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The South Carolina Yacht Club was created in reminiscence of the early social gatherings to be “the” club for the most interesting residents and travelers to Hilton Head Island. Upon registering the name “South Carolina Yacht Club,” club founder and Windmill Harbour developer, James N. JR Richardson, Jr, worked with designer Florence Hawkins of Florence Hawkins Interiors to “live up” to the name. JR was involved in every detail of the design. The Catesby Room was named in honor of Mark Catesby (1683-1749), the first American naturalist/illustrator of American natural history. Catesby’s hand-colored fish renderings displayed in the club represent the first study of fish in the Carolinas. The blue and white porcelains, which fill the antique breakfront in the foyer, were brought into the club’s décor to represent early exports with the exchange of spices for porcelains by Chinese sea traders. The walls are covered with original maps that were hand-drawn and colored from the first explorers to our area. In the Bluefish Room, the recessed ceiling proudly displays burgees from yacht clubs our members have visited and brought home from around the world. JR spent hours selecting the colors and design. Attention to detail in the club design was the basis to her beauty and enables members and guests to experience the history and culture of South Carolina.

The Charleston Yacht Club is a private club located on the Ashley River inside the Charleston City Marina. Having over 300 members, we are active sailors, community leaders, and local comrades. We also have facilities to service private events.

The Wando River Marina’s slips can accommodate vessels ranging from small runabouts to large yachts. With completion of the new Highway 41 Wando River Bridge, vessels that were unable to reach the Wando River Marina can now do so. The Marina facilities include a free pump out, restrooms, electricity and water at each slip, and a recently completed fuel dock with both non-ethanol gas and diesel. Visitors arriving by boat to dine at the Wando River Grill can tie up for free at the designated docks. The Marina also has a Marina Store stocked with cold beer, soda, wine, and an assortment of candy, snacks, and marina apparel.