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Budding sailors of all ages can learn the basics of how to navigate the endless waters that surround Ocracoke Island during this special educational talk that will delight visitors of all ages. The BUOY Bingo - Nautical Charts and Navigation program is a summertime event that combines facts, figures, games, and a little crafting to garner an education on what it takes to explore the local waters off of Ocracoke Inlet.

This event is held on the docks of the Skipjack Wilma Lee, which is a historic vessel that was crafted around 1940, and which certainly stands out among the boats that flock to the community town docks of Ocracoke village. During this weekly morning event, visitors to the Wilma Lee will learn all the fundamentals of reading nautical charters, using longitude and latitude hydrographic maps to determine location in degrees. During the educational adventure, maritime students will create their own compasses to use on the high seas, and will even participate in a game that will let them identity different historical and maritime features around Ocracoke Island. Fun for both kids and adults alike, this cool session gives visitors a unique insider’s perspective on what it takes to be a sailor on Ocracoke Island.

The Mystic Jewel

The Mystic Jewel

Walk into this shop and you’ll be delighted by all the glittering and sparkling from the way the mirrors and lighting show off jewelry from over 100 different designers and local artisans. Artfully-designed cases line the walls, filled with gorgeous sterling silver and semi-precious gemstone jewelry. Most of the cases have explainer notes about the designers or properties of the gemstones inside. Some of the lines carried in the store include Charles Albert, fine sterling silver jewelry with semi-precious gemstones, fossils and minerals; Sarda, sterling silver jewelry with brilliant colored gemstones and a classic look; Starborn Creations, one-of-a-kind sterling silver jewelry with druzy quartz and more hard to find gemstones and minerals, as well as 2,000 year old Roman Glass jewelry and local sea glass jewelry. You can even have pieces of your sea glass made into custom jewelry at very reasonable prices!

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