From staff reports
America’s Boating Club of Beaufort (the Beaufort Sail & Power Squadron) and the City of Beaufort will celebrate another festive holiday season on the Beaufort River with the 2023 Holiday Boat Parade to be held Saturday, Dec. 2.
Participation in the event is free. All recreational and commercial vessels are welcome. The number of boats participating could be limited to a safe number.
Each boat must have lights, and the participants are encouraged to be creative.
When and where
Non-motorized vessels (kayaks and paddleboards) will gather at the downtown day dock by 5 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 2.
Powerboats and sailboats will gather in the river on the other side of Buoy R244 across from Safe Harbor Port Royal Landing Marina at 5 p.m. The lead boat will arrive at the seawall at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park by 6 p.m.
All boats will make two passes by the seawall.
Captains are asked to maintain parade formation while passing the waterfront and to please consider the boats around them.
Captain’s meeting
There will be a meeting for all boat captains at 6 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 30 at Safe Harbor Port Royal Landing Marina. Boat number signs will be handed out, and safety precautions will be discussed.
And then the party
All boat parade participants are invited to an end-of-the-event afterparty at Safe Harbor Port Royal Landing Marina. Dinner will be provided for all captains and their crew.
Let Safe Harbor know if you need a slip for the evening, or just for the party.
Entry forms
Entry forms are available at https://shorturl.at/cktBJ and should be emailed to safety@BeaufortBoatingClub.com or mailed to America’s Boating Club of Beaufort, P.O. Box 725, Beaufort, S.C. 29901-0725.
