Welcome to the Sea Kayak Pod!
I've created this site to
promote kayaking in Charleston, South Carolina.
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Sea Kayak Pod is sponsored by Sea Kayak Carolina
A place for paddlers.
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"Isn't he friendly, honking his horn at me!" -- click here for photo galleries.
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Charleston, South Carolina is a sea kayakers paradise! An historic harbor, open ocean, challenging inlets, barrier islands, tidal rivers, blackwater rivers and large freshwater lakes are all within a 1 hour drive. Click here for a list of some favorite launch spots and destinations. Coastal South Carolina (known as the Lowcountry) rarely dips below freezing - winter temperatures in the 70s are not uncommon. Click here for a calendar of Charleston sea kayak happenings.
"Is it cold down there?" Click here for the latest weather conditions and forecast.
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Wildlife abounds on the barrier islands and in the protected forests. Many species of birds can be spotted throughout the year. Just a few of the favorites are the Brown Pelican, Black Skimmer and the American Oystercatcher. But watch out for the Laughing Gulls - they are up to no good! The Lowcountry is a herpetologists delight: many species of snakes, lizards and turtles can be found - including the Loggerhead Sea Turtle which nests throughout the spring and summer along the barrier islands. Of course, the American Alligator is common in brackish and freshwater environments.
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The sea kayak community (the Pod) is active throughout the year. The area club - the LowcountryPaddlers - runs sponsored and informal trips. Informal groups organize trips via email. Paddlers from around the world gather on James Island - 10 minutes from downtown Charleston - for the East Coast Canoe and Kayak Festival every April.
What are you waiting for? Become part of the Charleston Pod!
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Check out the Lowcountry Paddlers by clicking on their logo!
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The sea kayak Pod is a community of highly developed amphibious mammals that spend part of their time on the water; and the rest of their time wishing that they were on the water. Sometimes solitary, they are more often found together enjoying their passion as a cohesive group. The Pod.
Egocentric paddlers are more often seen alone - but when they get together - they travel in an I-Pod.
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Scott's Kayak Spots! Photo Galleries Gear Guide Trip Reports
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Scott and the Good Luck Duck, surfing at Folly Beach, South Carolina. Email Scott at
Scott@SeaKayakCarolina.com if you have any feedback for the Pod or if you would like to be added to the Charleston Sea Kayak Show N' Go email distribution list.
