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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 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 Intracoastal 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.

Extra Long Course- "The Boil"- Approximately 11 miles (circumnavigating Pinckney Island) for surfski and OC boats.

Long Course- "The 10K Skull Creek Cup" for SUP and prone

Short Course- "The 5K Vairo Aloha Cup"....for all paddle craft.

**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 TBD based on participant numbers.

New events this year:

Sprint races (200m) Friday September 8th for surfski/OC boats (finals following the long course Saturday)

Technical sprint race for SUP/prone in the surf! Beach start and finish. Sunday September 10th.

Hotels in the area:

Hilton Head Island-

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotels-g54273-Hilton_Head_South_Carolina-Hotels.html

Neighboring Bluffton-

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotels-g54146-Bluffton_South_Carolina-Hotels.html

Spectator Cruise Aboard the Outside Ohana Boat:

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Paddle Clinics 3-5PM Friday September 8th: **Sign up here on Paddleguru**

SUP Clinic with Kim Barnes!

Kim is one of the top paddlers (not just female paddlers!) in the world. She recently won the 2023 Carolina Cup and has won Chattajack multiple times. She is a wonderful teacher and in fact that is her day job! This clinic is geared for beginners and intermediate level paddlers. She will focus on paddle technique, body position, SUP muscle activation, and increasing your confidence and efficiency on the water.

SUP Clinic with Eri Tenorio!

Eri is a top 5 paddler in the world. He is from Brazil, but when he is in the United States lives in St. Augustine, Florida. Eri is an incredibly skilled paddler and loves technical and surf related training. This advanced clinic will focus on race strategy, foot steering, buoy turns, drafting and sprinting. This is a great opportunity for any intermediate to advanced level paddler to take your skills to the next level.

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