Local Author’s Books: Huge Hit!
January 2, 2010 by garypope · Leave a Comment
Local Author and Illustrator (and founder of The Winds) Miller Pope has spent a lifetime as an artist Read more
Earth Ball Man At Ocean Isle
December 6, 2009 by garypope · Leave a Comment
Roger Drowne (that’s really his last name!) has been turning heads on the intracoastal waterway in his Earth Ball, a combination of pentagons and octagons.
In this video he waves at us as he travels past Ocean Isle Beach NC on December 6, 2009.
Mr. Drowne left Wilimington NC on November 9th – he doesn’t seem to be in any hurry as he makes his way to Key West!
He used treated lumber to create the nearly self-contained habitat.
Drowne said “It’s very simple, this went together in about 5 months”
Drowne made his 11-foot tall Earth Ball for less than $600. It is a place that where he will have a lot of time to spend. He is traveling in his Earth Ball to Key West, FL and hopes to complete the trip in 45 days.
Drowne hopes to spread the message of ecology and economy during his month and a half long voyage. He believes that with his craft he can cut his impact on the environment by 90%.
“The wind generator up top gives me my 12 volt batteries – I have 2 batteries, and that’s enough for refrigeration and lights, it powers my computers, my inverter, so I have 110 power on board. It’s all here.” said Drowne.
He has all the amenities that one might find necessary for a voyage of this long distance including primitive necessities, modern conveniences and of what all homemade hexagonal wooden boat captains need on board – life jackets.
The military veteran plans to travel around the world in his Earth Ball after his trip to Key West,.
Click here to watch a video of an interview with Mr. Drowne on Wilmington’s WECT News
Jimmy Buffett At Sharky’s
September 26, 2009 by garypope · Leave a Comment
Jimmy Buffett stopped by Planet O.I.B. this month to check out Sharky’s Waterfront Restaurant! Read more
New Kids Play Park On Ocean Isle
July 16, 2009 by garypope · Leave a Comment
This Summer Ocean Isle Beach is proud of it’s new kid’s park located right next to the Museum of Coastal Carolina. Read more
Video Of Live Sea Turtle
This past Wednesday area Turtle Watch and Turtle Patrol groups held “Big Turtle Day” at the Ocean Isle Beach Community Center. The day’s event was an opportunity to raise awareness and to raise money for these non-profit orginizations dedicated to preserving these endangered sea creatures. Read more
New Shopping Center Now Open!
June 10, 2009 by garypope · Leave a Comment
The new shopping center held it’s Grand Opening on Wednesday at Ocean Isle Beach. It is located right at the intersection at the entrance to Ocean isle Beach. Read more
New Winds Weddings Website!
May 24, 2009 by garypope · Leave a Comment
The Winds has launched a new “Wedddings at The Winds” website. Read more
Ocean Isle Beach’s Water Ranked Cleanest!
May 3, 2009 by garypope · Leave a Comment
The Associated Press
RALEIGH, N.C. — Things are going just swimmingly at most North Carolina beaches.
NASCAR Driver From OIB Area Finishes 3rd!
March 25, 2009 by garypope · Leave a Comment
Ocean Isle Beach area resident and 5th ranked NASCAR World Truck Series driver Chad McCumbee finished 6th on March 7th at the Atlanta Motor Speedway and 3rd last month in the San Bernardino County 200! Read more
Buying Real Estate At The Beach
January 4, 2009 by garypope · Leave a Comment
By Martha Pope – Accredited Buyers Representative of the National Read more
