Any Surfers based in Raleigh, NC?

[Dignan]

Hi all, I did a search on the forums and couldn't find anything specific so I figured I'd start a new thread. I am currently living in Pittsburgh, PA but may be moving to the Raleigh area shortly. I have always been interested in surfing and would love to give it a try. I was wondering if anyone on the forums was from that area and had any info for a newbie. Anything at all would be greatly appreciated. Cheers

[twerked]

i would give you advise, except that you're a dirty scouser fan

outer banks are about a 3 1/2 hour drive. there are a bunch of surf schools/surf shops that can get you set up on a lesson.

where in pittsburgh do you live now? i went to pitt. been to pipers pub?

[Dignan]

Haha yeah dude I love Piper's. It's one of the only bars in town that plays footie matches. Great beer and scotch there too. Nothing like going in at 10am, ordering a Glenfiddich and watching some EPL. I live in Bloomfield and am about a 5 minute walk from Shadyside hospital. Thanks for the info.

[twerked]

their fish and chips are so good there too. it was the only place i could find tennents. i loved watching games there.

the drive from raleigh to the outer banks rivals the drive from pittsburgh to harrisburg/other points east on the turnpike in the boredom department. the nice thing coming from that way is that there is rarely heavy tourist traffic

[Dignan]

Thanks for the info twerked, do you live in NC?

[twerked]

i do now, i'm out on the outer banks. swell has been building the past few days, winds are supposed to switch offshore thursday sometime, can't wait

[billie_morini]

Dignan,
In addition to surfing in the NC Outer Banks, there is a lot of history and great fishing to enjoy. It is a wonderful region.
billie
PS. Am not in NC, but used to be.

[RedwingsinRaleigh]

My wife and kids are heading to Raleigh early August from Southern CA.. I will be following shortly.. Once you get settled let me know what you find. We'll split gas on weekends or "swell" days..

[Claudio]

Any one still surfing in NC? I want to join to meet spots and people. I am used to do surfing in Spain I have arrived one month ago to Raleigh to work at NC State University