Category: Travel

News and Events from the Lowcountry Maritime Society

5/18/2018 - Our Biggest Boat Launch Yet! We launched 18 beautiful wooden skiffs into the Ashley River.100 students joined in on the fun this year! 250 friends and family came to witness 1 beautiful scene! The Spring Boat Launch is the final and ultimate test of all of our students’ hard work and the final event of the school… SEE MORE

Sea Tow Portland/Midcoast co-owner Capt. Matt Wilder (left) provides a Sea Tow membership bag to MITA‚Äôs Exec Director Doug Welch

Partnership Focused on Coastal Island Conservation

5/9/2018 - From his Southport office overlooking Boothbay Harbor, Capt. Bruce White of Sea Tow Portland/Midcoast, can watch his six Sea Tow vessels zoom past on their way to and from jobs. Often those jobs take the Sea Tow boats past uninhabited islands, said White, who has co-owned this franchise since 2015.… SEE MORE

Top 5 Beaches in Georgia – Exploring the Low Country

5/7/2018 - Beach descriptions courtesy of The Crazy Tourist. Read more: Top 5 North Carolina Beaches., Top 5 South Carolina Beaches. Georgia Named after Great Britain’s King George II, Georgia is one of the most diverse states in the United States. The state is known for its scenic coastline, immovable mountain peaks, and rich… SEE MORE

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Top 5 Beaches in South Carolina – Exploring the Low Country

5/7/2018 - Beach descriptions courtesy of The Crazy Tourist. Read more: Top 5 Georgia Beaches., Top 5 North Carolina Beaches. South Carolina South Carolina’s Atlantic coastline is a popular playground for travelers from all over the United States. Whether you are searching for a peaceful beach or a destination with a variety… SEE MORE

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Top 5 Beaches in North Carolina – Exploring the Low Country

5/7/2018 - Beach descriptions courtesy of The Crazy Tourist. Read more: Top 5 Georgia Beaches., Top 5 South Carolina Beaches. North Carolina: With its bustling cities and amazing mountain towns, North Carolina is a state with plenty of sightseeing options. It also features more than 300 miles of coastline to choose from and… SEE MORE

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Vacationing on Beautiful Kiawah Island, South Carolina

5/4/2018 - Kiawah Island is a unique and beautiful retreat just off the coast of Charleston, South Carolina. What makes Kiawah unique? First, Kiawah Island has one of the few beaches on the East Coast that runs east-to-west and actually faces south. Nestled in this harbored area where the coastline cuts inward, the surf… SEE MORE

Oriental, NC: A Quiet Coastal Town

5/4/2018 - Oriental is a small town along the North Carolina coastline. With a population under 900 people it provides a very small town atmosphere where everyone knows everyone. This is great to bring friends and neighbors together. The town was founded in the 1960’s and was built around fishing, farming, and… SEE MORE

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Stars return to California Yacht Club for North American Championship August 14-19

4/20/2018 - There is no better place in Southern California for star sightings than the prestigious California Yacht Club (CYC) as they prepare to host the 2018 International Star Class North American Championship, August 14 to 19. Fifty top sailors from all over the world are expected to compete for the coveted… SEE MORE

28th annual Sailors’ Series lectures focus on remarkable maritime photography

2/12/2018 - Sailors’ Series: Elemental Exposures launches March 22 Speakers featured in the 2018 Sailors’ Series: Elemental Exposures at the New Bedford Whaling Museum will showcase remarkable maritime photography that captures the dynamic world of yacht racing, the sea’s mercurial beauty, and rhythms of life along the coast. Two of the world’s… SEE MORE

'Sink or Swim' snaps her mooring and ends up on the Useppa beach during the full moon/low tide the end of January

Red Tide and Life as usual on Useppa Island

2/5/2018 - “What’s the reason for your cough?” is frequently heard on Useppa Island, Florida this winter. The reasons are varied. First is red tide that is proving to be one of the worst in years. Second is the toxic runoff from Lake Okeechobee, down the Caloosahatchee River, and up and around… SEE MORE