Outstanding In His Field — March 2020
Tending The Flock Hello Friends, Here it is March already and there’s so much to get done before it really warms up. Don’t let it overwhelm you though. Rather than panic about all your upcoming obligations, (socially or at work,) try, “Tending the flock.” By this I...
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It’s Always Shark Week On Folly Beach
Whenever we swim in the ocean on Folly Beach, there are likely sharks in the water with us. Sharks are an apex predator and play a key role in a healthy ocean ecosystem. This summer saw some bites on the Carolina coast, reminding us of our toothy neighbors’ potential...
Mother for the Folly Family
An interview with Nancy Hussey, local organizer of Surfers Healing It’s billed as “one perfect day,” and for many children with autism and their families, it is that and so much more. Aug. 20 marked the eighth year Surfers Healing has held a surf camp on Folly Beach....
Observing Wildlife On The Water
I learn things by operating a charter business. In fact, I’ve learned a lot of geography from charter guests. Since many visitors come from Michigan, I’ve learned to navigate my way around Michigan’s “mitt.” I’ve learned that one is either from Chicago or from the...
Choose your battles, win the war
When it comes to yard work, or many other applications in life, we sometimes find ourselves in circumstances known to some as “in the weeds,” meaning you’ve got too much on your plate. Looking out into your yard, whether metaphorically or not, you may ask yourself,...
FOLLY FISHING REPORT — SEPTEMBER 2015
Fall Fishing is an Angler’s Dream Come True By Captain Geoff Bennett | Contributing Writer With a perfect storm of conditions in place, anglers can be certain inshore fishing will really pick up this month. A combination of lots of bait, cooler water temperatures and...
FOLLY FLASHBACK
RACE AND INJUSTICE ON FOLLY, CIRCA 1864 During the Civil War struggles for control of Charleston Harbor, three regiments of African-American Union soldiers were stationed on Folly Beach. Racial inequality was not only a trait of life in the American South—the...
Salt Marsh Diaries — August 2015
THE SLOWER YOU GO THE LESS DAMAGE YOU DO “The slower you go, the less damage you do.” “Always leave yourself an escape route.” These words came from my boss during the first few days of work at Bohicket Marina. As such, my professional mariner’s career began. I...
Folly Fishing Report — August 2015
BEAT THE HEAT AND GET OUT EARLY ON THE WATER Fishing has been very productive this summer and anglers can expect more of the same in August. During this month, it will be important to get out early or stay out late to beat the heat. Not only will it be more...
Outstanding In His Field — August 2015
TIMING IS EVERYTHING I was talking with a friend the other day about landscaping and they told me what I hear so very often, “I hate yard work, it’s just too hot.” My reply was the same I always give, “Do you really hate yard work or did you wait too late in the year...
The Fortunes of Joeltar
Getting to Know Walking Joel The recent tragic events in Charleston, and the beautiful way our community responded, lends one to pondering how to create a world where differences among people are not only tolerated, but celebrated, all the while respecting the...