Water & Air Events
Please visit the Events Registration page for event applications.
Event sign-ups are also available through www.active.com
SATURDAY, June 2
Family Fishing Tournament
Kayak entry fee $50
In-shore entry fee: $125 Off-shore entry fee: $300 if post marked by May 17th, $350 thereafter Friday - Captain’s Meeting, 6:00 p.m. at The Shed, Port Royal, SC Saturday- Fishing Tournament, Lines in water NO EARLIER than 6:30 A.M. Weigh- In 3pm-5pm at Port Royal Landing Marina for off-shore, Beaufort Downtown Marina for in-shore. Fishing Banquet & Awards at The Shed features a 6:00 pm social hour and awards at 7:00 pm. GUARANTEED GRAND PRIZE OF $10,000.00 FOR OFF-SHORE FISHING TOURNAMENT!!
If you are in need of accommodations for the Tournament, The Quality Inn, located at 2001 Boundary Street, Beaufort, SC, is offering Tournament participants a special rate for the weekend! You may book a room with them by visiting their web site at www.choicehotels.com/hotel/sc395 or you may call to reserve a room at 1-877-243-0640.
SATURDAY, JUNE 9
Kayak Dash for Trash for Cash
Sponsored by the Kayak Farm
Registration will be held from 11:30 am to 12:15 pm
Kayaks launch at 12:30
Downtown Marina boat landing
Entry fee $20 per person
Cash prize for the most unique piece of trash collected
SATURDAY, JULY 14
Raft Race
Sponsored by Schiller Law Firm
9 a.m., Waterfront Park
$185 for entry fee for commercial businesses, $145 for Military or Non-profit organizations
Children’s Toad Fishing Tournament
10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Waterfront Park
Free for ages 12 and under only
Bring your own Rod, Reel and Tackle; Bait will be provided
Coast Guard Cutter Tours
10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Waterfront Park
Free to the public
Shrimp Boat Tours
Noon – 4 p.m., Waterfront Park
Free to the public
Gatorland Ski Show
1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m., Beaufort River, Waterfront Park
Free to the public
Sailing Regatta
Sponsored by Ameris Bank
12:00-1:00 PM registration. Sailing Instructions available at registration table at Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club (BYSC).
1:00 PM Competitors’ Meeting
1:45 PM Depart from BYSC for race area in front of Waterfront Park
2:45 PM Warning for 1st race; second race to follow
SUNDAY, JULY 15
Boat Bingo
Sponsored by Powell Electric
10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Local Waters
Entry fee
Coast Guard Cutter Tours
10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Waterfront Park
Free to the public
Shrimp Boat Tours
Noon – 4 p.m., Waterfront Park
Free to the public
Gatorland Ski Show
2 p.m. – 4 p.m., Beaufort River,Waterfront Park
Free to the public
Sailing Regatta (continued)
2:00 PM Warning for final race in front of BYSC; no races will start after 4:30
5:00 PM or so Awards
SATURDAY, JULY 21
Coast Guard Cutter Tours
Noon – 4 p.m., Waterfront Park
FREE the public
Shrimp Boat Tours
Noon – 4 p.m., Waterfront Park
FREE the public
Air Show
1 p.m. – 4 p.m., Waterfront Park
FREE to the public
(Beaufort River Closed- refer to the link on the home page for dates and times)
SUNDAY, JULY 22
Blessing of the Fleet and Parade of Boats
Sponsored by the Water Festival Commodores
Noon – 2 p.m., Beaufort River in front of Waterfront Park
Free – boats must register to be eligible for prizes
All applications must be at the judges stand prior to noon.
Prizes will be awarded for:
Best decorated boat Commercial $100
Best decorated personal watercraft $100
Judges award $100