Considered one of the top five things to do in Charleston, join us for our exhilarating daily sails or romantic sunset sails to escape the crowded streets and sweltering heat of downtown Charleston, SC. Take in the Holy City the way it was meant to be seen, from the peaceful waters of Charleston Harbor, as we mingle with dolphins, pelicans and gulls on our two hour sailing tours.

As we lift our sails the cool breeze will whisk you away to a time care forgot. Relax and sip wine or another cool beverage as we sail from the Aquarium Wharf and continue sailing past the historic Battery, towards Ft. Johnston and Ft. Sumter, where the first shots of the Civil War were fired in 1861.

Our sailing tour takes you past the USS Yorktown, the storied WWII air craft carrier docked at Patriot’s Point, and on past Castle Pinckney, Charleston’s old waterfront trading area where the walled city first developed.

Other notable Charleston attractions on this unique Charleston Sailing tour include the Arthur Ravenel Jr. suspension bridge, glimpses of Rainbow Row, and panoramic views of Charleston skyline and its many incredible churches.

Whether you’re interested in a new perspective of Charleston sightseeing, the excitement of sailing Charleston Harbor chasing the ghosts of Blackbeard the pirate, or the enjoying the elegant romance of a Charleston sunset sail, join us on the Schooner Pride today. 

The Schooner Pride, is an 84’ tall ship operating in Charleston Harbor. The Pride invokes visions of when Charelston was very prominent sailing harbor as our country developed.

Modeled to resemble the old coastal trading schooners, the Schooner Pride has all the charm and character of the great days of sail. The Pride is USCG certified for up to 49 passengers. The Pride will continue to operate from the Aquarium Wharf in Charleston and do both daily sails, and private charters.

We wanted you to know of the change in ownership, but more importantly the exciting changes in the “PRIDE”.

Many upgrades to the vessel have already been completed and more are to come. Among these are:

• More extensive offering of catering alternatives
• Refurbishment of the exterior as well as the interior cabins
• Many other upgrades to enhance your sailing experience

Our commitment is to exceed your expectations when you book with us. Our experienced crew has many years on the water serving individuals and groups interested in a truly unique experience on the spectacular harbor of one of America’s oldest cities.

We are also offering returning customers the opportunity for a 5% discount on a charter, with the date and time of your choosing, subject to availability.

An integral part of the Briar’s Creek experience is the way golf and the natural environment complement each other. There is no shortage of water, marshes, wetlands and wildlife, along with the occasional bunker, rough, and gently rolling, but quick putting surface.

Precisely designed and skillfully maintained, this Rees Jones masterpiece embraces the rich, Lowcountry landscape and vegetation of Johns Island real estate and the Kiawah River. Six sets of tees offer dramatic shots around, across and along unspoiled marsh and riverside vistas, creating a spirited, scenic challenge for golfers of every level, every time they play.

PRACTICE FACILITY: THE GOLF LODGE AND PRACTICE RANGE

With absolutely no tee times, you’re free to spend as much time as you’d like warming up on our world-class practice range and putting green. Our expert staff and golf professional are always on hand to provide a few pointers or give a full-fledged lesson at our South Carolina golf resort.

And if that doesn’t warm you up, step inside the Golf Lodge for a cup of coffee and one of our chef’s famous fresh-baked cookies. And whenever you’re ready, just head out to the first hole and tee off at your leisure.

The gardens at Magnolia Plantation are of such beauty and variety that they have brought tourists from around the world to view them since they were open to the public in the early 1870s. However, many parts of the gardens are much older, some sections more than 325 years old, making them the oldest unrestored gardens in America. As the plantation has stayed within the ownership of the same family for more than three centuries, each generation has added their own personal touch to the gardens, expanding and adding to their variety. Today there are various varieties of flowers from camellias, daffodils, to azalea’s and countless other species in bloom year round, with the climax of incredible beauty building towards the spring bloom.

We hope that you come and visit us so that you can experience how one family’s vision of creating order and beauty in an untamed new world has evolved over the centuries into the magnificent sprawling gardens that the public can enjoy today.*

*As published at Magnolia Plantation’s official website (see below)

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The development and prosperity of the Gardens changed drastically during Williams Middleton’s ownership. In signing the Ordinance of Secession, he endorsed the last Confederate cause; a failed attempt at independence that eventually led to the destruction of Middleton Place.  On February 22, 1865, a detachment of the 56th New York Volunteer Regiment burned and looted the house and gardens.  All that remained was the south dependency building, which is today the Middleton Place House Museum.

Two decades after the Civil War, during the great Charleston earthquake of 1886, Middleton Place was dealt yet another destructive blow. The Garden’s terraces were ripped open and the water in the Butterfly Lakes was sucked dry, reshaping in just minutes what had taken scores of slaves a decade to build.

The Civil War and the great earthquake of 1886 had taken its toll, and Middleton Place Gardens lay overgrown and neglected until inherited by J.J. Pringle Smith in 1916. He soon began the massive project of restoring the Gardens to their original splendor of the mid-eighteenth century. The restoration of these elegant and beautiful Gardens gained national attention, and on the occasion of the Garden’s bicentennial anniversary in 1941, The Garden Club of America awarded the Bulkley Medal to Middleton Place “in commemoration of Two Hundred Years of enduring Beauty.” Fifty years later, the International Committee on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) has heightened that distinction, naming Middleton Place one of six U.S. gardens of international importance.

In 1974, J.J. Pringle Smith’s heirs established the non-profit Middleton Place Foundation, which now owns the Middleton Place National Historic Landmark. Today, Middleton Place is a thriving restoration or eighteenth and nineteenth century plantation life. Having survived wars, earthquakes, and hurricanes, including Hurricane Hugo in September of 1989, Middleton Place remains a resilient masterpiece of landscape design and a well-preserved plantation that demonstrates two centuries of plantation life.

Middleton Place is open daily at 9:00 a.m.

The Thunderstar runs trips from mid-February until mid-December. Our captains the most experienced in the area and are fully trained and licensed by the United States Coast Guard.  We have run charters for thousands of large companies and small groups, as well as individuals.

This magnificient environment makes inshore fishing spectacular 12 Months a year. Anglers can expect the finest in inshore action, with opportunities to tangle with Red Drum, Speckled Trout, Flounder, Sheepshead, Black Drum, Ladyfish and Bluefish.

With short runs to the Jettys which enter Charleston Harbor or the numerous nearshore reefs, clients are able to tangle with Bull Reds, Spanish Mackerel, Cobia, Spadefish, Barracuda, Jack-Crevalle, Sharks and the elusive Tarpon. Catch & Release is strongly encouraged.

We offer 1/2 Day, 3/4 Day and Full Day fly-fishing and light-tackle charters on the “FIN STALKER,” a 2005 17′ Action Craft Flyfisher powered by a 2005 Evinrude 115, and the Fin Stalker II, a 26′ Center Console for those nearshore reef and offshore trips. All tackle, bait, ice and fishing licenses are included. All you need to bring is whatever you want to eat and drink. You may also want to carry sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat. It is customary to tip your captain 15-20% if you are satisfied with your fishing excursion.

Every year during October and November the waters in and around Cape Lookout, North Carolina are teaming with frenzied speedsters locally known as False Albacore (Little Tunny). Fly fishing for these speedsters at this time is truly a world class fishing experience. For information on available dates and accomidations for this spectacular fishery.

Five Championship Golf Courses in South Carolina… Be a Part of the Kiawah Golf Experience…

Kiawah Island Golf Resort offers challenging golf courses and hotel vacation packages that are unmatched set in a beautiful natural setting near historic Charleston, South Carolina. Equally appealing, our villa and golf vacations provide legendary golf traditions flavored with the spirit of world-class competition.

Our golf resort packages provide unmatched play on any one of five championship golf courses designed by Pete Dye, Jack Nicklaus, Tom Fazio, Gary Player and Clyde Johnston.

Kiawah is proud to have hosted on The Ocean Course the 2007 Senior PGA, the 1991 Ryder Cup, the 1997 and 2003 World Cups, the 2001 UBS Cup and 2005 PGA Professional National Championship. In 2012 Kiawah Island Golf Resort will host the 94th PGA Championship, only the fourth course to host each of the PGA of America’s major championships.

We invite you to come and play one or all of our South Carolina golf courses.

The Ocean Golf Course at Kiawah Island Golf Resort
Host of the 2012 PGA Championships, the Ocean Course offers panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean from all 18 holes. Named “#1 Golf Course in South Carolina” by Golf Digest, this course was designed by Pete Dye with easterly and westerly wind challenges in mind.

Turtle Point at Kiawah Island Golf Resort
One of Jack’s Nicklaus’ early designs and rated a near perfect 4 ½ Stars in the 2006 Golf Digest “Best Places to Play” guidebook, Turtle Point features narrow fairway corridors, small greens, strategically placed water hazards and plenty of out-of-bounds.

Osprey Point at Kiawah Island Golf Resort
Osprey Point golf course is a masterpiece in playability and variety. Featuring four large, natural lakes, fingers of saltwater marsh, and dense maritime forests, the course offers a wide variety of memorable holes, each presenting its own unique challenges and beauty.

Oak Point at Kiawah Island Golf Resort
Just steps from the Kiawah River and Haulover Creek, Oak Point offers undulating fairways, challenging greens and beautiful vistas. It’s no wonder this golf course recently received a near-perfect 4½ stars from the readers of Golf Digest magazine in their “Best Places to Play” poll.

Cougar Point at Kiawah Island Golf Resort
One of the most dramatic vistas on Kiawah Island is the middle of Cougar Point’s front nine, just along the Kiawah River. This course features a great blend of scenic challenges and was recently rated the “Golf Course of The Year”, by the South Carolina Golf Course Owners Association.

Looking for golf instruction? If you need assistance with your game, choose our Golf Learning Center for some of the best golf instruction in America. The Golf Learning Center provides state-of-the-art equipment and PGA-certified professional instruction.

Golf training packages are available and can be customized to accommodate families and business groups of any size.

The Pride is an 84 foot Tall Ship sailing in Charleston’s historic harbor. Each  sail is its own adventure. The Pride is a three-mast ship modeled after the old trading schooners that sailed up and down the coast during the great days of sail. She is comfortable with ample deck space and seating for up to 49. With the engine off and  sails full, she quietly glides along as guests enjoy the natural sounds of dolphins, gulls, wind and water, an experience that is both relaxing and romantic.

Our Daytime sails and Sunset cruises are  a favorite of tourists and locals alike. The Pride sails with the wind and tides, so there is no set course and every cruise is unique! Because we remain in the harbor, you can see all the sites of the area, but depending on the day, we get closer to some than others. The PRIDE is USCG certified for up to 49 passengers and  is docked  at the Aquarium Wharf.

Experience all the beauty of Charleston, the gem of the Palmetto State, aboard the Schooner Pride!

While it may seem odd to visit an oak tree in an area where massive oaks are common, Angel Oak is far more than the greatest oak tree in the land of oaks. It is most likely the most ancient object – living or man-made – this  side of the Rocky Mountains. At an estimated age of 1400 to 1600 years, the tree might have been reaching for sunlight 1000 years before Columbus discovered the new world, making it one of the oldest trees on the planet. Yes, there are older objects in the world, but this tree is right here, and it’s rather shocking how few locals have ever visited the appropriately named oak. We’d rattle off some stats on how large it is, but that wouldn’t help you grasp its size. It absolutely must be seen to believe, but the size is nowhere near as impressive as its age… or should we say “youth?”  A drive out to Johns Island to see Angel Oak should also be combined with a visit to Beachwalker Park on Kiawah Island or a lunch/shopping trip to Freshfields Village. To make the trip you’ll have to travel the oak-canopied masterpiece that is Bohicket Road, an historic old drive that’s populated by numerous horse ranches and small family farms – making the road one of the most scenic in Greater Charleston, and a genuine Must See. Use the map below to map your course and to get step by step driving directions to Angel Oak and Bohicket Road.

 Click here to see photos of Angel Oak in our Gallery, and be sure to try the slideshow while there!

Click Here to get encyclopedic details about Angel Oak at Wikipedia.com

There are few places where the world rarely intrudes. You have just found one of them. Edged by wide, uncrowded beaches and pristine dunes along the South Carolina coast, Seabrook is a private island resort. Resort guests and Club members enjoy two championship golf courses, a tennis center, horseback riding, a fitness center, marina and many other world-class amenities. Yet, despite its peaceful seclusion, Seabrook Island is conveniently located just 30 minutes from all the charms of Charleston.

What makes our golf paradise unique? Uncrowded playing conditions, and 36 holes of championship golf played on challenging and uniquely different courses. Unlike all other Charleston area golf resorts, Seabrook’s courses are not open to the public. This privacy ensures resort guests a refreshing pace of play, available reply rounds and superb service. Both courses will exceed your expectations in beautiful, undisturbed natural surroundings and challenging, championship play. Private and group instruction and tournament coordination are available from our PGA professionals. Seabrook is a certified member of the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for golf courses. Seabrook is the first golf facility to receive this recognition in the state of South Carolina and 75 in the U.S.

Angel Oak is a live oak. It is native to the low country and is not very tall but has a wide spread canopy. Lumber from the live oak forests in the sea islands was highly valued for shipbuilding in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Angel Oak stands on part of Abraham Waight’s 1717 land grant. Mr. Waight owned several plantations.  The City of Charleston now owns Angel Oak. There is no charge to view the tree and is a must see when visiting Charleston, South Carolina

For tourists who haven’t visited Angel Oak, you should know that it is this state’s most imposing work of nature, more impressive even than a plate of shrimp and grits. The Tree (one instinctively capitalizes the word when talking about this colossal vegetable) stands in an obscure wooded area of John’s Island, some 12 miles beyond the Ashley River. The Tree is huge, and it is ancient. Estimates of its age run as high as 1,400 years.

Towering over 65 feet high, the Angel Oak has shaded John’s Island, South Carolina, for over 1400 years, and would have sprouted 1000 years before Columbus’ arrival in the New World. Recorded history traces the ownership of the live oak and surrounding land, back to the year 1717 when Abraham Waight received it as part of a small land grant. The tree stayed in the Waight family for four generations, and was part of a Marriage Settlement to Justus Angel and Martha Waight Tucker Angel. In modern times, the Angel Oak has become the focal point of a public park. Today the live oak has a diameter of spread reaching 160 feet, a circumference of nearly 25 feet, and covers 17,100 square feet of ground.

The Angel Oak is thought to be one of the oldest living things east of the Mississippi River. Acorns from the Angel Oak have grown to produce authentic direct-offspring trees.. Live oaks generally grow out and not up, but the Angel Oak has had plenty of time to do both, standing 65 ft high and with a canopy providing 17,000 square feet of shade. Its limbs, the size of tree trunks themselves, are so large and heavy that some of them rest on the ground (some even drop underground for a few feet and then come back up), a feature common to only the very oldest live oaks. It has survived countless hurricanes, floods, earthquakes, and human interference, so there’s a good chance it will still be there waiting for you.

In the spring and summer there are numerous artistic events, including the “Evening Under the Angel Oak” series, which feature music, dramatic presentations, and various other activities, especially during the Spoleto Festival in May/June. Keep an eye out for these, as they present an especially rewarding opportunity to visit this majestic figure. Jill Bahr, the choreographer of this particular “Rite,” told me she was amazed to find that the entire Charleston Ballet company, 19 dancers, could hide behind the trunk of The Tree. Angel Oak was damaged severely during Hurricane Hugo but has since recovered and grows on John’s Island near Charleston, South Carolina.

Colonial Dorchester State Historic Site

Visitors to Colonial Dorchester State Historic Site are walking into a rare look at a remarkably preserved past. 

An archaeological treasure, the park rests on the site of Dorchester, a trading town that flourished on the Ashley River inland from Charleston from 1697 through the Revolutionary War. 

Intact remains of the old town include the brick bell tower of St. George’s Anglican Church, a fort made of the oyster-shell concrete called tabby, and part of a log wharf visible at low tide.

When the town was abandoned after the Revolution, the forest and later a community park protected the site, leaving remarkably undisturbed evidence of village life just beneath the surface.

Today, visitors to Colonial Dorchester State Historic Site can watch as archaeologists unearth the settlement’s history. Together with abundant historical records from Charleston, the site is helping to paint a clearer picture of colonial life in the American South.

Click here to see photos of Colonial Dorchester State Historic Site in our Gallery, and be sure to try the slideshow while there!

The Dunes West clubhouse, which was built on the site of the antebellum Lexington Plantation, was specifically designed to capture the old southern charm of the Lowcountry. This tremendous course takes full advantage of its fabulous setting.

Dunes West Golf Club is truly a world-class golf experience. And remember, its not whether you win or lose but where you play the game that counts.

The Golf Club at Wescott Plantation, North Charleston’s premier golf facility was developed keeping the richest traditions of Lowcountry golf. The 27-hole course was designed by Dr. Michael Hurdzan with an attempt to capture the old traditional flavor of low flowing earthworks, classic bunkering, and each hole separated and framed by the vegetation.

The routing of the golf course, combined with the abundant trees provides a sense of isolation in that you rarely ever see another golf hole other than the one you are playing. Golfers can choose from at least five tees on each hole, depending on their ability, so that they can truly enjoy their golf at Wescott Plantation.

DESIGNER: Dr. Michael Hurdzan of Hurdzan/Fry Golf Course Design

Dr. Hurdzan was selected as the recipient of the 2007 Donald Ross Award from the American Society of Golf Course Architects (ASGCA).  He joins other ASGCA Past Presidents Robert Trent Jones, Geoffrey Cornish, Pete Dye and members Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer as recipients of the organization’s highest honor.

NUMBER OF HOLES: 27 (3 equal nine hole loops)

OPENED: November 2000

OWNER: City of North Charleston, SC

MANAGED BY: Classic Golf Management, Inc.

OVERVIEW
Construction of the golf course started in February 1999. The site is a much better than average low country site in that all 27 holes are tree lined, resulting in excellent definition of the golf holes. The routing of the golf course, combined with the abundant trees provides a sense of isolation in that you rarely ever see another golf hole other than the one you are playing. Each of the three nines stretches to over 3,550 yards from the back tees, so any combination of nines will result in a back tee length of over 7,100 yards. But with at least five tees on each hole, golfers can choose tees from 5,120 yards up to 7,100 yards depending on their ability, so that they can truly enjoy their golf at Wescott Plantation.

The design intent was to capture the old traditional flavor of low flowing earthworks, classic bunkering, and each hole separated and framed by the vegetation. To this were tied wide landing areas, strategic and offset angles of play from various tees and fairway landing areas. The course will reward intelligent shot selection as much as skillful shot making. In keeping with the traditional flavor of the course the name of the three nines, Oak Forest, Burn Kill and Black Robin all are derived from the history of the site.

The fairways are planted with the newest generation super grass called ‘Tifsport’ which offers awesome playing conditions while being the most environmentally adapted. Any ball in the fairway is rewarded with the perfect lie. Naturally there are a profusion of natural elements on the courses such as streams, ponds, wetlands, key sentinel trees, as holes play in various directions and lengths around these features.

Greens
The average size green is 6,000 square feet, with about 75% relatively fun hole location areas, and 25% competitive locations. The greens were planted with another super grass called ‘Tifeagle’. The greens have soft contours but when shaved down will be tricky to read.

Bunkers
There are not an excessive number of bunkers on the course, but each one is well thought out and demands careful shot selection and execution. The bunkers have nearly flat sandy bottoms, but steep grass faces.

Tees
Every hole has a minimum of five sets of tees and some holes have six or seven in order to maximize the various angles of play, and minimize the dreaded forced carries. Total tee area on each hole is 6,000 – 9,000 square feet.

Amenities
Besides 3-great nines, there is a very large driving range/learning center, practice putting green, full service clubhouse, on course shelters and restrooms, and easy access to and from the clubhouse.

Clubhouse
6,900 square feet of heated space and 6,000 square feet of porches. Clubhouse has a pro shop, restaurant and meeting space. Cart storage is under the clubhouse.

SIGNATURE HOLE: Hole 8, Oak Forest
Beautiful par 3, Number 8 will be a tough hole to par.  It can play as long or as short as you like (200/189/169/149/115 yards).  With a lake running all the way down the left side to the green, hitting it “fat” or “chunky” or “left” is not a good option.  This hole is considered one of the prettiest on the golf course.

So what exactly is ‘strand feeding?’ How does it work? After locating a school of fish, the dolphin (or dolphins) begins to swim circles around it, making the circles smaller and smaller in order to contain and condense the school. Next, the dolphin ‘drives’ the fish into shallow waters and chases them up onto the shore. As the small fish flap around on the shore, the dolphin feasts on as many as he can before sliding back into the water himself. If a pod of dolphins is strand feeding together, the pod will often trap the school of fish against the shore and then ‘stand guard’ in a semi circle around the school while each dolphin takes a turn to feed.

Although parts of greater Charleston can offer prime views of this dolphin behavior, you still have to be pretty lucky (or pretty determined) to actually witness strand feeding for yourself.

Here are a few tips to increase your chances:

• Go now! Strand feeding occurs year-round but is most frequent between late spring and early fall.
• Check your Tide Chart. Strand feeding usually occurs within 3 hours either side of low tide.
• Scope out a location. Look for creek and river channels with rapid tidal currents and gradually sloping banks of sand or mud (no oyster beds!)
• Ask the locals. See if they’ve got any ‘top tips’ to share with you (keeping in mind that plenty of locals have yet to experience strand feeding for themselves!)(Photograph © Jules Griffon)

 Ripley Light Yacht Club is a private marina that prides itself on customer service, convenience, and providing an unprecedented boating experience. Since completion in May of 2006, Ripley Light Yacht Club has strived to set itself apart from other marinas.

We understand the importance of quality service and knowing all of our members by name. When you walk the docks, you will be greeted by familiar faces that are always willing to lend a hand. We offer spacious slips for transients, short, and long term dockage.

Sport fishing charters and harbor cruises are available for the fishing enthusiast or for any special occasion. We invite you to take advantage of our 6500 square foot Ipe pier for entertaining or simply watching the boats return from a day of fishing.

With many exciting expansion plans on the horizon, we urge you to join us. Whether you are looking for a comfortable place to dock, catch the big one, host an event, or cruise the harbor, Ripley Light Yacht Club is your premier marina.

We’re kidding. That’s not really why, but it’s close. The Charleston Angler has ensconced us in a most passionate environment, combining our love for living in this great city with our love for stalking its waters with fly rod in hand. Our hope is that you enjoy catching fish with this gear for many years to come. If so, please remember to stop back by and tell us; gloating is both welcomed and encouraged.

Store Hours
West Ashley: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 8am-6pm / Wednesday, 8am-2pm / Saturday, 7am-6pm / Sunday, 7am-2pm
Mt. Pleasant: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 10am-6pm / Wednesday, 10am-2pm / Friday, Saturday, 7am-6pm / Sunday, 7am-2pm
Summerville: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 10am-6pm / Wednesday, 10am-2pm / Friday, 7am-6pm / Saturday, 7am-5pm / Sunday, 7am-2pm
Embroidery: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9am-5pm / Wednesday, 9am-2pm / Sunday, closed

OUR PHILOSOPHY
The idea was simple: offer top-of-the-line products, impeccable service and expert know-how to a population of savvy, experienced anglers. Pushing rods and tackle would not be enough; the store would need to be an experience itself, something as warm, knowledgeable and endearing as the salty guide who puts you on a school of indiscriminately hungry tarpon.

Furthermore, the store would diligently promote responsible fishing practices such as catch and release; would educate through free seminars; and would teach classes in the delicate arts of fly-fishing and fly tying. It would embrace the beginner, novice or expert within every customer who set foot in the door or picked up a phone. Man or woman, local or tourist with toilet paper on his shoe, everyone would be treated only as anglers.

We set about searching for expert anglers who shared our passion and philosophies, experts who sought a keen awareness of the cutting edge products within the store, so much that they would attend retail shows and corner reps about the specifications and performance capabilities of their products. If you were addicted enough to have ever hooked yourself while driving, you were pretty much in.

Since 2000, we have served the needs of all worlds of anglers, specializing in fly, inshore and offshore fishing, as well as shrimping and crabbing. And the anglers have been happy, though the same could not be said for all of the fish.

Set on a secluded peninsula on the Charleston Harbor, Patriots Point Links™ in Mount Pleasant offers the most stunning views in the Lowcountry.  Any golf trip to South Carolina’s historic City of Charleston is not complete without a round at this memorable course.

With four sets of tees ranging from 5100 to 7000 yards, players of all skill levels will enjoy this Willard Byrd designed links course on the Charleston Harbor.

A South Carolina tradition since 1979, guests will enjoy unmatched service, GPS equipped golf carts and the perennially awarded “Best Par-3 in the Lowcountry” 17th hole, an island green poised in the Charleston Harbor with sweeping vistas of Fort Sumter, Shem Creek and the historic downtown skyline.

The course layout is set on a secluded peninsula, surrounded by the ebbing Charleston tides. The ever-changing wind that typically sweeps across the harbor also shapes the personality of the challenge from one round to the next. This links style par 72 championship course features immaculate greens, classic palmettos and wide, plush fairways.

Accolades:

• 2001 – South Carolina Course of the Year (NGCOA)
• Best Par-3 in the Lowcountry

Begin your Charleston golf vacation here and experience the reasons why Golf Digest praises Shadowmoss as “the best golf value in Charleston”. Located just 12 miles from downtown and 5 miles from I-526, Shadowmoss is convenient to Kiawah Island and easily accessible from anywhere in the Charleston area. We are located just off of Historic Hwy 61 on the way to some of the most famous plantations in the Charleston area.

Whether you are just looking for an enjoyable round of golf or some professional golf instruction, Shadowmoss has everything you need including rental clubs, a driving range, a putting green and a fully stocked pro shop with the finest in quality apparel and equipment. We also feature a full-service snack bar and lounge. Our snack bar is open from 7am to 5 pm and serves breakfast from 7am to 11am. The lounge opens daily at 10 am and on course beverage service begins at 9am.

Carved from an original Charleston Plantation featuring lush Bermuda fairways, Shadowmoss was designed by Russell Breeden to challenge the best players while featuring design characteristics to make it playable for all golfers.

Breeden used the natural surroundings and a mosaic of ponds and streams to create a beautiful setting. Generous fairways and the new Champion Bermuda greens (renovated in 2003) make Shadowmoss a must play in the Charleston area.

Thirty minutes from Charleston on scenic Highway 61 and located on the site of a former rice plantation. Chosen by the readers of Charleston Business Journal as one of the Top Three Low Country Courses, Legend Oaks is genuine Low Country golf at it’s finest. Golf Magazine Travel Editor Brian McCallen likened the approach to the Legend Oaks plantation-style clubhouse, through an avenue of 300-year-old live oaks, to the drive up Magnolia Drive leading to Augusta National. “Though the golf course is more akin to Pinehurst no. 2 in its straightforward presentation of challenge,” McCallen added. Legend Oaks Plantation is a classic layout, nestled in Charleston’s Historic Plantation area.

Selected by Golf Styles Magazine in 2007 and 2006 as one of the Top 100 Courses in the Carolina’s…you must, Experience Golf Plantation Style at Legend Oaks!

Charleston Sailing School is different in that we teach small classes on bigger and newer boats. Classes include no more than four students at a time (unless friends or family). Other schools put as many as six students on one small boat. Our yachts are all 2004 models or newer. They are all designed for ease of handling, comfort, and enjoyment. After completing the bareboat certification students are eligible to charter yachts up to 50ft around the world!

Charleston Sailing School is located downtown at the Charleston City Marina. Charleston is consistently ranked as one of top 10 cities to visit in the U.S. by Conde Nast Traveler. We are just a few minutes walk from the historic and commercial districts. Charleston is renowned for its world class hospitality and fine Southern cuisine. Come enjoy the charm of the Lowcountry aboard one of our yachts.

Charleston Sailing School is different in that our prices are a fraction of what other schools charge. Go ahead and do a comparison. We know you will come here if you want the best investment.

Take a look around our website. Read the testimonials from other students. Compare our boats and our prices with the competition. Feel free to call and talk if you have any questions. Whether you want to do day sailing or ocean cruising Charleston Sailing School has a program for you. Let us show you how to “Sail with Confidence.”

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Coosaw Creek, a member owned semi-private golf course and country club located within a thirty minute drive from downtown Charleston.

We invite you to come out and sample our lowcountry hospitality.  The public is welcome to play our golf course, sample our chef’s specialities, and host special events.

Surrounded by the natural beauty of majestic oaks and towering pines, our Arthur Hills golf course meanders through pristine wetlands for a truly memorable experience.

The clubhouse features semi-formal and casual dining areas with a wide variety of menu options.  The Palmetto Grill is a great place to grab a bite to eat after a round of golf, or the perfect spot to enjoy a romantic candlelit dinner on weekends.

For a business meeting, elegant party, or unforgettable wedding, our Charleston banquet facility can accommodate anywhere from 8 to 200 guests.

Coosaw Creek also features a junior Olympic swimming pool, lighted tennis courts, and a complete golf practice facility.

Charleston has become a hotspot for offshore fishing enthusiasts. We are lucky enough to have the opportunty for Marlin, Sailfish, Dolphin, Wahoo, and Tuna.  And if you like to bottom fish- be ready! When your rig hits the bottom, it could be anything from a Grouper, Amberjack, Seabass, to a Snapper.

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Crowfield Golf & Country Club is much more than just a great round of golf. We offer our members the full tennis, swimming, and dining facilities you would expect to find at a private club. With so many activities and amenities to enjoy, it’s no wonder so many people are exploring the membership options at Crowfield. Call today to schedule a tee time or make a dinner reservation. We look forward to seeing you!  

beautiful trees and scenery, great food, and surfing make it an excellent place to hang out with family and friends.

- From My Blog, All About Charleston – Charleston Favorites
by Suzanne Stallings, wife and mom of two very cool boys.

Join the Charleston Parks Conservancy for a historical bicycle tour of Daniel Island on Sunday, November 13, 2011 from 3pm to 4:30pm. Daniel Island, the childhood home of master blacksmith Phillip Simmons, has a rich history in the timber, brick making, lime, and truck farming industries.  The tour will have breaks at the Lesesne graveyard and at the Conservancy’s pocket garden in Etiwan Park.  Suitable for adults and children aged 8 and up.  $10 per participant in advance or $15 day of event (checks only day of).  Meet at 3:00pm at Waterfront Park and trails, across from 101 River Landing Drive, Daniel Island.  To pay by check in advance, contact Mary Horton at mhorton@charlestonparksconservancy.org.

* Meet at Etiwan Park on Daniel Island-   9am-11am

* Don’t show up empty handed.  We need you to bring your own tools to include: PRUNERS , weeders, bucket and gloves.

* E-mail Paul Wentz or call the Charleston Parks Conservancy office at 843-724-5003 and let us know you are coming.

* Please pass the word to your friends.  There is enough fun here to spread around to all who can come help!!!!

Help the Riverland Terrace Greenspace look its best! Join the Charleston Parks Conservancy and local volunteers on July 21st from 8-10am to help beautify the park. Gardening experts will also be on hand to provide tips to use on your own garden. So bring your friends and don’t forget to bring your gardening tools! Please contact Paul Wentz at pwentz@charlestonparksconservancy.org or call the Charleston Parks Conservancy at (843) 724-5003 to let us know you are coming.

Join the Charleston Parks Conservancy to help beautify Chapel Street Fountain Park while learning about the park’s rich history. Those attending should meet at Chapel Street Fountain Park at 8am and the fun will run until 10am. Also, don’t forget to bring your pruners, garden gloves, and garden bucket. Please email Paul Wentz at pwentz@charlestonparksconservancy.org or call the Charleston Parks Conservancy at (843) 724-5003 to let us know you are coming.

Help keep the Hazel Parker Playground looking beautiful! Join local volunteers and the Charleston Parks Conservancy to lean about the park and lend a helping hand. Those attending should meet at 8am at the Hazel Parker Playground and bring their gardening tools. Please let us know you are coming by emailing Paul Wentz at pwentz@charlestonparksconservancy.org or call the Charleston Parks Conservancy at (843) 724-5003.

This bike tour begins at 6:30 p.m. at the corner of Beaufain Street and Ashley Avenue. Although all levels and bikes are welcome, this event is for adults only. The ride begins at Colonial Lake with stops at Cannon Park, Waterfront Park, and Chapel Street Fountain Park. The Conservancy’s resident cyclist, Kellen Goodell, will lead participants on a scenic ride with prizes and giveaways along the way. There also will be a brief bicycle safety talk to review the rules of the road. Free.

Tuesday, May 10: Paws in the Park Walk

Join us for a Bark Angel event from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Hampton Park. Bring your four-legged friend for an interactive walk through Hampton Park with stops along the way to get tips and treats. Participating businesses include Charleston Dog Walker, Sun Dog Cat Moon, Bark Busters, Dog @ Your Door and Camp Bow Wow. Free.

Wednesday, May 11: Marion Square Caladium Planting

Get a little taste of gardening heaven from 10 a.m. to noon as Park Angels gather to plant caladiums – also known as Angel Wings — in Marion Square. The bulbs will come to life just as the summer season begins with an explosion of bright, pink foliage. No gardening experience needed, just meet at the corner of King and Calhoun streets armed with your gardening gloves. A few lucky Angels just might take home some prizes and giveaways.

Thursday, May 12: Educate You: Eating Your Vegetables, Herbs and Fruit from Creative Container Gardens
Join lifelong gardener and horticulturist Jim Martin as he presents doable ways to grow an edible garden out of containers. This event is from 6-7:30 p.m. at Hazel Parker Playground. In case of rain, the event will be in the park recreational building. Free.

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Friday, May 13: Evening at Etiwan

Gather at Etiwan Park on Daniel Island for an evening under the stars. The event begins at 5:30 p.m., and stargazing begins after sunset. Pack a picnic and bring a blanket to enjoy music in the park as the sun goes down. After dark we will look into the night sky with an stargazing program hosted by Lowcountry Stargazers. This event is free, but registration is required; sign up at http://budurl.com/89rd

All events are free and open to the public. For more information, visit www.CharlestonParksConservancy.org. 

The annual certified event is the foundation’s largest fundraiser and furthers its efforts of educating, supporting and healing women suffering from postpartum depression. 

“This event is all about moms and their families. We want to recognize women across the Lowcountry and beyond who are currently dealing with this illness or have recovered from it. This is a chance for all families to enjoy a fun event and support a very important cause” says Risa Mason, licensed clinical psychologist and foundation executive director.

The Foundation was created in 2000 in memory of Ruth Rhoden Craven; a young mother who suffered from postpartum depression following the birth of her first child. Just two and half months following her son’s birth, and with no prior history of mental illness, Ruth committed suicide. Ruth’s mother Helena Bradford and two of Ruth’s closest friends formed the Foundation as way to honor Ruth’s memory, prevent similar tragedies from occurring and help other women to access quality treatment and recover from this fairly widespread and often overlooked illness.

Late registration and packet pick-up is from 6:30-7:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 7 at Blackbaud Stadium. The race starts promptly at 8 a.m. at Blackbaud Stadium and continues through the scenic Etiwan Park neighborhood before ending back inside Blackbaud Stadium for the Finish Line Celebration. Festivities continue until 11 a.m. with the popular band Soul Fish, free food and refreshments from Daniel Island restaurants, fun for the kids and family friendly vendors. The awards ceremony will begin at  9:30 a.m.

Daniel Island Grille, 259 Seven Farms Drive, is hosting a pre-race pasta dinner from 5-8 p.m. on Friday, May 6. Cost is $10 for pasta dinner and salad. The Foundation also will benefit from a post-race reception and Make Your Own Bloody Mary Bar at Daniel Island Grille beginning at noon. A portion of the proceeds from both events will benefit the Foundation. 

Registration is $25 per person; $10 for children 12 and under (including a T-shirt). Strollers are welcome.  Participants may also wear an optional sign in support or memory of someone with PPD.

For more information or to register for the Moms’ Run, visit www.PPDSupport.org. For sponsorship information, contact Risa Mason at 843-769-0444 or 843-345-7294.

A fishing license is not necessary and all the gear you need can be rented from the bridge store. For $8.00 per day you can try your hand at some deep river fishing. Walking, biking, relaxing and people watching are free to all and the children’s park , shaded by the bridge, has lots of fun playground equipment and has already become an attraction for young families.

The 6,200 sq. ft. Visitors Center has an office for tourist to stop in and get the low down on things to do in Mt. Pleasant and Charleston. The large reception room  is decorated by original murals by local artists and is available for private parties and receptions for up to 175 people.

The Sweetgrass Cultural Arts pavilion provides the history of one of our areas cultural highlights. Mt. Pleasant is one, if not the only, area in our country where sweetgrass grows. You will see sweetgrass stands, belonging to individual families, along both sides of Hwy. 17  in Mt. Pleasant. These time-consuming creations can be purchased directly from the weavers on site at the pavilion or at one of the stands as they demonstrate their skills handed down from generations of artisans.

The centerpiece of the park is the War Memorial with an 8-foot bronze statue, by the renowned sculptor Raymond Kaskey, honoring the fallen war heroes originally from the Mt. Pleasant area.

It’s exciting to see our tax dollars being spent on something that will be enjoyed by the community for years to come.

Tanger Outlets

Click here for a full-screen slideshow of the pre-race activity!

Click here for a full-screen slideshow of the race!

Click here for a full-screen slideshow of the post-race awards ceremony!

The waters wreathing this semi-tropical panorama team with redfish (spottail bass) the year round. April and May bring higher (spring) tides which carry feasts to redfish feeding in the flooding spartina grass flats. These tides provide access into these green realms by boat, or my favorite way, wading to the fish that seemingly beckon with waving tails.  This continues on into the early part of November depending on the weather, always. The hard-fighting Jack Crevalle abounds through the late summer months in Charleston Harbor, and speckled trout, flounder, bluefish, ladyfish, sheepshead, black drum, spanish mackerel, tarpon and numerous varieties of shark lurk as well.

Into September and continuing with the cooler water as the weather turns colder, the water clears, and the redfish get into enormous schools.  This makes it an ideal time from October to March, to come and sight fish these reds, at the best time.  

Come spend a day with one of Charleston’s hardest working guides and experience the scenic beauty of the Lowcountry.

We also provide the most educational and fun water tours of the historic Charleston Harbor. Captain Rich narrates for all the sight-seeing tours, guaranteeing a laugh or two. The boat is outfitted with cushions and backrests to ensure the most comfortable ride possible. On ecological trips Captain Rich will narrate while you sightsee and marvel over the abundant wildlife with historic Charleston in the background.

Crabbing is another way for the entire family to spend some quality time together. Custom charters are available for birthdays, anniversaries or that special occasion that needs to be remembered. A digital camera is always on board to ensure your memories are captured forever; and are e-mailed to you as our gift. Our goal is to provide our customers the best service in Charleston S.C., with the best rates and maintain the highest standards of customer service.