Welcome to the 16th edition of the Outer Banks Pirate. Here you will find Outer Banks information, local events, Pirate legends and Surf information. Set sail for Outer Banks adventure with local flavor and humor.

Welcome Back from Sam and Omie's Restaurant ! This Nags Head Beach restaurant is an Outer Banks institution. Read More>>>

Blackbeard was the most notorious pirate in the history of Outer Banks seafaring. With a beard that almost covered his face, he would strike terror into the hearts of his victims, according to some early accounts, by weaving wicks laced with gunpowder into his hair, and lighting them during battle. Read More>>>

Anne Bonney and Mary Read were both fearless and famous pirates who plundered the coasts of North and South Carolina. Sailing with the legendary pirate captain Jack Rackham nicknamed " Calico Jack " for his striped pants. This unlikely trio settled on the Carolina coast . Read More >>>

Cedar Bay Consider the new and stylish neighborhood of Cedar Bay.  Located less than a mile from the town docks in bustling downtown Manteo on Roanoke Island, and just around the corner from a state-maintained boat launch, 42 lucky families at Cedar Bay can live out their personal pirating dreams by exploring the same waters as Blackbeard aboard their own vessels. Read More . >>>

Surf Report for the middle of May 2008. Water temps have warmed up into the low 60s. There's a very small Longboard wave coming in here in town, looks like it could be fun at the right tide. Get a new surfboard and a really warm wetsuit from OUTER BANKS BOARDING COMPANY. Read More>>>

Vacation House located on historic soundside road in old Nags Head, ride your bike to the giant sand dunes at Jockeys Ridge State Park. Rent this great soundside home for your next Outer Banks vaction or weekend geta-away. Soundside in Nags Head is where some of the first tourists fell in love with the outer banks…In the mid nineteenth century, Nags Head was visited as a summer retreat from planters in the inland area, with the main attractions being breath taking views, and wide open spaces, along with the soothing scent of salt air. These inland aristocrats built unique cottages around natural elements, such as the breeze and sunsets. More than one century later, you can enjoy original draws to the island, along with the finer things of today. Read More>>>

Fishing Report for May. Some drum beginning to show up on the northern beaches. Nice flounder have been caught in the inlet. Pulled a couple of Rockfish from the Oregon Inlet Bridge on Hatteras Island. You can still book a charter to go offshore fishing for tuna, dolphin and marlin in the gulf stream.

Graveyard of the Atlantic " Shipwrecks of the North Carolina Coast " By David Stick a great resource of Outer Banks History. This is a factual account, written in the pace of fiction, of hundreds of dramatic losses heroic rescues and violent adventures at the stormy meeting place of northern and southern winds and waters -- the Graveyard of the Atlantic off the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Buy this Book >>>

Thanks from the Outer Banks Angels of Dare for the 5th annual Outer Banks Buddy Walk to benefit Down Syndrome support group AOD. We had a great turnout with a sunny day on the beach in front at the Clarion Outer Banks Oceanfront Hotel. Read More>>>

Enjoy dinner at Chilli Peppers Restaurant in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina. Also check out the Tuesday nights for music and local Outer Banks musicians, each wednesday night is a promotional giveaway party. Read More>>>