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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
The Atlantic Cup 2018 Starts in Charleston, S.C. on May 26, 2018
MAY 16, 2018 - CHARLESTON, SC - 11 teams representing nine countries will start the 2018 Atlantic Cup at the Charleston Maritime Center, May 26. With over 1,000nm of ocean racing, the Atlantic Cup is the longest offshore race in the Western Atlantic and is also the United States’ only short-handed offshore race… SEE MORE
Partnership Focused on Coastal Island Conservation
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
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
Top 5 Beaches in South Carolina - Exploring the Low Country
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
Top 5 Beaches in North Carolina - Exploring the Low Country
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
Vacationing on Beautiful Kiawah Island, South Carolina
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
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
MJM Yachts Announces the Largest Outboard Express Cruiser Ever. The Quad-Powered MJM 53z.
Considering a move to better accommodations than your current center console or sport boat? Now you can move all the way up to 53 feet without compromising performance with the new MJM 53z. The Right Stuff MJM ‘s unique design/build makes it possible. Take a slick, Doug Zurn variable-warped V… SEE MORE
Stars return to California Yacht Club for North American Championship August 14-19
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
Back Cove Yachts introduces the Back Cove 34O. (Yes "O" is for outboard)
Recognizing the increasing popularity of outboard propulsion, the Back Cove Design team has produced the first ever Back Cove with standard Yamaha 300 HP engines. Optional 350hp Yamahas and 350hp Suzuki engines are also available. In recent years outboard motors have become increasingly reliable and quiet and they can provide… SEE MORE
Join Lowcountry Maritime Society for their Annual Boat Launch in Charleston SC.
Students are putting the finishing touches on their boats this week!! Come and see them at our Annual Boat Launch! When: April 21, 2018 at 10:30 AM Where: Brittlebank Park, Bristol Marina We are launching more boats than ever before, and we are looking for a couple… SEE MORE