East Coast Surfing, Team Sharks Fin wins again
October 1, 2009
With a history of over forty years of success, ESA contests are organized at the grassroots, district level on a year round basis. Each District conducts four or more contests per year, and each year the ESA has over 150 competitions along the entire East Coast. From the local District level top finishers are invited to advance to Region competition (of which there are three), then the top finishers in those championship events are invited to the Eastern Surfing Championships held each September at Cape Hatteras N.C. This is the official championship of the East Coast of the United States and is now in its 4th decade!
In surfing circles, the popularity of the East Coast Surfing Championships is unparalleled.
But when it comes to importance for amateur surfers, the Eastern Surfing Association’s Grand Championships is the highlight of the year.
The 42nd Easterns competition was at Buxton on Hatteras Island Sept 20-26, 2009
“This is the ‘it’ event on the entire East Coast,” said Debbie Hodges, ESA director.
More than 600 youth and adult amateurs representing 26 districts in the ESA will be competing for the right to advance to the national championships in California.
Winners in each of the 24 divisions will move on.
Team Sharks Fin of Sharky’s Waterfront Restaurant in Ocean Isle Beach, NC was riding high one again. Ray Harris just missed the semi-finals in the Legends Long Board, sorry Ray. But the story of the week was one of young Knox Harris and Nick Rupp!
Nick Rupp, a Team Sharks Fin rider and a employee of Sharky’s Waterfront Restaurant, placed first over all in the Junior Mens Division by shredding the competition while defending his title and earning a chance to go to the finals in CA. Go Nick! Good luck at nationals!!!
Knox Harris surfed aggressive and flawless with all the right moves and waves and easily made it into the finals. With fierce competition and the surf starting to turn to wind slop, Knox was still able to take 6th place in the boys division with his great skill, poise and determination. Knox’s attitude, sportsmanship, dedication to the sport and to the ESA that he showed both on and off the water earned him a spot on the Eastern Surfing Associations All Star Team for the 2009-2010 year. These All Star Surfers are chosen from a criteria based on style, attitude, and performance; and are the pride of the Eastern Surfing Association. Congratulations Knox!! This kid will be a force to recon with in the up coming years!
A BIG CONGRATULATION TO KNOX, NICK AND RAY FROM SHARKY’S AND FROM THE OCEAN ISLE BEACH LOCALS FOR ALL THEIR ACHIEVEMENTS IN THE OUTER BANKS, NC AT THE EASTERN SURFING ASSOCIATIONS BEST OF THE EAST COMPETITION!
Here is Nick Rupp’s spot on The New Pollution Show on Fuel TV so you can get to know some of our team riders.
Jimmy Buffett At Sharky’s
September 20, 2009
After years of giving us shout outs, promoting us, even sending in the V.I.P.s from his shows in to eat and experience our atmosphere and attitude that has made Sharky’s a Ocean Isle Beach landmark and a favorite of the locals and tourists alike! Jimmy Buffett finally stopped by Sharky’s to see what all the hype is about on Thursday September 17, 2009 to hang out with Ray and Scott for the afternoon. He got to experience what Sharky’s is all about with its tropical island feel, true southern hospitality and laid back beach attitude! He took a tour of the restaurant, conversed with the staff and patrons before going to the back deck to relax with Ray and Scott to enjoy the beautiful waterway view in the warm Carolina sun for the afternoon. He really felt right at home and appreciated the excellent service and the discretion of the staff and patrons that truly made his visit a relaxing and most enjoyable one. Jimmy Buffett you are welcome any time but next time bring more of a appetite, our shrimp are the best in the Carolinas!!! P.S. Also bring your guitar, or just borrow one from Ray, we would all love to hear you sing in the Sharks Den!
Bobby of The Blue Dogs Sat. Aug 15!
August 8, 2009
Don’t miss the return of Bobby Houck of the World Famous Read more
Blue Dogs Show!!
July 30, 2009
The Blue Dogs show on July 25 was a huge success. The turn out was amazing! Everyone from young to old danced and partied the night away in the sharks den to the methodical rythms of the beach/southern culture inspired band! Mr. Sharky (RAY) even got on stage to jam with the band for a set, I wish I had my camra so I could show you some pics of that, he looked like he was in heaven! Look at the previous post and watch the video, look at his smile! Please send your coments about the show and if you would like to see them here again next year or in the up comming months. To find out more about the Blue Dogs go to www.bluedogs.com
The Blue Dogs Are Coming
July 23, 2009
Don’t miss the World Famous Blue Dogs live in the Shark Den at Sharkys this coming Saturday July 25th!
9:00 PM
Bobby, Hank, and David acoustic trio…show starts at 9pm until midnight! There will also be a raffle for two tickets to see Jimmy Buffet!
Halloween Pumpkin Carving Party at Sharky’s
October 30, 2008
Sharky’s had a few kids over for a Halloween Pumpkin Carving Party Wednesday night. Check it out and don’t be scared!
The IDES of March
April 8, 2008
This is a great cover of the famous “COUSIN HOMER BAND” song…
The Sharky’s Flotilla..
March 3, 2008
This is truly an amazing event…come join the fun at this years Flotilla!
Jimmy Buffet and Alan Jackson haven’t been here…YET
February 15, 2008
