As of Friday, 12/20/24, Boardwalk 2 is reopened for use.
All boardwalks are now open and accessible. There has been some tidal erosion at the end of Boardwalk 9, but it remains open.
Repairs are scheduled to occur at Boardwalk 9 in the coming weeks to address the impacts of erosion.
The sand scraping project has been completed. 150,000 cubic yards of sand was transferred from the area of the beach around boardwalk 1 to the area of the beach between boardwalk 6 and 7. This work was completed in under 8 weeks.
The result is a new dry sand beach in an area where there was previously none. This series of pictures below were taken from boardwalk 7. The first was taken just before the project began on 9/30/24 and the last was taken on 12/13/24. These pictures do a good job of comparing the before and after conditions to illustrate just how impactful this project was.
Repairs to the seawall in the area of Beach Club Villas are currently underway. This work will continue into February. After it is completed, the third and final phase of seawall repairs will be completed in the area between the Club and boardwalk 8.
Beachfront sand scraping and seawall repairs have been completed in the area between boardwalk 6 and the Beach Club.
Seawall repairs are underway in the area around Beach Club Villas. These repairs require sand, filter fabric, rip rap, and armor stone to be installed to rebuild the seawall.
The work is ongoing and is scheduled to be completed by April 2025.
Adopt-a-Highway invites you to work off your Thanksgiving waistline on Saturday, December 7; 9:00am – 11:00am. The volunteer team will meet at the Lake House parking lot before heading to Betsy Kerrison. Litter bags, vests and pick-up sticks provided. The sweep lasts about two hours. Past collections average 12-15 bags of litter, removing 225lbs of debris from our roadway.
If you have any questions, please email Mary Gwyn at mkginmd@verizon.net.
Let’s make the beautiful entrance to Seabrook Island trash-free!
SIPOA has completed a project to improve stormwater drainage on Marsh Hen Drive.
This work required permitting to allow for excavation within the salt marsh. Marsh materials were excavated using hydro excavation equipment to restore positive drainage to an existing tidal channel.
The result is a much better functioning stormwater system that will help prevent water on Marsh Hen Drive.
The sand scraping and seawall repair work from boardwalk 6 to the Beach Club has been completed.
The contractor is working to create a construction access point between Dolphin Point and Beach Club Villas. They have begun stockpiling materials here for the seawall repair work in this area.
The seawall repairs are scheduled to extend into April 2025, but the contractor is ahead of schedule at this point.
We will provide schedule updates when they are available.
The sand placement and seawall repair work from boardwalk 6 to the Beach Club will be completed this week. Boardwalks 3-7 will reopen on Monday (11/18/24). There is still some work going on at the beach access between boardwalks 1 and 2. Boardwalk 2 will remain closed and boardwalk 1 remains open. Work will begin on the seawall at Beach Club Villas beginning next week.
The sand recycle and seawall repair contractor, SJ Hamill, began working on seawall repairs on October 1. They began sand scraping and hauling on October 15. Thanks to some incredible weather and calm seas, they are currently ahead of the initial projected schedule. As of 10/31/24, the contractor has placed 3,000 of the 3,500 tons of armor stone specified for the repairs of the seawall from boardwalk 6 to the Beach Club. They have also hauled and placed 77,000 of the 150,000 specific cubic yardage of sand. The photo below shows the dry sand beach area that has been reestablished between boardwalks 6 and 7.
If our favorable weather conditions continue, we expect to be done placing armor stone from boardwalk 6 to the Beach Club by November 8 and sand scraping could be completed as early as November 22. The next phase of work will be the seawall repair at Beach Club Villas and Dolphin Point. Material staging could begin in this area as early as November 11.
We are grateful for all of the hard work from our engineer, Coastal Science and Engineering, and our contractor, SJ Hamill, to get this project off to a great start.
For a detailed outline of Seabrook Island’s Fishing Guidelines and Etiquette, please click here.
1. Introduction
Seabrook Island is a private coastal community offering a variety of fishing opportunities. This overview provides guidelines for surf, river, stream, pond, and marsh fishing, and fishing from bridges on Seabrook Island. Adherence to these guidelines ensures a safe and enjoyable experience for all residents and visitors.
2. License Requirements
All individuals fishing, crabbing, or shell fishing in saltwater on Seabrook Island must comply with SC Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) regulations and possess a valid SC fishing license (https://saltwaterfishing.sc.gov/license.html). This includes all marshes, creeks and inlets, and any ponds that are tidal. However, a fishing license is not required for freshwater fishing in non-tidal freshwater ponds and lakes. Resident and non-resident licenses can be obtained online at the SC Department of Natural Resources (www.dnr.sc.gov) (https://gooutdoorssouthcarolina.com) or call 843-762-5000.
3. Fish, Fishing Regulations
The SCDNR (www.dnr.sc.gov) has specific seasonal size, limit, and equipment regulations that change from time to time for fishing, crabbing, and shell fishing (https://www.dnr.sc.gov/regulations.html)
4. Surf Fishing Guidelines
Fishermen and swimmers should be cognizant and considerate of each other, use common sense, and treat each other with mutual respect so all can enjoy the beach and cohabitate the shore peacefully together.
5. Bridge Fishing Guidelines/Safety Issues
6. Post-Fishing Etiquette
7. Beach Patrol Activity
The Seabrook Island Beach Patrol and SIPOA Patrol Officers have the authority to issue warnings or citations, and to ask fisherman or swimmers to move if in their judgement they feel there is a safety issue. They are responsible for ensuring the safety of all beachgoers and responding to any incidents.
8. Golf Course Ponds/Lakes
For safety reasons, the Seabrook Island Club does not permit non-golfers to be on the course. Do not fish the ponds/lakes on the golf courses or practice areas.
9. Conclusion
By following these guidelines, you contribute to the preservation of Seabrook Island’s natural beauty, the freedoms for all to enjoy our special island, the rights of fishermen and swimmers, and the safety of all its residents and visitors.
Thank you for your cooperation and happy fishing!
Safety is the first priority.
To stay safe if you encounter a coyote:
DO:
DON’T
Coyote removal must be done by a trained wildlife professional. SIPOA Covenants §8 prohibit discharge of firearms, air guns, pistols, sling shots, and bows and arrows, of any kind, type or method of propulsion. SIPOA Covenants §11 states: “no hunting of any kind will be permitted in the SID.”
