WHO THEY ARE
Water Mission is a nonprofit Christian engineering ministry based in Charleston, SC providing long-lasting safe water and sanitation solutions for people in developing countries and disaster areas.
AN OVERVIEW
Guests will enjoy an hour long Eco Tour of Shem Creek via Stand Up Paddle board. The guide will give instruction to any newcomers to the sport and provide all the necessary equipment including board, paddle, and PFD. Guests will cruise through the tranquil water while learning about the history and ecosystem of Shem Creek. Smaller watercraft such as SUPs are often so quiet that indigenous mammals and birds in the area will stay where they are unaffected by visitors. Guests often see dolphins, manatees, pelicans, and other birds on the tour.
Guests shouldn't expect to stay dry when they head out on the water with Tidalwave Watersports. The staff will provide all the necessary gear and instruction for folks to enjoy a fun time tubing, waterskiing, or wakeboarding.
Tidalwave Watersport's Yamaha Waverunners offer guests a thrilling experience on the water. Patrons can rent the watercraft an hour at a time or book a 90 minute Waverunner Safari where a guide introduces riders to the barrier islands and various wildlife in the area.
Most Charlestonians know at this point that summer brings with it a little heat and humidity. If you are traveling to town, you probably came here hoping for warmth, so, no surprises there either. There are certain days within the summer months that the heat gives us a great excuse to go live in the water. Shoot, I'd be happy to live in the water with or without an excuse. Thankfully Charleston has some great options for that...the beach, the Intracoastal, the estuaries, and creeks.
If you are looking for some fun in the water that may be outside your normal box of thought, a Charleston waterpark is a mighty decent place to spend a day with friends or family. I recently had the opportunity to visit Whirlin' Waters with a close friend and her kids (my godchildren). During our time we lived it up in the wave pool, conquered some water sliding fears, noshed on some tasty pizza, and remembered that at any age, water slides can make you scream like a kid.
