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Below, you will discover our COMPLETE listing of South Carolina cruising news/postings from fellow cruisers, arranged in chronological order, based on publication date. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO NARROW YOUR SELECTION of SC cruising news to those messages which pertain to a specific geographic sub-region, locate the RED, vertically stacked menu, on the right side of this, and all Cruisers’ Net pages. Click on “South Carolina.” A drop down menu will appear, with a blue background, Now, click on “SC Regional Cruising News.” A sub-drop-down menu will now appear, listing 11 South Carolina geographic sub-regions. Select your waters of interest, and after clicking on your choice, a list of messages will appear, confined to the sub-region you have picked!

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Solar Eclipse Viewing Party, Kaminski House Museum, August 21, Georgetown, SC, AICW Statute Mile 403

June 22, 2017 by: Larry Dorminy Leave a Comment

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VHF 16 & 68 Located on the Sampit River, Harborwalk Marina is only a boardwalk away from Georgetown's Historic District, great food, shopping, etc. A safe harbor from bad weather and located in calm

Kaminski House Museum is located on Front Street in Historic Georgetown, A SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR, making a visit to this “stroll-worthy community” for the Museum’s Solar Eclipse Party an absolute must.

Solar Eclipse Viewing Party
The Kaminski House Museum is directly in the Path of Totality for the Solar Eclipse on Monday, August 21 from 1pm to 4pm. We will be having a special viewing and streaming of the NASA Coverage of the eclipse on the lawn of the museum. We will be serving cold beverages and DJ Jeff Benton will be on hand to play songs such as Moon Dance, Solar Eclipse of the Heart and Moon Shadow. So on Monday, August 21, It’s All Happening on the Lawn! For more details call 843-546-7706 or visit our website at KaminskiMuseum.org.

Thanks in advance,
Aaliyah Rice
Kaminski House Museum Intern

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Free Haul-Out and 7-Day Paint Guarantee, City Boatyard, Wando River, Charleston, SC

June 21, 2017 by: Larry Dorminy Leave a Comment

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Welcome to The City Marina The City Marina Wins Jack Nichol Award for Design See our feature on The Visitors Network Located on mile marker 469.5 of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, the Charleston City Marina features 19,000 feet of linear dock space covering 40 acres of water. The marina was named 2005 National Marina of the Year (Marina Dock Age Magazine), and offers state-of-the-art amenities and facilities to promise an enjoyable stay. The City Marina's MegaDock extends 1,530 feet and is the longest free standing floating fuel dock in the Southeast. These features, and Historic Downtown Charleston location, make The City Marina one of the east coast's most popular marinas.

The Charleston City Boatyard, a subsidiary of Charleston City Marina, A SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR, is found on the northern reaches of the Wando River north of red marker #40.

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Elske Visits Windmill Harbour Marina, Part II, Sunset, AICW Statute Mile 558

June 12, 2017 by: Larry Dorminy Leave a Comment

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Windmill Harbour Marina, A SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR, is located on Skull Creek, on the shores of Hilton Head Island. Our thanks to David and Jacquelyn for sharing these beautiful sunset photos from their delightful blog.

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Upcoming Events in Georgetown, SC, AICW Statute Mile 403

June 7, 2017 by: Larry Dorminy Leave a Comment

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Georgetown, A SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR, offers free music concerts on the first and third Fridays throughout the summer. Georgetown is also home to Harborwalk Marina, another SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR, on the Sampit River, only a boardwalk away from Georgetown’s Francis Marion Park concerts, Historic District, great food and shopping.

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Pierside Boatworks is Now Charleston Boatyard, Cooper River, Charleston, SC off the AICW

June 6, 2017 by: Larry Dorminy Leave a Comment

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Pierside Boatworks is now Charleston Boatyard Marina!

Pierside Boatworks has sold and is now operating as Charleston Boatyard Marina, LLC. New owners and boat enthusiasts Andy Oberdier and Peter Ulber are ready to transform it into Charleston’s modern and easy to use Boatyard. We are excited to keep you up to date on all the latest developments and plans.
If you are interested in contacting us for service, questions, or just to say hi, please contact us!
Call us at the same number: 843-554-7775
Email us for service: service@charlestonboatyard.com
VIsit us on the web: www.charlestonboatyard.com
We will be revamping our website and Facebook page shortly. Also look for promotions and discounts arriving soon.
Paige Haines
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Elske Visits Windmill Harbour Marina, AICW Statute Mile 558

June 6, 2017 by: Larry Dorminy 1 Comment

Be sure to see FOCUS ON Windmill Harbour Marina, A SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR, which is located on Skull Creek, on the shores of Hilton Head Island. Our thanks to David and Jacquelyn for sharing their delightful blog.

After successfully navigating the challenging Fields Cut, we enjoyed immensely our first day on South Carolina rivers.
Elske is now berthed at Windmill Harbour, Hilton Head, South Carolina. She will reside here for the month of June.
Windmill Harbour is a lock-controlled harbour which means it is about as safe a boat could be. There are no tides or current. Barnacles don’t grow in this harbour. Elske is very happy here.
We are looking forward to exploring Hilton Head Island during our sojourn here.
David and Jacquelyn

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July Events at the Sea Pines Resort, Harbour Town Yacht Basin, AICW Statute Mile 565

June 1, 2017 by: Larry Dorminy Leave a Comment

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Harbour Town at Hilton Head, with its familiar red-and-white-striped lighthouse, is a fine resort marina with an enormous number of amenities.

Harbour Town Yacht Basin is now partially open, offering fuel sales and a few transients slips with water, but no electricity. Due to continuing repairs, there will days in June that the marina must be fully closed to transients, so be sure to call ahead for space available. Full service is still expected to be restored by the end of June.
Of course, activities at the Sea Pines Resort are still ongoing as you will see from the number of new programs and events in the calendar below. Hilton Head Island is absolutely marvelous any time of year and the Gregg Russell concerts are priceless!

The Sea Pines Resort Events
July 1-31
seapines.com/events READ MORE!

July 4^th Parade

Tuesday; 8:30am

Show off your red, white and blue spirit by decorating your bicycle, wagon, dog or kids for a fun-filled parade around Harbour Town. Meet at the parking lot adjacent to the Harbour Town Lighthouse at 8:30am to register and pick up decorating supplies. Parade line-up begins promptly at 9:30am and entries will be judged on patriotism. Supplies limited to first 100 registered. Holiday fun and activities to follow. (843) 842-1979

Fourth of July Fireworks at Harbour Town

Tuesday; approximately 9pm

Join the festivities in Harbour Town for a fireworks extravaganza that will light up the sky over the famous Harbour Town Lighthouse and Calibogue Sound. Enjoy food, fun and live music. (843) 842-1979

Fun With Albert

Sundays; 7-7:45pm

Join The Sea Pines Resort recreation team and our mascot, Albert the Alligator, for photos, games and activities on the lawn adjacent to the playground in Harbour Town. Complimentary

Freshwater Fishing
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays; 9-10:30am

Enjoy a relaxing morning fishing from the shore by the beautiful lakes of the Sea Pines Forest Preserve. Supplies provided. Reservations required; contact (843) 842-1979. $19/adult, $14/child (ages 12 & younger)

New Program! Water Aerobics

Tuesdays & Thursdays; 8:15-9am (not taking place July 4)

Shallow aquatic fitness class designed to maximize the water’s resistance, improve cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength and endurance, and flexibility. Come experience the benefits of water training. (Non-swimmers welcome.) Reservations required; $14/adult. (843) 842-1979

Monday Night Exhibition

Mondays through August 29; 5:30pm

Join us for an exciting tennis demonstration with valuable tips, refreshments, prize drawings, and our traditional fishbowl sale. This event is sponsored by Sea Pines Real Estate, Prince, Adidas and Wilson. For additional information, please contact the Sea Pines Resort Racquet Club at (843) 363-4495.

Crabby Encounters

Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays; 9-10:30am (not taking place July 4)

Spend your morning searching for the crabs of Hilton Head Island and learning about crabs and other beach creatures, including the Atlantic bottlenose dolphin. Supplies provided; catch & release. Reservations required; contact (843) 842-1979. $19/adult, $14/child (ages 12 & younger)

Poolside Movie

Wednesdays; 8-10pm

Enjoy a fun summer night floating on a tube at the Harbour Town Swimming Pool while watching a movie and eating pizza with your family. Reservations required; contact (843) 842-1979. $17/adult, $14/child (ages 12 & younger)

New program! Nature at Night

Thursdays; 8:30-9:30pm

Enjoy a wagon ride after dark through the Sea Pines Forest Preserve. Discover the personality of our nocturnal wildlife and learn about the legends of Sea Pines. Reservations required; contact (843) 842-1979. $17/adult, $14/child (ages 12 & younger)

Craft Activities

Mondays & Fridays; 12-2pm

Children and adults can enjoy a variety of craft activities at the Sea Pines Beach Club. (843) 842-1979. Prices vary; $10-$16

Tie-Dye Creations

Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays; 1-2pm

Join us at the Sea Pines Beach and create a tie-dyed T-shirt with The Sea Pines Resort logo. (Sizes available: youth small through adults.) $17 per item. (843) 842-1979

New program! The Great Sea Pines 1-Point Tennis Tournament

Tuesdays; 5:15pm

Enter this exciting 1-point single-elimination tournament for the chance to win a trophy. Includes a complimentary happy hour featuring Gatorade and beer for participants 21 years and older. $8/per person; ages 13 and older.

Gregg Russell Concerts

Every night except Saturdays

Through August 25^th; 8-9:30pm

After celebrating 40 years of Harbour Town entertainment in 2016, Sea Pines classic, Gregg Russell, is back for another great season. You can find him underneath the Liberty Oak entertaining adults and children alike. His concerts are not to be missed. Complimentary

Beach Yoga

Monday & Wednesdays; 8am

Enjoy the beautiful views of the ocean as you relax and focus on strength, flexibility, and balance. Please bring your own beach towel to use as your yoga mat, and meet our instructor on the beach behind the Sea Pines Beach Club. Reservations required. $14/adult. (842) 842-1979

Live Entertainment

Saturdays; 7:30-9:30pm

Enjoy live, local entertainment by up-and-coming bands under the Liberty Oak in Harbour Town.

(843) 842-1979

Liz Smith
Marketing Assistant
Phone 843.842.1935

lsmith@seapines.com

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Boat Fire, Harborage at Ashley Marina, Ashley River, Charleston, SC, near AICW Statute Mile 469

May 31, 2017 by: Larry Dorminy Leave a Comment

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The Harborage at Ashley Marina lies along the northeastern shores of Ashley River (on the Charleston peninsula) between the charted 56 foot fixed bridge and the 18-foot Highway 17 bascule bridge. Initial findings indicate that this fire was related to fueling.

CHARLESTON, SC (WCSC) –
Authorities are working to figure out what caused a boat to explode and catch fire at the Harborage at Ashley Marina Monday morning.

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South Carolina Natural Resources Blog: Back to Basics . .

May 24, 2017 by: Larry Dorminy Leave a Comment

Good thoughts on safe boating from SCDNR.

Back to Basics . . .
by David Lucas

Boating Safety should be the business of everyone that plans to spend time on the water.

You might guess that someone who’s spent as many years as I have working for the S.C Department of Natural Resources would be an expert boater, but you’d be wrong. Growing up, my family didn’t own a boat, and when we’d got the chance to go out fishing or riding on the lake, it was generally with someone else — friends or extended family. Later in life, even though boating held some interest for me, there was always something else that was more of a priority to spend the time and money on. So, boating experiences were fairly few and far between, and almost always involved someone else at the controls. That’s actually the case for many adults who take up boating later in life, and for those folks in particular, a solid grounding in the basics of safe boating is key to enjoying their new hobby. READ MORE

SCDNR Offering Courtesy Boat Inspections, May 27-29, 2017

May 17, 2017 by: Larry Dorminy Leave a Comment

SCDNR to offer courtesy boat inspections during Memorial Day weekend READ MORE!

In an effort to keep people and waterways safe during Memorial Day weekend, the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) Law Enforcement Division will once again be conducting courtesy boat inspections at certain public boat landings around the state. Memorial Day weekend is one of the year’s busiest weekends on state waters, and officers want to do everything possible to keep boaters out of harm’s way during the holiday.

SCDNR officers will perform quick but thorough inspections for required safety equipment and proper boat and motor registration. Those who are not in compliance with safety regulations or registration requirements will not be ticketed during the complimentary inspections. Instead, they will be given an opportunity to correct the problem before they launch their boat. SCDNR officers will also be available to answer questions and give boaters tips on how to stay safe on the water.

To report boating violations such as reckless operation or an intoxicated boat operator, call the SCDNR toll-free, 24-hour hotline at 1-800-922-5431. For a copy of South Carolina’s boating regulations, to find out about local boating safety courses or to obtain a free float plan form, contact the SCDNR Boating Safety Office at 1-800-277-4301 or visit http://www.dnr.sc.gov/education/boated.html.

Courtesy boat inspection sites for May 27 – May 29:

May 27
York County: Ebenezer Landing- Lake Wylie, 10 a.m. to noon
Lexington County: Lake Murray Dam, 10 a.m. to noon
Clarendon County: Alex Harvin Landing- Lake Marion, 10 a.m. to noon
Horry County: Conway Marina Landing- New Peachtree, 10 a.m. to noon

May 28
Anderson County: River Forks Boat Ramp- Lake Hartwell, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Fairfield County: Wateree State Park- Lake Wateree, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

May 29
Charleston County: Wapoo Cut Landing- ICW South of Charleston Harbor, 10 a.m. to noon
Pickens County: Gap Hill Landing- Lake Keowee, 10 a.m. to noon

Expansion and Renovation at Harborwalk Marina, Georgetown, SC, AICW Statute Mile 403

May 9, 2017 by: Larry Dorminy Leave a Comment

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Georgetown and Harborwalk Marina, both SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSORS, continue to do everything possible to make your visit a special one. Located on the Sampit River, Harborwalk Marina is only a boardwalk away from Georgetown’s Historic District for history, entertainment, great food and shopping.

HARBORWALK MARINA
525 Front Street ! Georgetown, 29440 ! PO Box 274 ! Phone: 843-546-4250
E-Mail: stay@harborwalkmarina.com Web: www.harborwalkmarina.com
May 9, 2017
Harborwalk Marina Expansion/Renovation
Georgetown SC
Harborwalk Marina of Georgetown, SC, will double its capacity to serve transient boaters on the Intracoastal
Waterway with an expansion expected to be completed by September. Read More!

The marina, an affiliate of Evening Post Industries located on the Sampit River at the foot of Queen Street in
Georgetown, broke ground May 1 on the project that will add 825 linear feet of new floating dock that includes a
new 100-foot fuel dock with new high-flow dispensers for gasoline and diesel.
Improvements will also include a fuel hut on the dock for more convenient transactions, including ice and pump-out
service, over 385 feet of new bulkhead and drainage allowing the marina to be dredged to 8 feet MLW, and
improvements to parking and the marina building that will follow.
“Harborwalk Marina accommodates over 1,600 individual boats a year,” said manager Chris Carroll. “This brings a
major economic boost to the downtown Georgetown area. We are the closest marina to the downtown, and many of
our customers shop and dine on Front Street.
The marina, formerly known as Gulf Auto Docks, has been a Georgetown boating landmark for years. It was
purchased by Evening Post Industries in 1989. It was renamed Harborwalk Marina in the mid-1990s. A major
renovation in 2008 provided travelers with a new building offering climate-controlled showers, restrooms and
laundry facilities, 725 linear feet of floating transient overnight dockage with WiFi, cable TV and clean municipal
water seven days a week. With 7 to 12 feet of depth, the marina can accommodate vessels up to 200 feet. The
building provides space to sell ice, batteries, oils, soaps, shirts, hats and boat supplies along with a wide porch and
rocking chairs for travelers to enjoy the sunsets over Winyah Bay. Hours of operation are 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.
“We like to think, we are not the biggest marina on the ICW,” Carroll said, “but we are one of the best.”

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Harbour Town Yacht Basin OPEN to Transients, AICW Statute Mile 565

May 5, 2017 by: Larry Dorminy Leave a Comment

Harbour Town Yacht Basin, A SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR, is now essentially open, offering fuel sales and transients slips with water, but no electricity. As stated below, full service is expected to be restored in June. This definitely good news for Spring cruisers! Our thanks to Harbourmaster Nancy Cappelmann for this update.

The marina is now open to transient guests, however, we are still under construction and have limited amenities on the docks. In other words, we have running water. READ MORE!

Our electrical contractor is on site and is working on the new electrical installation, and we should have power restored to some docks in the next 30-45 days. The full marina may not be restored till fall.
Our commercial dock is in place and all of our charter operators are in full swing.
Our fuel dock is open and fully operational.
The Sea Pines Resort is fully operational and all of the restaurants, golf courses, tennis courts, fitness center, beach…all of the amenities are in fantastic condition. [See http://cruisersnet.net/164092 and http://cruisersnet.net/164507] While we still have construction ahead, we are very grateful to all of our contractors for their commitment to this project and to all of our returning guests for their patience and understanding. We look forward to the day we are running on all cylinders.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

We appreciate your support!

Nancy
Nancy Cappelmann
Harbourmaster, Harbour Town Yacht Basin
149 Lighthouse Road
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
Office 843.363.8335
Fax 843.671.0433
NCappelmann@seapines.com

June Events at the Sea Pines Resort, Harbour Town Yacht Basin, AICW Statute Mile 565

May 3, 2017 by: Larry Dorminy Leave a Comment

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Harbour Town Yacht Basin is now partially open, offering fuel sales and a few transients slips with water, but no electricity. Full service is expected to be restored in June. However, activities at the Sea Pines Resort are still ongoing as you will see from the increased number of events in the calendar below. Hilton Head Island is absolutely marvelous this time of year and the Gregg Russell concerts are priceless!

The Sea Pines Resort
Events & Activities
June 1-30
seapines.com/events

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Fun With Albert
Sundays; 7-7:45pm
Join The Sea Pines Resort recreation team and our mascot, Albert the Alligator, for photos, games and activities on the lawn adjacent to the playground in Harbour Town. Complimentary

Freshwater Fishing
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays; 9-10:30am
Enjoy a relaxing morning fishing from the shore by the beautiful lakes of the Sea Pines Forest Preserve. Supplies provided. Reservations required; contact (843) 842-1979. $18/adult, $13/child (ages 12 & younger)

New Program! Water Aerobics
Tuesdays & Thursdays; 8:15-9:00am
Shallow aquatic fitness class designed to maximize the water’s resistance, improve cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength and endurance, and flexibility. Come experience the benefits of water training. (Non-swimmers welcome.) Reservations required; $13/adult. (843) 842-1979

Monday Night Exhibition
Mondays through August 29; 5:30pm
Join us for an exciting tennis demonstration with valuable tips, refreshments, prize drawings, and our traditional fishbowl sale. This event is sponsored by Sea Pines Real Estate, Prince, Adidas and Wilson. For additional information, please contact the Sea Pines Resort Racquet Club at (843) 363-4495.

Crabby Encounters
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays; 9-10:30am
Spend your morning searching for the crabs of Hilton Head Island and learning about crabs and other beach creatures, including the Atlantic bottlenose dolphin. Supplies provided; catch & release. Reservations required; contact (843) 842-1979. $18/adult, $13/child (ages 12 & younger)

Poolside Movie
Wednesdays; 8-10pm
Enjoy a fun summer night floating on a tube at the Harbour Town Swimming Pool while watching a movie and eating pizza with your family. Reservations required; contact (843) 842-1979. $16/adult, $13/child (ages 12 & younger)

New program! Nature at Night
Thursdays; 8:30-9:30pm
Enjoy a wagon ride after dark through the Sea Pines Forest Preserve. Discover the personality of our nocturnal wildlife and learn about the legends of Sea Pines. Reservations required; contact (843) 842-1979. $16/adult, $13/child (ages 12 & younger)

Craft Activities
Mondays & Fridays; 12-2pm
Children and adults can enjoy a variety of craft activities at the Sea Pines Beach Club. (843) 842-1979. Prices vary; $10-$16

Tie-Dye Creations
Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays; 1-2pm
Join us at the Sea Pines Beach and create a tie-dyed T-shirt with The Sea Pines Resort logo. (Sizes available: youth small through adults.) $16 per item. (843) 842-1979

Gregg Russell Concerts
Every night except Saturdays
May 31st – August 25th; 8-9:30pm
After celebrating 40 years of Harbour Town entertainment in 2016, Sea Pines classic, Gregg Russell, is back for another great season. You can find him underneath the Liberty Oak entertaining adults and children alike. His concerts are not to be missed. Complimentary

Beach Yoga
Monday & Wednesdays; 8am
Enjoy the beautiful views of the ocean as you relax and focus on strength, flexibility, and balance. Please bring your own beach towel to use as your yoga mat, and meet our instructor on the beach behind the Sea Pines Beach Club. Reservations required. $13/adult. (842) 842-1979

Live Entertainment
Saturdays; 7:30-9:30pm
Enjoy live, local entertainment by up-and-coming bands under the Liberty Oak in Harbour Town.
(843) 842-1979

Forest Preserve Wagon Journey
Tuesdays; 5-6:30pm & 7-8:30pm
Sit back, relax and experience the animals and plant life of the Sea Pines Forest Preserve. Reservations required; contact (843) 842-1979. $16/adult, $13/child (ages 12 & younger)

Full Moon Shore Explore
June 8; 8:30-10pm
Discover our beaches under a full moon. Search for nocturnal life including ghost crabs and other sea creatures, which scurry throughout our dunes and surf systems. Reservations are required; contact (843) 842-1979. $15/adult, $10/child (ages 12 & younger)

Sea Turtles of Hilton Head Island
June 14 – August 30
Wednesdays; 8-9pm
Join us as you learn about the life of sea turtles on Hilton Head Island. Enjoy an educational and fun informational program from Hilton Head’s own sea turtle expert, Amber Kuehn, M.S. in Marine Biology. Learn about different types of sea turtles, their nesting patterns and the best ways to protect them as they venture to our shores. Reservations required; contact (843) 842-1979. $18/adult $14/child (ages 12 and younger)

Charter Fishing
Daily; Call for reservations
Harbour Town Yacht Basin offers the most experienced fishing captains on Hilton Head Island operating private fishing charters all year long. Just 10 minutes from the Atlantic Ocean, its fleet, including the Izzy A, Echo, Integrity and Payback will guide you to the most fertile fishing grounds. Harbour Town Yacht Basin offers trips ranging from three-hour inshore excursions to overnight trips to the Gulf Stream, 70 miles offshore. All items are provided, and catch will be cleaned at the docks. Reservations are required; contact Harbour Town Yacht Basin at (843) 363-8335.

Geocaching
Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Sea Pines and discover your adventurous side through geocaching! Geocaching is a real-world treasure hunting game where you’ll follow clues. Share your pictures on Instagram and tag @theseapinesresort. Get started at seapines.com/geocaching. Complimentary; (843) 842-1979

Liz Smith
Marketing Assistant
Phone 843.842.1935

lsmith@seapines.com

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LNM: Stono River Daybeacon 59 Destroyed, AICW Statute Mile 484, 4/26/2016

April 26, 2017 by: Larry Dorminy Leave a Comment

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This destroyed daybeacon is on the east side of the Waterway at Mile 484.

SOUTH CAROLINA – AICW – CASINO CREEK TO BEAUFORT RIVER: Hazard to Navigation
Stono River Daybeacon 59 (LLNR 34800) is destroyed and the remains may pose a hazard to navigation. Wreckage is marked with a TRLB, with Fl Q G characteristics. Mariners are advised to exercise extreme caution while transiting the area. Chart 11518 LNM 17/17

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A Good Visit to City Marina, Charleston, SC, AICW Statute Mile 469

April 26, 2017 by: Larry Dorminy Leave a Comment

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Charleston City Marina, A SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR, is located along the Ashley River’s northeastern banks, northeast of marker #5, and only a hop, skip and jump from the path of the AICW! This report by Patrick Anderson comes from AGLCA’s Forum.

We have had a wonderful two days in Charleston at the City Marina! Read More!

We have now done Fort Sumter, a horse carriage tour, City Market and some walking around. We were supposed to leave this morning, but the weather forecast was for a thunderstorm last night and today, and boy, did that materialize! We are on a C-Dory 25 Cruiser, and we had foolishly had left the side windows open. We had thunder and lightening all night, some rain, and this morning a torrential downpour that goes on and on! We had some mopping up to do, and are running the Endless Breeze fan (a terrific 12 volt fan, by the way) to kind of dry things out! Fortunately we had buttoned up the camperback canvas last night, and the cockpit is nice and dry. I called the office and was able to extend for one more day, as the forecast is a little better for tomorrow. One day at a time I guess! Current installment of our blog, which does not cover the thunderstorm, is here!
Patrick Anderson

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Collision with Dredge Equipment, Cooper River, Charleston, SC, near AICW Statute Mile 465

April 10, 2017 by: Larry Dorminy Leave a Comment

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This incident confirms the wisdom of advice always given by the USCG to stand clear of dredge equipment. Dredging in the southern Waterway has become so common that boaters often ignore published warnings of less easily seen dredge equipment in support of the clearly visible dredge vessel.

News Release
April 9, 2017
U.S. Coast Guard 7th District PA Detachment Jacksonville
Contact: Coast Guard PA Detachment Jacksonville
Office: (904) 714-7606/7607
After Hours: (305) 318-1864

Coast Guard rescues 3 boaters after accident near Ravenel Bridge
CHARLESTON, S.C. — The Coast Guard rescued three boaters Sunday after their vessel struck a dredge near the Ravenel Bridge. READ MORE

Coast Guard Sector Charleston Command Center watch standers received a notification of a boater whose vessel struck a dredge ejecting two boaters into the water at 12:24 a.m.

A Coast Guard Station Charleston 29-foot Response Boat–Small boatcrew launched and an MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew in the area diverted to assist. Two Charleston County Sheriff marine units also responded.

The RB–S boatcrew arrived on scene at 12:47 a.m. and recovered one boater who was sitting on top of the dredge. A Charleston County Sheriff marine unit recovered the other two boaters.

The three boaters were transported to the Charleston Maritime Center where EMS were waiting.

The condition of the boaters is unknown at this time and South Carolina Department of Natural Resources is conducting an investigation.

And from Charleston’s Post and Courier:

Three rescued after boat crashes into dredge pipe near Ravenel Bridge
By Angie Jackson ajackson@postandcourier.com Apr 9, 2017 Updated 12 hrs ago (0)

Three boaters were rescued early Sunday after their vessel struck a dredge pipe in the Cooper River near the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.

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Wounded Nature -Working Veterans’ April Newsletter

April 8, 2017 by: Larry Dorminy Leave a Comment

Wounded Nature-Working Veterans organizes cleanups to address the many wildlife critical coastal areas that have never been cleaned. If you would like to volunteer and if you have a suitable boat (see below), the next scheduled cleanup is April 22.

Public beach and roadside cleanups benefit the travel & tourism Industry. Our coastal cleanups benefit wildlife. READ MORE!

Improving South Carolina’s Seafood Population and Production!

On March 25th, 2017, Boeing, Bosch, Charleston Southern University Women’s Volleyball Team, SC Department of Natural Resources, Fish and Wildlife Service and the general public worked with Wounded Nature – Working Veterans to make a real coastal difference.

Trash and debris that poison, entangle and injures marine wildlife was removed from Charleston Harbor. In place of the trash and debris, an oyster bed that we started laying last year, was extended and has begun filtering the water around this island.

Getting wet, dirty, smelling like pluff mud, feeding the mosquitoes, gnats and flies, acquiring some scratches, scrapes and cuts is just a small part of what these volunteers endured to make a real coastal difference.

Cleanup news
Coastal Cleanup April 22nd, 2017
Capers Island

Low tide is 11:23. Wounded Nature boats should leave the ramp around 8:30 and spend several hours removing trash and debris from the high tide line area.

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We will be launching from the Buck’s Hall Boat Ramp. We will be performing this coastal cleanup in conjunction with the Power Boat Squadron.

Currently, we cannot take on any additional volunteers for this project unless they have a boat and are willing to return with some trash and debris in their boat.

Overnight primitive camping on the beach will be available with a permit from SC DNR. Permits available at: http://www.dnr.sc.gov/mlands/specregshp.html

At Wounded Nature-Working Veterans we organize cleanups to address the many wildlife critical coastal areas that have never been cleaned. Most areas can only be accessed by boat. For us, there is no need to further study the problem, we are focused on remedial action and getting tons of trash and debris removed from our coastal areas. We do make a real difference! Our work results in increased fish and shellfish populations and reduced debris deaths for dolphins, manatees, sea turtles and endangered coastal wildlife.
Small personal donations allow us to carry out our greatly needed mission!

Harbour Town Yacht Basin Partially Open, AICW Statute Mile 565

April 3, 2017 by: Larry Dorminy Leave a Comment

Harbour Town Yacht Basin at Sea Pines Resort has been closed due to damage from Hurricane Matthew. They now can offer fuel sales and a few transient slips with water, but no electricity. Harbour Town Yacht Basin hopes to return to full service in June. Our thanks to George Williams for this report which has been confirmed by phone call.

This marina is up and running bought gas with boat/us discount for 3.30.9/gal yesterday.
George Williams

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St. Johns Yacht Harbor Recommended, Charleston, SC , AICW Statute Mile 472.5

March 31, 2017 by: Larry Dorminy Leave a Comment

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For those who own a boat and love the water, buying a SJYH wet slip is an easy decision when you consider the benefits. The opportunity to own waterfront access a mere 11 minutes from historic downto

Located on the western shore of the Stono River just south of the Waterway’s passage out of Wappoo Creek – Elliot Cut and only a very short cruise from Charleston Harbor, St. Johns Yacht Harbor is A SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR! By boat or by car, it is worth a trip just to see these beautiful facilities with probably the nicest Captains’ Lounge and Clubhouse on the east coast! Our thanks to S. Jones from AGLCA’s Forum for these comments.

I highly recommend St Johns Yacht Harbor. I also recommend Ross Marine which is a few miles up the Stono. You can use the courtesy car at St Johns to check out Ross.

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Archive For: SC – ALL CRUISING NEWS

Announcement: All South Carolina Cruising News

Solar Eclipse Viewing Party, Kaminski House Museum, August 21, Georgetown, SC, AICW Statute Mile 403

Free Haul-Out and 7-Day Paint Guarantee, City Boatyard, Wando River, Charleston, SC

Elske Visits Windmill Harbour Marina, Part II, Sunset, AICW Statute Mile 558

Upcoming Events in Georgetown, SC, AICW Statute Mile 403

Pierside Boatworks is Now Charleston Boatyard, Cooper River, Charleston, SC off the AICW

Elske Visits Windmill Harbour Marina, AICW Statute Mile 558

July Events at the Sea Pines Resort, Harbour Town Yacht Basin, AICW Statute Mile 565

Boat Fire, Harborage at Ashley Marina, Ashley River, Charleston, SC, near AICW Statute Mile 469

South Carolina Natural Resources Blog: Back to Basics . .

SCDNR Offering Courtesy Boat Inspections, May 27-29, 2017

Expansion and Renovation at Harborwalk Marina, Georgetown, SC, AICW Statute Mile 403

Harbour Town Yacht Basin OPEN to Transients, AICW Statute Mile 565

June Events at the Sea Pines Resort, Harbour Town Yacht Basin, AICW Statute Mile 565

LNM: Stono River Daybeacon 59 Destroyed, AICW Statute Mile 484, 4/26/2016

A Good Visit to City Marina, Charleston, SC, AICW Statute Mile 469

Collision with Dredge Equipment, Cooper River, Charleston, SC, near AICW Statute Mile 465

Wounded Nature -Working Veterans’ April Newsletter

Harbour Town Yacht Basin Partially Open, AICW Statute Mile 565

St. Johns Yacht Harbor Recommended, Charleston, SC , AICW Statute Mile 472.5

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