Island Activities

Text and photos by Peter Vankevich Heading out of Oyster Creek in a 20-foot skiff with commercial fisherman Morty Gaskill, it is a cool November...

August 2006 “I’m glad he showed up when he did. Morty jumped right in, he knows what he’s doing,” says Tom Payne about Morty Gaskill,...

By Connie Leinbach Organizers of the Second Annual Blackbeard's Pirate Jamboree were thrilled about the success of this post-season event despite the threat of serious...

By Megan M. Spencer It’s the time of year anticipated by anglers from all around. Fall fishing in Ocracoke rings in some of the finest fishing...

By Connie Leinbach New research by author-historian Kevin Duffus of Raleigh has revealed that the positive identification of an African-American member of Blackbeard’s crew provides...

We hope you enjoy your visit to our beautiful island.  As you will see, it’s different from most shore points.  Here are some tips to...

June 2014 By Connie Leinbach The revival of the play “A Tale of Blackbeard” after a 20-year hiatus is the talk of Ocracoke. An original musical...

July 2014  Ken DeBarth Surf fishing on Ocracoke’s beaches in July is about variety. Different baits and techniques can produce a variety of fish species....

(Addresses below) Monday, Oct. 27 Gaffer’s: Monday Night Football Tuesday, October 28 Gaffer’s: Hatteras Poker League 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29 Gaffer’s: Kids Night 4 to 7 p.m. Topless Oyster: View...

By Kelley Shinn Anyone who has spent at least a few seasons on Ocracoke will tell you that things here happen differ­ently. Often, despite what...