Whether at home or out enjoying an activity on the island, if a cardiac arrest occurs, call 9-1-1 first. Every emergency vehicle is equipped with an AED (Automated External Defibrillator), and they will likely arrive before you locate an available AED.
The 29 AEDs on Seabrook Island can be found at the following locations:
Amenity Office Building – 1101 Landfall Way Ground Floor Foyer
Camp St. Christopher Welcome Center Susanna’s House, Main Hall
Club Engineering Building Main Office Hallway – garden area
Club Laundry Staff Room – garden area
Equestrian Center Main Barn – center aisle hallway
Golf Course Crooked Oaks Course – hole #4 restroom Crooked Oaks Course – tee box #10 restroom Crooked Oaks Course – hole #14 restroom Ocean Winds Course – hole #4 restroom Ocean Winds Course – between hole #14 and tee box #15 restroom Driving Range Restroom
Island House First Floor – across from Carolina Room
Lake House Lobby Fitness Hallway Meeting Room Hallway – by back door
Ocean Terrace Front Entrance – Seabrook Island Road
Oyster Catcher Community Center Front Porch – to the left of the front door Pool Side Porch – by the restroom
Pelican’s Nest Front Entry – left of Seabrook Shoppe
Racquet Club Outside – to the left of the front entrance Inside – back office
Real Estate Office Center of the Building – next to the center door
SIPOA Office Building – 1202 Landfall Way Reception Area
Captain Sams Inlet Relocation Permit Application Status Update
SIPOA began preparations to submit a permit application for the 4th Captain Sams Inlet Relocation project in the spring of 2025 by meeting with project stakeholders and collecting their feedback.
A permit application was filed with the SC Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) and the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) in October 2025. In March of 2026, a settlement agreement was proposed that would transfer ownership of Captain Sams Spit from Kiawah Development Partners to the State of SC.
This settlement agreement is proceeding through the state budgeting process, but the timeline for final approval and property transfer is not clear at this time. As part of the permit requirements with SCDES and USACE, SIPOA must obtain authorization from the property owner before any construction activities can be authorized.
Therefore, the Captain Sams Spit settlement agreement and pending ownership transfer are preventing SIPOA’s permit application from being reviewed by SCDES and USACE. According to SCDES, these permit applications must be processed within certain defined regulatory timelines.
Because SIPOA’s permit application will likely exceed any applicable timeline as determined by SCDES, SCDES has requested that SIPOA agree to a pause in the current permitting review process. Accordingly, SIPOA has agreed to withdraw its permit applications with SCDES and USACE to allow the Captain Sams Spit settlement agreement and future ownership of the subject property to be resolved.
Similar issues were overcome during the previous inlet relocation permitting process. SIPOA withdrew its permit applications prior to the 2015 inlet relocation to allow for construction access issues to be addressed with the property owner at the time.
“SIPOA is committed to implementing the 4th inlet relocation project as part of Seabrook Island’s shoreline management program and will resubmit permit applications once the property ownership issues have been resolved.”
-Submitted by John Lassiter, SIPOA Board President
Third Annual Bourbon & Bluegrass at Middleton Place November 7, 2026 5:00-8:00 pm
Get ready for an unforgettable evening in one of Charleston’s most stunning settings at the third annual Bourbon & Bluegrass at Middleton Place, the Foundation’s fundraising event of the year. Enter through the illuminated historic oaks and be welcomed with a Bill Green traditional oyster roast over an open fire. Savor elevated small plates inspired by Lowcountry history and culture, sip handcrafted cocktails from leading bourbon producers, and enjoy live music under the stars.
This special event is about more than food, drinks, and music. It is an opportunity to directly support the Middleton Place Foundation’s mission of historic preservation, education, and research. By attending, you help sustain America’s Oldest Landscaped Gardens and support vital educational programming that serves more than 100,000 visitors and 10,000 students each year.
Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.
Experience the beauty of Drayton Hall in a relaxed afternoon setting with live music, historic landscapes, and on-site refreshments. Stroll beneath iconic oak trees while enjoying the atmosphere and conversation. Your ticket grants access to the grounds and galleries and includes your first glass of beer or wine; additional drinks are available for purchase.
Make, Dip & Dye for Adults ◊ August 8, 20261:00-2:30 pm
Spend an afternoon at Magnolia Plantation & Gardens creating your own textile masterpiece. Using traditional indigo dye techniques and a rich extract derived from a humble green plant, you’ll watch your fabric emerge from the vat and transform into a signature blue right before your eyes. Unwind, create, and connect while enjoying a selection of light bites and refreshments.
As part of Magnolia Plantation’s America 250 programming, this hands-on workshop dives deep into the science of natural fermentation and oxidation. They will also honor and uncover the complex history of indigo—one of colonial South Carolina’s most powerful cash crops—and the vital knowledge and labor of enslaved Africans who mastered its cultivation in the Lowcountry.
This program will also be offered on November 7, 2026.
Bluegrass and Storytelling ◊ August 14, 20267:00-8:30 pm
Enjoy an unforgettable performance by Grammy-nominated Josh Goforth as he brings the heart of Appalachian mountain music straight to the Lowcountry. A master of bluegrass, old-time, and folk music, Josh has captivated audiences across the country with his exceptional musicianship, warm humor, and rich storytelling. Playing a variety of traditional instruments and sharing tales passed down through generations, Josh brings the heritage and spirit of the Appalachian Mountains to life in a truly engaging performance. Whether you are a lifelong lover of acoustic music or simply seeking an evening of rich Southern storytelling, Goforth’s breathtaking performance promises to sweep you off your feet.
Goforth grew up in Madison County, North Carolina surrounded by the music and stories of his ancestors. He is a highly accomplished storyteller and old-time, bluegrass, and swing musician playing close to 20 instruments. His fiddling was featured in the movie Songcatcher, both onscreen and on the soundtrack. He has performed in all 50 states, throughout Europe, Asia, and Australia and gracing such stages as the Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall and The Grand Ole Opry. He was nominated for a Grammy for his 2009 release with David Holt, entitled Cutting Loose.
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Sweetgrass Basket Making Class ◊ August 29, 202610:00-1:00 pm
Join this workshop and create your own one-of-a-kind sweetgrass basket in a special class with Jennifaye Singleton of Geechee Gyal Baskets.
Jennifaye has been making sweetgrass baskets since 1990, an art she learned from her aunt. Sweetgrass basket sewing is view as a gift from God. The craft, handed down from generation to generation, is usually learned from childhood. Baskets require a great deal of patience and creativity, as there no set patterns. Each piece is unique, and each artist develops his or her own style.
All materials, including light refreshments, will be provided. Enjoy complimentary admission with your ticket.
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The Lake House has become a favorite amenity for many Seabrook Island Property Owners, offering dozens of instructor-led classes each week designed to promote health, wellness, and community.
To ensure we can continue providing the exceptional instructors and diverse class offerings our Property Owners enjoy, the monthly Unlimited Fitness Class Pass will increase from $49/month to $59/month beginning August 1, 2026.
This is only the second increase in nearly 20 years and reflects our commitment to maintaining a high-quality fitness program while offering competitive compensation to attract and retain outstanding instructors.
Please note: This unlimited Monthly Fitness Class Pass is an exclusive Property Owner-Only amenity and is not available to rental guests.
With your Unlimited Monthly Class Pass, you’ll continue to enjoy access to an outstanding lineup of 35+ classes throughout the week:
August Group Exercise Schedule
Click here for a description of the above classes. We appreciate your continued support of the Lake House fitness program and look forward to helping you stay active and healthy.
Semi-Private Series Sign up now for the following semi-private classes. For information about registering and detailed descriptions of the individual classes, click here.
Yin Yoga – Tuesdays at 5:15 pm from August 4 to 25.
Chair Yoga – Wednesdays at 2:30 pm from August 5 to 26.
Stretch, Strengthen & Socialize – Tuesdays and Thursdays at 1:15 pm from July 21 to August 13.
Classic Mat Pilates – Mondays and Wednesdays at 8:30 am from August 3 – 26.
The Seabrook Island Turtle Patrol has scheduled the inventories of nests 10 and 11 for Wednesday, July 29, starting at 6:15 pm. The team will start with nest 10, which is located about halfway between Boardwalks 2 and 3. The team will then drive to nest 11, located about 1,000 yards north of Boardwalk 1, the closest beach access. Please note that the distance between these two nests is rather far.
Do you know… how you can collect items to compost on Seabrook Island?
SIPOA has established a compost collection site at the existing trash and recycling center at 2902 Seabrook Island Road near the Maintenance Shed and the Community Garden. Special compostable bags are available at the site for you to use to collect compostable material at home.
Compostable items can be brought there and deposited in one of the two collection containers found adjacent to the Club laundry facility as seen below.
The containers are emptied every Tuesday and Friday and the material is hauled to the Charleston County compost facility to be processed as compost. Details on what is and not compostable can be found in the image below or on Charleston County’s website.
Let’s do what we can to contribute to a more sustainable environment.
To review this entire series, go to tidelinesblog.com and click “Do You Know” at the top of the page.
Please join the Seabrook Island Artist Guild for a reception to meet Marie-Helene and view her creative artworks.
Tuesday, August 4, 2026 4:30-6:00 pm Seabrook Island Lake House
“I draw with my scissors,” says Marie-Helene Grabman, gently dismissing the idea of templates or mechanical cutting devices when asked about her process. Her work—intricate, delicate, and remarkably precise—is created entirely by hand. Marie-Helene practices scherenschnitte, a centuries-old art form in which detailed scenes are cut from a single sheet of paper. Originating in 16th-century Switzerland and Germany, this tradition began as a religious craft in alpine communities before evolving into the richly expressive folk art we recognize today. Now, it is a discipline practiced by few, and mastered by even fewer.
Our teams have been diligently monitoring, maintaining, and checking the existing nests for any indications of activity. And, of course, they’re also keeping a close eye out for new mama turtle tracks, which would indicate a possible new nest.
Our Zone 1 walkers, Jan and Chris Couch and Kim Neath, reported a new crawl, and probers Sandy MacCoss and Nancy Schibler located the eggs. They also noted that the nest had been predated. The coyote wasn’t that hungry, as the majority of the eggs were transferred to a safer location. Congrats to Jan and Chris on their first experience with relocating the eggs.
Many nests are showing signs of boiling. The Walkers check the nests early in the morning, and our intrepid PHAT (Pre-Hatch Activity Team) members check all the nests late in the day for any further development during the day.
Many inventories are coming up. Check your email for a post from Tidelines about the date, time, and location. You can also go to siturtlepatrol.com for the information.
The mission of Seabrook Island Turtle Patrol is to protect and preserve sea turtles. Click here for more information.
Charleston County Mosquito Control Spraying is scheduled for overnight Tuesday, July 28 – Wednesday, July 29
Charleston County Mosquito Control has scheduled a spray truck for Zone “K2,” which includes the Town of Seabrook Island. The treatment is scheduled to take place during the overnight hours beginning after 11:00 pm on Tuesday, July 28, and will be completed before 7:00 am on Wednesday, July 29 (weather permitting).
As a reminder, mosquito treatment requests may be submitted at any time through the town’s website.
Beach Rules – Peak season beach rules are now in effect.
Chow Town Food Truck Rodeo – The next Chow Town is coming! On Wednesday, August 5, 2026, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm, food trucks from various local vendors will take over theTown Hall parking lot.
TOSI State Accommodations Tax (SATAX) Grant Program: TOSI is currently accepting applications from eligible organizations for funding from the Town’s State Accommodations Tax (SATAX) Grant Program. This program is intended to support eligible organizations in carrying out projects that attract or provide for tourists within TOSI. The program is funded by revenues received from a two percent (2%) tax imposed by the State of South Carolina on the gross proceeds from overnight lodging within the town limits of Seabrook Island. For more information, click here.
TOSI Monthly E-newsletter – To stay up-to-date with town communications, sign up for the e-newsletter by clicking here.
MEETINGS
To stay up to date on meeting dates and times, visit TOSI’s calendar located on its homepage.
Town Council Meeting Tuesday, July 28 – 2:30 pm The agenda can be viewed by clicking here. Watch live on YouTube.
View the calendar of meetings beyond this week by visiting the home page of TownofSeabrookIsland.org.
Agendas will be posted at least 24 hours before each meeting. All videos can be found on the town’s YouTube channel. Individuals wishing to participate in the meeting via Zoom can call (843) 768-9121 or email pwiggins@townofseabrookisland.org for login information before the meeting.
Full Moon Bonfire Wednesday, July 29, 2026 Location: On the beach between BW 1 and 2 Sunset – 8:22 pm Moonrise – 8:40 pm High Tide – 10:35 pm Buck Moon
We are gearing up for another full moon bonfire! Join us on the beach for Seabrook Island’s Full Moon bonfire on Wednesday, July 29, 2026.
The July full moon is called the Buck Moon because the antlers of male deer (bucks) are in full-growth mode. Bucks shed and regrow their antlers each year, producing a larger and more impressive set as the years go by. Other names for the July full moon include: Thunder Moon, Hay Moon, and Wyrt Moon.
Come enjoy a pleasant evening with a bonfire on the beach with friends and neighbors. There’s always plenty of room on the beach for everyone, so invite a friend, bring your houseguests. To keep things simple, each person brings what they want: a stick of firewood for a big bonfire, chairs, food, drinks. Nothing will be provided but a beautiful beach, a bonfire, and a full moon.
Hopefully, the weather will be perfect for the evening. People ask if the bonfire will be held if it’s rainy. The bonfire will be canceled if it is raining or rain is threatening, as few would be comfortable attending. By terms of the permit, the fire needs to be out no later than 10:00 pm. The later sunset and moonrise times give us time for dinner before gathering on the beach.
Put the following dates on your calendar for other upcoming full moon bonfires.
