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Isle of Palms permits kiteboarding in those areas less visited by beach goers.
Basically, stay well away from either side of the pier (1 mile minimum distance) where most people are. Do not launch at the Charleston County Park or anywhere near the (Seacabins) Pier.
IOP strictly enforces the 100 foot rule: all sport participants (kiters, surfers, fishers, boaters, etc.) must keep a 100′ distance from any person in the ocean. Here, beach goers have the right of way.
From Memorial Day – Labor Day, all kiteboarders must stay at least 100 yards from the water’s edge once through the launch zone.
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The official boundaries from IOP’s SouthWest tip at Breach Inlet to 6th avenue.
Park at 3rd street near the beach access for this spot.
Head beyond 6th Ave and you’ll be risking coming in contact with people enjoying the water.
You may ride downwind beyond the pier, but must stay 100 yards from the water line and remember to stay away from swimmers, surfers and anyone else in the water.
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Mainly areas for downwinding –
not for stopping and causal riding.
100 foot rule to swimmers and 100 yard
rule applies for this stretch.
Do not go near Pier!
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While this private beach has its own patrol and requires a guest or owners pass to enter, it does fall under Isle of Palms jurisdiction.
With its seclusion, comes the kiteboarding unfamiliar beach-goer. People here just don’t understand the potential hazards, so it is up to you to self-regulate. If it seems crowded, or when in doubt, do NOT rig!
100’ rule to swimmers and 100 yard rule to beaches apply here.
