Dataw Island

The Dataw Island Club announces new membership category

2012-05-17T17:24:45Z

The Dataw Island Club is pleased to announce a new membership category called Introductory Golf Membership. This category is ideal for new property owners who are, or want to become, golfers yet don't want to commit to a full golfing membership. "Introductory Golf is a unique alternative for members who want to play golf but can't obligate enough time to be full golf members," said David Warren director of marketing for Dataw Island.

INTRODUCTORY GOLF MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS INCLUDE:
• 25 tee time requests through the lottery draw per membership per year.
• Unlimited golf play after 1 pm or after the draw, whichever is later.
• Unlimited access to the practice areas.
• Ability to join Dataw Island Golf Association and Dataw Island Women's Golf Association.
• Complimentary Swing Analysis with a PGA Professional.
• Unlimited Tennis, Fitness, Swimming, Croquet and Dining.

For more information on golf memberships and real estate call 843-838-9090.

2012 Ladies Member Guest Results

2012-05-09T18:43:11Z

Congratulations to the Overall Champions of the 2012 Ladies Member-Guest! LUCY LONGWELL AND FRAN BENTKOWSKI

Dataw Island Club

2012 Ladies Member Guest

Spring Peeper Frog

Lucy Longwell/ Fran Bentkowski 30 ½

Francis Matthews/ Deanna Childers 28 ½

Sue Mannhiem/ Kristen Diamond 27 ½

Patrice Hardee/ Betty Poore 22 ½

Sue Zankowski/ Sonja Stutchfield 21 ½

Anne Gilbert/ Kathryn Woolley 19 ½

Green Tree Frog

Lynda Scarfe/ Judy Bentley 28 ½

Rita Laughnane/ Karen French 28

Jackie Tobin/ Jan Fisher 24 ½

Anne Schmitt/ Elizabeth Moore 24 ½

Peggy Hoff/ Judith Hoff 24 ½

Karen Ahern/ Ann Boston 20

Little Grass Frog

Mary Ann Foutch/ Sue Mendenhall 29

Barbara Albon/ Cathy Keup 27 ½

Gretchen Blickle/ Linda Lawlor 26 ½

Carol Carpenter/ Emily Miles 23 ½

Nancy Bowers/ Donna Cluse 23 ½

Lynne Van Etten/ Mary Socci 20

Cricket Frog

Karen Burke/ Donna Altman 31

Linda Klotz/ Dotty Narvaez 29

Pam Didier/ Terry Didier 25

Gayle Bartley/ Cookie Barnett 25

Sue Kemper/ Barbara Meier 22 ½

Trudy Stevens/ Lynne Kearns 17

River Frog

Wanda Elmore/ Raquel Thompson 31 ½

Pat Gratsch/ Sue Sherwood 27

Pat Hopkins/ Sandy Monnin 26

Kathy Shields/ Barbara Stenholm 24 ½

Carolyn Collins/ Jane Cuffe 23 ½

Joan Dahl/ Kimberly Dahl 17 ½

Leopard Frog

Pam Farris/ Janette Fickes 29

Sheila Sears/ Mindy March 29

Diane Laughlin/ Gloria Basehore 27

Sue Cheatham/ Patsy Smith 24 ½

Barbara Body/ Robin Body 22

Joan Karmilovich/ Patricia Dahl 18 ½

Gopher Frog

Karen VanSlyke/ Suzie Henry 30 ½

Pat Lundgren/ Donna Reischel 30

June Austin/ Joan Cummings 27

Judy Raynor/ Janet Specht 22 ½

Cathy Crocker/ Doris Miller 21 ½

Mary Dickerson/ Eileen Tanis 18 ½

Closest to the Pin

Day 1

CD#5 Liz Moore 10'9" Guest

CD#12 Nancy Bowers 16'8" Member

Day 2

CD#2 Sonja Stutchfield 4'1/4" Guest

CD#12 Liz Moore 8'3" Guest

CD#5 Pam Farris 2'1/2" Member

CD#16 Patrice Hardee 8'11" Member

DATAW BOATS DO VERY WELL IN JEAN RIBAUT CUP

2012-04-25T15:04:39Z

Thirteen boats sailed in the Jean Ribaut Cup which was held in Port Royal Sound last Saturday. In spite of a forecast for possible thunderstorms the weather turned out to be very good for this regatta with partially cloudy skies and winds in the eight to twelve knot range. Four boats from Dataw raced in the event with three of them bringing home silver. Two additional Dataw boats had planned to race but had to withdraw due last minute issues.

Two classes of boats raced - the Non-spinnaker Racing Class and the Non-spinnaker Cruising Class. The Jean Ribaut Cup is awarded to the winning boat from the Racing Class and there also is a Cruising Class Cup. Two races were held with the results being combined to determine the winner of each class.

THE JEAN RIBAUT CUP - RACING CLASS: Seven boats competed in this event.
Everett Ballenger sailing a Catalina 22 - STRAY CAT - came in first in both races to claim the Ribaut Cup by a slim margin of 1 minute and 48 seconds over Dataw's Roy Crocker in TRUE LOVE who was second in both races for second place overall. Previous Ribaut Cup winners Ricky Akers sailing LOKI a Morgan 38 was third, and Julian Levin's Nonsuch 33 PRIME MERIDIAN was forth. Also sailing in this class were RELATIVE ANGLE a Ranger 22 (Christian Koppernaes), YARDLEY a Beneteau 321 (Ray Gallagher) and SPARTINA a Cheoy Lee 39 (Simon Jenkins),

CLASS C TROPHY - CRUISING CLASS: Six boats sailed in the class. Dataw boats took the first two places with Dick Nalwasky sailing his Catalina 36 BLEU JACKIT ( 2nd and 1st in the two races) very well to take the trophy. In second, also from Dataw, was Art Morrow's BLACK SHOE an O'Day 26 (3rd and 2nd), followed by DAVE'S FOLLY (Catalina 27) skippered by Dave Tindall who was third. Other boats competing were SLIPAWAY a Hunter 34 (Reggie Fraser}, Dataw's SWEET THING a Catalina 320 (John Payne) and REALITY an Island Packet
29 (Andrew Newton).

There were two social events associated with the Ribaut Cup. A skippers meeting/cocktail party was held on Friday night before the race. and an Awards Dinner was held after the race on Saturday evening. Both of these fun events were well attended with a number of Dataw people present to support the Dataw fleet. Overall - it was a great regatta.

Roy Crocker - Sailing Fleet Captain

Dataw Island Cotton Dike Course Reopens to Great Reviews

2011-11-07T17:08:50Z

DATAW ISLAND SC- Dataw Island Club's popular Cotton Dike Golf Course reopens for play this week following a much-anticipated, multi-million dollar facelift. The Tom Fazio-designed course, renowned for its stunning views of Jenkins Creek and the surrounding tidal marshes, has been updated to meet modern golf standards and improve playability for members and guests.

"The course plays beautifully" said Dataw Club member Sonny Googins, "Cotton Dike is a challenge for the best and average golfer on Dataw and truly a joy to play" John Weaber a Dataw Club member and resident went on to say, "I have watched this come together for the last year and I could not be happier with the results. The course is a pleasure to play. All of the members at Dataw should be quite proud of Cotton Dike".

As part of the six-month renovation project, 17 of the greens were cored out and re-contoured. All of the greens on the 18-hole course, as well as the putting green and chipping area near the Clubhouse, were re-grassed with MiniVerde Ultra Dwarf Bermudagrass, providing a smooth consistent putting surface for players. Fairways were converted to Celebration Bermuda, a grass better suited for shade and heat.

Atlanta's Billy Fuller Golf Design oversaw the work, part of a $5.4-million project that also will include the renovation of Dataw Island's Morgan River course next spring. Cotton Dike's makeover will ensure "the club remains competitive with the marketplace for the next 20 to 30 years," Fuller said. former superintendent of Augusta National Golf Club and Design Associate and Senior Agronomist with Cupp Design, Fuller has completed a number of major renovations of prestigious golf courses across the country since opening the company in 2004. His design work has earned the praise and recognition of Sports Illustrated, the LPGA Tour and Golf Week.

An important element of the Cotton Dike renovation included the replacement of the now-antiquated hydraulic irrigation system that was installed when the course was built in 1985. Once Lowcountry marshland, the course terrain was drained a century ago by dikes built to create additional land for cotton fields during the great plantation days of Dataw Island. Almost half of the 18 holes lie along the marsh and the winding creek. Bunkers also were improved with new drainage, sand and contouring. Lake banks were restored in numerous areas and trees were pruned to allow more sunlight on the fairways and greens.

"The newly renovated Cotton Dike course turned out wonderfully and will be a great improvement in condition and design," said Ted Bartlett, general manager and chief operating officer of the Dataw Island Club. "It's a testament to the club's commitment to maintaining the finest amenities and our investment in the future."

In December, work will begin on Morgan River, the signature Arthur Hills course featuring its own dramatic vistas of the Morgan River and the savannas beyond. The renovation of this Par-72 course is expected to be completed in August 2012.

Located just outside the historic seaport town of Beaufort, S.C., Dataw Island is recognized as one of the top coastal residential communities in the Southeast. The secluded 870-acre gated community offers residents the best in South Carolina Lowcountry living with an impressive array of amenities that includes two 18-hole golf courses, a riverfront tennis and swimming pool complex, a grand clubhouse, full-service marina and a 16,000-square-foot community center.

For more information on Dataw Island and new membership opportunities, call 843-838-3374.

Dataw Island Club announces new membership program

2011-10-17T18:06:52Z

DATAW ISLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA - The board of directors of the Dataw Island Club have announced a new membership offering called the Vacation Membership. It is designed to allow potential future residents to join the Dataw Island Club and enjoy a membership in the Club while vacationing on Dataw or in the Beaufort area. This membership category is available to individuals or couples whose primary residence is 50 miles or greater from Dataw Island and are not Dataw Island property owners. The membership includes 30 rounds of golf per year as well as unlimited access to the Club's eight Har-Tru tennis courts, two croquet lawns, outdoor and indoor swimming pools, community fitness center and three dining facilities.

"We are very excited about this new membership opportunity" comments Silvia Lalinde, director of membership for the Dataw Island Club. "The Vacation Membership allows people to have access to one of the finest private clubs in the Southeast while they vacation in the Beaufort area and gives them a glimpse of the lifestyle they would enjoy if they decided to purchase property on the island."

The cost to join the Club as a Vacation Member is a one-time initiation fee of $1,500 and annual dues of $1,500. Accommodation rental costs are not included in this membership fee.

For more information about membership offerings at the Dataw Island Club, please contact Silvia Lalinde, director of membership, at 843-838-8261 at via email at info@dataw.com.

Beaufort Taste and Toast - August 13

2011-07-25T15:24:29Z

Dataw Island will host the Beaufort Taste & Toast benefit dinner for Citizens Opposed to Domestic Abuse with the help of some of Beaufort's restaurants and chefs. The evening of food, wine and cheer will be held from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Aug. 13 at the Dataw Island Clubhouse. Participating restaurants include Breakwater Bar and Grill, Maggie's Pub & Eatery, Saltus River Grill, Southern Graces, The Tooting Egret and the Dataw Island Club. The restaurants will prepare some of their signature dishes. Wines will be selected to go with the dishes. The chefs and wine representatives will be available. Tickets are $40 a person, and money raised goes to CODA.
Details: Anne Brown, 843-838-8428

A Dataw December - Poem for the Holidays

2009-12-23T16:23:40Z

The poem below was written by a wonderful member, Sandi Fischer. If you are lucky enough to purchase property on Dataw, Sandi Fisher would be the one to greet and welcome you to the island and pass along wonderful information for new residents of our community. She, along with Harriet Hawkins, run the Newcomer's Committee - consider it Dataw Island's very own Welcome Wagon!

This poem was too cute not to share so please enjoy and have a wonderful holiday season from everyone here on Dataw Island!

A Dataw December - 2009
by Sandi Fischer

Candlelit windows, doors bearing wreaths,
Red-ribboned road signs marking the streets.
Luminaries glowing, lighting each lawn
Bright shining star over MaLilly Pond.

Touring the island to the Gazebo we come
Joining in fellowship, laughter and fun -
Mystery Santas appear in the throng,
While Harbormasters grace us with caroling song.

Garlands embracing both oak and palm tree,
Light-sprinkled branches for all to see.
Christmas trees twinkling - limbs all aglow,
Heralding the season - a glorious show.

Berry-laden holly by Cotton Dike Two -
A feast to the eyes for both me and you.
Gardens alive with camellias so fine;
Pansies' bright faces in colorful line.

Discover rare gifts at VAC's Artist Boutique,
Handcrafted treasures, so fine and unique.
See poinsettias blooming in red, pink and white
Gracing our homes - a most beautiful sight.

Extending our gifts we reach families in need;
An adorned Hospice tree, another good deed.
Showing good will to the maintenance crew,
The spirit of Christmas lasts all the year through.

Meet sweet "Babes in Toyland" at the Garden ClubTea,
Bringing toys for dear children to add to their glee.
There's feasting at parties - with close friends and kin,
(The diet will start in 2010).

Look all around you - the season is here!
It's a Dataw December - let's join in the cheer.
Enjoy every moment, consider it best -
For all of us here are exceedingly blessed.

The Holiday Season on Dataw Island

2009-12-08T19:44:17Z

Living in the Lowcountry of South Carolina brings with it a very different perspective on the holiday season. We don't ever expect a White Christmas, we string twinkling lights on our palmetto trees and we celebrate with family not by dashing through the snow, but instead by strolling on the beach. Honestly, I couldn't ask for anything better during this time of year.

Dataw Island is buzzing with holiday cheer. The community is sprinkled with festive greenery, red ribbons, gilded bows and lots and lots of cheery residents. During this joyous time, Dataw residents give thanks for the community of generous and caring people they live amongst.

As a holiday tradition, Dataw Island residents are gearing up for the annual Santa Claus Open Day on December 13th, 2009. The day begins with Santa's collection of unwrapped toys donated by island residents followed by Santa Claus Open Golf Tournament with a shotgun at noon. At 1 p.m., dependents of military personnel deployed over seas are invited to Dataw Island to have lunch with Santa in our Carolina Ballroom and will be presented with the toys collected earlier. Finally, the day ends with the Santa Claus Open Dinner beginning with cocktails, dinner and a sing-a-long led by our very own Director of Golf, Dave Britton. This very special event is not only a great way to spend time with your friends on the island, but also a chance to give back to our courageous military who fight for our country.

On behalf of the staff, Boards of Directors and residents of Dataw Island, we wish everyone the very happiest of holidays and all the best for the new year!

-Silvia, Director of Membership & Marketing

Dataw Island Celebrates Centuries of History with "Portrait of Dataw"

2009-10-05T20:40:55Z

Hello Again from Dataw Island,

The September 23rd Open House was a great success as more than 200 Dataw residents came out to see the exhibit "Portrait of Dataw" celebrating the extensive history of Dataw Island.

Located in the Dataw Island Welcome Center, "Portrait of Dataw" documents Dataw's heritage dating back to prehistoric times, with historical artifacts from Native American life, the Sams family ownership of Dataw, Dataw after the Civil War and the New Era (covering Alcoa's development on the Island).

The Open House attracted a "Who's Who" of local VIPs including Beaufort Mayor Bill Keyserling; Beaufort County Preservation Officer Ian Hill; Historic Beaufort Foundation Executive Director Evan Thompson; Senior Project Manager of The History Workshop Carol Poplin; noted Charleston archaeologist Eric Poplin; noted archaeologist and tabby expert Colin Brooker; tabby preservation expert Rick Wrightman; renowned South Carolina historian and author Larry Rowland; and members of the Sams family; Reeve and Betty Sams, Dr. Charles and Jeanne Sams Aimar and Charles Airmar, Jr.

Funded jointly by the Dataw Historic Foundation, Dataw Island Owner's Association and the Dataw Island Club at a cost of more than $30,000, the exhibit required 18 months to complete.

Congratulations to members of the Dataw Historic Foundation, Dataw Island Owner's Association and Dataw Island Club who worked so diligently during the last two years to create the informational exhibit of Dataw history for all Island residents and their guests to enjoy.

See you around the Island,

Silvia

Lowcountry Community Blood Center Drive Scheduled for August 10

2009-08-07T20:57:14Z

Hello Again from Dataw Island!

We all know that Dataw Island is one of the most idyllic communities in the Southeast to call home. We have great weather year round, beautiful scenery just outside our back door, a diversity of wildlife to admire and more amenities than can be enjoyed in a lifetime. But, one of the most important attributes about living on Dataw Island is our residents.

We are blessed to have neighbors on Dataw Island who are more like family than just the people living next door. And, the Dataw community is always ready to take on any project or cause to help others who need help or are less fortunate.

On Monday, August 10, Dataw will hold our third Lowcountry Community Blood Center Drive of the year which will run from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and will be held in the Community Center. All blood donated will be used at Beaufort Memorial Hospital.

Dataw resident Sue Chatham will once again spearhead the Dataw blood drive and has set a goal on collecting 50 units of blood this time. During our May blood drive, 80 units of blood were collected and a second day was added in order to collect all of the donations. Since so many residents are on vacation or out of town, the summer is traditionally a harder time to get people out to donate blood.
Here's a word to the wise - you should probably go ahead and sign up for the blood drive as Sue will definitely be contacting you about participating. One of the reasons for her success with the May Blood drive was her persistence. She'll leave no stone unturned in her attempts to help the Lowcountry Blood Center.

Hope to see you on Monday, August 10!

See you around the Island,

Silvia

Lady's Island Middle Visits Dataw Ruins

2009-05-06T16:12:38Z

Hello again from Dataw Island!

In addition to being one of the best communities in the South Carolina lowcountry, Dataw Island is also home to some of the lowcountry's most historically unique construction materials: tabby.

Tabby is a type of building material that was used in along the coastal Southeast from the late 1500s through the 1850s. True tabby is made of equal parts lime, water, sand, oyster shells and ash. It was normally used as molds for foundations, walls, floors, roofs, columns, and other structural elements.

Maintained by the Dataw Island Historic Foundation, the tabby ruins at Dataw are part of the original Sams family plantation that dates back to 1792, and now sit on what is Dataw Island. In addition to the plantation's tabby ruins, the family cemetery and various outbuildings are also unique features of our community. The Dataw Historic Foundation was established in 1997 to ensure the preservation of the historic structures and oversee the collection of artifacts, compile records and work on the preservation efforts at the ruins. These ruins represent one of the most intact examples of an early nineteenth century plantation community with all of its facilities. Some of the artifacts collected date back over 12,000 years.

In addition to these unique artifacts being enjoyed by Dataw Island residents, the Island opens its doors to area schools to explore the history of Dataw.

Recently, Beaufort's Lady's Island Middle School eighth graders enjoyed learning about the Tabby Ruins on Dataw. More than 40 students toured the ruins and cemetery as part of a history field trip.

These students thoroughly enjoyed their trip to Dataw and soon hopefully you will too.

Until next time,
Silvia

Award Winning and Historical: The Cotton Dike Course at Dataw Island

2009-05-01T15:36:00Z

The Cotton Dike Course at Dataw Island, designed by famed architect (and winner of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America award) Tom Fazio, has been a jewel in the South Carolina golf scene since 1985. The club is augmented by numerous facilities, including a 25,000 square foot clubhouse. Dataw Island was cited in Golf Week as "one of the 50 most distinctive development courses in the Southeast United States". Although private, the course has reciprocal agreements with other clubs.

A par 72, with full championship yardage of 6,825 and a slope of 138 on Bermuda grass, Cotton Dike offers a challenge that can be appreciated by all, even the highest caliber of professional golfer. The location of the course is dramatic, with the surroundings of beautiful scenery of Dataw Island and St. Helena as the backdrop.

The course winds through marshlands and a series of dikes that were originally part of the namesake cotton marshes that the course is built upon. These marshlands create some challenging natural obstacles, as almost half of the holes on the course wind along Jenkins Creek, which meanders in and out of play, contesting many shots and forcing precision ball striking from tee to green.

The course is a pleasure to play, though it can be very challenging. While many of the par 4s on the course are relatively short, bunkers and hazards are placed very opportunistically, which makes errant shots especially damaging to scores. Imagination is required when approaching this course, as shot making is placed at a premium due to the relatively modest layout and demands placed by hazards. Careless planning on the part of the golfer is sure to introduce frustration, especially with carefully guarded greens.

The golfer underestimating or overshooting on this course is sure to bring a significant level of frustration to their day. A few holes are particularly memorable. When asked about his own course, architect Tom Fazio mentioned that "From a playability standpoint, the seventh hole offers numerous options as a three-shot hole or a reachable par-5 for long hitters, and if the golfer avoids the forest on the right and the lagoons on the left, a birdie is a distinct possibility".

Hole number 5 has a historical placard, which gives a detailed history of the development and transformation of the area. On this same hole, the high tee box offers a tremendous view of the course area, with miles of visibility across the terrain. The 18th is the challenging par 4, with an intensely undulating fairway that comprises your approach. Further complicating the approach is the slice of green that serves as the final target on the course. The green sticks out, well protected by Jenkins Creek, which guards numerous fairways and greens along the way. The 18th hole is emblematic of the course, where there is always a hint of danger complicating the shot of the golfer.

The Historic Beauty of Beaufort, South Carolina

2009-04-22T17:08:02Z

Beaufort, SC is a charming slow-paced city located on South Carolina's Beaufort River at Port Royal Sound. This low country coastal city is filled with wonders from days gone by, with its collection of antebellum mansions, live oaks draped with Spanish moss, and quaint palm-lined streets. Horse drawn carriages still delight the tourists who visit this beautiful location where time seemingly stands still. The Southern charm and appeal of Beaufort's historic architecture reached all the way to Hollywood when it was featured in the hit movie Forrest Gump in the mid-1990s.

The history of the city dates back almost 500 years. First discovered by Spanish explorers in 1514, Beaufort has been home to several military forts used during the Colonial Wars, Spanish Wars, and the Civil War between the North and the South. Several area museums have retained artifacts from these eras and are displayed most notably in the Beaufort Museum, the Parris Island Museum, and the Heyward House Historic Center. Each of these museums are open to the public year round and provide an excellent account of both military and everyday life within the region.

The area also hosts a number of historical churches. The Tabernacle Baptist Church on Craven St. was built in the 1800s and was later purchased by its 500 black members. The churchyard is the resting place of Robert Smalls, the first black Congressman from SC and a former slave. During the Civil War, St. Helena's Episcopal Church on Newcastle St. was used as a hospital for the Union Army. The founder of Beaufort Town, Col. John "Tuscarora Jack" Bamwell is buried beneath the church's dome vault. After the Civil War, The Brick Baptist Church on Land's End Rd., was used as a community center, school and church during the Reconstruction period, for both Northern abolitionists and slaves that had been freed. The church has now been designated as part of the Penn Center National Historic Landmark District.

The annual Spring Tour of Homes, which allows locals and visitors alike to stroll through the area's magnificent plantation homes and gardens. The event has been hosted by the St. Helena's Women of the Parish group since 1956, and features a candlelight tour, gospel singers, and other local entertainment. Tickets for the accompanying boat tour of the area often sell out weeks prior to the actual event. Throughout the year, additional events are held which spotlight the region's most talented artists and craftsmen, many of whom have created crafts and wares that are indicative of both the Southern culture and the historical aspects of the area.

Beaufort has been repeatedly awarded for its charm, art, culture, and vacation spot appeal. The town has been included in the list for "Best Small Southern Town by Southern Living magazine, and National Geographic's "Top 50 Adventure Towns"; have enjoyed the prestige of being a finalist in the "Top 25 Small City Arts Destinations", and even landed a spot on the sport fishing enthusiasts magazine Field & Streams' "Top 20 Fishing Towns".

Welcome to the New Web site

2009-04-09T18:48:29Z

Here at Dataw Island, we're excited about the launch of our newly redesigned Web site, www.dataw.com. My name is Silvia Lalinde, director of marketing and membership here at Dataw Island.

As one of the premier, private Beaufort-area communities, Dataw Island prides itself on being the South Carolina lowcountry's best kept secret.

With our new site, both current and prospective residents can learn more about Dataw Island, the numerous activities that take place on Dataw and the Island's Cotton Dike Golf Course and Morgan River Golf Course.

The redesign also includes: a community blog; a news and information section; a list of Dataw organizations and clubs; Dataw Community Center classes and times; Dataw Island Club menus; a Dataw staff directory; an Island photo gallery and available Dataw real estate properties. There's also a plethora of information regarding other activities here in our quiet Beaufort community.

Until next time, feel free to explore the site and let me know your thoughts on what's happening on Dataw.

Best,
Silvia

Beaufort Private Community Offers a Fun & Southern Living

2009-04-07T19:24:12Z

Beaufort, South Carolina is a gorgeous place to own real estate. There are lots of private and gated communities offering an allusive and very secure feel. A lot of the communities are oceanfront and historic. Beaufort is still a small town with historic mansions, gorgeous shimmering bay, large oak trees and lots of waterways.

Beaufort offers a healthy lifestyle with lots of outdoor pursuits including biking, boating, fishing, hiking and kayaking. One can pursue the sport of fishing year-round here. Usually the fisherman's dilemma is not when to fish but what to fish because of the vast array of options. There are trout, flounder, sheephead and red-fish to name a few. Hiking is a wonderful option at the Hunting Island State Park. There are water sports available there as well as other activities such as crabbing, shelling, swimming and picnicking.

The city is famous for its gorgeous and impressive harbor and for the historic marks and architecture. It is also known for its military establishments. It is also known for having a very southern style of living. It is only one hour away from Charleston. At Beaufort you can enjoy fishing lakes, boat ramp and waterfront lodges. Owning property here would be very enjoyable because it is so easy to relax in a place like this. In August there is the Beaufort Water Festival that lasts for about 6 weeks. It's a great time to visit the city.

The islands offer a beautiful Beaufort private community just along Battery Creek. It is enclosed by greenery, marshes and water and is a great exclusive place to live. You can flee urban congestion there and really be around nature. These private communities offer a chance for anyone to enjoy the true sense of community. It's a place where children can enjoy the afternoon out in the neighborhood and where fishing, crabbing and shrimping are regular activities. Relaxation is a common theme in Beaufort. Many of the properties even have their own private dock.

Once you visit you may recognize Beaufort from "Forrest Gump." Many movies make this city the tranquil background for their movies. But the city does offer the thrill-seeker many options. One can go to the restaurants, shops or to the fun festivals. There are also the water sports such as wake boarding, jet skiing and water-tubing that are fast and adventurous.

Beaufort has all of the charm one would expect from a private community type of lifestyle. The people are friendly and comfortable and always willing to give advice. The many rivers and the Atlantic Ocean are always giving thrills and fun to all that enjoy the water. There is a closeness of family and friends that you just don't find too often these days. The water offers many activities too. The climate and environment are very attractive to people as well. If you enjoy the warm weather, waking up to the scent of the sea breeze, and being close to other Southern cities then Beaufort is for you.