’s the chef for the day?

Music, Music!

AUGUST 3–7 Make a music video with kids’ homemade instruments. Wii dance contest. Bring your musical instruments to share.

Do You Like Crafts?

AUGUST 10–14 Sewing, knitting, crocheting or block building. Which is your favorite? We’ll have it all, because girls and boys just want to have fun!

The Artist in You

AUGUST 17–21 Sculpt, paint, draw and create. Be ready to get messy and bring an oversized T-shirt to cover your clothes. See all of our wonderful creations at our Art Expo on Friday.

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Inside This Issue T H E C RYS TA L C OAS T L I F E S T Y L E

F E AT U R E S 14 Ask the Aquarium: Nudibranchs

These hermaphroditic sea creatures come in all shapes and sizes, from flat to fat, and range in size from under an inch to more than a foot!

15 The Ravishing Ruddy Duck

The OWLS Wildlife Shelter in Newport enjoyed a rare guest. He had been sitting in a yard in Swansboro without moving—for days.

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21 Raleigh Artist Judy Crane

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APRIL / MAY 2015

your life on the Crystal Coast SOUTHERN GARDENING

Time To Dig In To Your Garden

ON THIS MONTH’S COVER Spring means flowers, and flowers mean butterflies. On our cover this month is the beautiful Eastern Swallowtail butterfly, a

LOCAL WILDLIFE

All About Nudibranchs & The Ravishing Ruddy Duck

common visitor to our yards every year.

SPRING EVENTS

Farmers Markets LOOK INSIDE FOR FUN & FREE

A NEW DEVELOPMENT

New Playground In the Works for Emerald Isle

THINGS TO DO ON THE CRYSTAL COAST MID–APRIL THROUGH MID–MAY page 8

LOCAL SIGHTS

The Swansboro Historic Homes Tour is Coming

We’ve had the April showers. Now we’re looking forward to the May flowers!

Her art falls between the Impressionist and Realist styles, and will be on exhibit at the Mattie King Davis Gallery in Beaufort.

22 ‘Publick Day’ in Beaufort

Enjoy an old fashioned open-air marketplace in Beaufort to kick off the spring season on Saturday, April 11.

23 Start Digging In To Your Garden

Spring is planting time! Taking the time to test and correct your soil will give you healthier, happier plants and a better yield.

24 Bluegrass Festival and Benefit

Indulge your craving for bluegrass music and support the Relay for Life event to benefit the American Cancer Society at the same time!

21 JUDY CRANE show at the Mattie King Davis Art Gallery in Beaufort from April to May.

27 HOOKED UP FISHING

See what’s biting on the Crystal Coast in April!

The Regulars 8 Things to Do 14 Ask the Aquarium: Nudibranchs 15 OWLS: Ruddy Ducks 27 Hooked Up Fishing 28 Diving the Coast 29 Tides

24 New Playground Planned

Keeping the kids of Emerald Isle happy is a priority for the Town. A new playground is being planned to meet that need.

25 Swansboro Historic Homes Tour

For the sixth straight year, you can enjoy a guided tour of some of Historic Swansboro’s most beautiful homes and buildings.

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M I D – A P R I L T O M I D – M AY ARTS | THEATER | MUSIC

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✪ THE PUBLIC LIBRARY in Beaufort offers a display of fine art photography from Dave Slyck, as well as a display case of Central and South American folk art.

For information call 252-728-2050.

APRIL

MAY 1

Art on Display at the Library

✪ Friday Movie Mania: Big Hero 6

In April, Carteret County Public Library will exhibit the artwork of Dave Slyck, photographer and upcycling artist. Dave is a displaced Yankee enjoying life on the Crystal Coast. A teacher for over 40 years both overseas and stateside, Dave settled on Emerald Isle for its scenic beauty and mild climate. The display case will feature the colorful collection of Central and South American folk art collected by Clyda Lutz. Visit the Carteret County Public Library at 1702 Live Oak Street in Beaufort or online at carteret.cpclib.org. For information call 252-728-2050.

[ 7:30 PM ] Come relax and unwind at Swansboro Recreation Center. Movie is free. Call 910-3262600 or come by the Swansboro Recreation Center at 830 Main Street Extension for more information.

APRIL 11

✪ Art Opening at the Beaufort Historic Site: Judy Crane [ 5 PM ] At the Beaufort Historic Site on the 100 Block of Turner Street. Our April/May featured artist is Judy Crane. Judy has traveled extensively in Europe and has many scenes from her travels there, as well as Beaufort. Complimentary food and beverages will be served. Free. For more information call 252-728-5225.

APRIL 17

King Mackerel & The Blues are Running: Songs and Stories of the Carolina Coast King Mackerel & the Blues Are Running features the Coastal Cohorts at Joslyn Hall at Carteret Community College in Morehead City. A joint production with the NC Coastal Federation, this is a long-standing coastal North Carolina tradition.

Call 252-675-1800 for information.

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✪ JUDY CRANE will be featured at the Beaufort Historic Site in April.

Show opening is April 11 at 5 p.m.

Complimentary food and beverages.

For information call 252-728-5225.

FREE MOVIE NIGHTS

✪ Alive at Five Outdoor Concert: Outer Banks Philharmonic [ 5–8 PM ] Sponsored by the Downtown Morehead City Revitalization Association (DMCRA). This free concert takes place at the Jaycee Park on the Morehead City Waterfront. For more information call 252-808-0440.

JUST FOR FUN | KIDS MONDAYS IN APRIL

Princess Ballerina Camp [ 2–2:30 PM ] Swansboro Parks and Recreation is partnering with Swansboro Dance Studio for a Princess Ballerina Camp. Cost is $45 for a fourweek series. Class is open to preschoolers ages 2–4. There is a minimum of 5 participants to run the class. Call 910-326-2600 or come by the Swansboro Recreation Center at 830 Main Street Extension for more information, or register online at swansboro.recdesk.com.

WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS

Library Activities for Children Ms. Susan’s Preschool Storytime is on Wednesdays at 10 a.m., and Toddler Time is on Fridays at 10 a.m. Visit the Carteret County Public Library at 1702 Live Oak Street in Beaufort or online at carteret.cpclib.org. For information call 252-728-2050.

APRIL 8

✪ Merry Time for Tots: Shark Tales [ 10–11 AM ] Children and their caregivers are invited to learn about sharks from teeth to tail.

Handle a few different sharks’ teeth and create your own shark fin hats! This program not only teaches kids about sharks but will also touch on the importance of brushing your teeth and getting along with others. Ages 2–5. Free. Space is limited, pre-registration is required. For more information call 252-728-7317, stop by the Maritime Museum in Beaufort at 315 Front Street or visit ncmaritimemuseums.com.

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Kayak for Kids [ 1–3 PM ] Sign up your child for a kayak trip with the Maritime Museum. Associate Curator Benjamin Wunderly will teach the safe and smart way to kayak in this class for 8–14 year olds.

Instructions and safety lessons are followed by a short guided paddle trip. Participants should know how to swim and feel comfortable with being on the water. Cost is $45 ($25 with own kayak). Advance registration. For more information call 252-728-7317, stop by the Maritime Museum in Beaufort at 315 Front Street or visit ncmaritimemuseums.com.

APRIL 10

Kids’ Night In, Parents’ Night Out [ 6–8 PM ] Calling all K-to-6th graders! Join Swansboro Parks and Recreation for an evening of fun crafts, games and activities. Dinner and refreshments will be served. Drop the kids off for a safe and fun time while you head out for a fun evening of your own! Space is limited to 12 participants so be sure to pre-register by March 4. Cost is $8 for the first child and $5 for each additional child. Call 910-326-2600 or come by the Swansboro Recreation Center at 830 Main Street Extension for more information, or register online at swansboro.recdesk.com.

APRIL 11

✪ Touch-a-Truck Event [ 10 AM–2 PM ] Touch a Truck provides a unique opportunity to explore, climb, touch, learn what the trucks do, how they work and how they benefit our community. This is your chance to climb in, take a seat behind the steering wheel and imagine being the driver of a fire engine, ambulance, bobcat and many, many more!

Along with the vehicle displays you will find arts and crafts vendors, food and beverage vendors, entertainment, children’s inflatables and our annual Fun Run. The Fun Run will kick off the Touch a Truck event that morning at 9 a.m. Come dressed in a costume. Do you or your company have a unique vehicle that you would like to share with the community at the Touch a Truck event? If so, contact the Swansboro Parks and Recreation

THINGS TO DO

M I D – A P R I L T O M I D – M AY Department for more information. Accepting vendor applications. Call 910-326-2600 or come by the Swansboro Recreation Center at 830 Main Street Extension for more information, or register online at swansboro.recdesk.com.

APRIL 24

Family Art Night: Puppetry [ 6–8 PM ] Flying Mallards is an artful puppetry workshop. Explore the world of movable art by designing a cardboard bird with moving wings.

Mixed media and collage techniques will be incorporated into this fun art activity. Cost is $10 per family, minimum of six to hold the class.

Call 910-326-2600 or come by the Swansboro Recreation Center at 830 Main Street Extension for more information, or register online at swansboro.recdesk.com.

MAY 1

Kids’ Night In, Parents’ Night Out: Special PJ Party Night! [ 6–9 PM ] Join us for a special Kids’ Night In, Parents’ Night Out. Come dressed in your favorite set of PJs and get ready for a fun filled evening with games, dancing, singing and crafts. Bring a cozy blanket for a showing of Disney’s Big Hero 6.

Dinner, refreshments and popcorn will be served.

Drop the kids off for a safe and fun time while you head out for a fun evening of your own! Space is limited to 12 participants so be sure to preregister by April 28; $10 for the first child and $7 for each additional child. Call 910-326-2600 or come by the Swansboro Recreation Center at 830 Main Street Extension for more information, or register online at swansboro.recdesk.com.

K ID S CLASS

PRINCESS BALLERINA CAMP at Swansboro Parks and Recreation on Mondays in April. Cost is $45 for fourweek series. Open to kids ages 2–4. For information call 910-326-2600.

WINING & DINING APRIL 18

Morehead City Beer & Wine Festival Charity Auction

SH AR K S FO R K ID S

The Morehead City Noon Rotary Club is sponsoring a charity auction event at the Morehead City Civic Center. This is truly a local event to support local folks who need help. Call 252-723-0013 if you want to purchase tickets from a Rotary Club Member.

✪ SHARK TALES at Merry Time for Tots. Learn about sharks from teeth to tail, and take home a shark fin hat.

Free. Open to ages 2–5. For information call 252-728-7317.

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APRIL 25

Beaufort Wine & Food Weekend

Historic Wine Walkabout

Beaufort Wine and Food has become one of the area’s premier tourism destinations, winning many accolades along the way, including being named a Top 20 Event for April by the Southeast Tourism Society for the 10th consecutive year. The heart of Beaufort Wine & Food takes place the last full weekend in April, putting on more than 20 events in a five-day period. For information visit beaufortwineandfood.com or call 252-515-0708.

Enjoy wine and food pairings in some of Beaufort’s most beautiful historic homes! Mingle with guest chefs and winemakers in the relaxed atmosphere of NC’s third oldest town while enjoying courses at each stop on the walkabout.

For information visit beaufortwineandfood.com or call 252-515-0708.

APRIL 23

Multi-Course Wine Dinners W IN E & DIN E

BEAUFORT WINE & FOOD Weekend is one of our area’s premier events. The heart of the event is the last weekend in April. For information on Wine & Food events for 2015, call 252-515-0708.

These multi-course offerings are set in some of the Crystal Coast’s most sought out restaurants.

Guests at these events can look forward to meeting winemakers and chefs while experiencing a truly amazing meal. For information visit beaufortwineandfood.com or call 252-515-0708.

Set against the backdrop of beautiful Taylor’s Creek, the Grand Reserve Tasting and Auction features wine and food pairings by guest chefs, winemakers and wine distributors, as well as live music. A live and silent auction will take place giving guests the opportunity to bid on a variety of exciting items such as reserve and large format wines, trips, excursions and dinners. For information visit beaufortwineandfood.com or call 252-515-0708.

Wrapping up the weekend is the local favorite, Moët & Chandon Champagne Brunch. Guests can mingle with event personalities and reflect on a week filled with community and camaraderie in celebration of the epicurean arts, all in the name of charity. For information visit beaufortwineandfood.com or call 252-515-0708.

HOME & GARDEN

✪ Carteret County Master Gardener Volunteer Association Plant Sale The Carteret County Master Gardeners Volunteer Association is holding their annual plant sale on April 10 from 11–4 and April 11from 9–4 at the Beaufort Historic Site on Turner Street. This is an opportunity to purchase plants that perform well in our area. Master Gardeners will be able to help you select plants for your intended location and to explain how to care for the ones that you purchase. Funds raised go to college scholarships for local students.

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APRIL 25

✪ MASTER GARDENER Volunteer Association sale of plants that perform well in our area, to benefit local college scholarships. Held April 10 and 11 at the Beaufort Historic Site.

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APRIL 24

Beaufort Wine & Food Grand Reserve Tasting & Auction

PLANT SALE

APRIL 26

Beer, Bubbles & BBQ

TUESDAYS & SATURDAYS THROUGH APRIL 14

Beaufort Wine and Food’s energy peaks at the Saturday night Beer, Bubbles and BBQ event.

Pitmasters, brewmeisters and bubble-makers will once again descend on Gallant’s Channel to bring you an evening filled with big music, big food and big drinks. For information visit beaufortwineandfood.com or call 252-515-0708.

AARP Tax Assistance [ 8:30 AM–12:30 PM ] AARP Tax Assistance will be held at the library on Tuesdays and Saturdays through Tuesday, April 14. Visit the Carteret County Public Library at 1702 Live Oak Street in Beaufort or online at carteret.cpclib.org. For information call 252-728-2050.

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APRIL 7

✪ Feel Better with Essential Oil [ 6–7 PM ] The Essential Oils seminar series continues. Drops-ins are welcome. Class is free.

Call 910-326-2600 or come by the Swansboro Recreation Center at 830 Main Street Extension for more information, or register online at swansboro.recdesk.com.

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APRIL 8–9, MAY 6–7

✪ Free Boater Safety Course [ 5:30–8:30 PM ] Any person born on or after January 1, 1988, must complete a NASBLA approved boating education course before operating any vessel propelled by a motor of 10HP or greater. Swansboro Parks and Recreation is offering a free NASBLA Boater Education Course. Call 910-326-2600 or come by the Swansboro Recreation Center, 830 Main St. Ext. for more information. Register online at swansboro.recdesk.com.

APRIL 9

✪ Carteret Chiropractic Seminar: Fats! Food for Thought [ 5:30–6:30 PM ] Swansboro Parks and Recreation is partnering with Carteret Chiropractic to offer a monthly seminars on health and wellness. This month’s focuses on the truth about fats and the real causes of the obesity epidemic.

Light refreshments will be served. Call 910-3262600 or come by the Swansboro Recreation Center at 830 Main Street Extension for more information, or register online at swansboro. recdesk.com.

APRIL 11

Build a Boat in a Day Class Each adult and child team uses the stitch-andglue technique to assemble a prepared kit for a small flat-bottomed plywood boat suitable for rowing or paddling. By the end of the 6-hour class, each boat will be completed to a watertight condition and clear-coated with epoxy. Teams are limited to a maximum of 4 persons, at least one of whom must be an adult. Cost is $300.

Minimum age is 8. Advance registration. For more information call 252-728-7317, stop by the Maritime Museum in Beaufort at 315 Front Street or visit ncmaritimemuseums.com.

APRIL 15, 22

✪ Brown Bag Gam Free Lunchtime Lectures [ NOON ] Pack a lunch for the Brown Bag Gam during your lunch hour and join us at the museum for a fun and free lecture. A gam is defined as a friendly conversation between whalers or a visit with another ship while at sea. Reservations preferred. For more information call 252-7287317, stop by the Maritime Museum in Beaufort at 315 Front Street or visit ncmaritimemuseums. com.

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APRIL 25

6th Annual Swansboro Historic Homes Tour

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✪ TAX ASSISTANCE sponsored by AARP from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Tuesdays and Saturdays through April 14 at the Carteret County Public Library in Beaufort. Free.

[ 10 AM–4 PM ] Tickets are available at the Swansboro Chamber of Commerce office downtown Swansboro, via PayPal at swansborohistoricsite.org or at the Chamber porch the day of the event. Tickets are $15. Come and walk through charming downtown Swansboro along the waterfront, visit the shops and enticing restaurants. For information visit the website or call 910-326-6771.

APRIL 25

✪ Crystal Coast Earth Day [ 10 AM–2 PM ] Learn about the importance of a healthy environment. Sponsors display products and programs that focus on creating and sustaining a clean and healthy planet. Hands-on, engaging activities for youth and adults alike.

Music, live animals and fun activities. At the Coastal Education and Visitor Center at Fort Macon State Park. Call 252-728-2250 or 252726-3775 for more information.

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THINGS TO DO APRIL 25

✪ Maritime Model Meeting [ 2 PM ] The Carolina Maritime Model Society exists to promote the active participation in building ship models, a craft as old as shipbuilding itself. The group is the only such organization in the entire state and has become a major vehicle for widening public interest in North Carolina’s maritime history and culture.

Membership is open to all Friends of the Maritime Museum. For more information call 252-7287317, stop by the Maritime Museum in Beaufort at 315 Front Street or visit ncmaritimemuseums. com.

SPORTS | FITNESS MONDAYS IN APRIL

Pilates/Fusion [ 9 AM ] Pilates/Fusion combines the benefits of a Pilates-based routine coupled with yoga flexibility and relaxation. Developed as a way to heal the body from the inside out, we will learn smarter ways to sculpt and stretch our muscles.

The series registration fee is $20 (drop-in fee $6). Class minimum of four required. Call 910326-2600 or come by the Swansboro Recreation Center at 830 Main Street Extension for more information, or register online at swansboro. recdesk.com.

WEDNESDAYS THROUGH MAY 13

Parent-Tot and Preschool Gymnastics [ 9:30 AM, 10:30 AM ] Parent-Tot and Preschool Gymnastics classes are designed to introduce children to developmental appropriate motor activities that improve gross motor skills and enhance psychomotor development. Each 45 minute class includes a variety of activities, including a warm up with music, a gentle stretch and a variety of gymnastics based activities that include strength, balance, coordination and flexibility. Parent-tot class is $100 for 8 weeks.

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LOCAL FUN

APRIL 11

Swansboro Riverview 5K Run [ 8 AM ] Swansboro’s 2nd Annual Riverview 5K run presented by Stevenson Chevrolet will take participants on a scenic route along the White Oak River and through historical downtown Swansboro. The run will begin and end at the Swansboro Parks and Recreation Department Recreation Center in Municipal Park. Pre-register

by April 9 for $20 (after April 9, $30). Race day registration closes at 7:30 a.m. For more information call 910-326-2600 or come by the Swansboro Recreation Center, 830 Main St. Ext. You may register online by visiting swansboro. recdesk.com.

APRIL 17

Tennis Tournament for the Ages At Country Club of the Crystal Coast, 152 Oakleaf Drive, Pine Knoll Shores. All day on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Open to the public. For information call 252-726-1034, ext. 10.

APRIL 25

Lookout Rotary Road Race [ 7 AM ] 701 North 35th Street, Morehead City, NC“Run For Healthy Living” Spring Road Race sponsored by the Lookout Rotary Club will take place on Sat., March 25th. At the SportsCenter at 701 North 35th Street in Morehead City.

There will be a 10K run, 5K run/walk, 1-mile run/walk, 1-mile run, 10K/5K wheelchair and tot push/pull welcome in all races. Registration opens at 7 am. Pre-register online at runtheeast. com. For information about the race, visit lookoutrotaryroadrace.com.

APRIL 25

‘The Original 9’ Golf Fun Day [ 2 PM ] At Country Club of the Crystal Coast, 152 Oakleaf Drive, Pine Knoll Shores. Entry deadline is 3 p.m. on April 22. Open to the public. Cost is $30. Entry fee includes golf cart, dinner, prizes, contest holes and putting

APRIL–OCTOBER

The Red Wagon Bookstore The Friends of Carteret County Public Library run the red book wagon April through October.

Located by First Citizens Bank at the corner of Turner and Front Street, the book wagon is open on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sundays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., and on Monday holidays.

APRIL 11

✪ Publick Day in Beaufort [ 9 AM–4 PM ] An old-fashioned flea market on the Beaufort Historic Site with vendors selling antiques, collectibles, art, crafts, handmade jewelry, books, food and more. For vendor information, call 252-728-5225.

MAY 2

✪ 41st Annual Wooden Boat Show [ 10 AM–4 PM ] Features a variety of small wooden boats, historic vessels, nautical crafts, educational activities, boat models, traditional skills demonstrations and displays. The show takes place on the Beaufort waterfront at the North Carolina Maritime Museum and the Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center located across the street from the museum. Free. For more information call 252-728-7317, stop by the Maritime Museum in Beaufort at 315 Front Street or visit ncmaritimemuseums.com.

MAY 2

✪ Maritime Model Boat Exposition [ 10 AM–4 PM ] The main attraction at the Annual Wooden Boat Show is the many traditional wooden boats, but there’s another show that takes place on a smaller scale which is always a big draw for boat enthusiasts and landlubbers alike. It’s the Carolina Maritime Model Exposition, with 30–60 model boats ranging from 25–40”.

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Beaufort Boatbuilding Challenge [ 11 AM ] The Beaufort Boatbuilding Challenge seeks to celebrate and maintain the long tradition of boatbuilding and other maritime occupations along the North Carolina Coast. The challenge is a two-person team competition. Each team builds an identical 12-foot skiff within a four-hour time limit. The teams are judged on quality, speed and a rowing race on Taylor’s Creek. For more information or to register, contact Vic Fasolino at 252-648-0944 or beaufortchallenge@gmail.com.

GET OUTDOORS FIRST TUESDAYS

✪ Free Nature Trek with Hammocks Beach State Park [ 5:30 PM ] Hammocks Beach State Park Rangers are coming to Swansboro Parks and Recreation to offer a Nature Trek Series. A variety of programs will be offered at the Swansboro Recreation Center throughout the series that may include nature hikes, ocean studies, camping safety, sea mammals and so much more! Open to ages 6–12. Drops-ins welcome; pre-registration is encouraged. Free. Call 910-326-2600 or come by the Swansboro Recreation Center at 830 Main Street Extension for more information, or register online at swansboro.recdesk.com.

APRIL 24

Kayak through History [ 1–4 PM ] Learn about local history while on the water. Associate Curator Benjamin Wunderly will provide basic instruction and safety lessons followed by a relaxing paddle through a salt marsh. Ages 12 and up (under 18 must be accompanied by an adult). Participants must know how to swim and some kayak experience is recommended. Cost is $50 ($30 with own kayak).

Advance registration. For more information call 252-728-7317, stop by the Maritime Museum in Beaufort at 315 Front Street or visit ncmaritimemuseums.com.

M I D – A P R I L T O M I D – M AY

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ACTIVISM APRIL 12–18

✪ Library Fine Forgiveness: You forgot? We forgive!

In celebration of National Library Week, any overdue materials returned to the library April 12–18 will have fines forgiven. This is for one week only, so make sure you return your overdue materials this week! Visit the Carteret County Public Library at 1702 Live Oak Street in Beaufort or online at carteret.cpclib.org. For information call 252-728-2050.

APRIL 24

✪ NC Division of Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearting [ 9:30 AM–12:30 PM ] The North Carolina Division of Services for the Deaf and the Hard of Hearing staff are available to work with individuals needing assistance in applying for equipment including a hearing aids, weather alert radios and specialized phones through the NC DSDHH Equipment Distribution Service. Please call 1-800-205-9915 to make an appointment.

Reservations are required for the equipment program which meets once per month at Swansboro Recreation Center.

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✪ TAX ASSISTANCE sponsored by AARP from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Tuesdays and Saturdays through April 14 at the Carteret County Public Library in Beaufort. Free.

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Master Gardener Volunteer Association Scholarships Deadline for submission is May 1, 2015. If you are a Carteret County High School student or a student at Carteret Community College or attending a college or university that has a field of study in horticulture, botany, agriculture or related plant sciences, you may qualify for one of two $1,250 scholarships provided by the Carteret County Master Gardener Volunteer Association (CCMGVA). Scholarship winners will be chosen by May 15. Applicants should have had a residence in Carteret County for at least one year. Request an application by mail from the Carteret County Extension Service at 303 College Circle, Morehead City, NC 28557, Attn: CCMGVA Scholarship or call 252-222-6359. S

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✪ BOATBUILDING CHALLENGE takes place May 2 starting at 11 a.m.

Watch teams race to complete, and then race and compete! For information, call 252-648-0944.

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Q. My grandson was snorkeling in Florida and saw what his instructor said was a ‘nudibranch.’ It was purple and yellow. What are they, and do we have them in North Carolina?

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udibranchs (NOO-dee-bronks) are shell-less mollusks in the sea slug family. Their splendid colors and shapes belie their unappealing family namesake. More than 3,000 species are known throughout the world’s oceans, and new species continue to be discovered.

Nudibranch means “naked gill,” referring to the animal’s external, feathery, sometimes plume-like gills. These aquatic creatures are slow movers that meander amid corals, sponges and shallow-water reefs. Some, like graceful sea hares, have wing-like flaps for swimming.

Nudibranchs come in all shapes and sizes—flat, thick, long, short—and most exhibit two highly sensitive tentacles on the head. Nudibranchs range in size from less than an inch to more than 12 inches in length. They are hermaphroditic and can mate with any other mature member of their species.

Some live less than a month and others up to a year.

Most nudibranchs are carnivorous, feasting on sponges, anemones, bryozoans, corals—and even each other. Others have diets ranging from bacteria to plants. Many carnivorous varieties feed on stinging animals like hydroids, jellyfish and anemones, and store the stinging cells in their body to serve as a defense against predators. Others produce a distasteful, noxious secretion that makes them unpalatable to would-be attackers.

Not all nudibranchs come in vibrant colors, but even they are equally remarkable for their amazing ability to disguise themselves to match the plants and animals on which they live.

In 2003, a new species of nudibranch was captured in a photo by diver and underwater photographer Sandy Smith. Smith spied the small snail grazing in a mass of sargassum weed off Cape Lookout. The nudibranch’s coloration was a brilliant yellow, hot orange and butterscotch to match the sargassum on which it lived. Smith earned the privilege of giving the new species a common name, aptly dubbing it “butterfinger” (Polycera chilluna).

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Marine slugs and snails are gastropods, a word that literally means “stomach foot.”

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AQ UA R I U M Information provided by the North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores. The state operates three public aquariums; one in Pine Knoll Shores, another at Fort Fisher and a third on Roanoke Island, as well as Jennette’s Pier in Nags Head. The facilities are administered by the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources and are designed to inspire appreciation and conservation of North Carolina’s aquatic environments.

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For more information, call 1-800-832-FISH or visit ncaquariums.com.

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THE RAVISHING RUDDY DUCK

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ucks, ducks and more ducks! We treat many a duck at the Outer Banks Wildlife Shelter in Newport: Mallards, Muskovies, Wood Ducks, Scoters, Scaups, Buffleheads, Megansers and even a rare Canvasback…but the Ruddy Duck, originally from Canada, is a distinct chubby little thing that doesn’t come through our door very often. However, about a month ago, during our major cold snap, a short, wintering brown, male Ruddy with characteristic white cheek patches arrived. He had been observed sitting in a Swansboro resident’s yard without moving for two days. The concerned wildlife enthusiast managed to approach the stubby winged duck, pick him up without much trouble and place him in a box for transport to our shelter.

Upon arrival, the Ruddy’s examination proved emaciation was an issue, but no

injury or illness was found. Migratory Ruddy Ducks dive to feed on pondweeds, algae and wild celery, as well as the seeds of sedges, smartweeds and grasses. They also eat aquatic insects and their larvae, shellfish and crustaceans. During breeding season they adjust their diet and feed mainly on invertebrates, primarily larvae and pupae while sieving bottom debris during dives.

With icy precipitation and freezing temperatures occurring during his rescue, our theory is the little diving duck found it difficult to find food during the unusual cold spell and was basically starving. At that point, our shelter become exactly what he needed: protection from adverse conditions and a “bed & breakfast” where he would be assured enough good food and an opportunity to gain back the bulk the small, compact duck had lost.

Because it was winter, our Ruddy was not the colorful male with a gleaming chestnut body, sky-blue bill, black capped head and gray-blue feet most people see during spring and summer in the prairie regions breeding areas of North America. East Coast bays, ponds and marshes in the south will winter 25 percent of migrating Ruddy Ducks, but males will appear an inconspicuous dull, buff-brown with a darker brown head cap.

Females are always grayish brown with beige rather than white cheek patches, although in winter they appear darker. The average length of a Ruddy Duck is 15 inches and when healthy, weighs about one or two pounds, with males weighing more than females. Their wings are rounded rather than angular and span 21 to 24 inches.

During breeding season, which begins in April, the cartoonishly colorful and bold male ruddy will court females by beating his blue bill against his neck hard enough to create a tapping noise and a swirl of bubbles in the water. They are relatively silent ducks until breeding season, but only the male will vocalize with a “chuck-uck-uck-uck-ur-r-r,” which sounds almost like a belch, while CONTINUED ON PAGE 16 A P R I L / M AY | C A R O L I N A S A L T | 1 5

Ruddy Duck, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 15 displaying for females. They also make popping sounds with their feet while running across the water during flaunting flights. The only vocalizations known for females are hisses when threatened and a nasally noise made to call her brood.

Their domed nest, made out of grasses by the female, will be hidden from predators in dense vegetation adjacent to lakes, marshes and ponds, but some nests are made from old nests of other ducks or constructed on muskrat houses or on floating logs. Ruddies will often take up residence in the vicinity of other diving ducks such as Buffleheads and Goldeneyes and are known to interbreed, which causes concern and frustration for some conservationists, especially in other countries like the United Kingdom and Spain.

On the average, female Ruddies will not reproduce until they are 2 years old and will lay 4 to 8 eggs (one a day), that are said to be almost 2 inches each in length, which is very large for their size. Incubation is 25 to 26 days and after hatching, the lone female will feed and protect the young. The youngsters will fledge in 50 to 55 days.

Ruddy Ducks spend the majority of their lives in water and are hardly ever seen on land. Their legs are set back further than most ducks, so an upright stance is difficult, but they are great swimmers and divers and use their stiff tail, that stands straight up similar to a cute Carolina Wren, as a rudder to maneuver when they swim and dive. When taking off from a lake or pond, Ruddy Ducks are very awkward due to their unusual wing design and must use their legs and wings to “run” across the surface of the water (like a runway). Once in flight, the duck will beat its wings very fast. Some people say it looks like a huge hummingbird.

When threatened by predators, of which they have many (including raccoons, minks, crows, red-tailed and Swainson’s hawks, great horned owls, foxes, ringed-billed gulls, night herons and humans), they will sink slowly beneath the water or dive with great speed for protection rather than fly. After nesting season, Ruddies form tight flocks on open water in great numbers for preservation from injury or harm, although habitat destruction, droughts and drainage in their breeding range and exposure to oil spills have recently decreased Ruddy Duck numbers.

Their average lifespan in the wild is 2 years with 13 years the record holder. Ruddy Ducks living in zoo environments typically enjoy the longevity of 8 years. Our Ruddy Duck seemed to find pleasure in his stay at our shelter and became chubby once again.

Krill, greens and beaucoup mealworms (which were his favorite meals) vanished in his presence and he was offered as much as he could put away! Once his weight was back to normal and our southern weather turned warm again, he was released in an area where Ruddy Ducks frequent. By now, we’re sure he’s on his way north to meet up with a mature Ruddy Duck gal willing to bear his children and probably at this very moment, like the colors of a rainbow, our little Ruddy is morphing into his strikingly handsome and vibrant summer self! S

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aleigh artist Judy Crane will be featured at the Mattie King Davis Art Gallery on the grounds of the Beaufort Historic Site from April through May. Her extraordinary pieces will be on display beginning Friday, April 10, with a reception in her honor at 5 p.m.

In her paintings, Ms. Crane strives to depict the subject as the eye sees a scene, not in photographic focus but with atmosphere and depth of field. When asked, she describes her work as falling between the Impressionist and Realist styles. To achieve her unique plein air style, Ms. Crane strives to paint on location whenever possible and has painted in France, Italy and Greece as well as locations up and down the eastern coastline, including Beaufort and Harker’s Island.

“I will paint anything that is beautiful. I love color and to express those colors in my works. Light is also very important in my work.

Anything can be interesting and intriguing if there is light on it,” she states.

Originally from California, Ms. Crane graduated from University of California San Francisco and has studied art at North Carolina State University, Meredith College and under the tutelage of many accomplished artists. She has worked as a professional artist for the past 40 years. Moving from watercolor to pastels, she now concentrates on oil paintings. Her works are held in numerous corporate and private collections including SAS Institute, Duke University and UNC Hospital.

No stranger to Beaufort, Judy has been the featured artist for the Beaufort Wine and Food Event in 2009, as well as the Beaufort Historical Association’s Annual Fall Party in 2005.

“Judy Crane is one of the best-selling artists we have ever featured in Beaufort. There is something about her technique as well as her subject matter that makes everyone love her paintings,” explains BHA Executive Director Patricia Suggs.

The Mattie King Davis Art Gallery is the oldest gallery in Carteret County showcasing the work of over 100 local and regional artists.

Gallery proceeds benefit the ongoing educational and restoration projects at the Beaufort Historic Site. The gallery is open year-round Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 130 Turner Street.

For more information on The Mattie King Davis Art Gallery or the exhibit of Judy Crane, please call 252-728-5225 or visit BHA’s website at beauforthistoricsite.org. You can also visit Judy Crane’s website at judycrane.com. S A P R I L / M AY | C A R O L I N A S A L T | 2 1

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“Publick Times” dates back to the colonial period and is fashioned after Williamsburg of the 1700s when the General Court was in session. Publick Day gave visitors from far and wide an opportunity to come to town to see and be seen, conduct court business, shop, gossip, dine and dance. Guests that attend Publick Day can expect to find a variety of vendors selling antiques, vintage finds, collectibles, arts and crafts, wood crafts, furniture, handmade jewelry, baskets, pottery and more.

In addition to the goods available, eight local authors with a combined 15 books to their credit will be available to sign books in The Old Beaufort Shop, the Historic Site’s unique gift shop.

Authors include Bitsy Dudley, Susan Johnson, Bill Simpson and Deborah Van Dyken from 10 a.m. to noon, Joni Dennis and Greg Moss from noon to 2 p.m. and Jack Dudley and Mamre Wilson from 2 to 4 p.m. Local favorites Deborah Van Dyken and Greg Moss will also read from their respective books, The Little Turkle at 11 a.m. and The Shark and His Pet Boy at 1 p.m.

“We love the Publick Day event because it means spring has finally arrived,” says BHA Executive Director, Patricia Suggs.

“It’s a great place to shop for one-of-a-kind handmade items and gifts. There is always something new and different. The Carteret County Master Gardeners will again have a wide array of native flowers and plants for sale to get all our spring gardens going.”

Vendor space is available for Publick Day. Applications are being accepted to rent a 10' x 10' space for $25 if you are a BHA member and $40 for non-members. Space is first come, first served, and the event is held rain or shine. Spaces are nonrefundable. Vendors must supply their own tables and tent if needed.

All proceeds from Publick Day go towards the ongoing restoration efforts and educational programs of the Beaufort Historical Association. For more information on Publick Day or to reserve your space as a vendor, call 252-728-5225, 1-800-575-7483 or download an application online at beauforthistoricsite.org. S

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Pick up a free soil sampling kit at Carolina Home and Garden any time from April to November and follow the simple directions.

The lab will test your soil’s pH, which indicates acid and alkaline levels. When your soil has too much acid or alkaline, plants will not absorb the nutrients they need to flourish.

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New Memorial Playground at Emerald Isle Boat Ramp

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or months now, a small committee has been raising funds to build a memorial playground to honor Senator Jean Preston and her work as a legislator and educator in North Carolina. Many of us remember her tireless efforts to protect our shores and to further provide a sound education base for our children. As one Emerald Isle resident stated, “Jean devoted many years working with young people in North Carolina, filling their minds with a North Carolina spirit and American pride.”

Bluegrass Festival to give proceeds to Relay for Life

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hite Oak Shores Camping and RV Resort will host their 9th Annual Bluegrass Festival to be held Friday and Saturday, April 24–25, at White Oak Shores Camping and RV Resort located on the White Oak River in Stella, NC. Nineteen bluegrass shows in two days with plenty of dry camping available. It’s a great day trip that is loads of fun for the whole family.

Featured artists include featuring the Boys from Carolina, Hwy 58, Ted Jones and the Tarheel Boys, Damascus Ridge, The Malpass Brothers, Al Batten and the Bluegrass Reunion, Spare Parts, Samantha Casey and the Bluegrass Jam, Burrows Brothers and Carolina Tradition. So enjoy the beautiful Crystal Coast and some great bluegrass music while helping to fight cancer.

For tickets, pricing, band information and showtimes, please call White Oak Shores Camping and RV Resort at 400 Wetherington Road in Stella, NC. Call the Campground at 252-393-3244 or visit them online at whiteoakshores.com.

Proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Carteret County. The Relay will begin Friday, May 29, at 6 p.m. at West Carteret High School in Morehead City and will continue until 12 p.m. on Saturday, May 30. This year’s theme is “Lights, Camera, Cure.” Participants’ sites will be decorated in movie themes.

During Relay For Life events, participants camp out overnight at a local school, park or fairground and take turns walking or running around a track or path. Each team is asked to have a representative on the track at all times during the event. Because cancer never sleeps, Relay events take place overnight, lasting up to 24 hours.

One of the most touching moments during a Relay For Life event is the Luminaria Ceremony which will begin at 9 p.m. on Friday, May 29, at West Carteret High School. The Luminaria Ceremony honors the community’s cancer survivors and remembers those lost to the disease. Luminaries may be purchased by calling 910-5916505 or by visiting www.relayforlife.org/carteretnc.

Funds raised at Relay For Life of Carteret County help the American Cancer Society get even closer to bringing an end to cancer as we know it. To learn more about Relay For Life, please call 1-800-227-2345 or visit RelayForLife.org.

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It is sad that she was taken from us just as she was about to enjoy her retirement, but she did leave a legacy. Many would like for her to be remembered for her achievements. So far, the committee has raised over $33,000 and are continuing in their efforts to reach their $75,000 goal.

The playground will be located on the two lots immediately past the west end of the current boat ramp parking area. This space was selected for its spectacular view of Bogue Sound and will offer playground equipment, a grassy area and a sheltered picnic area and access to a new thousand foot wooden walkway to the sound.

Please become one of the many to add your support to this project in Jean’s honor and memory. Your tax-deductible gift can be made in person or mailed to the Town of Emerald Isle, 7500 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle, NC 28594. List on the memo line “Preston Playground” and you will be mailed a letter listing your tax deductible donation for tax purposes. S

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Sixth Annual Swansboro Historic Homes Tour Kicks Off for 2015

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his year’s Historic Homes Tour will be held on Saturday, April 25, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. in Swansboro. The tickets are available at the Swansboro Chamber of Commerce office downtown Swansboro, PayPal on the website, or at the Chamber porch the day of the event. The tickets are $15 per person.

This walking tour through the charming Historic District will also include the Morton Academy, on Main Street Extension. Go at your own pace through historic homes, not difficult. Please remember these are historic homes with no elevators and some steps.

Your ticket is the illustrated brochure with a map to follow. However you will need to drive to the schoolhouse about a mile away.

Docents will be in all homes to greet you and assist you in the tour of that home.

Morton Academy is a unique building carefully restored by Norman and Bobby Wells. It is a one-room schoolhouse typical of schools of the 1880s across the country serving first through eighth grade. All the desks and items are representative of the period. Come and ring the bell, and call the children into class.

A home not to be missed is the Captain Alexander Moore House. This is the home painted on our poster by a local artist Ann vonHoorn. The owners have proudly saved this old house and have given it new life. The inside has been beautifully renovated while keeping the outside appearance original, a must see. It is an example of a three-bay “I” plan , typical in this area around the beginning of the 20th Century.

There will be entertainment and refreshment for those attending at the Emmerton School, formally Swansboro’s Town Hall and future site of a museum.

The association will be showcasing the 1928 brick building built by the Unitarians who established a mission in Swansboro. The Methodist then purchased it in 1931. Why did that happen? Come and find out! Take plenty of time to view possible future exhibits for the museum, listen to local talent and have some delicious home-made treats.

Come and walk through charming downtown Swansboro, along the waterfront, visit the shops and enticing restaurants along the waterfront. For further information go to swansborohistoricsite.org or call 910-3266771. S

Olde Beaufort Farmers Market Gears Up for a Third Season

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ome-grown and hand-made. These are two hallmark qualities of successful farmers’ markets and that what is offered at OBFM. “Our efforts promote our local economy by providing a venue where local farmers, food producers, craftsmen and artists can proudly sell their food and art that has been created and produced locally and by hand,” explained Fran Pigott Harding, OBFM public relations manager.

“In addition, we concentrate on hosting market events that emphasize healthy eating and encourage direct access to farmers as well as food producers and craftsmen and artists.”

The Olde Beaufort Farmers’ Market is set to reopen on April 18. The location is the same as last season—under the oaks at the Carteret County Courthouse in Beaufort. During the season, the

market will be open every Saturday through November 18 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Everyone is invited.

The Saturday, April 18, grand opening event includes a ribbon cutting at 11:30 a.m. hosted by the Carteret County Chamber of Commerce, guest chef demonstration featuring Chef Jon McGregor of Clawson’s Restaurant and live music by Six Pack of Gentlemen.

Dank Burrito food truck will also join the festivities.

During the season, the market will be offering fresh fruit and vegetables, baked goods and bread, meats, eggs and seafood as well as arts and crafts. Special events include activities for children, chef and nutritionist demonstrations, pet health advice and live music. Other special events will be scheduled. Check oldebeaufortfarmersmarket. com for details. S

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BLUEGRASS • BLUEGRASS • BLUEGRASS

9th Annual

A GALA KICKOFF FOR THE CAPE CARTERET BIKE/WALKING PATH

MAY 2, 2015 6pm-9pm

Cape Carteret Aquatic & Wellness Center

300 Taylor Notion Road Cape Carteret, NC

Tickets 75 $

Heavy hors d’oeuvres Desserts from local Chefs Beer and wine DJ with beach music Dance floor Silent auction “Claim It & Name It” oppotunities

CAMPING ALONG THE CRYSTAL COAST MEETS BEACHIN’ BLUEGRASS

APRIL 24–25 • 2 DAYS, 19 SHOWS Bring A Friend & A Lounge Chair!

Food & Beverages Available!

Rain or Shine!

—FRIDAY APRIL 24— Boys from Carolina • Ted Jones & Tarheel Boys Samantha Casey & Bluegrass Jam Damascus Ridge • Spare Parts —SATURDAY APRIL 25— Carolina Tradition • Al Batten • Hwy 58 Malpass Brothers • Burrows Brothers

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Tickets will be available for purchase at Cape Carteret Aquatic & Wellness Center and Cape Carteret Town Hall.

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TICKETS: $20 per person per day or $35 for both days.

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HOOKED UP FISHING REPORT

LET THE MIGRATION BEGIN! A H O O K E D U P L O O K AT W H AT ’ S B I T I N G I N A P R I L

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lthough April weather can be tough along the Crystal Coast, there will be plenty of action for the taking! NC’s fishermen certainly welcome the plethora of fish species that abound in both our nearshore and inshore waters as many species begin to migrate back into the area this month. Anglers awaiting some nearshore action will find Albacore, Bonito and Bluefish throughout the water column. Other species such as Flounder, Seabass, Tautogs, Ringtails and Grunts will be stacked on ledges and bottom structure. Those fishermen too weary to head through the confines of the inlet can find plenty of inshore action targeting Redfish, Bluefish, Trout, Blowfish, Sea Mullet, a few Flounder and other bottom dwellers. And with May approaching, fishing will get even better.

Nearshore Fishing My favorite nearshore species to target in April is the Bonito. These aggressive feeders can be found mixed in the same areas as Albacore. Their favorite place seem to be structure and they stack up on ledges and ARs within 10 miles of the beach. Higher relief structure seems better—I like focusing on reefs with ships and aircraft when not working ledge systems. Some of the better places along the Crystal Coast include AR-315, AR-320, AR-330 and AR-345. These fish will also move between the many nearshore ledges and live bottoms following schools of bait. Although anglers can use flyrods and trolling gear, these fish offer some of the best rod bending, reel screaming action on light spinning tackle. Unlike their counterparts (False Albacore) they make excellent table fare. Due to the teeth on these critters I would suggest using a short piece of 20 to 30-lb. seven-strand steel leader in front of your favorite jig or spoon. Kast Masters, Crippled Herring, Sting Silvers, Maria Jigs and Double Speck Rigs all prove effective in producing strikes. Anglers should locate feeding birds, watch for surfacing schools and maneuver cautiously so as not to spook feeding fish. Always attempt to cast just ahead of surfacing fish and when they go down, allow your bait to sink deeper before working it back to the boat. It’s important to have a good rod and reel set up to handle the serious fight and high speed runs they’ll offer up.

Inshore Fishing The inshore waters will be very productive with large schools of Redfish roaming the flats in search of food after that long, cold winter slumber. The Intracoastal Waterway will also be teeming with plenty of bottom fish, including Sea Mullet, small Flounder, Grey Trout, Croaker, Hogfish and Blowfish. Redfish will dominate the shallow bays and mudflats throughout the backwaters and these bronze backs will feed aggressively on most bait presentations, from topwater baits to suspended jigs. It’s important this month to keep your bait off the bottom due to all of the “terd moss” that grows during winter months and doesn’t die off until May. So, my favorite sub surface soft bait is a 3 to 5" Berkley Gulp jerk shad fished on an weightless hook and my go to suspending hard bait is Mirrolure’s MR17. Also, nothing beats the incredible blowups achieved by using a topwater bait which can be a great way to cover more water quickly. Regardless of which species you’re after this April, take the time to enjoy our beautiful Crystal Coast!

FISH’N 4 LIFE Captain Jeff Cronk leads fishing and nature charters on the Crystal Coast. To get out on the water with him, call 910‑325‑8194. You can also visit him online at nccharterfishing.com.

New Products New for 2015! The Ranger 2510 Bay Boat measuring 24 feet, 7 inches and rated for 300 horsepower, the all-new 2510 Bay Ranger is one of the largest, strongest performing fishing platforms ever built by Ranger Boats. More than just an inshore boat capable of longer runs, the newest addition to the Ranger saltwater line boasts a wealth of must-have fishing features for nearshore anglers while still being able to draft in as little as 13 inches of water. And like all Ranger models, this dream rig is available with a wide range of precision-matched and factory-rigged outboards, affording anglers an array of engine options unparalleled elsewhere in the marine industry. S A P R I L / M AY | C A R O L I N A S A L T | 2 7

DI S C OV E RY DI V I NG

LEE MOORE

DIVING OUR COAST

IN APRIL

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s the cool days in March gave way to warm days that got into the 70s, everyone got a case of spring fever—but water temperatures were slow to warm up.

Offshore water temperatures in March ranged from the mid 50s to the low 60s, while the inshore water temperatures ranged in the upper 40s to low 50s.

These were normal temperatures for March. With these warm days, the inshore temperatures should continue to rise. Diving Radio Island will become more frequent.

JOIN DISCOVERY Contact Discovery Diving at 252‑728‑2265 or visit them on Facebook to see what classes and events are coming up. You can also visit discoverydiving.com.

JOIN ECARA ECARA works to continue sinking ships to create artificial reefs here in North Carolina, but their resources are limited. To get involved with ECARA, visit carolinareef.org to check out their current project list.

The British Splendour

The British Splendour is a 441-foot-long tanker. It is in 110 feet of water, with the highest part rising to about 75 feet. The wreck lies upside down with most of the bow and stern intact. Between the two sections, the wreck is mostly flat and doesn’t have a lot of prominent features. On low visibility days, it is best to use a wreck reel to navigate with or follow the edge of the wreck. The chain locker is broken open on the starboard side, allowing the chain to fall out. The stern is broken open at the engine room on the starboard side and some of the machinery has fallen out onto the sand. There is a cam shaft lying in the sand beside the stern.

Tropical fish, eels, sea bass, grouper and amberjacks are frequently seen here in the summer.

The visibility ranges from 20 feet to 100 feet, but the average visibility is around 60 feet. Water temperatures are in the upper 70s during the summer, and there is always the possibility of a current.

On March 30, 1942, the British Splendour left Houston, Texas, with 10,000 gallons of gasoline that was needed in England. The ship was scheduled to meet up with a convoy in Halifax, Nova Scotia. On April 7, the British Splendour was approaching Diamond Shoals off of Cape Hatteras. About a half mile off of her starboard bow, the HMS St. Zeno and the HMS Hertfordshire, both armed trawlers, were providing an escort. At 10:15 p.m., the U-552, under the command of Korvettenkapitan Erich Topp, fired a single torpedo into the port side on the ship, just aft of the engine room.

The torpedo destroyed the stern superstructure and blew off the skylight in the engine room, killing 12 men on duty in the stern of the ship instantly. A fire was started by the explosions from the torpedo. When the fire reached the gasoline bunkers, it aggressively spread throughout the rest of the ship. The stern started to slip below the water almost immediately and continued to burn as the stern slipped beneath the water. The British Splendour drifted for several hours before finally sinking. The radio operator immediately started sending out distress calls. The remaining 41 crewmen escaped in three lifeboats and a raft. The HMS St. Zeno searched for the U-552, but was unable to locate it. The HMS St. Zeno returned to pick up the surviving crewmen and took them to Norfolk, Virginia.

If you would like more information about diving on some of the best wrecks with some of the best marine life in the world, contact Discovery Diving at 252-728-2265 or at dive@ discoverydiving.com or like us on Facebook to see what events are coming up. S

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