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APRIL/MAY/JUNE 2017

NCBBA News (USPS 019689) is published quarterly by the North Carolina Beach Buggy Association, PO Box 189, Nags Head, NC 27959. Members of the North Carolina Beach Buggy Association receive a one year subscription to the NCBBA News as part of their membership. Periodicals postage paid at Nags Head, NC, and at additional offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to NCBBA News, P.O. Box 189, Nags Head, NC 27959

• Taking Care of Your Beach Buggy - Page 6• Red Drum Tournament - Page 9

• BOD Elections Open - Page 4• Annual Meeting - Page 5

Volume 53 - Issue 2Official Publication of the North Carolina Beach Buggy Association, Inc.

Buxton beach replenishment area. Photo from Dare County Beach Restoration Public Meeting March 7-2017.

As I write this article we are under threat of a Nor’easter with gale warnings and the threat of damaging waves that could hammer the beaches of Hatteras Is-land for the next two days. These events often create more beach erosion issues than hurricanes because of duration. At a time when some of our beaches were rebuilding after the pounding from Hur-ricane Matthew much of that sand accre-tion will likely be gone within a few days. It’s not unusual to have a March storm on our coast and many of us remember clas-sics like mid March 11-14, 1993, deemed “The Storm of the Century” or the mas-sive Ash Wednesday storm of 1962. Al-though this current event, storm Stella, is not expected to rival either of those storms it will bring heavy snow to much of the northeast and deliver a solid blow to much of the east coast.

It is this kind of weather and impact on the beaches that make beach nour-ishment a frequent and often controver-sial topic. Some of us believe that beach nourishment should be a regular part of coastal maintenance and others claim that it is a waste of money and a losing battle. After several years of recogniz-ing a severe problem at the S-curves in Rodanthe a nourishment project was completed there two years ago and has protected Highway 12 since then. Around the same time plans were beginning for a long overdue nourishment project to pro-tect Highway 12 in the Buxton area. The area from the Haulover/Canadian Hole proximity to the old lighthouse location is very vulnerable with overwash common from the area of the motels to the area of the old Coast Guard Station location with highway 12 often impassable through Buxton.

On March 8 Dare County made a pre-sentation about the nourishment project at the Fessenden Center in Buxton. Sixty

to seventy attendees listened intently as Chairman Woodard kicked off the meet-ing. He was accompanied by three other commissioners and five additional coun-ty operatives, two staff members from Coastal Science and Engineering, the job superintendent from Weeks Marine, Dave Hallac, NPS Superintendent, along with four additional NPS staff members and other representatives of one or more of the seven agencies that partnered on the project. There was much talk about how things came together to get the proj-ect underway in slightly under two years compared to the seven years required for the Nags Head project. In summary, once the plan was approved every agency involved worked to keep things moving by conducting 56 joint meetings and/or conference calls in addition to their in-ternal agency meetings. The bids came in approximately 10 million dollars over budget last year but this year’s rebid was under budget and the contract of approx-imately 23 million dollars was awarded to the lowest of four bidders, Weeks Ma-rine.

Weeks will utilize a 230’ x 62’ cutter head dredge, the McCaskill, to move 2.6 million cubic yards of sand from a bor-row site located 1.7 miles offshore to 2.9 miles of shoreline. If you have not seen this process it is well worth observ-ing. The McCaskill is equipped with two General Electric diesel engines produc-ing a total of over 17,000 horsepower. Burning 11,000 gallons of fuel a day, the dredge will pump the sand through 800’ lengths of 30” diameter steel pipe to the center of the fill site. From there it will be distributed north and south via addi-tional pipeline on the beach and graded by bulldozers until approximately 140’ of sand, after settlement, has been added to the shoreline with an additional bulge in front of Buxton Village. The local prop-

erty owners had some questions but, in general, seemed very pleased that help is finally on the way. The project will start on or about early June and, weather per-mitting, will be complete within 90 days. Access corridors will be maintained in the areas adjacent to the discharge sites and behind the fill area where possible. The process moves at 250’ per day so it will be directly in front of any given property for a brief period of time. Depending on wind direction the noise from the shore based equipment will vary but the back-up alarms will be a constant reminder, around the clock, for the duration of the job with that annoying beep being appar-ent for considerable distance, again, de-pending on wind direction.

There will be continuous monitoring for turtle activity in this area that annu-ally averages from 5 to 28 nests. Any en-dangered nests will be relocated to a safe place. The folks from Coastal Engineering assured us that the sand that is being pumped from offshore is actually finer and more desirable than that sand pres-ently along this stretch of shoreline. You will be able to watch the progress of the job on a County website “More Beach to Love” that will provide information about the job as well as an interactive map. The Dare County website has excellent

information on their website, Public Re-lations> News Releases> Beach Nourish-ment, will take you to a Q&A section as well as a presentation by Coastal Science and Engineering and another by Weeks Marine.

Beach nourishment is a common prac-tice in many areas of North Carolina and other Atlantic Coast locations. I believe that, if we are going to continue to have access to our favorite beaches, it will need to become a part of regularly sched-uled maintenance in order to protect Highway 12 and oceanside properties. Although there are no guarantees about access to Hatteras Island with the Bonner Bridge replacement well underway, the New Inlet Bridge on Pea Island nearing completion, the jug-handle bypass bridge approved for the Mirlo Beach/Rodanthe area and the Buxton beach nourishment project it looks and feels good that we will be able to reach our favorite piece of shore in search of a citation catch, beach treasures or other recreation and relax-ation purposes for the immediate future. At least as importantly our friends in Bux-ton and south will not have to be worried about be cut off by ocean over-wash on Highway 12. I suggest that you visit, enjoy all of the excitement and catch ‘em up!

Storm Warning ... Hopeful Protectionand Feeding Our Beach

by Al Adam, Vice President # 13459

Preserving Beach Access

• NCBBA News • APRIL/MAY/JUNE 2017 Printed on Recycled Paper

* All members need to volunteer to help with this most important aspect of our organization. Call Bill King at 804 895-0782 to sign up for one or more of the scheduled clean-ups.

TELEPHONE: (252) 473-4880NEW WEBSITE ADDRESS:http://www.ncbba.org

EMAIL ADDRESS: [email protected]

From Membership

2017 Calendar of Events

• American Sport Fishing Association• Cape Hatteras Access Preservation Alliance (CHAPA)• Recreational Fishing Alliance

AFFILIATIONS

OFFICERS

DIRECTORS

NCBBA NEWSLETTER

Ed Frankenstein #1500213001 Moody Rd., North Prince George, VA 23860

(804) 898-1118 [email protected]

Dave Gresens #9440, LifePO BOX 189,Nags Head, NC 27959

(757) [email protected]

Francis Kennedy #9906P.O. Box 568, Frisco, NC 27936


Bill King #146714917 Providence Rd., S. Prince George, VA 23805


Charles Lockett #1238310619 Warren Road, Glen Allen, VA 23060


Carol Mowers #109991002 Suffolk Street, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948


Mike McNichol #132763 Woodbridge Drive, Hampton, VA 23666


Dave Wigginton #335 LifePO Box 443, Nags Head, NC 27959


PRESIDENTBill Smith#7126 Life

PO Box 1407, Buxton, NC 27920Home (252) 995-0185 Cell 434-996-4291

[email protected]

VICE-PRESIDENTAl Adam #13459

3747 Archbell Rd, Bath, NC 27808(610) 587-8678

[email protected]

SECRETARYPam Smith#13271 LifePO Box 1407, Buxton, NC 27920

Home (252) 995-0185 Cell (434) [email protected]

TREASURERTom Heggie # 8110

909 Cedar Drive, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948Cell: (252)-423-0122

[email protected]

EDITORJanice Regan #15306

PO BOX 189, Nags Head, NC 27959(703) 444-7313

[email protected]

When ordering a replacement plate, the year embossed will be the year you originally joined NCBBA. Please note the ordering process of a replacement tag can take a couple of months. Replacement plates cost $25.00. DO NOT pay dues in advance - wait for the renewal notice.

Please inform me of your change of address promptly - you may write, call or email. When a membership renewal notice or newsletter is returned because of an incorrect address, it is expensive for NCBBA and could result in deletion of your membership.

Please pay your dues promptly. According to the constitution, a membership will be deleted if dues are not paid within 90 days of the billing month. Don’t let this happen to you. Your membership is important to us!

If you have any comments or questions, please email me at [email protected].

Carol Mowers, Membership Director

The North Carolina Beach Buggy Association is a non-profit organization, established in 1964, dedicated to preservation of and vehicular access to the natural beach resources of the Outer Banks through conservation, a code of ethics for beach behavior, and support of local, state, federal officials and other organizations dedicated to these same goals.

*April 22NCBBA Operation Beach Respect & Adopt A HWY (8:00am – 11:30pm)NCBBA Picnic, Rodanthe Waves SalvoCommunity Center (12pm – 1pm)NCBBA BOD meeting (1pm)

April 29-304Plus 24hr Surf Fishing Tournament,Cape Hatteras Beaches

April 30NCBBA Fishing Citations Due

May 3-5Ocracoke Invitational Surf Fishing Tournament, Ocracoke, NC

May 13Nags Head Surf Fishing Club, Annual Meeting, Pig Pic Fishing Tournament

May 15NCBBA BOD Ballots Due

May 26Russ Privett Fishing Tournament 7AM – 4PM

May 27NCBBA Annual Meeting and Pig Pic, Rodanthe, Salvo, Waves Civic Center (11am – 3 pm)

June 21Fritz Boyden Memorial Youth Tournament, Avalon, Nags Head and Jennette Piers (8AM – 12PM)

*June 24NCBBA Operation Beach Respect & Adopt A HWY (8:00am – 11:30pm) NCBBA Picnic (12PM – 1PM)NCBBA BOD Meeting (1PM)

September 7-8Hatteras Village InvitationalSurf Fishing Tournament

*September 23NCBBA Operation Beach Respect & Adopt A HWY (8:00am – 11:30pm)NCBBA Picnic, Rodanthe Waves Salvo Commu-nity Center (12pm – 1pm)NCBBA BOD meeting (1pm)

October 4-6Nags Head Invitational Surf Fishing Tournament, Nags Head Beaches

October 21-22Capital City 24hr Surf Fishing Tournament,Cape Hatteras Beaches

October 25-28NCBBA Annual Red Drum Tournament,Ramps 23 thru 38

November 1-3Cape Hatteras Anglers Club Inv. Surf Fishing Tournament, Cape Hatteras Beaches

*November 18NCBBA Adopt A HWY, Ramp 4 (8:00am – 9:30AM) NCBBA BOD Meeting

November 20Photo Contest Deadline

N C B B AIntroduce your friends to NCBBA. Ask them to join!

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS AND ACTIVITIES

• Official Numbered License Plate and Decal• Junior Membership (Birth to age 16)• Quarterly Newsletters• Member's Fishing Tournament• Annual Meeting and Fishing Tournament• Member's Fishing Citations• Member Achiever Program• Membership apparel Identification Program• NCBBA Fishing Team• Decals• Internet web site

• Sponsor Photo Contest for Members• Junior Member Photo Contest• "Operation Beach Respect" Clean-ups• Adopt-A-Highway Program• Angler of the Year Award• Member Advice on Beach Issues• Members Scholarship program• George Deems Conservation Fund• NCBBA Red Drum Tournament each October• Regional Fishing Show Participation• Member Discount Program

Application for MembershipN.C. Beach Buggy Association, Inc.P.O. Box 189Nags Head, NC 27959

Name __________________________________________________________

Address ________________________________________________________

City _________________________________State ________ Zip __________

Phone Number (________) ________________________________________

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Signature _______________________________________________________q Enclosed is $25 for membership initiation fees and numbered license plate. (Dues are $20 per year thereafter)q Life Membership $350q Senior Lifetime Membership (60+ years old) $200q Junior Membership $5 New and Renewal Birthdate ______/______/_______ Make Checks Payable to NCBBA Sponsor _____________________________________________________ Number Assigned _____________________________________________

Current NCBBA Officers and Directors. Back Row (L to R) Tom Heggie, Treasurer, Bill King, Director, Janice Regan, Newsletter Editor, Dave Wigginton, Director, Carol Mowers, Director, Mike McNichol, Director, Charles Lockett, Director, Dave Gresens, Director. Front Row (L to R) Ed Frankenstein, Director, Francis Kennedy, Director, Pam Smith, Secretary, Bill Smith, President, Al Adam, Vice-President. Not pictured, Harry Nash, Past President.

DIRECTOR EMERITUSW. James Keene #5680 Life,

200 Falcon Ridge Drive, Charles Town, WV 25414(252) 480-2413 • (252) 862-6798 cell

[email protected]

PAST PRESIDENTHarry Nash #6980

PO Box 189, Nags Head NC. 27959(252) 489-9011

[email protected]

RED DRUM TOURNAMENTDavid K. Joyner #5678 Life

33518 Joyners Bridge Road, Franklin, VA 23851Cell (757) 617-9577

[email protected]

FISHING NEWSJ. Patton Preston, “Pat” #75

317 Villa Dunes Drive, Nags Head, NC 27959(252) 441-8930

[email protected]

NCBBA News • APRIL/MAY/JUNE 2017 • Printed on Recycled Paper

As I write this edition’s column, it’s Valentine’s Day and outside it is fifty five degrees. More of the mild winter here on Hatteras Island, which, in turn, has been a busy one.

On December 20, 2016, the NPS completed all work related to the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015. If you have not had an opportunity to review this in-formation, you can go to the NCBBA website, our Facebook Page or view the details on the NPS Cape Hatteras website under “Off Road Vehicles”.

One of the most popular changes that came with the Final Rule in-volved Permits. Now when you pur-chase a Permit to access the beaches, it is good for one year from the date of purchase, versus the former calen-dar year Permit.

Ramp 44 and Ramp 49 have been raised which should provide relief

President’s Cornerby Bill Smith, President, #7126 Life Member

and access to the beach, should we experience any flooding this season.

On February 1, 2017, the NPS opened the new inner-dunal road out to the Point. The northern beach has presented challenges over the past months and the new road provides access to and from the Point regard-less of the tides or beach conditions. Get out and give it a ride when you have a chance.

In January, your NCBBA Board of Directors voted on and approved a new Senior Life Membership. We have had numerous inquiries about this possibility from Members and the Board listened to what you had to say. The details of this new mem-bership option are communicated on page 10 of this edition, as well as on our website and Facebook Page.

Looking ahead, we have this year’s elections coming. Review the candi-

date’s biographies running for Direc-tor this year. Make your choices and cast your vote. Our first Operation Beach Respect is scheduled for April 22 and we would love to see a big turnout. Finally, our Annual Meeting and Pig Picking is set for Memorial

Day weekend so mark your calendars and come on out.

As the weather soon warms and the fish start to bite, I hope to see you out on the beach. If anyone has ques-tions, ideas, or suggestions about our organization, I would love to hear from you.

Secretary’s Report:by Pam Smith, Secretary, #13271 Life Member

Our first meeting of 2017 was held on January 28 at Village Reality in Nags Head, NC. President Bill Smith called the meeting to order at 8:30 AM. The Board Members in attendance were Al Adam, Dave Gresens, Tom Heggie, Francis Kennedy, Charles Lockett, Carol Mowers, Mike McNichol, Dave Wigginton, Bill Smith and Pam Smith. David Joyner, our Red Drum Tournament Director and NCBBA Newsletter Editor, Janice Regan also attended.

Each of the Committee Chairpersons presented a report on their respective com-mittee activities. The topics covered were the Red Drum Tournament, the Treasurer’s financial report, NCBBA’s 2017 budget, Mem-bership, Merchandise, Business Practices, NCBBA Newsletter, Legal and Legislative,

NCBBA’s Annual Meeting, NCBBA Election Nominations, Fund Raising, Resource Con-servation, Fishing Tournaments, Fishing Ci-tations, Junior Membership, Publicity, Social Networking and Scholarships.

Under new business, the NCBBA By-laws were reviewed. A committee of Al Adam, Tom Heggie and Mike McNichol have been working together and reviewing the by-laws. This committee gathered suggestions to update and clarify our by-laws. Our member-ship will be presented the suggestions and recommended revisions to the bylaws at our Annual Meeting in May.

The meeting was adjourned at 12:39 PM. The detailed Minutes of the January 28, 2017 meeting are posted for our membership on the NCBBA website.

In MemoriamIrene Nolan

On Friday, March 3, Hatteras Island lost a true champion when Irene Nolan passed away. She came to the island in 1991 after a celebrated newspaper career at Louis-ville’s Courier Journal. After a year, Irene became editor of the Island Breeze. When that publication was sold, she started Hat-teras Island’s on-line newspaper, The Island Free Press.

Irene’s love for this narrow strip of sand shown through in her diligent efforts to gather the facts, sort them reasonably and present them to her many readers, keep-ing us all informed as we moved through the many changes of the last years. Her willingness to listen and address the facts logically gained her the respect of all par-ties involved, regardless of one’s position on the issues.

Irene was always been a strong sup-porter of the North Carolina Beach Buggy Association. Our organization looked to Irene as a true friend and valued her sup-port and companionship as we worked

together, with others, toward improved Beach Access on the island.NCBBA, the Hatteras Island Community and so many others can never say thank you

enough for all the good Irene Nolan has done for this island.

BERTAlbert Elliott Quillin, Jr.

To the fishing community simply known as “Bert”. A member of the NCBBA (#7917) since 1994, a former member of the NCBBA Board of Directors and often member of NCBBA fish-ing teams as well as having fished with many other surf fishing teams from Delaware to Cape Lookout. In recent years, he has spent most of his free time fishing aboard his boat the aptly named “Bad Habit”.

Bert was born on Christmas Day, 1951 in Millford, DE, he passed on Valentine’s Day 2017 in Westminister, Md. He was predeceased by his parents and brother Barry Quillin (who had also served as a member of the NCBBA Board of Directors).

For those fortunate enough to have known and fished with Bert we will forever remember his dedication to always putting forth the maximum effort toward accomplishing the goals before him and this was also his demeanor as a Home Improvement Contractor.

Bert is survived by his loving wife of 14 years, Paula, children Albert E. Quillin III, of Westminister, Andy Quillin of Riverside, CA, Kelly Swain of Taneytown, Brittany Jones of Westminster, Daniele Jones of Westminster, son-in-law David Swain and grandchildren Hunter Swain, Maya Swain, Violet Quillin, and Paislee Jones.

View of new inner-dunal road which provides greater access to the point.

NCBBA Secretary Pam Smith lands a 15” 1.05 lb. sea mullet at the point. It’s time for Spring fishing!

2017-2019 Slate of Directors • NCBBA News • APRIL/MAY/JUNE 2017 Printed on Recycled Paper

ONLY OFFICIAL BALLOT forms from this Newsletter will be accepted by US Mailto: Director Bill King #1467, 14917 Providence Road, Prince George, VA 23805

Electronic ballots may be completed online at www.ncbba.org

The following slate of Officers and Directors has been submitted to the Nominating Committee. Nominations from the floor will be accepted at the Annual Meeting or you may write in one below.

Officers and Directors are elected for 2 year terms. (2014-2016).

Bios can be read on the NCBBA website or in the Jan/Feb/Mar, 2014 Newsletter.

If you wish to write in a nomination for any position, secure the persons permission and then place his/her name and NCBBA Member number in the write in candidate section below. (The person written in must be present at the Annual Meeting) Be sure to put an (X) in the appropriate location for all choices.

Officers: Vote for 4 Officers: Write-in ______( ) President: Harry Nash #6980 ( ) ____________________________( ) Vice President: Bill Smith #7126, Life Member ( ) ____________________________( ) Treasurer: Thomas Heggie #8110 ( ) ____________________________( ) Secretary: Pam Smith #13271, Life Member ( ) ____________________________

Directors: Vote only for 4 names Directors: Write-in ____( ) Mike Metzgar #5559 Life Member ( )___________________________( ) Brian Trotter #12373 ( ) ____________________________( ) Dave Wigginton #335 Life Member ( ) ____________________________( ) Alvah (Al) Adam #13459 ( ) ____________________________( ) Edward Wilk #14796, Life Member ( ) ____________________________( ) Charles Lockett #12382 ( ) ____________________________( ) John Cupples #12650, Life Member ( ) ____________________________

PRINT YOUR NAME: ( ) NCBBA Plate # ( )

Sign your name: ____________________________________ Date___________________________

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If you desire to cast a proxy vote, use this portion and put an X here ( ).I, ____________________________________, NCBBA #__________________wish to cast a proxy vote for the 2014 election and for any other matters that may be presented to the membership at its Annual Meeting to be held on Saturday May 24, 2014.

I assign this proxy to:_________________________ Your Plate Number___________________

2014 Official BallotOnly members in good standing are permitted to vote. Ballots accepted

until May 16, 2014.

2017 Official BallotOnly members in good standing are permitted to vote. Ballots accepted

until May 15, 2017.

ONLY OFFICIAL BALLOT forms from this Newsletter will be accepted by US Mail to: Director Charles Lockett, 10619 Warren Road, Glen Allen, VA 23060.

The following slate of Directors has been submitted to theNominating Committee. Nominations from the floor will be accepted at the

Annual Meeting or you may write in one below.Officers and Directors are elected for 2 year terms. (2017-2019).

Electronic ballots may be completed onlineat www.ncbba.org.

If you wish to write in a nomination for any position, secure the persons permission and then place his/her name and NCBBA Member number in the write in candidate section below. (The person written in must be pres-ent at the Annual Meeting). Be sure to put an (X) in the appropriate loca-tion for all choices.

Directors: Vote for 4 names Directors: Write-in( ) Bill King #1467 ( ) ( ) Dave Gresens #9440 ( ) ( ) Carol Mowers #10999 ( ) ( ) Janice Regan #15306 ( ) ( ) Michael Porter #12713 ( )( ) Tim James # 15523

PRINT YOUR NAME: ( _________________________) NCBBA Plate # (________)

Sign your name ____________________________________Date ________________***********************************************************************If you desire to cast a proxy vote, use this portion and put an X here ( ).I, ______________________________________, NCBBA # _____________________wish to cast a proxy vote for the 2017 election and for any other matters that may be presented to the membership at its Annual Meeting to be held on Saturday, May 27, 2017.

I assign this proxy to: ________________________ Your Plate Number __________

BOD Elections Open Cast Your Vote forNCBBA Directors

By Charles Lockett, Director # 12383

Once again it is time for us to select new members to the Board of Directors. Many thanks to those who have served, are serving, and especially to those who are willing to serve!

This year we have four positions open. Each position will be expected to fulfill a 2 year term.

Please read the biographies of the candidates below and place your votes for the ones you feel would be best suited to lead the activities of your organization.

CANDIDATEBILL KING, DIRECTOR #1467

If it serves the pleasure of the committee and the purpose of the BOD, I offer my name for nomination for the FY17/18 tern of NCBBA Board of Directors. I have served for 2 terms and I wish to see through several projects in which I am involved.

During my first term I initiated our Merchants Discount Program that has been a huge success. It is still growing and I feel that it still has some - building out remaining. Also, at our last BOD MTG I was asked by President Bill Smith to serve on the newly created Red Drum Tournament Focus committee. Being in its infancy, I feel that this committee has much work to do and is very very important to the future of our tournament. The RDT committee members has meetings scheduled and has shared some concepts and ideas already. I am excited to be part of shaping the RDT for many successful years to come.

Thank you for your consideration and if nominated, I ask the general membership for their vote and confidence that I will continue to vigorously work and support the mission of the North Carolina Beach Buggy Association to their benefit.

CANDIDATEDAVE GRESENS, DIRECTOR #9440 LIFE

I have been involved with the NCBBA in service and volunteer capaci-ties for many years, both as past and current Director. I am privileged to serve our membership, to listen and learn what is important to us, and believe in improving our members’ and visitors’ access experience for all; ORVs, pedestrians, kiteboarders, kayakers, shellers – ALL per-sons who access our Public Lands for enjoyment. I have worked for the recent equal access improvements that begin to restore reasonable balance between recreation and resource protection which has existed in the past, and can be restored. Our Association has trusted and important relationships with the current NPS CAHA Staff, local, regional and State government, and we look forward to continuing this into the future. I am proud of the good works that our Members do daily, without fanfare, because it is the right thing to do. I look forward to continue working on your behalf as a member of the Board of Directors.

CANDIDATECAROL MOWERS, DIRECTOR #10999

I have lived in Kill Devil Hills for approximately 30 years. I have been married for 15 years to my husband Dave who helps me greatly with my present duties of Membership/Merchandise Director. With the help of many volunteers, I have been able to make the organiza-tion visible to the public by participating in various Fishing Expos in Richmond and Raleigh, Flea Market in Chesapeake and most local fishing tournaments. I also support other organization and am a member of Cape Hatteras Anglers Club, OBPA, Recreational Fishing Alliance and other clubs such as Assateague (AMSA), Delaware (DMS) and Cape Lookout (CLMS), all of which fight for the common cause of keeping our beaches open. I have helped support the organization in every activity I have been able to attend and seldom do I miss a Board meeting.

I have enjoyed being your Director and hope that you feel I have represented you to the best of my ability. I would consider it an honor to be re-elected for the next two years. Please support your organization by casting your vote.

CANDIDATEJANICE REGAN, EDITOR #15306

I would like to be considered for a director position on the NCBBA board. I have been a member for two years and last year I volun-teered to be the editor for the NCBBA Newsletter. I hope you have enjoyed the changes we have made to the newsletter!

Since becoming editor, I’ve attended all board meetings, par-ticipated in the Red Drum Tournament (RDT), all Operation Beach Respect (OBR), and Adopt-a- Highway events and recently volunteered to be on the newly formed RDT committee. I can attest to the dedication of this organization to the Cape Hatteras Recreational Seashore and to the community. I believe my organi-zational skills as well as my project management background will be useful to NCBBA and would like to become a bigger part in these and other activities by serving as a director on the board.

I have been coming to Hatteras since the 1990s and in 2012 purchased a home on the island which I occupy with my husband, Mike and our Golden Retriever, Gunnar. We spend most of our time on the island and have made lasting friendships here.

As is true for all of us involved in this organization, I strongly support open access so everyone can enjoy this magnificent park. I am hopeful that the improvements to access will continue as we work with the National Park Service to make sure this park continues as a recreational seashore and doesn’t revert to a nature preserve. I believe there is a way to preserve, protect and enjoy. These are not mutually exclusive concepts. I think we need to expand our membership base which has historically been focused on the recreational fishing community to include others who also want open access such as kite surfers and those who just enjoy the beach with their families. We need to encourage participation by younger people and increase junior membership programs so this organization will grow in the future.

I appreciate the opportunity to serve you on the board.

CANDIDATEMICHAEL PORTER #12713

Michael Porter has been a Midwest member of the NCBBA since 2006 and has been a voice for 4WD access on Cape Hatteras in Indiana. A new resident of North Carolina, he understands the true nature of our members who not only like to fish along the point, but volunteer hours to clean our beaches, rescue sea turtles, and contribute to the true environmental education of Outer Banks area. He brings the skills gained as the Director of Health Service for the Christian Church Health Care Benefit Trust, which provided health benefits to the clergy and lay employees of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and the Stone-Campbell tradition. He has over 14 years experience in administration in the health insurance field. He is a graduate of the University of Indianapolis with a degree in ac-counting and a minor in humanities along with a Group Benefits Associate certificate from the Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania.

I see my role as a member of the board of the North Carolina Beach Buggy Associa-tion to promote the truth of beach access, dispel the untruths brought forth by the SELC, and work to build a stronger bond between the National Park Service and the villages of Cape Hatteras. CANDIDATE

TIM JAMES # 15523My name is Tim James and I recently re-located to Hatteras Island

and am part owner of Frank and Fran’s tackle shop in Avon. I previ-ously worked as a cabinet designer/maker and manager in Greenville, SC but desired to get closer to the coast to have more opportunity to fish. I love the outdoors and enjoy fishing, diving and riding ATVs. I would like to apply to join the NCBBA Board of Directors to help ensure the beaches stay open to allow everyone to enjoy fishing with their friends and family. I am interested in being part of NCBBA to help carry on the work being done by the current board. I have a passion for the coast and its natural resources. I would like to be part of the NCBBA mis-sion of preserving the coastal environment while promoting beach access and safety.


2017 Russ Privett Member/Guest Fishing Tournament

Please do not miss our 2107 Russ Priv-ett Memorial Member/Guest Surf Fishing Tournament held on Friday, May 26 the day before the Annual Meeting and Pig Picking. We’re allowing more time this year to hopefully permit more members and their guests to join in!

Trophies will be awarded to winners in two categories: Youth (under 16 years old) and Adult (16 years and older).

The tournament will be from 7:00 AM un-til 4:00 PM. You must have your feet in the sand to be eligible for a trophy. All catches must be reported to an Official NCBBA Weigh Station by 5:00 PM that day. Weigh Stations will report the results to NCBBA.

You will be fishing for Black Drum, Blue-fish, Croaker, Cobia, Flounder, Gray Trout, Speckled Trout, Pompano, Sea Mullet, Sheepshead, Spanish Mackerel, Spot and Striped Bass.

Fish will be judged by weight. In the case of a tie, winners will be determined by length.

Be sure to adhere to all NC Fishing Rules and Regulations regarding minimum lengths. When reporting, please provide the shop attendant your NCBBA number. If the fish is caught by a guest, be sure to report their name and then your name and membership number. Be sure you provide the age for anyone participating in the Youth Division.

Make the tournament a Family Affair by joining us for the trophy presentations at the Annual Meeting, beginning at 11:00 AM on Saturday May 27. Remember to get your tickets early for the pig pickin’ and the fun times that follow!

Good luck!

Merchants DiscountProgram

by Bill King, Director #1467

Our Island friends who have partnered with us in the Merchants Discount Program are excited and look forward to all of us visiting their shops & businesses and remember to get your discount!

Askins Creek Store & Car Wash - Avon 10% (on car washes and T-Shirts)Billy’s Truck & Auto – Kill Devil Hills 10% Diamond Shoals Restaurant – Buxton 10% (excluded Alcohol) Dillon’s Corner Tackle & Gifts – Buxton 10% (excludes Gas, Food, Vera Bradley Jewelry)Frisco Rod & Gun, Tackle – Frisco 10% Tackle Items OnlyFrisco Bait & Tackle – Frisco 10% Tackle items OnlyFrisco Woods Camping 10% (On Camping from Sept. 15 to March 5) Hatteras Jack-Century Rods - Rodanthe 10% Island Cycle Shop - Avon Sales, Rentals & Repairs 10%Ketch 55 Restaurant - Avon 10%Manteo Cyclery - Manteo Rentals & Repair 10%Olde Towne Creamery - Manteo Ice Cream & Sandwich’s 10%Outer Beaches Realty - Vacation Home Rentals 5%Pelican’s Roost Rod & Tackle (Steve Hissey-Hatteras) 10% (on selected items) Pugh’s Car Care & Repair - Manteo only 10% off LaborQuarterdeck Restaurant - Frisco 10%Red Drum Pottery - Frisco 10%The Roost – Teach’s Marina – Hatteras 10%Tower Circle Motel – Buxton (Includes Avon Pier Pass) 10%Trade Winds Tackle – Ocracoke 7%TW’s Tackle – All Locations 10%Sunrise Seafood - Avon 5% (Look for plated specials for RDT)NCBBA Member – Discounted Beach House 5% (Contact owner

via email [email protected] for particulars)Whalebone Tackle - (Excludes Combos, Sale Items) 10%

2017 Annual Meetingand Pig Picking

Mark your calendars for the 2017 An-nual Meeting and Pig Picking. The event will be held on Saturday, May 27, at the Rodanthe-Waves-Salvo Community Center in Rodanthe, NC. The meeting begins at 11:00AM, with the Pig Picking to follow.

The day will include great music and lots of prizes! “Topside” will be catering the BBQ lunch and music will be provided by “Jus Chillin” (featuring our own Bill King!). You will have the opportunity to be intro-duced to our new Directors, along with our award winners for 2016/2017.

Be sure to bring your checkbook or your credit cards (yes, we can accept credit card purchases) for the many Raffle and Live Auction items that will be up for grabs.

As always, we are looking to increase our membership, so bring guests. We would love to have others hear about our efforts and our goals and consider becoming a part of our organization.

Tickets are $15.00 for adults in advance, and children under 16 are $5.00 in advance. Deadline for ticket purchases is May 10. A limited number of tickets will be available at the door so it’s best to get your tickets early! No tickets will be sold during the An-nual Meeting.

Be sure to get your tickets in advance by completing the order blank in the newslet-ter or by ordering online at www.ncbba.org.

We hope to see you all there!

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• Gift Cards • Walk-In Humidor with Fine Cigars

• Shop Online

Home of the World Record Drum!

40210 NC HWY 12, Avon, NC

ANNUAL MEETING (11AM) - Pig Pickin’ (Noon-3PM)SATURDAY, MAY 27, 2017

(Print) Name ___________________________

NCBBA #________________

Adults ___________ @ $15

Children ________ @ $5 each

PLEASE PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS BY MAY 10!!! A LIMITED NUMBER OF TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR.

Mail this request to: NCBBA Pig Pickin’, P.O. Box 189, Nags Head, NC 27959

Pig Pickin’Ticket Request

N.C. BEACH BUGGY-ASSOCIATION-

Box 189Nags Head, N.C. 27959

TOTALENCLOSED $ ____________

DATE MAILED ____________

Make check payable to NCBBA. Tickets will not be mailed out, but will be available for pick up

at the Annual Meeting.


Taking Care of your Beach Buggyby Eric and Valarie Stump – Owners of Island Cruisers

The first thing you want to do before you use your vehicle as your, “beach buggy” or off-road use vehicle, is to make sure that it is in a good state of “tune”. This includes all the basic items you would take care of on a regular use vehicle, such as check-ing and topping off all appropriate fluids and making sure you have clean battery terminals. You want to be sure that your 4x4 works and you want to do this before you are on the downward side of the ramp heading on to the beach. Whether you are turning your hubs, pulling a lever or push-ing a button these things can have issues if not used regularly. It is a good idea to engage/disengage your 4x4 occasionally to make sure that it continues working so it will be ready the next time you need it.

Radiator/Fan ClutchA lot of folks have moved on from having

older vehicles, to using a newer vehicle on the beach. Depending on the age and over-all condition of your ride, you may encoun-ter issues when driving off-road that you normally would not if just driving on the road. Condition of the radiator should be good and the functionality of the coolant recovery system is important as well. The “fan clutch” is often an overlooked item of vehicles with an engine driven fan. While watching your fan, have an assistant turn the vehicle off. The fan should not, “free

spool”, it should noticeably bring itself to a stop. You often can drive on the highway with a bad fan clutch and won’t notice it unless driving in the mountains or idling for extended periods of time in the heat with the a/c on. Electric fans fail as well, and sometimes vehicles will have both. In our rental fleet we use the Jeep Cherokee Classic which uses a combination of both fans and they have to be working prop-erly to run on the beach without running warm. Turning off your air conditioning while driving on the beach will help lower temperature of the engine as well.

TransmissionThe next item to make sure it is up to

snuff is the automatic transmission. A lot of folks don’t understand that the transmis-sion takes the worst beating on the beach, especially if you do not run your tires at the proper pressure for beach driving. Pres-sure rate will vary between vehicle weight, tire size, load range and construction. For example; the traditional BFG has a very square edge and stiff sidewall which you will have to compensate for with less pres-sure to get the same effect as a rounded edge passenger car tire of the same size. In the worst case scenario, vehicle fires can be the result of the transmission overheat-ing; but sadly, not uncommon. Newer ve-hicles are designed to run consistently in

a variety of conditions which can make it easy to overlook warning signs if you are not listening when your vehicle is trying to “talk” to you. This is a little easier with older vehicles which will run poorly when they start to get warm. The cooling system and the automatic transmission, in most cases, are connected in the radiator which means high tire pressure will overheat the transmission, and in turn the engine temp will go up or a bad fan clutch will cause the engine to run warm. This will prematurely run the temp up on the transmission. I change the transmission fluid on my ve-hicles often - every 6,000 to 10,000 miles. It is also a good idea to run an external trans-mission cooler to aid in this. If your trans-mission fluid smells bad and is not pink on the stick it is time to change it.

Manual transmissions run much cooler and do not transmit any heat to the en-gine; however, you still need to run proper pressure to not wear the clutch unneces-sarily.

TiresThe tires, and more specifically air pres-

sure, really should be at the top of the list as this is the single most common cause of most problems while driving on the beach. Running the pressure low enough will actu-ally allow you to drive in two wheel drive out there but I am not recommending this as you have to drive straight to get the tires filled up when leaving the beach. This is a good tip if you should ever drive onto the beach and your 4x4 does not work. Low profile tires on “urban off-road” style wheels have little place on the beach. A good sidewall that will give the bulge and flotation that you need is what you are looking for. If your pressure is correct, you should be able to ease into the accelera-tor without spinning tires. If they still spin, you can always let down a pound or two at a time (which make a big difference), until you can successfully move forward or backward with no issues. Tire size is something to talk about as well. On a Jeep Wrangler tj, a 235-75-15 and 31x10.50-15 is the difference between dragging the cross-member through the sand occasionally. As we continue through time, the vehicles tend to get lower to the ground and some have plastic skid plates that can drag, rip off or fill with sand. An all-wheel drive is not 4-wheel drive and these will often fail as the drivetrains are not up to dragging a vehicle through the sand and ground clear-ance is almost always an issue with these.

Keep in mind the ruts on the beach will fit the largest vehicle that drives out there. Sorry, Forrester and CRV owners.

ExteriorI could go on about maintenance, but

the above mentioned are the items/dy-namics that you experience when driving on the beach. Regardless of what kind of vehicle you have, you want to make sure that you hose it off thoroughly after every visit to the beach. Keep in mind; we often experience water on the roads down here. The water, more times than not, contains a good amount of salt. If you must drive through it, hosing off with fresh water af-ter is also strongly recommended. In addi-tion to the exterior and fenderwells, you need to get under the vehicle and under the hood. Try to focus on the areas where all your hard lines run under the vehicle (brake, fuel, automatic transmission and power steering lines), as these are the first to go for rust neglect. Brakes also, will have a short life if the vehicle is left unused for a portion of the year after salt exposure. Rusting brake rotor and drum surfaces are common if left to sit for a period of time. I recommend treating the undercarriage and under the hood with a rust preventa-tive of some sort. We use an environmen-tally friendly polymer coating to treat all of our vehicles twice a year. This has greatly increased the life of some of these compo-nents and I highly recommend it. This is a service that we perform at our shop and of-fer to the public. It is relatively inexpensive and is rated by the size of your vehicle.

Needed EquipmentIn addition, make sure your vehicle

has all of the equipment to change a tire. Sometimes, used vehicles have these items missing upon purchase. Be certain your spare tire is aired up. Quite a few vehicles carry a flat spare. Also, have a “jack plate” or plank of wood. This can be very help-ful and it is required by the National Park Service to drive on the beaches of Hatteras and Ocracoke.

In Summary• Make sure your vehicle is running well to start with• Air pressure is the key – I cannot say that enough• Most problems with beach driving are temperature related• Salt is corrosive to your undercarriage; once it dries it’s there for good

Brief intro by Al Adam: Eric and Valerie Stump, owners of “Island Cruisers” (https://islandcruisersinc.com/), are great supporters of NCBBA. With a fleet of 4WD beach rental vehicles, in addition to other specialty cruisers, they know a lot about taking care of ORVs in

our salty environment. See their ad on this page and if you or a friend needs a rental fishing buggy you will know where to find it.”

Urging allPhotographers!

As our seasons change, be sure to remem-ber to take advantage of the many opportu-nities here to “snap” the winning picture for this years’ photo contest!

There is a small change with the contest dates beginning with this year’s contest. The starting date for each photo

contest will now begin the day after the closing date of the contest for the previous year.

We have also established the date of November 20 as the cutoff for each contest.

The contest for 2017 is from December 16, 2016 thru November 20, 2017. All fol-lowing contests will begin each Novem-ber 21 and will end each November 20. For example next year’s contest dates are November 21, 2017 thru November 20, 2018.

Please keep those award winning pho-tos coming! Questions? Contact Charles Lockett @ [email protected]


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Rambling Fishing Reportby Pat Preston #75

The winter of 2016-2017 has been much better than the past few years, and con-tinues to look good heading into spring. The bait has been prevalent, especially the shrimp that natives tell me there’s never been anything like the run that started late last year. While you don’t see 17 trawlers working in a 2 mile area like earlier, sea gulls are seen plucking 16-20 count shrimp from the surface from time to time. A friend tells me he knows of some who were throwing a cast net from the end of the pier doing quite well with the large ones. I saw a fish market in Wanchese last week that were selling 16-20 counts with heads on for $4.75 a pound retail. They were caught at Morehead City, but this still shows the amount being landed with them being that price.

Back to fishing, the puppy drum seem to be everywhere whenever it was nice enough to fish. The Cape Point area was

good even during lousy weather days and is the place to be in dead winter if you want to catch something. Bluefish could be land-ed here most days in the 10-14 inch class and the sea mullet was a regular as well, though sporadic. Black Drum have been landed off and on, and nice ones too. Fish in the 6 lb. class wasn’t uncommon. Speckled Trout have been hit and miss mostly. Sure, there were some good days, just not that many. The blow toads are here along with some over slot drum and with the beautiful February we’ve had, the big drum should begin to stage some good showings at the Point and False Cape. Even the sharks seem to be in great numbers, some pretty hefty are likely while targeting drum.

Moving on up the coast, drum continue to be caught at Oregon Inlet on prettier days. Some days are very productive on Gulps and Zeeman’s and several friends using shrimp and cut bait are having good

days. Shad started biting last week, which kind, I’m not sure as I missed them on their way by.

On a sad note, Bob Hutchinson of the Eastern Shore passed away February 19th. He would be seen down here during the Nags Head and Cape Hatteras tourna-ments and when the speckled trout were running. As the outdoor editor of the Vir-ginia Pilot, he covered the tournaments for

many years and in doing so, many tourist anglers came to enjoy our hospitality dur-ing the off-season.

Get ready for Ocracoke Invitational tournament scheduled for May 3, 4 and 5 by taking your reels to an official NCBBA tackle shop to be re-loaded with line and lubricated. Your director Bill King #1467 has even made it possible to get a discount from most of these pro shops.

Spring is just around the corner and with the longer days and warming surf tem-peratures Citation applications are sure to follow.

When you land a nice fish make certain you check to see if it qualifies for an NCBBA Fishing Citation. It is easy to download the Citation form from our website and submit your entry so you can be recognized for your fish. Your catch must be verified at an NCBBA Weigh Station or witnessed on the form, if the fish is released. Those who enter and qualify receive a Surf Fishing Citation Cer-tificate and an NCBBA jacket patch.

Participation in the Citation Program also puts you in the running for Angler of the Year. The criteria for this award are outlined on our website, with the winner being an-nounced at our Annual Meeting.

Print off a few Citation forms and keep them handy when you are fishing. Local tackle shops also carry our Citation forms and can assist you in their completion.

Here’s hoping that the spring season will bring you plenty of great fishing days and remember, be sure you are recognized for all your Citation fish.

NCBBASpring Citation

by Francis Kennedy, Director, #9906

2017 FISHING TOURNAMENTSTEAM MEMBER REQUEST FORM

If interested, complete and mail to: Bill Smith, Director, #7126, Life Member P O Box 1407 Buxton, NC 27920 (252) 995-0185I would like to be a possible member of an NCBBA fishing team.*I would like to fish the following tournament(s):(Check one or more)

q Oct. 4 - 6 Nags Head Surf Fishing Tournament

q Nov. 1 - 3 Cape Hatteras Anglers Club Surf Fishing Tournament*If selected, I understand that I will be given complete details at least 15 days prior to the tournament. Selection of team mem-bers will take place September 12th and you will be notified by September 19th of your status.Name: ____________________________________________ NCBBA #______________Address:___________________________________________________________________City:_______________________________________ State________Zip_______________Phone:______________________________________________ Male q Female qE-mail address: ______________________________________________________

Do you own a 4-wheel drive vehicle? q Yes q No

Note: Members selected for an NCBBA Fishing Team must pay a non-refundable registration fee of $100.00 per person.

RESPOND BYSEPTEMBER 1, 2017

Francis Kennedy, Director, #9906P O Box 568Frisco, NC 27936(252) 216-6360

OFFICIAL NCBBA FISHING WEIGH STATIONSFish must be caught from the surf of North Carolina, and the west side of the Outer Banks (sound) from Corolla to Core Banks by legal methods during the period of January to December. FISH CAUGHT FROM BOATS DO NOT QUALIFY. Fish must be weighed at the following of-ficial NCBBA weigh stations:

COROLLACorolla Bait & Tackle1070 Ocean TrailCorolla, NC 27927(252) 453-9500Keith Cummings, Owner

KITTY HAWKBob’s Bait & Tackle1180-2 Duck RoadDuck, NC 27949(252) 261-8589Bob Vaught, Owner

TW’s Bait & TackleP.O. Box 278Kitty Hawk, NC 27949(252) 261-7848Terry & Robin Stewart, Owners10% Discount

NAGS HEADFishing Unlimited7659 S. Virginia Dare TrailNags Head, NC 27959(252) 441-5028Garry Oliver, Owner

TW’s Bait & Tackle2330 S. Croatan Hwy.Nags Head, NC 27959(252) 441-4807Terry & Robin Stewart, Owners10% Discount

Members with current NCBBA

Membership Cards are entitled to the discounts in red

Remember, the Weigh Station weighs the fish. You are responsible for seeing that the citation form is mailed to NCBBA.

FRISCOFrisco Rod & GunP.O. Box 10Frisco, NC 27936(252) 995-5366Brian Perry, Owner10% Discount terminal tackle

Frisco TackleP.O. Box 579Frisco, NC 27936(252) 995-3229Bob and Beverly Cox, Owners10% Discount-On tackle items

HATTERASTeach’s LairP.O. Box 520Hatteras, NC 27943(252) 986-2460Dave & Steve Hissey, Owners10% Discount-Selected items

Pelican's RoostTackle Shop57353 NC Highway 12,Hatteras, NCMailing: P O Box 421,Buxton, NC 27920Phone: 252-986-001510% Discount-Selected items

OCRACOKETradewinds Tackle ShopP.O. Box 388Ocracoke, NC 27960(252) 928-5491Alan and Melinda Sutton, Owners7% Discount

Whalebone Tackle7405 S. Virginia Dare Trail(Manteo-Nags Head Causeway)Nags Head, NC 27959(252) 441-7413Bill McGaskill, Owner10% Discount

RODANTHEHatteras Jack’s23902 NC Highway 12Rodanthe, NC 27968(252) 987-2428Ryan White, Owner10% Discount

SALVOThe Fishin’ HoleP.O. Box 25, Salvo, NC 27972(252) 987-2351Michael Jackson, Owner

AVONFrank & Fran’sFisherman FriendP.O. Box 448Avon, NC 27915(252) 995-4171Tim and Heather James, Stephanie Ryals and Randy Baynes, Owners

BUxTONDillon’s CornerP.O. Box 963Buxton, NC 27920(252) 995-5083Ollie Jarvis, Owner10% Discount (excludes Gas, Food, Vera Bradley Jewelry)

Red Drum TackleP.O. Box 98Buxton, NC 27920(252) 995-5414Bob Eakes, Owner


Beach LawEnforcement &Safety by Bill King, Director, Beach Law Enforcement Info. #1476

Happy Spring to Everybody . . .As the busy warm weather traffic starts

to increase on Highway 12. Everyone needs to be keenly aware that as you cross the old Bonner Bridge traffic flow is being interrupted constantly as work progresses on the new bridge. NCDOT warnings urge drivers to “Watch for Flaggers” as lane closures can occur without notice.

The large cranes are moving concrete pilings and steel support beams requiring them to be swung across travel lanes for placement. Start slowing down as you approach from either side and help out the highway workers and be prepared to “Give’em A Brake.”

Have a safe and pleasant spring as you travel OBX & See Ya on the Beach!

Operation Beach Respect and Adopt A Highway

by Bill King, Director #1467

This message is to all 3800 of my closest friend and fellow NCBBA member . . .

Happy Spring and it’s NEVER too early to sign-up for the next OBR! Below are the dates for 2017 Beach Clean-Up. Please add these dates to your schedules and come on down to help us keep your beaches clean.

Remember, on your second Beach Clean-Up event, you get your free OBR Tee shirt to show that you are part of the team.

My email is [email protected]. Send me a message today!

See Ya on the Beach! Thanks in advance.

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NCBBA Student Scholarshipsby Pam Smith, Secretary # 13271 Life

It is never too early to be looking for scholarships and thinking about where to find scholarship money. NCBBA supports higher education for students of Dare County and Ocracoke Island. Each year NCBBA awards one scholarship in each high school in Dare County and on Ocracoke to a qualified high school senior. One additional scholarship is awarded to either an NCBBA member or a member’s high school senior.

Our scholarships are for $500 and

are renewable each year. If you are interested in applying and live in Dare or Hyde County, see your High School Guidance Counselor. If you are an NCBBA member or a member’s child and would like to apply for the NCBBA Member/Member’s Child Scholarship contact me, Pam Smith at [email protected]. Please enter “Scholarship “in the email subject box when send-ing your inquiries. The application and the instructions are posted our website.

Let 2017 be the year you participate as a member of an NCBBA Fishing Team.

The NCBBA will be entering a team in this year’s Nags Head Surf Fishing Tournament and The Cape Hatteras Angler’s Club Invita-tional Surf Fishing Tournament.

Each copy of the NCBBA Newsletter con-tains a form to submit, showing you would like to participate. You can also go to the NCBBA website and submit a Team Member Request Form online.

The NCBBA pays the entry fee into the tournaments and will arrange the lodging for the tournament. Your cost is a non-refundable registration fee of $100.00 and your expenses for bait, gas and meals.

These tournaments are a great experi-ence. They provide the opportunity to renew old friendships, meet new members and compete in a fun fishing adventure. Spots are still available! If you are interested complete the Team Member Request Form included in this Newsletter or go to our website,

www.ncbba.org, and submit your request form. Good luck and I hope 2017 is your fin-est fishing season ever.

When making your Team Member Re-quest, please be sure that it is legible and your preferred means of contact is listed. Feel free to contact me [email protected] if you have any questions.

NCBBA 2017Fishing Teams

by Francis Kennedy, Director, #9906

Construction of Bonner Bridge is well underway.

Barge cranes at Bonner Bridge construction site.


Announcing the 2017 9th AnnualRed Drum Tournament

by David K. Joyner #5678, Tournament Director/Past President

It is time to register for this year’s tournament. This year’s event will be held October 25, 26, 27 & 28, 2017 on the northern beaches of Hatteras Island. The four day event will once again be headquartered at Frank & Fran’s in Avon with registration beginning at 10:00 A.M. on the 25th. Fishing begins at 12:01 A.M. October 26 and continues until 12:00 P.M. October 28. This tournament is “Grandfathered” under the Final Rule, so the northern beaches between Ramp #23 & Ramp #38 that are otherwise closed will be open. (Subject to Resource Closures for turtles) This is your opportunity to fish these areas! The chains will be removed & signs covered by NPS by 8:00 A.M. October 25. This will give you a chance to scout for your favorite spots. You also have the opportunity for some early scouting by fishing the Capital City Four Wheelers Surf Fishing Tournament being held on October 21 &

22 when these beaches will be open for their 24 hour tournament.

The tournament has space for 300 paid anglers plus positions for 36 judges and other officials. Applications are now available for everyone on our website www.ncbba.org and by contacting any member of the NCBBA Board of Directors. You do not have to be a NCBBA member to participate, so bring your friends and neighbors. The $100.00 tournament entry fee includes: tournament t-shirt & hat, Heavy Hors devours on Wednesday evening during the General Rules Meeting & Saturday’s Tournament Banquet. Those registered by September 1st will be guaranteed their t-shirt size. New this year! Women’s style t-shirts are available for those registered by September 1st.

Judges are needed! Without them, we could not have a tournament of this type. If you are

9th Annual NCBBARed Drum Tournament

2017 Previous Angler ApplicationApplications for the NCBBA 9th Annual

Red Drum Tournament will beHonored on a first paid basis! Those registered by

September 1st will be guaranteed their sizetournament t-shirt.

Enclosed is my Tournament registration fee of $100.00;In addition, I have included a Donation of $_________.

Complete all items legibly.Make check payable to NCBBA and mail to:NCBBA 9th Annual Red Drum Tournament,909 Cedar Drive, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948

Name_________________________________________ NCBBA Member #_________________

Adress_______________________________________________________________________________

City____________________________________________ State __________Zip_________________

Cell Phone________________________________ E-mail _________________________________

Check T-shirt Size: ( ) Small ( ) Medium ( ) Large ( ) XL ( ) 2XL ( ) 3XL or ( ) 4XL

Check each category: Gender: ( ) Male ( ) Female Age at Time of Registration: ( ) Under 16 ( ) 65 & Over

Applications received after September 1, 2017may not receive correct size T-shirt!

Refunds will be granted until September 1, 2017.No refunds after September 1, 2017.

Judges: Please check here if you are interested in judging. (____)(Your Entry Fee will be refundedduring registration on the 25th.)

At least 36 people are needed for these positions at the Tournament. If you are interested in being a judge you will be compensated for your time with a

free entry into the tournament allowing you to fish during the times when you are not judging. Each judge works a 6 hour shift at least twice during the 3 day event. Each judge will be assigned a ramp to work and will need a 4x4 vehicle

to cover a 3 or 4 mile area of the beach between the ramps.

NCBBA may reject any Application and Entry Fee.

Prominent Beach Access Groups ofHatteras Island

by Al Adam, Vice President #13459In a recent conversation with a few anglers

while surf fishing it came to light that there is some confusion about the identity of promi-nent beach access groups on the island. This is my effort to shed some light on who is who and what they do. In order of age:

Cape Hatteras Anglers Club (CHAC) (http://www.capehatterasanglersclub.org/) was found-ed in 1957 by a group of 81 people from up and down the east coast with the goal of stimulat-ing tourism during the fall season. The club has grown to over 800 members. They decided to use a fishing tournament as the catalyst for fall activity and have continuously hosted what is recognized as the world’s largest surf fishing tournament with 720 participants, 120 six-per-son teams, and many more on the waiting list. Along with promoting good stewardship and compliance with rules and regulations CHAC is “Dedicated to Open Beaches”, as their license plate indicates, and works as a “Watch Dog” organization over individuals and agencies that would close or limit access to our beaches. They have a clubhouse which includes an of-fice, a banquet hall and kitchen on Light Plant Road in Buxton. Visit their website to learn more about this great club. CHAC is a 501 c(3) non-profit organization.

North Carolina Beach Buggy Association (NCBBA) (http://ncbba.org/) is your association and was formed in March of 1964 at a meeting in Kill Devil Hills. Among other things, the consid-eration by the government to close the beaches to off road vehicles (ORVs) after a severe storm in 1962 served as an impetus for formation of our association. Richard Schollar, a regular visitor and member of the already existing NJBBA, got together with Bob Preston, father of current member Pat Preston, to structure and create NCBBA. As with CHAC, NCBBA promotes stewardship of our beaches to ensure contin-ued access for everyone. Along with our code of ethics and beach conservation efforts we have worked with the National Park Service to estab-lish Operation Beach Respect which has just celebrated the 30th year of helping to keep our beaches clean and conserve our perishable re-source. Another great event for members and non-members is our annual Red Drum Tourna-ment. This “wide open” event takes place in late October and features 60 hours of fishing on the beaches from Avon to Rodanthe. Close to 300 anglers enjoy this annual event and are looking forward to the 9th such Red Drum Tournament in October of 2017. Our current active member-ship is over 3800 with members in 50 states. We partner with and compliment other orga-

nizations in the efforts to retain beach access. NCBBA is a 501 c(3) non-profit organization.

Outer Banks Preservation Association (OBPA) (http://obpa-nc.org/joomla/) was formed in the mid 1970s to create a voice for concerned citizens who were interested in pre-serving the traditional way of life on the Outer Banks. They seek to assure that the original intent and designation of the Cape Hatteras National Seashore Recreational Area as a pub-lic recreation area does not succumb to the ef-forts and influence of special interest groups who have other intentions for highly selective and restrictive uses. The major mission of the OBPA has been to educate and inform -- first, the public about issues affecting beach access; second, the National Park Service (NPS) and other government agencies about the views of the members of the OBPA membership; and third, our government representatives about the impact of NPS and other agencies actions regarding beach access on the lives of their constituents. Over 6000 citizens have joined the OBPA, a 501c(3) non-profit organization. With no paid employees, 100% of membership dues and contributions are dedicated to the fight to keep beach access open to the public.

Cape Hatteras Access Preservation Alli-ance (CHAPA) is a project of the OBPA that was created to provide a common voice for organi-zations that support the goal of open access for pedestrians and ORVs to the beaches within the Cape Hatteras National Seashore Recreational Area. This coalition is a jointly funded effort by Cape Hatteras Angler Club (CHAC), North Carolina Beach Buggy Association (NCBBA) and Outer Banks Preservation Association (OBPA). CHAPA has engaged in multiple legal challenges over the past 15+ years that are consistent with the objectives of the principal organizations in-cluding by not limited to, Piping Plover Critical Habitat, Consent Decree Intervenor, and the challenge for legality of the ORV Management Plan Final Rule. CHAPA has also spearheaded numerous meetings on behalf of the principal organizations with our congressmen and sena-tors to advance legislation and has submitted recommendations and comments for each phase of the NPS efforts to create and imple-ment ORV rules.

Over twenty other organizations have signed on to show their support for the goals and posi-tions of CHAPA including American Sportfish-ing Association (ASA) http://asafishing.org/, Dare County Board of Commissioners, Hyde County Board of Commissioners and beach buggy associations from other states along the east coast.

interested in being a judge you will be compen-sated for your time with a free entry into the tournament for the times when you are not judging. (For New Judges, Your Entry Fee will be refunded during registration on the 25th.) Each judge works a 6 hour shift at least twice during the 3 day event. Each judge will be assigned a ramp to work and will need a 4x4 vehicle with NPS ORV Permit & be able to cover a 3 or 4 mile area between the ramps. At least 36 people are needed for these positions.

Head Judge for this year’s tournament will again be David Flanigan. He will again be assisted by Bobby Halstead. Ervin Gaskins will serve as

Co-Chairman.Again this year, we will be collecting non-

perishable food items for the Hatteras Island Food Pantry & new unwrapped toys for the Dare County children who otherwise may not have a present to open this Christmas. Please drop off your donations at Frank & Fran’s during the event. We will also accept cash donations any-time during the event. Checks should be made payable to NCBBA & put Toys or Hatteras Island Methodist Men in the memo line on the check.

The NCBBA BOD and Frank & Fran’s look for-ward to seeing you this fall and hope the weather and fish cooperate, making a fish catching fun time for all.


Membershipby Carol Mowers, Membership Director, #10999

WELCOME

NEW

MEMBERS

MBR # Name State15558 Paul A. Wood MD15545 Leonard C Aube VA15542 Stephan Mitchell Ball VA15553 Dan Barnhart GA15554 Glenn Barnhart WA15557 James Batchelor VA15540 Kenneth M Baxley NC15575 Sharon Britton VA15571 Justin W. Campbell VA15556 Mark Carpenter NC15587 Scott Cochran MD15564 Jeff Cruden NC15565 William Cruden NC15544 D. William Evans, III OH15541 Vincent Forte MD15550 McKenna R Fulcher NC15559 Sherri Furey NC15589 Candis George NC

MBR # Name State15536 Dennis Good VA15569 Gradie Hartley NC15579 Ray K. Haynes VA15535 Don Howard NC15547 Dave Alan Inglesby VA15548 Mary Inglesby VA15570 David L. Jennings, Sr. VA15538 Chuck Keck VA15562 Laura Kinner NC15573 Gregory Kuczykowski NC15568 Michael Joseph Laychur PA15555 Kurt D. Lorenz VA15560 Tom Martin NY15539 Jason Mccall NC15583 Meg McCarter VA15585 Christopher L. Miller PA15563 Ed Monkemeier NJ15552 Anthony Monti DE15588 Steve Perry VA15551 Carl H. Piraneo NC15576 Eddie Plummer VA15566 Kevin Scott Prince NC15578 Richard Robertson VA15580 Bennie Pittman Rogers NC15586 Tommy Salamon VA15577 Michael Schussler MD15561 Karen Scroggin NC15574 David Shumate VA15537 David G. Smith VA15584 Joshua Adam Tramble NC15546 Jack Vincent Vrhovac VA15582 Daniel R. Weeks NC15543 Graziella Wilson VA15567 Brian Wilson MD15549 Robert Winterbottom NJ15572 Alan Winters MD15581 Mike Wright NC

Thanks to the following volunteers who helped at the Raleigh Fishing Expo, Gary Michael #922, Jeannie Griffin #13555, Tommy Walls LM #9462, Jim Clark LM #14703, Brynn Smith #15158, Trish and Stephen Hamm #14491 and Director Al Adam #13459.

Volunteers at the Richmond Fishing Expo were Director Dave Wigginton LM #335, Scott Ellett #15046, Bob King #14112, Jeff Rosenberry #14414, Kevin Ryan #7420, Tim Longerbeam #14415, Cindy Lockett #14881 and Director Charles Lockett #12383.

Special thanks to my husband Dave #11935 who is at every show and helps me set up and take down the booth. I certainly could not do these shows with the help from these volunteers.

The Fishing Expos are great ways to give exposure to the organization. A lot of information is distributed and questions answered. It gives present members a chance to renew their membership and to buy the latest merchandise. The goal is also to sign up new members.

Plan to join us next year.The 8th Annual Great Bridge Flea Market on March 11, 2017 at the Chesapeake

Conference Center was a great success for the organization. In a 6 1/2 hour time span, we signed up two new members and other folks paid their dues. Approxi-mately $550 was made in merchandise. Thanks to volunteers Director Dave Gres-ens, LM 9440, Gloria Baines #15000, and Dave Mowers #11935 for coming out and spending the day with me. Mark your calendars for next year, lots of good fishing stuff to be purchased.

I will be at the Ocracoke Island Fishing Tournament, May 3, during registration. Thanks to Suzanne Anderson #11304 who is my helper. If you would like to purchase merchandise, please let me know ahead of time and I will bring it with me. I do not bring merchandise to the tournament unless preordered.

It is exciting for me to meet members I have talked to over the phone or who have communicated with by email. If you get a chance to stop and say hi, at any of the above events, please do so.

A special thanks to the followingwho have made generous contributions:

Member# Name4786 Edwin Lee13788 Jordan Lee716 John Lyons9946 William Mandulak474 Richard McLellon14957 Joseph McNichol11271 Victor Milhans12730 George Mood11935 Dave Mowers10999 Carol Mowers13791 Rickey Oakley5621 Charles Ohmstead9895 Eric Olson5013 G. B. Payne4932 Albert Pearson7724 Craig Peterson7272 Daniel Quantrille13127 John Riggio

Member# Name8582 W. Dean Russell3802 Ben Sanderlin9186 Richard Schreiber13403 Thomas Sillett13462 Terrence Smith4464 William Swanner, III15165 William Theobald330 Bill Townson14155 Larry Tubbs5321 Calvin Wall15366 John Waters9200 Carl Weihrer8528 William Wilson3367 Sara Winslow13789 Mark Zurgable Carlson Family Foundation Title Resource Grp

Member# Name9872 John Battista7128 Harold C. Beaver15123 Sarah Benamati13537 Joseph Benamati7268 John Biubuonaventura, Jr.12279 Eugene Brite6156 Thomas Brueckner11933 Timothy Daniel10005 Kenneth Dunlap15185 Donald Eacho, II113 Wink Foster1173 Darren Greene1022 William Gurley, Sr.14491 Stephen Hamm8189 Bruce Hashinger, III8110 Tom Heggie8434 James Hoye1373 Francis Krieg

Reinstated MembersMBR # Name State10260 Jamie Lee Ewers NC7179 Kevin Fore VA

MBR # Name State640 Ross Ringler NC15481 Linda Strahn PA

Amazon Smiles on NCBBAIf you shop on Amazon, you can help NCBBA every time you make a pur-

chase. All you have to do is sign up for Amazon Smile. Go to smile.amazon.com. When you sign up, you can designate which organization you wish to support. Choose NCBBA from the list and the Amazon Smile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the price of all eligible purchases you make to NCBBA. Sign up today and begin helping NCBBA with your next purchase!

Welcome New Junior MembersMBR # Name State50265 Logan Maygold NC

“Like” Us on FacebookIf you have not done so already, please pay a visit to our Facebook Page.

The page can be found under North Carolina Beach Buggy Association. If you try NCBBA, you may be re-directed to another page started several years ago by members, but it is not the official NCBBA page. With this edition of the newsletter, we are approaching 7000 “likes” from members and others who support our organization and look to our page as a ready source of informa-tion. Please do the same and “like” us on Facebook!

Announcing Senior Lifetime Membership

Effective March 21, 2017, NCBBA is offering Senior Lifetime Memberships. This new membership option is available to all current and incoming mem-bers who are 60 years or older. The cost of this Senior Lifetime Membership is $200. If you are a current member and 60 or older, you can now choose the Senior Lifetime Membership at renewal time or at any other time during the year.

The new Senior Lifetime Membership is not retroactive in any form and is available from this day forward.

To sign up for this new Membership option, visit our website at ncbba.org. Click on “Shop” and then “Memberships & Renewals” under Product Catego-ries. Membership applications with this new option are currently being print-ed and will be available in tackle shops in the near future.

Annual Fritz BoydenYouth Fishing Tournament

The Fritz Boyden Youth Fishing Tournament is June 21, 2017 from 8:00 am to noon on the Avalon Pier, Nags Head Pier, Outer Banks Pier and Jennette’s Pier. The tournament is open to children ages 4-16. The awards ceremony fol-lows at 1:00 PM at the Kelly’s Restaurant parking lot. The Avalon pier is spon-sored by the North Carolina Sea Hags and NCBBA. Admission is FREE!!

Merchandise Cornerby Carol Mowers, Director #10999

The 2017 shirts are in and are selling well. Hooded zipper front sweatshirts are avail-able. Sweatshirts are ordered usually every 2-3 years. Get yours while items last.

Limited supplies:2016 t-shirt availability is indicated on the order form as of the newsletter printing.

Please verify sizes at the time or ordering by calling me (252-473-4880).Other items:We have hats in tan, white and blue; visors in tan and white and some canvas bags

are also available.

NCBBA MERCHANDISEORDER FORM

(ALLOW 2 tO 3 WEEKS FOR DELIVERY)

All orders shipped via US Postal Service PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY!

Name ________________________________________________ Member # _________

Address _________________________________________________________________

City ____________________________________________State _____ Zip __________

Phone Number: __________________________________________________________

E-mail: _________________________________________________________________

MAIL TO: NCBBA, P.O. BOX 189, NAGS HEAD, NC 27959

YOU MAY ALSO ORDER ONLINE FROM OUR WEBSITE: www.NCBBA.org

T-SHIRTS ADD $2.00 FOR SIZE 2X AND 3XSHORT SLEEVE POCKET T-SHIRT (men's cut) - LIGHT GREEN $15.00 ________ M _______ (3)

LONG SLEEVE POCKET T-SHIRT (men’s cut) - DARK GREEN $20.00 ________ M _______ (3) L _______ (6) XL _______ (13)

2 XL _______ (1) 3 XL _______ (16)

Hatsand

Visors

White, Tan, Blue ONLY $15.00 ________

SHIPPING CHARGE & HANDLING CHARGE $6.80 ________

TAX (NC RESIDENTS ONLY) 6.75% ________

TOTAL OF CHECK ENCLOSED $ _________

Make checks payable to NCBBA. PLEASE DO NOT SEND CASH

to inquire on items, call Carol Mowers at252-473-4880

Email: [email protected]

2016 T-SHIRT ORDER FORMDEDICATED TOPRESERVING

BEACH ACCESS ANDOUR NATURAL

RESOURCES

NCBBA MERCHANDISEORDER FORM

(ALLOW 2 tO 3 WEEKS FOR DELIVERY)


Name ________________________________________________ Member # _________

Address _________________________________________________________________

City ____________________________________________State _____ Zip __________

Phone Number: __________________________________________________________

E-mail: _________________________________________________________________


(ORDER FORM DOES NOt GUARANtEE COLOR OR SIZE IN StOCK)ITEM QTY COST EA. TOTAL

SHORT SLEEVE POCKET T-SHIRT (men’s cut) Comfort Colors - Melon S ________ M _______ L ________ XL _______ $18.00 ________ 2 X ________ 3 X ________ $20.00 ________LONG SLEEVE POCKET T-SHIRT (men’s cut) Comfort Colors- Seafoam S _______ M _______ L _______ XL _______ $23.00 ________ 2 X ________ 3 X ________ $25.00 ________


TAX (NC RESIDENTS ONLY) 6.75% ________ TOTAL OF CHECK ENCLOSED $ _________

Make checks payable to NCBBA. PLEASE DO NOT SEND CASHor ORDER ONLINE AT NCBBA.COM

Questions? Call Carol Mowers at 252-473-4880Or [email protected]


2017“tHE POINt”

2017 SWEAtSHIRtS, HOODED, ZIPPER FRONt - GILDAN


Name ________________________________________________ Member # _________

Address _________________________________________________________________

City ____________________________________________State _____ Zip __________

Phone Number: __________________________________________________________

E-mail: _________________________________________________________________


ITEM QTY COST EA. TOTAL

ROYAL BLUE, LIGHTHOUSE LOGO LEFT BREAST S ________ M _______ L ________ XL _______ $30.00 ________ 2 X ________ 3 X ________ $32.00 ________


TAX (NC RESIDENTS ONLY) 6.75% ________ TOTAL OF CHECK ENCLOSED $ _________

DUE TO SIZE AND WEIGHT OF SWEATSHIRTS - PLEASE ORDER SEPARATELYMake checks payable to NCBBA. PLEASE DO NOT SEND CASH

or ORDER ONLINE AT NCBBA.COM

Questions? Call Carol Mowers at 252-473-4880Or [email protected]

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