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20 Living History
Beautifully photographed and meticulously researched, this
deep-sea adventure will take you to the depths of the sea
floor. Swim with the fishes through the wrecks of the Hyde,
Markham and Normania. By Amy Kilgore Mangus
32 Return of the Wahine
Surfer girls make waves for the Wrightsville Beach Wahine
Classic. By Pam Creech
34 Crystal Pier
Almost completely restored to its former glory, one of
Wrightsville’s lasting treasures inspires anecdotal memories
shared by local residents. By Cole Dittmer
42 Pier Fishing in North Carolina
Anglers bait and wait, for something’s always biting on the
NC coast. By Al Baird
46 Gromz 2 Men
In 2005, WBM interviewed the next wave of up-and-coming
surf dogs. Eight years later we caught up with seven. Where
are they now? By Alex Constantinou and Matt Corpening
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54 Reflection
Swimming pools mirror nearby water bodies, providing soli-tary
refuge or a place to gather around outdoor living spaces
that drink in their natural setting. By Marimar McNaughton
66 Beachcomber Road
Windswept driftwood and tumbled sea glass are the soothing
interiors of this Figure Eight Island beach retreat, second home
to this family from Lake Gaston. By Marimar McNaughton
78 Savor: Give A Man a Fish
Four Wrightsville Beach chefs v. one fish: sample fresh mahi-mahi
four ways, with recipes for trying some at home.
By Meghan Barnes
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I was able to track down
Jack Brandon for a shoot
about local surfers. Jack
has a classic look and
when I saw him I thought
of putting him in the
water, of course, but that
was not enough. We shot
underneath the dock
because of the beautiful
light bouncing off the
water. — Joshua Curry
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13 Beach Bites
44 In VIew
86 Social Seens
90 Tide Chart
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