#waves

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

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

Another run of mixed-direction, easterly swell for mid-March

A stellar run of cold surf for late February continues during the first week of March.

With everyone eagerly anticipating warmer spring surf, early March might just deliver.

Grit-worthy Charleston events 2/20–2/22. Trust us, you'll have a blast.

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.

I couldn't start the New Year without paying tribute to the old.

An ongoing debate about surfboard leashes at Folly.

Be thankful! Some big sloppy wind swell should fill in Sunday, fading just before Thanksgiving.

Kickstart your Monday on a positive note with Charleston Grit's newest blogger, whole-health coach Katie Ashley.

Surf fever takes over the Brick House Party Plantation October 16–18 at the Carolina Surf Film Festival

If you're a musician or attend shows on a regular basis, you might've come across these types. They're at every show, in every crowd, and they're experts at pissing people off.

What's better than one Grit site? TWO! Fueled by serious bloggers and accomplished publishers, our neighbors to the north unveil their own, incredible version of Grit, and celebrated Asheville Style.

The Ravenel Bridge has seen some trouble the past few weeks. From ice forming to ice falling, we need our trusty bridge to get it together.

The Zac Brown Band returns to Daniel Island this weekend with an impressive pack of pals (like Willie Nelson, Band of Horses, and The Head & The Heart). Here are my top picks for the two-day show...

Charleston native and budding designer Monique Araujo is Paris-bound—about her, the dress that won her third nationally in the Humane Society competition, and the sewing machine awaiting her in France

What I learned at Folly this past weekend, thanks to a family of bona fide beach newbies (tube socks and wardrobe malfunctions included)

A morning glimpse at Folly Beach—the ocean worshippers, the wall of love, the shell-soaked shoes... Drink it in, Charleston

Is anyone locally adapting today's trends to yesterday's frocks? Yep—meet Find Keep Vintage, a pair of designers sewing new life into old duds from their bedroom-turned-studio