Sailing

Pirate's Cove Marina. A leaping full-size marlin sculpture leaps from the fountain to greet you at this 195-slip marina on the west side of Roanoke Sound. There's a deep-water charter dock as well as the Blue Water Grill seafood restaurant, a swimming pool, a kiddie pool and playground, a fitness center, tennis courts, and a 13,000-square-foot pavilion for private events. A fleet of 24 sport-fish boats offers offshore and nearshore excursions. 2000 Sailfish Dr., Manteo, North Carolina, 27954. 252/473–3906; 800/367–4728; www.fishpiratescove.com.