Sports

Hilton Head is an ideal place for active vacation. The Island offers variaty of sports for all levels. Whatever sport you enjoyplaying, chances are you will find it on the island.

Here is the list of the most popular sports: 

Tennis
Tennis Magazine named Hilton Head the top tennis destination in the US.
Family Circle Magazine Cup - Tennis Tournament 
Hilton Head Island Junior Camps
3-5 days adult tennis programs
Instand Tennis Lessons Program
Some residential developments have their own courts, which may be used by guests staying in those developments. Most players go to one of the public courts listed below: 

CLUB	COURTS	TELEPHONE
Palmetto Dunes Tennis Center	23 clay, 2 hard  8 lighted	843-785-1152
Port Royal Racquet Club	10 clay, 2  grass, 4 hard 6 lighted	843-686-8803
Sea Pines Racquet Club	24 clay 5 lighted	843-363-4495
Shipyard Racquet Club (Van der Meer)	11 clay, 5 lighted , 9 hard  3covered &lighted	843-686-8804
South Beach Racquet Club	11 clay 2 lighted	843-671-2215
Van der Meer Tennis Center	25 hard, 3clay 4 covered & lighted	800-785-8388

Golf
The best known South Carolina tournament is THE HERITAGE, held each spring for the past 35 years on Hilton Head Island's Harbour Town Golf Links in the Sea Pines Resort. Since its inauguration in1969, the tournament has attracted the biggest names in golf every year. Hilton Head Island is famous for its championship golf, and more than 40 area courses are open to the public. From elaborate multiple day golf academies, to the time-honored one-on-one private lesson with a pro, an island golf vacation is sure to improve more than your score. Here are just some golf cources:

To find a list of golf courses  with detailed information visit:  http://www.segetaway.com/Golf/HiltonHead/index.html

Kayaking
ADVENTURE KAYAK TOURS. Take a guided kayak tour through the calm waters of Pinckney Island Wildlife Refuge. Observe dolphin, otter, osprey and other wildlife with an interpretive naturalist. Safe and comfortable kayaks. No experience necessary. Sunrise, sunset and moonlight excursions daily. 816-5959. 
AWESOME EXPEDITIONS KAYAKS Shelter Cove Marina. Two minutes to the marsh. Two hour guided nature trips. Lots to see & learn and so much to enjoy. No experience necessary. Sunset kayak trips a speciality. Great family value. 842-9763
BROAD CREEK KAYAK COMPANY Guided kayak nature tour along the Island's most protected waters. Ask about sunset and fireworks trips. No experience necessary. Information /reservations: 342-3508.
COOL BREEZE KAYAKING. A variety of kayaking trips available including a Couples Sunset trip, Sunrise trips (both great for those last minute experiences to complete your vacation) and several others throughout the day. Group or charter trips welcome. Call for additional times and details. 342-3699.
KAYAK NATURE TRIPS with outside Hilton Headd Plaza at Shelter Cove & South Beach Marina, Old Oyster Factory Docks & Schilling's Boathouse. Enjoy different scenic trips depending on from where you leave: the marshlands behind S.Beach; Shelter Cove, Broad Creek or Jarvis Creek. No experience necessary. 686-6996 
SOUTH SPORT KAYAK & CANOE Dolphin tours, ACE Basin, birding trips, black water, Edisto River canoe & kayak trails. Cypress swamps, historic rice fields & plantations by river, overnight camping trips. Church groups, corporate tours, parties, educational school adventures, etc. No experience necessary. Plus, sale prices on canoes and kayaks. 1-800-78-KAYAK. 
SOUTHERN EXPOSURE KAYAK ADVENTURES Lead by experienced naturalists, this 2 hour dolphin nature tour will be relaxing, educational and lots of fun. No experience is necessary. Families love it. An enjoyable way to take a break & spend quality time with your family. Res: 342-6900.  Also visit Hilton Head by Kayak

Horse Back Riding 
Horse Back Riding - The Island is host to several stables that will provide scenic guided trail rides. Riding lessons and pony rides are also available.  Lawton Stables 190 Greenwood Drive Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 (843) 671-2586  Fax: (843) 671-2554 Sea Horse Farms 34 Mitchellville Road Hilton Head Island, SC 29925 (843) 681-7746  Bridge Hilton Head Bridge Center Hilton Head Bridge Club.

Bicycles
Bikes are the best way to get around the island.  Costs: about $20 per week, usually  including helmet and chain lock One of the conveniently locations places is:  All American Bike Rental 101 Arrow Rd, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 Phone: (843)842-4386

Fishing
ACTION WATERSPORTS Palmetto Bay Marina. New 65', USCG approved from 55 passengers fishing boat. Daily offshore fishing & evening monster shark fishing! 785-7368 BONANZA & BONANZA II Departing daily from Schillings Boathouse. Life's short-fish hard! Fish in a new 1999 Grady White. Cobia, tarpon, mackerel, redfish, shark, etc. Rates and reservations: 689-5873  CAPTAIN HOOK Shelter Cove Marina. A variety of trips for you and/or your family. Party Fishing boat. Offshore trips Mon-Sat., half day and 3/4 day trips available. Enclosed cabin, 2 private-clean restrooms, food & beverages available on board. Everything you need to catch fish. Very popular! No licenses required. Family owned & operated by Steve & Lori Gale. 785-4558. After hrs: 816-1343.
CONTAGIOUS Sport Fishing Outdoor Resorts on Jenkins Rd.(North end) Nearshore or offshore fishing. Live baiting on light tackle. Captain Gregg Pyle loves to fish and fishing with Captain Pyle is "contagious." You'll have a great time. Hilton Head's best fishing just minutes from the dock. Half, 3/4 and full day charters available.(843) (evenings) 298-0615 days. 842-7081
PALMETTO BAY MARINA'S FISHING FLEET at the end of Palmetto Bay Road. Fish with the Island's original Fishing Fleet: Ebb Tide, Mighty Mako, Miss Carolina, & Double Trouble & Sassy Lady. Inshore/off shore fishing. Luxury Gulf Stream fishing trips & Tarpon and fly fishing specialty trips half-day or full day. Tag & release. "Pleasing fishermen since 1959." 785-7131.
SHIPS STORE at SHELTER COVE MARINA Best selection of rods and reels, hooks, lures, everything you need for fishing, crabbing & fly fishing. Rod rentals. Bait available. Off shore & in-shore fishing charters, sailing charters & small boat nature cruises 842-7001 
THE REELIN' Outdoor Resorts Marina. 35' Viking Sportfish: Safe, fast, comfortable with A/C and a large cabin. A great boat with a captain that knows where the big fish are. Overnight, 1/2, 3/4 / allday. The Gulf Stream is his specialty. The Reelin' took 3rd place SC Governor's Cup Billfish Series (7 tournaments in all) in the state overall in 1998. Call for tournament dates. 1-888-317-4464.  
FISHING GEAR SHIPS STORE at SHELTER COVE MARINA Penn, Sage, Lamson, Shimano rods & reels, Ande and Bagley's Silver Thread fishing line. Great selection of fishing, fly fishing, & crabbing supplies. Rod rentals and bait. Best selection of Sportif and Atlantis sports & boating attire. Exclusive source for ExOfficio sport clothing. Sperry Topsiders discounted 20%. Costa del Mar sunglasses discounted 30%. No.1 Sage dealership in S. C. Everything the real fisherman and boater needs (or thinks he needs): 842-7001. 
WAL-MART Hwy 278 at Indigo Run/Festival Centre. Shakespear! Wilson! Penn! Browning! New fishing "toys" in the extensive sports department. 40 ft of Sun protection & other skin related items to keep you comfortable while you're catching the "big one." Crabbing supplies too (even the chicken necks.). 681-3011.

Fitness Centers
Breakthrough Fitness Center at 130 Arrow Road, 843-341-2166. Player's Health & Racquet Club, 35 Deallyon Avenue, 843-785-3024. Health Quest One, Northridge Shopping Center, 843-681-5321. Curves for Women at 1012 William Hilton Pkwy. (278 bus.), 843-785-2999  

Sailing 
ACTION WATER SPORTS Eco-Adventures Palmetto Bay Marina. An environmental learning experience by kayak or power boat. Learn about the behavioral patterns, conservation & observation of Hilton Head's most treasured marine mammal, the bottle nosed dolphin. Pull crab pots, try cast netting, bird identification, etc. If you decide to kayak, you'll paddle among dolphins & explore the Lowcountry. Variety of tours available. "Life is too short...for ordinary experiences." 785-7131. 
ADVENTURE DAUFUSKIE ISLAND NATURE CRUISE & WATER TAXI Shelter Cove Harbour. See the Island(s) by water. The Daufuskie Island Nature Cruise will add so much to your vacation. Spend two hours or five hours exploring on our own or take the bus tour of historic sites featured in Pat Conroy's novel, The Water is Wide & Conrack as well as national magazines, CNN and NBC Today. On your way, watch for dolphins playing beside the boat. Ask about the beautiful sunset trips & Dolphin Nature Cruises. Call Adventure Cruises: 785-4558.
CHEERS The Sailing Yacht. Beautiful 47 ft sailing yacht now sails from Island Water Sports North. On the docks at Skull Creek next to Hudsons. Enjoy a beautiful sail on Port Royal Sound. Sails go up almost immediately upon departure from the dock.Friendly, informative crew, offers a 2 hour cruise combining an ecological & educational dolphin nature tour narration with the relaxed pleasure of sailing. Dolphins, history, ecology & total enjoyment. Available for privsate charters. No Gate fees. 671-1800. 
COMMANDER ZODIAC South Beach Marina. Explore marshlands, observe Atlantic Bottle-Nosed Dolphins eye to eye, and other native marine wildlife in their natural habitat. Its Jana & Tom's 13th year of combining the thrill of rafting with the adventure & pleasure of being so close to nature. The original Zodiac raft ride on Hilton Head! Reservations: 671-3344.
CRABBER J II Shelter Cove Harbour. Sport crabbing & dolphin watch. Captain Jim and his trusty mate Christopher, guide you through the salt marshes of Broad Creek. See oyster beds, birds, dolphins and other wildlife. Great family fun, the thrill of catching Atlantic Blue Claw Crabs. You'll love it and your children will have a hall (and maybe a free Crabber J t-shirt if they catch the most crabs). A family bonding experience. 689-6558.
DAUFUSKIE ISLAND ADVENTURE aboard "Vagabond" Departs from Harbour Town, closest marina to Daufaskie Island. The 35 min cruise to the island is fully narrated by their naturalist/historian Captains. Once on the Island, enjoy the ONLY tour to see inside the 125 year old Baptist Church and the school where Pat Conroy taught. See the ruins of the Silver Dew Winery as well as a waterfront cemetery dating back to the 1800's. Bring your camera. Call for schedules & reservations. 842-4155
DOLPHIN ADVENTURE NATURE CRUISE with Sonny C Charters aboard the S. S. Pelican. Broad Creek Marina. Watch the dolphins, learn more about the sea creatures and water fowl in this area.USCG approved for 20 passengers. Fun and totally relaxing. Reservations: 681-2522.
ENVIRO TOURS of Hilton Head. Harbour Town Marina. Specializing in up-close dolphin encounters. Small groups assure personal attention. Bird watching, exploring & learning more about coastal ecology. Personalized educational adventure for all ages. 671-4FUN (4386).
FLYING CIRCUS SAILING CHARTERS Palmetto Bay Marina. The ultimate sailing adventure on the Flying Circus Catamaran (Hilton Head's fastest & most fun). The environmentally friendly way to see dolphins, nature & beautiful scenery. 6 passengers maximum for your comfort, enjoyment & spacious privacy. Sunset & private charters. Safe, stable. 686-2582/785-7131.
HARBOUR TOWN YACHT BASIN Cruise, fish, sail & soar at one of the most famous yacht basins in the world. Great dining and shopping right on the famous harbour. To cruise, sail, soar or dine, call 363-2628. Fishing charters: 671-4534.
HISTORIC RIVER STREET EXPRESS aboard the Spirit of Harbour Town. The Island's only heated and air conditioned non-stop cruise to the historic district of Sauannah, GA. This partially narrated cruise takes you to River Street, the heart of historic Savannah. Call for schedule and reservations. 842-7179.
HOLIDAY Shelter Cove Harbour. Dolphin Watch and Nature Cruises with narrated commentary. See it all. Pass by Spanish Wells, Wexford & Long Cove, Harbour Town, Daufuskie Island plus enjoy beautiful marshlands & wildlife. Your family will love it. Several trips daily to accommodate your schedule. 785-4558. PALMETTO BAY MARINA VILLAGE off Palmetto Bay Rd. 86 Helmsman Way at the foot of the Cross Island Expressway. 3 Restaurants, sailing, fishing, parasailing, jet ski, eco-tours & more. The Key West Side of Hilton Head. 785-7131. PAU HANA Palmetto Bay Marina. Experience the ultimate in smooth sailing on Hilton Head Island's biggest catamaran sailboat. Spacious and stable. Enjoy interactive and informative two hour dolphin watch nature tours under sail, with the best views of the water. USCG certified for up to 49 passengers. Fun for families & friends. Available for customized private charters, weddings, parties, etc. No gate fees or shuttle. Daily morning, afternoon and sunset cruises.686-2582 / 785-7131.
SAIL AWAY aboard the "JENNA LEE" from Shelter Cove Harbour. Have an unforgettable time aboard the "Jenna Lee" a 40 ft. luxury yacht. Kick back and enjoy an unforgettable sailing experience. Dolphin Watch and Sunset Cruises, a speciality. Private charters that sail on your time schedule. Ask about overnight or day trips to surrounding islands, Beaufort, Savannah or beyond. Trips customized to your fancy. Catering available. Call 842-7001 for reservations.
SCHOONER WELCOME Sails from Shelter Cove Harbour. Welcome is 62' overall with a beam of 14'6". Plenty of room for 30 passengers. Complimentary hors d'oeuvres. Take the helm or help raise the sails. Pamela and Peter Ovens, owners and operators of this magnificent schooner promise you many wonderful experiences. Plan a family reunion, your weddmg or other special event. You'll treasure the memories for a lifetime. Take a walk down the dock and enjoy her magnificent masts, then go sailing. Morning, afternoon & sunset cruises. Reservations: 785-5566.
VAGABOND DOLPHIN NATURE CRUISE. Harbour Town. Board the Island's original sightseeing boat. Naturalist Captains will point out the dolphins, shore birds, 0sprey, Herons, and Egrets and other points of interest along the way. See the haunted light house on Daufuskie Island, Harbour Town Golf Links, South Beach and more. Even more spectacular is the Sunset Cruise. For the last 23 years, this has been Hilton Head's favorite cruise. 842-4155.
MARINE ELECTRONICS ED WEBER MARINE ELECTRONICS Sales, service & installation. Radar, autopilots, VHF & navigation equipment. FCC license with Radar endorsement. 26 years experience.

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