NCPAF Host King Mackerel Tournament to raise money for Oak Island Access!
NCPAF Volunteers
The winning team from the Brunswick King Mackerel Classic
with a 29.11 pound king.
Read the story here:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NCPAF/message/10
Snakeheads, State Record Fish, Boat Ramps and Fishing Piers - Catch up on all the outdoor news here:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NCPAF/message/9
Carol Marsh and Al Baird working the table for the NCPAF at the Cape Fear Wildlife expo.
On behalf of the North Carolina Public Access Foundation, Inc., Chairman Mike NCPAF President Mike Marsh presenting a check to Oak Island's Mayor Johnie Vereen at the grand opening of The Oak Island Pier (Yaupon Pier)
Marsh and Vice-Chairman Al Baird attended the Cape Fear Wildlife Expo on March
21-22, 2009. A table was provided courtesy of the expo, which expressed strong
support of NCPAF's mission of preserving and enhancing existing public access
and creating more public access.
NCPAF Secretary Chip
three of his waterproof, plastic laminated Maps Unique offshore fishing charts
for the local coastal waters, including
Murrell's Inlet charts, as well as the CD version of his Maps Unique fishing
charts. Read the full story here:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NCPAF/message/6
See the video from Channel 14 here:
Read the press release on the event here
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NCPAF/message/7
Carol working the booth and the saltwater seminar
Ed Aswell (center) was the winner of the NCPAF raffle at the seminar. Al Baird (Vice Chairman) and Mike Marsh (Chairman) congratulate him. The book and Calendar was donated by author Ray McAllister. You can see and order all of Ray's books at www.mayberrybythesea.com
NCPAF In the News: http://www.newsargus.com/sports/archives/2009/02/13/dogfish_tournament_begins_fishing_year/
The NCPAF donated the trophies for the 4th Annual Johnnie Mercer's Pier Dogfish Tournament held on January 24th. Matthew McKinny (letft) won the event. For complete results go to www.ncfps.com and hit the special events tab.
The Town of Oak Island has approved the purchase of the Yaupon Pier and are moving forward with the purchase of it. See the video here: http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid1287043166?bclid=137170308&bctid=1877562205
The NCPAF would like to announce the following events:
The 2008 NCPAF Dog Days Fishing Tournament for The Town of Oak Island was help on August 23rd.
The winners at the Dog Days Event (pictures by Mike Marsh)
Check out the video from Channel 3
Save Yaupon Pier
A nice crowd
Sarah Parker reeling one in
Check out the entire picture video here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UL-JE0UaZEs
Big Grant Money Available Read the entire press release here. Parking and traffic concerns at the unmanned Topsail Marina prompted the town's board to put the town manager in charge of running the marina. The marina had no regulation and a lack of parking was an issue from the time of the ramp's purchase. There have been complaints about littering, noise, traffic and parking, as well as the leased boat slips that are not being monitored. The Town acquired the marina several years ago after legal issues were resolved, which included a threat of acquiring the marina under eminent domain proceedings when the owner wanted to back out of a purchase agreement. The price was $2 million and the marina was to provide free launching for residents. It is apparent that residents are abusing the privilege of free access. The ramp is the only local access available to ICW. The town manager will develop a fee schedule, along with the management plan. Donations to NCPAF can help acquire additional ramps such as the Topsail ramp.
Closures on Hatteras and Ocracoke Island are at an all time high. Come find out about the issues and find out how to help at www.savehatteras.com
The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries is accepting proposals for the Boating
Infrastructure Grant (BIG) program for federal fiscal 2009.
BIG is a program of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service that reimburses up to 75 percent of projects that provide docking and other facilities for recreational transient vessels that are at least 26 feet long. It was authorized by Congress in 1998 and is funded by excise taxes on fishing equipment and motorboat fuel.
Topsail Ends Free Access at Town
Help save our beach access. Read more about the beach access situation here:
http://hamptonroads.com/2008/05/drivers-find-hatteras-beaches-less-and-less-accessible
The State will buy 23 acres on Masonboro Island to make sure it stays free from development. Read the story here:
