Olukai Lowcountry Boil Paddle Battle

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Paddle on Beautiful Hilton Head Island!

Come see why Hilton Head Island has been voted by Travel and Leisure as the best island destination in America (https://www.travelandleisure.com/worlds-best/hilton-head-best-island-in-us). Hilton Head Island is in the heart of South Carolina's Lowcountry and is surrounded by vast tidal salt marshes that are a paddler's paradise. Hilton Head has many great restaurants, tennis courts, world-known golf courses and miles of bike paths and hard-packed sandy beaches great for running and biking.  Stay the weekend, you will not regret it!

The race is part of The Southern Stoke Paddle Series!

The race will be held near Skull Creek, which separates Hilton Head Island from Pinckney Island (a national wildlife refuge) and the mainland. Skull Creek is part of the Intercoastal waterway and has a rich history including native Indian oyster shell rings and burning homes during the Revolutionary War.

Race Beneficiaries 

The Lowcountry Boil Paddle Race proceeds will benefit The Outside Foundation. The Outside Foundation has a mission to get every child in Beaufort County in a kayak during their middle school years. The Outside Foundation also is involved with regular trash clean-up efforts and a unique oyster recycling program.

Donate to our Cause

Can't attend the race this year, but would still like to donate to our worthy causes? Every dollar counts. It only costs $25 for a scholarship to get a kid OUTSIDE in our Kids in Kayaks Program. The cost of the program is too much for many Beaufort County families. Make an impact, Donate here!

Course Information 

Our course is on open water in the intercoastal waterway near Skull Creek in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.

Long Course- Approx. 8-10 miles (TBD)

Short Course- 3.5 miles

Kid's and Fun Adult race- short (Adult 1 mile)  **No Race jersey or lunch included. Lunch can be purchased**

**PFDs required. Leashes suggested (will be mandatory if winds pick up). Hydration packs suggested. There are sharp oysters where we are paddling. We will make every effort to keep paddlers away from shallow areas. It is not a bad idea to wear water shoes for added protection**

Trophies- top 3 men and women in each division with more than 5 competitors.

$$$ Cash prizes for the top 3 men and women in the long course (solo categories with more than 10 competitors) $$$