Tag: Kip Tabb

matthew + obx = a sigh of relief

The crazy path of Hurricane Matthew. Weather Underground ensemble models with white line showing consensus track.

OBX sighs in relief as Matthew (hopefully) steers clear As the projected path of Hurricane Matthew takes ever stranger twists and turns, the Outer Banks has apparently moved out of the danger zone. There will still be local effects from the monster storm as Kip Tabb writing for the North Beach Sun reports, but from Ocracoke… Continue reading matthew + obx = a sigh of relief

tales from the graveyard of the atlantic

The seas off the coast of the Outer Banks are among the most treacherous in the world, fully justifying the title “Graveyard of the Atlantic.” In this blog from Carolina Designs, Kip Tabb tells the tale of two tragedies–tragedies that ultimately led to the creation of the United States Coast Guard. “The winter of 1877-1878… Continue reading tales from the graveyard of the atlantic

facts + new science of rip currents

Rip currents are common on the OBX, so it’s important to educate yourself about them. We’re learning more about rip currents all the time and it may be that much of what was thought to be common knowledge was not quite right. At the center of the new findings is an Outer Banks lifeguard and a… Continue reading facts + new science of rip currents

obx wedding expo = love, obx style

Photo courtesy of Outer Banks Seaside Ceremonies

Exciting, fun and filled with possibilities, weddings and events have become an important part of what the Outer Banks does. Kip Tabb writing for the North Beach Sun does a wonderful job of describing what those attending enjoyed at this year’s Outer Banks Wedding Association Wedding Expo. “The transformation of the First Flight Middle and High School… Continue reading obx wedding expo = love, obx style

could the gulf stream power the OBX?

Powerful and inexorable as it flows to the north, the Gulf Stream comes closest to the continental US at Cape Hatteras. It’s movement creates energy and has potential to become a power source for the Outer Banks and North Carolina. Writing for the Coastal Review Online, Kip Tabb notes the first steps in understanding how the Gulf Stream’s energy… Continue reading could the gulf stream power the OBX?

the spirit of thanksgiving

Kip Tabb, writing for the North Beach Sun, tells the story of Liberty Fellowship Church on the Outer Banks that has been feeding 300+ people every Thanksgiving for the past five years. A remarkable achievement of volunteer effort and community generosity. “Thanksgiving is a wonderful holiday, a perfect combination of family, food and tradition. It… Continue reading the spirit of thanksgiving

obx seafood fest = amazing

It would be tough to imagine a better day or better conditions for this year’s Outer Banks Seafood Festival. This article by Kip Tabb writing for the North Beach Sun captures some of the fun and festivities! “Whoever dialed up the weather for the 4th Annual Outer Banks Seafood Festival gets my vote for citizen of the year. With temperatures… Continue reading obx seafood fest = amazing

the obx’s spectacular 2nd season

Summer has passed, but autumn has become Fall Festival Time on the Outer Banks. Check out this blog Kip Tabb wrote for Carolina Designs and get the lowdown on all there is to do for the next two months. “It’s true, the “second season” on the Outer Banks just keeps getting better and better! Without… Continue reading the obx’s spectacular 2nd season

discover a different outer banks

Dense forests, hardwood trees, hills and meandering pathways are just some of the discoveries awaiting adventurers looking to see another side of the Outer Banks. We are big fans of going ‘beyond the bypass’ and exploring the woods in Kitty Hawk, Nags Head, Buxton and Currituck, so we love this blog Kip Tabb wrote for Kitty Hawk Kites.… Continue reading discover a different outer banks