Frank Stick Memorial Art Show

The Frank Stick Memorial Art Show is at Glen Eure’s Ghost Fleet Gallery in Nags Head through February 26th. There is some really fascinating artwork there which includes pottery, jewelry, and paintings. It is great to see wonderful creations of people you actually know.

Frank Stick was a famed outdoor painter who came to the Outer Banks on a fishing trip and couldn’t leave. He was instrumental in the establishment of the Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge which is the wonderful undeveloped area you drive through for a little over 10 miles after you get off the Oregon Inlet Bridge onto Hatteras Island. Thank goodness there are folks who have the forethought to keep some things natural forever. I guess we have to thank artists for that in a way. Many times it is what they have created that gives us the opportunity to see how things used to look.

I am particularly proud that my daughter, Gigi Wescott, is in this art show. Her painting is of an island girl which is acrylic on canvas. She loved to draw from the time she was 3 years old, on the walls down our hallway. She took so much time to create her drawings in high school that she actually flunked Art 2 as she could never finish her projects on time even though I saw the hours she spent on them. Her art teacher, Mrs. York, was a great mentor to Gigi.

After high school, Gigi became a tattoo artist and has been very successful at Vertigo Tattoo. March 2nd will be her 4th year anniversary as a tattoo artist. She is now also beginning to enjoy painting. She says of herself that she is “a tattoo artist by day and a painter by night.” Here is her untitled painting that is in the show. She selected this one as she said she had spent more time on it and put more detail into it than some of her others.

Thanks to all the artists for making us ooh and aah! Thanks especially to my daughter for making mama so proud.

Let’s go sailing!

The Albemarle Sound, located between the Outer Banks and the mainland, offers wonderful sailing grounds. Often times you will spot dolphin frolicking in the waves (they love to hear Jimmy Buffett tunes). If you have your own boat, you can launch it at one of the public boat ramps located on the Outer Banks. If you don’t have a boat, but want to include sailing in your itinerary, there are numerous sailing opportunities to take advantage of.

The 55-foot topsail schooner Downeast Rover departs from downtown Manteo and sails the Roanoke Sound. They sail three times a day for two-hour trips and offer additional private charters as well for weddings, bachelor/bachelorette parties and family reunions.



For a more intimate cruise, try the beautiful Tartan Offshore Cruising Ketch Pomaika'i. Three cruising options offer great ways to enjoy the fun and adventure of Pomaika’i. 4 Hour Morning Cruise - Late day/Sunset Cruise - Custom Cruise

Want to learn how to sail? The Outer Banks Sailing Academy offers adult and youth classes. The program features 9 Optimist prams and 4 Vanguard 420 dinghies that are on the water 5 days a week in morning and afternoon seminars. Students participating in the 420, and Opti Racer seminars will be invited to participate in the Outer Banks Sailing Academy—Roanoke Island Maritime Museum annual Small Boat Regatta.

We hope you enjoy your next visit to the Outer Banks and hope to see you on the water – GO SAILING!