The Beaufort Sportfishing and Diving Club’s May meeting will be held Thursday, May 11, at the Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club on Lady’s Island off of Meridian Road. The social begins at 6:30 p.m., and the meeting will start at 7.
Capt. Frank Gibson, Excutive Officer of the Beaufort Sail and Power Squadron, now known as America’s Boating Club of Beaufort, will present how to equip your boat for a successful inspection by S.C. Department of Natural Resources (DNR) or the U.S. Coast Guard, including handouts.
Afterward, Capt. Tim Deckard of Castaway Fishing Charters will present how to locate and fish for Crocker, Whiting, Black Drum – Sharks or no Sharks. He will have rods and reels set up and baits of choice. This will include locations and safety measures in handling the species.
Beaufort Boat & Dock Supply, Butler Marine, and Danny Walsh and the Achurch Real Estate Group again are our monthly $50 drawing sponsors. Remember to weigh in your favorite catch at the Beaufort Boat & Dock Supply, located at 1734 Ribaut Road, Port Royal, during regular hours.
Congratulations to Shawn McEvoy, last month’s winner. Winners must be present at the next month’s meeting to receive the cash award.
Guests are welcome. Reservations are not needed. For additional information, please contact Capt. Frank Gibson at 843-522-2122 or email fgibson@islc.net.
Sail and Power Squadron requests expired flares, offers boat inspection
The Beaufort Sail and Power Squadron, now recognized as America’s Boating Club of Beaufort, in conjunction with the Town of Port Royal, fire chiefs, and S.C. Department of Natural Resources is sponsoring an event for boaters to turn in expired flares and get a free boat inspection.
This event will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, May 13 at the Sands Beach Landing in Port Royal. No reservation is required.
For additional information, contact Captain Frank Gibson at 843-522-2122 or email fgibson@islc.net.
– From staff reports
