Paddle on Beautiful Hilton Head Island!

Come see why Hilton Head Island has been voted by Travel and Leisure as the best island destination in America (https://www.travelandleisure.com/worlds-best/hilton-head-best-island-in-us). Hilton Head Island is in the heart of South Carolina's Lowcountry and is surrounded by vast tidal salt marshes that are a paddler's paradise. Hilton Head has many great restaurants, tennis courts, world-known golf courses and miles of bike paths and hard-packed sandy beaches great for running and biking.  Stay the weekend, you will not regret it!

The race is part of The Southern Stoke Paddle Series!

The race will be held on Skull Creek, which separates Hilton Head Island from Pinckney Island (a national wildlife refuge) and the mainland. Skull Creek is part of the Intercoastal waterway and has a rich history including native Indian oyster shell rings and burning homes during the Revolutionary War. 

Race Beneficiary: 

The Lowcountry Boil Paddle Race proceeds will benefit The Outside Foundation. The Outside Foundation has a mission to get every child in Beaufort County in a kayak during their middle school years. The Outside Foundation also is involved with regular trash clean-up efforts and a unique oyster recycling program. 

Donate to our Cause

Can't attend the race this year, but would still like to donate to our worthy causes? Every dollar counts. It only costs $25 for a scholarship to get a kid OUTSIDE in our Kids in Kayaks Program. The cost of the program is too much for many Beaufort County families. Make an impact, Donate here!

Course Information 

Our course is on open water in the intracoastal waterway on Skull Creek in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. 

Long Course "The Boil"- Approximately 11 miles (circumnavigating Pinckney Island).

Short Course "Shrimper's Cut"- 4.5-5 miles

1 mile Course "The Vairo Aloha Fun Cup"  **No Race jersey or lunch included. Lunch can be purchased**

**PFDs required. Leashes required for the long course, suggested for the short course (will be mandatory if winds pick up). Hydration packs suggested. There are sharp oysters where we are paddling. We will make every effort to keep paddlers away from shallow areas. It is not a bad idea to wear water shoes for added protection**

Trophies- top 3 men and women in each division.

CASH AWARDS for long course divisions with more than 10 participants!!!

Technical sprint race in the surf- new this year! Beach start and finish. Sunday September 11th.

Hotel offering discounts to paddlers:

Hilton Garden Inn 843-837-1233

Ask for Peggy Monastra (or email her- margaret.monastra@hilton.com and ask for the "realtor rate" (20% off)

Paddle Clinics:

Eri Tenorio paddle clinics:

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