Our Annual Customer Rendezvous Is Coming!

You might have seen the event on Facebook (and if not, you should join it!), or you might have heard us talking about it. Our annual customer rendezvous is approaching! We'll list all of the details below, but here's the most important one (so you don't miss it): To register for the Rendezvous, contact Longshore Boats at 843-216-4700 or email tanya@longshoreboats.com by May 6. To reserve accomodations, contact Sea Island Best Western at 843-522-2090.

The cost of the Rendezvous is $50 per adult and $25 for children under the age of 12. The price includes a T-Shirt and cookout. The dockage fee is $2.00 per foot per day for the boat. The hotel rate is $149.99 plus sales tax.

Questions? Contact Tanya or give us a call! We hope you'll join us for this event that is always great fun.
The cost of the Rendezvous is $50 per adult and $25 for children under the age of 12. The price includes a T-Shirt and cookout. The dockage fee is $2.00 per foot per day for the boat. The hotel rate is $149.99 plus sales tax.
Questions? Contact Tanya or give us a call! We hope you'll join us for this event that is always great fun.
Questions? Contact Tanya or give us a call! We hope you'll join us for this event that is always great fun.

This will be our 15^th Annual Rendezvous. We do this event to help promote boating and comraderie for our wonderful customers, and it is  open to Longshore Boats boat buying customers and their family and friends. Over the years we have had a blast on these trips. It gives all of us an opportunity to meet new friends and really enjoy boating. We always have an awesome, diverse group of people come with us: kids, 20-somethings, parents of grown children, retired folks and lots of friends. And we all always have a great time with one another!



This year we are headed down to Beaufort, SC parting from Charleston on Friday, June 7^th. The trip is approximately 85 miles by water. We will be traveling through Charleston Harbor and the Coastal waterways of the Stono River, Edisto River, Cumbahee River, Coosaw River and Ashepoo River. The trip will take us through one of the most scenic waterways on the entire east coast of the US. Many of these waterways are encompassed by the enormous wildlife refuge known as the Ace Basin. Typically, the trip will take approximately 3 hours at a moderate speed traveling mostly through well protected waterways. The largest expanse of water is the entrance to the Coosaw River with a run of approximately 9 miles. With a departure time of 2:00pm on Friday, we should arrive in Beaufort around 5pm.



This is a chaperoned event. Longshore Boats staff will be in several boats and will make sure that all participants get to Beaufort and back without getting lost or otherwise in trouble. We lead the way, all you have to do is follow and navigate your boat safely! To that end, we will be conducting a mandatory captain’s Mmeeting on Saturday, June 1^st at 10am at Longshore Boats. This meeting is designed to ensure that each captain understands the route and has ample time to inspect his boat for all proper safety equipment and address service issues that his boat may need to make the trip without any problems. In the event a boat does have an issue during the Rendezvous and breaks down, Longshore Boats staff will do their best to get their boat going; however, if we cannot, each captain will be responsible for any towing costs. We contact Sea Tow and TowBoat US to let them know we are making the trip and ask them to be on standby. Each captain is responsible for their own towing insurance. Longshore Boats will not tow a boat that is broken down, but we will not leave you in an unsafe area or condition.



We will be docking at the Beaufort Downtown Marina which is a short walk from our hotel - the Sea Island Best Western located directly across the street from the Marina. Beaufort Downtown Marina is an excellent facility, with an easily accessible fuel dock, plenty of deep water, fresh water, power, well stocked ship store, laundromat, and showers. The staff is always helpful and willing to accommodate. Once all of our group is docked and secured, we will make the short walk across the street to the Sea Island Best Western.



The Sea Island Best Western is a Beaufort landmark and one which we have used many times for previous Rendezvous events. It is very clean, centrally located, and has a great pool area and serves a wonderful breakfast. But what makes it so special are the people who help us put on such a great event. They always treat us with true southern hospitality.



On Friday evening, our crew is on their own and free to explore Beaufort. It’s a short walk ino Beaufort (approx. 100 yards from the hotel). Beaufort is the definition of a southern coastal town. It is located right on the water and has a beautiful waterfront park adjacent to a variety of local restaurants, pubs, and shops. For those looking to experience true southern charm, Beaufort is the place to be.



Saturday, June 8^th we will have breakfast and venture out and explore the waters of the immediate Beaufort area. Unlike past Rendezvous in which we had an organized “raft up,” we encourage this years participants to take the time and explore the waterways around Beaufort. Just to the south of the city is Paris Island, home of the USMC and just a little further is Hilton Head Island and the great destination of Harbortown. For those more adventurous, Savannah is about an hour further south. For those who just want to hang out by the pool at the hotel or shop and explore Beaufort, by all means have at it. Save some energy because on Saturday night we will have a catered cookout with live music. In years past as things wrap up at the cookout, folks will wander into Beaufort for a nightcap.



Sunday morning is departure. We ask that people travel back to Charleston in groups and normally everyone is underway by 10am for the trip back to Charleston. Often, people stop for lunch, swimming, or just hanging out.



Each captain and crew is responsible to supply their own food and drink for the weekend. We recommend bringing foul weather gear just in case, plenty of suncreen, towels, and lots of water. We also recommend that children under 12 always wear their life jackets. Each captain is responsible for the safe operation of their boat and its safe running condition. Historically, we have 25 boats participate in the Rendezvous with a group size of 100 to 125 people.