17 August 2011
SCMA LAUNCHES 2011
NAUTICAL MARKETPLACE
Charleston, SC – The South
Carolina Marine Association (SCMA) is rebranding the
Carolina Nautical Flea Market it has held the last two
years. For 2011, SCMA is introducing the Nautical
Marketplace, to be held September 24 at St. Johns
Yacht Harbor, Johns Island, SC on the Stono River.
Rion Salley, SCMA President
and Manager of Port Royal Landing Marina, explained,
"Everyone…boat dealers, retailers, repair facilities,
artisans, boaters…are all still hurting in this
economic climate. We decided to kick it up a notch and
have a wider expanse of folks selling used and new
items. To make it fun for all," he continued, "there
will be food, beverages and music during the day."
SCMA invites vendors to
bring new, old, used, or never used nautical items and
collectibles. Items only need to be "remotely
connected to the water. Clean out your dock box,
garage, warehouse and see who thinks it can be turned
into treasure."
There is no admission charge
for shoppers. Vendors can register at
www.scmanauticalmarketplace.org,
call 843.889.9067, or email
SCMarineAssn@gmail.com
A silent auction will take
place throughout the day and into the evening. A
portion of the proceeds from the auction will be
donated to the Harry Hampton Memorial Wildlife Fund.
Evening festivities include
a pulled pork dinner , open bar, and more music.
Tickets must be purchased ahead of time for this
event, either online at
www.scmarine.org
or from any SCMA Board Member.
The Harry Hampton Memorial
Wildlife Fund is a private, non-profit corporation
that partners with the South Carolina Department of
Natural Resources for the promotion of education,
research, management and administration of fish and
game laws that will benefit the conservation of
marine, wildlife and other natural resources in South
Carolina.
SCMA is the trade
association representing the recreational marine
industry and the boaters in South Carolina. Its
primary goal is providing economic, environmental,
legislative and educational support to the
recreational boating industry and boaters of South
Carolina. See www.scmarine.org.
For more information,
contact Suzi DuRant
843.889.9067 or SCMarineAssn@gmail.com
10 December 2010
WILSON LANDING BECOMES SC 14th CLEAN MARINA
Charleston, SC -- The South Carolina Clean Marina Committee has granted Clean Marina
certification to Wilson Landing, a part of the Palmetto Bluff development on the May River near
Bluffton, SC.
A flag and certificate were awarded to the marina at the South Carolina Marine Association
annual meeting. SCMA administers the SC Clean Marina Program in cooperation with the SC
Department of Health and Environmental Control and the SC Department of Natural Resources.
Becoming a Clean Marina involves using best management practices to be better stewards of
the environment, SCMA President Bob Pilcher said in congratulating the recipient. “It isn’t an
easy process and, in some cases, involves added expenses.” The marinas go beyond normal
regulatory requirements in managing potential pollutants, keeping their facilities as “green” as
possible and educating their customers on better environmental actions to keep our waterways
clean.
“The committee was impressed with the efforts Wilson Landing has gone through to comply
with the Clean Marina standards,” SCMA Executive Director Suzi DuRant commented. “The
marina uses extensive vegetative buffers and permeable surfaces to filter stormwater runoff
and even uses mineral oil instead of hydraulic oil in the lift slips over the river.”
For further information contact SCMA at the address and phone number above or email
SCMarineAssn@gmail.com
The South Carolina Marine Association is a trade association representing the boaters and the
boating businesses in the state.
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