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Looking for Summer Camps in Charleston? Try Isla Surf School

So instead of sending your kids to “just another” summer camp or having to deal with them under your feet all summer, why not give them a memorable experience that they will be talking about for years? Who knows, you may just peak a new interest with your kids.

MEET LAUREN FUREY

A young, female chef trailblazer is in Charleston, and you can't miss her!

New Dating App Changing the Culture in Charleston

Experiencing dating fatigue? "Swipe right" on this new app hoping to put the date back in dating.

2018 Surfers Healing Folly Beach Camp returns Thursday

Surfers Healing returns to Folly Beach for the 11th year on Thursday, August 23rd from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Catch the action and ride the epic wave of love and acceptance of children living with autism at the Folly Beach Pier. Planning to go? Post about the event using the hashtag #OnePerfectDay.

From Surfing to Singing: Meet JJ Grey

JJ Grey & Mofro will be at the Windjammer on June 28. Grit had the chance to talk with the frontman about his new album, Ol' Glory.

Weekend Hit List: January 29-31

Your go-to guide for all things Charleston this weekend, January 29-31

2nd Annual Carolina Surf Film Festival near Folly Beach

The 2nd Annual Carolina Surf Film Festival was held this year at Brick House Kitchen near Folly Beach. With a steady lineup of innovative surf cinematography, the Carolina surf community came together for a fun weekend of beer, food, live music, and great film.

Catching Waves with Isla Surf School

What happens when your passion also becomes your business? Ask Peter Melhado of Isla Surf School where it's all about balance.

Learn to Paddleboard at Ocean Fitness Wednesday Night Social Paddles

Learn to SUP with Ocean Fitness for only $20, or bring your own board and simply join in the fun!

Nantahala Outdoors Center: Mountain Water Getaway

Need to get away from the heat for a bit of fun? Nantahala Outdoors Center is the perfect getaway.

Bored Kids? Try Summer Surf Camp

Are your kids spending too much time in front of the television this summer? Maybe it's time for surf camp.

Play, Getting Flipped, and Overcoming Fear

Every so often find yourself upside down, stuck in a eddy, unable to right yourself. But fear can keep us from really playing, really living, really doing the things we love to do if we become afraid of "flipping."

Warrior Surf Foundation to Host First Surfing Clinic for Wounded Veterans

Spread the love this Saturday, June 27, at 8:30 am at 3rd Street on Folly Beach.

Folly Beach Wahine Classic All-Women's Surf Competition 2015

Each year for the past 14 years, an all-women's surf competition is held at the Washout on Folly Beach, just outside Charleston, SC. Though it began as a short and longboard competition, the Wahine Classic has grown over the years to include bodyboard and stand-up paddle board (SUP) divisions, and a pro-surf competition with prize money.

2015 Bodhi's Revenge SUP Ocean Race on Folly Beach: Sun, Surf, and Camaraderie

The weather report stated “100% chance of Thunderstorms by 10:00 am,” but for the brave souls that dared the weather, Sunday morning provided both sun and surf for the Bodhi’s Revenge Paddle Race on Folly Beach.

Charleston Surfer Justin Schaay Places 2nd in South Africa's Dusi Canoe Marathon—on a Paddle Board

An astounding finish on a stand-up paddle board for Charleston surfer Justin Schaay at this year's Dusi Canoe Marathon in South Africa.

"March Madness," for Real

Another week of surf to keep Folly surfers in the water.

From War to Water: A Surfer's Story

After two tours in Iraq as a Marine, and suffering from debilitating PTSD due to the horrors of war, Sgt. Andy Manzi found healing through surfing. The story of his healing is now influencing the way the VA deals with veterans suffering from PTSD.

To Leash or Not to Leash? That Is the Question

An ongoing debate about surfboard leashes at Folly.

Divorcing Mother Nature

Shep Rose takes a look into what he believes is the demise of naturalism.

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