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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.

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.

Charleston's Atlantic Esthetic SUP Summer Race Series

Ready to race your paddle board, or just have fun trying? Atlantic Esthetics SUP Summer race series lets you explore Charleston's waterways while having a blast.

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.

Acai Bowls, Goat Curry, and Surfing: Chico Feo on Folly Beach

Need to fuel up for a day on the water or refuel after a surf session? Chico Feo on Folly Beach has you covered.

Charleston Paddlers Compete in the World-Class 2015 Carolina Cup

Two Charleston teenagers were among the elite paddlers at Saturday's Carolina Cup in Wrightsville Beach, NC

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 Eat Local Challenge 2015

The Lowcountry is bursting with local farms and food producers, and the impact on our economy when we buy from local farmers is profound. Making a simple shift in your weekly spending to $10 towards local food could potentially bring millions to the Lowcountry and reduce our environmental impact as a community. The Eat Local Challenge is a great place to start.

Unwrapping Mindfulness and Healing With Abigail McClam of Lotus Healing Centre

Food as medicine, mindfulness mediation, and healing from inflammation through diet—Abigail McClam of Lotus Healing Centre Charleston breaks it down.

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.

Seam Siren: Maui-Based Herbalist Creates Line of Organic Clothing

Herbalist and healer Mary Wutz turned to fashion to create a line of sustainable, organic clothing that is as good for your body as it is for the Earth.

Charleston Wine + Food Festival 2015 Coverage

This year's 10th Annual Wine + Food Festival was a celebration of Charleston's rich culinary history, its international notoriety, and its progressive future. Saltwater Chef was there to get a finger on the pulse of the festivities.

How to Go Gluten-Free: A 10 Step Guide for Beginners

You've been having the bloating, the swelling, the indigestion, brittle nails, insomnia—you name it. You get tested for gluten intolerance and celiac disease, and your doctor tells you it's time to go off gluten. Uh-oh. Not. Good. My life is over. Now what? Here's a guide from Saltwaterchef.com on how to go gluten-free in 10 Steps.

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.

9 Day Sugar Cleanse

Been on a bit of a sugar bender? We feel you. Here's how to break the addiction cycle.

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