GuidoPalooza 2008 (GP2K8)

The 10th Annual GuidoPalooza 2008 (GP2K8) is September 13 - 20, 2008

alt.surfing's GuidoPalooza 2008

GP2K8 Central returns to GPGittin'Tagether, located just south of the Avon Pier in Kinnakeet Shores, Avon (the first village north of Buxton, home of the Lighthouse).

Avon is centrally located between Rodanthe (25 minutes north) and Frisco (25 minutes south) and just 10 minutes north of Buxton.

GPGittin'Tagether
Ocean View Drive (south corner of Myrtle)
Kinnakeet Shores, Avon, NC

Directions to the OBX and GP Central ( GPGittin'Tagether ).
Includes maps, Annotated TerraServa Pics of the Avon and Buxton areas, and lots more on how to get there.

Rosters and Other Planning Info for GuidoPalooza 2008 (GP2K8)

GP2K8 Participant Roster & Planned Accommodations. [PDF format] [regularly updated]
Some planning considerations for GuidoPalooza 2008:

ESA Championships contest week, tides, water temps
historical tropical storm activity tables & figures, historical meteorological data for Sept and Oct
Outer Banks Beach Access: NPS General Info | NPS Google Earth Map | Island Free Press | Save Hatteras

Hurricane Evacuation Information: Dare Co. Emergency Mgt | Bulletins | For Re-entry Information call 800-446-6262,
Chamber of Commerce's Hatteras Calendar of Events for September 2008 - Outerbanks.org Calendar of Events
Rock 'n Roll Radio for Cruising Down the OBX - 99.1 FM WVOD
Print your GP 2008 Car Logo: Large or Small.

Motels, Hotels and Campgrounds in and around Avon, Buxton, and Frisco
Some guidos like to come early, stay longer, or just don't want to stay at the GP base camp... here's some info to help you with your plans.

Hotels, Motels, B&Bs and Inns [www.outerbankschamber.com] Good listing of Buxton area motels, several with links.
Listing of Motels/Hotels and Vacancies [outerbanks.org -- request the "Getaway Card" for motel discounts]
Outer Banks Rental Guide [www.outerbanksrentalguide.com]
Hatteras Hotels & Motels [www.outer-banks.nc.us]
Avon Motel (Avon)
Lighthouse View Motel (Buxton)
Outer Banks Motel (Buxton)
Falcon Motel (Buxton)
Cape Hatteras Motel (Buxton) [they let us down for GP 2001]
Cape Hatteras National Seashore (note that the Cape Point Lighthouse Campground will be closed during GP2K8; Oregon Inlet and Frisco will be open.
National Park Camping and Other Area Campgrounds [Cape Woods in Buxton and Frisco Woods in Frisco are recommended]