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

SKA Division 3 Event

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