Since Hurricane Andrew in 1992, insurance for piers has been unavailable. We sustained considerable un-insured damage in Hurricane Isabel in 2003 losing 300 feet and have suffered again during the November Nor'Easter. Between pilings, stringers and decking, repairs run an incredible $1,000 per foot to rebuild a wooden pier.

Customers, friends and strangers have contacted us and asked what they can do to support us and ensure that the Pier, a local icon for over 50 years, will re-open fully restored on May 1, 2010.

The plan is to implement a "Buy A Board" program where anybody can buy a replacement decking board for the Pier. The deck boards are special-order 2"x8"x20-foot salt-treated lumber. For $100, we will inscribe a
name/date/message of your choice (that will fit and is in good taste)
on a new board and use that board to re-build the Pier.

We have opened a store! Click here to Buy A Board. Thanks for all your encouraging words and continuing support!

Hoyt and Bobbie Duff

Shortly after 5 p.m. on 11/12/2009, the Nor'easter damaged about 200 feet of the Pier. You can see images of the damage at WTKR and WVEC .

We will be rebuilding and plan to open on schedule on May 1st in the spring. After meeting with the contractor, we'll file the paperwork necessary for the building permits and begin work in late March or early April.