2nd Annual Shem Creek Shootout Weekend- July 8-10

Mark your calendar for the 2nd annual Shem Creek Shootout, hosted by David Clifford from Charleston Watersport. Demo day, registration event, race and post party info include:

• July 8th - SUP Demo with leading SUP manufacturers Starboard, Hobie, Boardworks, Yolo and more. The demo will be held at Station 30 on Sullivan's Island, Sc starting @ 4:30pm and running until 7pm.
• July 8th - Registration Party @ Red's Ice House on Shem Creek in Mt Pleasant, Sc. Starting at 6pm for registration, bib pick up and general information. Food and drinks are on the house for all racers. The general public is welcome for a small donation to The Wounded Warrior Project. Party runs to 9pm.
• July 9th - 8am Paddlers Meeting - It's recommended that all racers attend to review the course, WPA rules and for specific information.
• July 9th - 9am - Race Start Time for Elite Race - Start/Finish line in front of Red's on Shem Creek, 9:15 Start for the Recreational Race, Youth Race 9:25 start.
• July 9th - 11:00am - Awards and Post Race Party - The Cottage, next to Red's (formerly The Big Game Club). We'll have food and drinks are on the house for all racers. The general public is welcome for a small donation to The Wounded Warrior Project. Prizes and Trophies will be awarded around 12 noon. Official Party will run from 11:00am to 2pm, unofficial party will continue at Red's.
• July 10th - Station 30 on Sullivan's Island demos and instruction will be held from 9am to 12pm.

* The Charleston Watersport crew is working working on additional activities including a group paddle, instructional classes and etc. Stay tuned.

Sign up is now available at http://www.active.com/surfing/mt-pleasant-sc/2nd-annual-shem-creek-sup-shootout-2011

Hotel and Lodging info: http://www.shemcreekinn.com/ please call (843) 881-1000 and mention the Shem Creek Shootout 2011 for special rates. A limited block of rooms are available due to the hotel being "in season".

Board Storage - Board storage is available at Charleston Watersport for this event, please contact the store for directions and storage.

For more info or to sponsor this event, contact David Clifford @ info@charlestonwatersport.com

Behind the scenes at the Charleston magazine photo shoot

Behind the scenes at Shem Creek Boat Landing

It's always a pleasure working with a talented photographer. Yesterday's late afternoon photo shoot for Charleston magazine's upcoming "Water" issue (June) was at first terrifying, and then a real treat. With tornado warnings in effect, Charleston-based photographer Ben Williams didn't feel like we should reschedule due to "a little wind." Obviously he's not a regular SUP'er! But we were good sports and did what he said, including stripping down to shorts and bikinis in the rain for the first round of portraits at Red's Icehouse as the happy hour crowd poured in. The clouds eventually parted and the lighting was perfect for a group paddle session at Shem Creek Boat Landing.
It's good that Charleston's local media have finally taken an interest in standup paddleboarding and her growing community. With so many rich waterways and calm beaches, there's no reason this can't be a top SUP destination.
Look for Charleston magazine's June issue featuring locals who live to surf and standup paddleboard. With Ben Williams behind the lens, it's sure to be a beautiful sight.

Contact us at: dean@deanwatersports.com

$10,000 In Cash & Prizes Awarded At Shem Creek Shootout

Charleston, SC—The first annual Shem Creek Shootout on Saturday, July 17, had a great turn out from SUP pros on the East Coast. A good- and enthusiastic- crew from Wilmington, NC really brought the heat! Also in town and representing Starboard, East Coast champ Iain McFarland from Cocoa Beach, Fl. In all, there were 36 racers from Fl, NC, VA, and NJ racing amongst others from SC and Charleston. It wasn't all about the pros though- there was a "Kids" division and they all had a blast! Thanks to Dave at Charleston Watersport for really pulling this together! And special thanks to John from Distressed Mullet for helping us get the word out and rallying the Wilmington crew. Conditions on the water were pretty rough, but in all, a great race. Red's Icehouse on Shem Creek were great hosts of this family-friendly affair- thank you.

Stay tuned for details about the October 9-10 SUP surfing contest, and our regular race series beginning late August.
Dean + Misty Johnson
Dean Watersports