Storage, Haul, & Launch
The information for this page will continue to be updated over the next several weeks.
Pre-Event Boat Storage Options:
Limited Free Options (boats under 30 ft.) – Azalea Moving and Storage
During Event Dockage Options:
Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina
Post Event Boat Storage Options:
Pierside Boatworks
Charleston City Boatyard
Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina
Charleston Yacht Club Launching Guidelines:
Charleston Yacht Club (no trailer storage available)
Directions to Remley’s Point Ramp:
Remley’s Point (no trailer storage available)
Hobcaw Yacht Club Ramp Launching Guidelines:
Hobcaw Yacht Club (no trailer storage available)
Trailer Storage Locations:
List of all Charleston County Parks and Recreation Boat Landings:
LAUNCHING
Following are the available launch sites and the information about each.It is intended that each of the classes be directed to a certain launch point destinations as listed, but it is not mandatory. All launching is on a first come-first serve basis.
1.)Pierside Boatworks – Travelift launching with reservation. Trailer storage on site. Contact us at info@piersideboatworks.com or call 843-554-7775 for reservations and pricing. Approximately 3.5 miles to race village.
3.) James Island Yacht Club – Hoist launching, reserved for J-22′s and J-70s only . J70s are limited to thirty boats. Launching times are to be coordinated with Chris Hamilton. Round trip fee $50.00, and trailer storage nearby. Approx. 2 miles to Race Village (by water). Contact: Chris Hamilton at 843 469 4254 or email chamiltion@fmtmedic.com .
4.) Charleston Yacht Club – Hoist launching. Prefer J-24s, J80s Melges 24/20′s and Vipers that are stacked on trailers. Mast stepping by gin pole only, during launch days. Fee for round trip and parking is $50.00. paid to the City Marina via a voucher. This voucher will entitle you eight hours of parking on either Wednesday or Thursday but not both. Vessel launch and vessel haul at the CHYC. Eight hours of parking on Sunday or four hours of parking on Monday. Any trailer remaining overnight is subject to a maximum charge of $30.00 per day with prior registration with The City Marina. Any trailer remaining in parking lot over 8 hours without being registered is subject to being booted or locked. Any booted or locked trailer will be subject to a $50.00 lock removal fee and $30.00 per day charge with a minimum charge of $30.00. Trailers will need to be stored at the Mt. Pleasant Recreational Pier park, underneath the Ravenal Bridge. Locking your trailer is advised. Launching times are Thursday from 1000 to 1800 hrs, and Sunday after racing until ??. Approx. 4 miles from Race Village. Contact: John Gagg 843-207-1222 or Brian Swan 843-209-7286.
5.) Hobcaw Yacht Club – Ramp launching. Prefer Vipers and Ultimate 20′s only. Round trip free. Launch times are Thursday , April 19, from 1100 to 1800 hrs. Trailer storage is limited on the YC grounds, so it will be on a first come/first serve basis, otherwise available at the Mt. Pleasant Park underneath the Ravenal bridge. Approx. 3 miles from Race Village. Contact: John Cameron: 843-577-6695.
6.) Remley’s Point boat ramp – Ramp launching – prefer Vipers , J70s and Ultimate 20′s only. Free. Available 24/7Trailer storage under Ravenal Bridge. Less than 1 mile to Race Village.
Questions contact Brian Swan @ briswan@comcast.net or 843-209-7286
