Have You Spoken with your Insurance Agent Lately? If

SEPTEMBER 2013
Published at Fripp Island, South Carolina
Have You Spoken with your Insurance Agent Lately? If Not, You Should!
Be Aware: Flood Insurance Changes for October 1, 2013
The Biggert–Waters Flood Insurance Report Act of 2012
By Meredith Helms of Lowcountry Insurance
I
know that all of us are aware and concerned about the changes to the National Flood Program. Let’s begin with the changes for
October 1, 2013 and go over just a few things that are going to impact some of us more than others. The simple reason for these
changes is that the National Flood Program has a current deficit of approximately 28 billion dollars, and the flood program can no
longer afford to subsidize our flood rates.
The first changes that are coming are for our Pre-FIRM (Flood Insurance Rate Map) homes. These are our older homes built prior
to September 1977. The use of these homes will also play a part in how they are rated for flood (Are the homes primary, second
homes only, or are they rental property?). Effective 10-01-2013, we will have to have an Elevation Certificate on all properties. If you
do not have one now for your home because it was built prior to September 1977, the flood companies will give you a year to provide
one. We can use an existing Elevation Certificate if one can be located; if there is information missing from an older Elevation
Certificate, the owner or real estate agent will be asked for help completing our “in house forms” for rating purposes. If an Elevation
Certificate cannot be located, a new one will have to be ordered. The Elevation Certificate provides the insurance agents the Base
Flood of the property and the first floor living elevation. For our older homes on Fripp, this is where we may be faced with negative
elevations and increased premiums. A home built prior to 9-1977, on a slab, a second home or rental property may very well be at a
negative elevation causing these increased premiums that everyone is hearing about. The flood rates will increase 25% annually until
the true rate is achieved. Homes that are currently primary will be able to keep the subsidized rates UNLESS or UNTIL, the property
is sold, your flood policy lapses for even one day, you suffer repetitive flood losses or you purchase a new flood policy. In Beaufort
County, the homes that will be affected the most are those homes that were built prior to 1977 that are “slab on grade” and not a
primary home. I want you to know the flood program will ALSO have their annual rate increase, AND the 25%.
Owners of businesses (non-residential buildings) that are in a flood hazard area
will also experience the 25% rate increases until the true rate is achieved. Again, this
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is for pre-FIRM construction (prior to 9-1977 for Beaufort County).
A.R.B.
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Boating & Fishing 9-10
FIPOA
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In Memoriam
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Island Clubs
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Island Services
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Island Sports
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Nature
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Sea Rescue
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Contact your insurance agent to find out more about your Fripp property
and how you will be affected by the changes before October 1, 2013.
The South Carolina Community Association Institute is hosting an educational
session to provide guidance on the process on assessing flood risk, informational
resources from DNR and FEMA, and how to evaluate and select a flood insurance
policy so that any losses can be restored on October 10th from 8:30AM to 10AM.
Admission cost is $7; this includes light breakfast fare. You can register online at
www.caiwww.cai-sc.net.
sc.net. The session will be held at:
Oscar Frazier Recreation Center
11 Recreation Court
Bluffton, SC 29910
T HE T RAWLER
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October 12, 2013 - 9:00 AM at the
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November 9, 2013 - 9:00 AM at the
FIPOA Administrative Office
(This schedule is subject to change.)
All meetings are open.
Board of Directors
2013- 2014
Wayne Kemmerer – President –
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F I P O A
Splinters from the Board
Carol Young, Administrative Assistant
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t the July 13, 2013 meeting, the Board approved Resolution 654, Appointment of a Chair
and Committee Members to the Non-Standing Disaster and Recovery Committee.
Two new aerators were installed in July. They will go into separate areas of Blue Heron Lake.
A dock and crossover specialist and Assistant General Manager Tina Reeves inspected all
crossovers. Please notify the FIPOA office if you notice any damage to a crossover.
The Revised and Restated July 13, 2013 Guidelines for Committee Structure were
presented to the Board members.
A second town meeting for questions and answers about the Strategic Plan was held
after the Board meeting.
At its August 10, 2013 meeting, the Board approved Resolution 655, to Purchase New
Computer Accounting Program.
Melinda Cato was approved as our full-time bookkeeper effective August 19th. She will also
help with the website, The Trawler, walk-in traffic, telephones, and all owners' services.
RFPs were mailed to three bidders for a Grounds project at the Fire Station; the bid
went to Earthworx. Work should begin in October.
Following two severe gate backups in June, we instituted a reverse lane gate procedure.
99% positive feedback has been received all summer.
An ad-hoc subcommittee chaired by Linda Freeman and made up of pet owners,
environmentalists and non-pet owners has been created to address the dog leash rules.
Congratulations to the Turtle Team who have found 92 nests so far.
To see the General Manager's report and full minutes of these and other FIPOA
meetings, please go to: http://www.frippislandliving.com/poa_board_meetings_minutes.htm
In Memoriam
Ginny Burson
New Owners on Fripp
7/1/13 to 8/31/13
Platt Springs Investments LLC c/o Tibshrany, Columbia SC
Future Life Properties LLC c/o Ference, St Augustine FL
Terry & Christy Arrington, Evans GA
David & Donna Grice, Asheville NC
Charles Haffajee, Boston MA
James & Nancy Kilch, Marietta, GA
Ralph McDaniel, Kennesaw GA
Andrew & Deborah Schulze, Mooresville NC
Deborah Slazyk, Fripp Island SC
David & Sandra Stuart, Fripp Island SC
Caro Family LLC c/o Beveridge, Atlanta GA
Bigto LLC c/o Tonini, Louisville KY
The Trawler
September 2013
Architectural Review
Cure the “Bye Bye Summer” Blues & Prepare for the Upcoming Fall Season
By Tina M. Reeves, CMCA, AMS, PCAM
Assitant General Manager
Architectural Review Board (ARB) Administrator
T
he “bye bye summer” blues will be hitting
soon, what better way to forget those blues
and embrace fall than to prepare your home for
the upcoming season. A weekend (or 10) of hard
work will make you forget all about the summer
leaving us and prepare you to enjoy the fall.
Here are a few things to add to the honey-do
list. Sorry guys, the football game is going to have to wait.
Home
• Keep the air moving safely. Check, clean and vacuum dust from your dryer
vent, air-conditioner, stove hood, room fans, baseboard heaters and cold-air
returns. Keep your heating and cooling vents free from furniture and draperies.
• Check below. Check your crawlspace for standing water, mold and
wildlife. With the cooler temperatures marsh rats and voles like to inhabit
our spaces. Have your pest control person set traps and preemptively
prepare for rodents.
• Investigate the exterior. Secure, replace and/or repaint any sadlooking siding or trim; and repair damaged stucco. Also make sure your
outdoor electrical receptacles are watertight. Contact me at the ARB
office and I will prepare a maintenance and repair permit for you.
• You're getting warmer. Have your heating system inspected and/or
serviced—whether it's a furnace, fireplace or space heater—and change
the filters. Check pilot lights and burners, too, and look for gas leaks and
adequate ventilation. Have your local handyman or AC and heating
professional perform a once over inspection for peace of mind in the
upcoming months.
• A clean sweep. Have your fireplace flue and liners cleaned to prevent
creosote buildup.
• Upkeep up high. Clean your gutters and downspouts, and make sure they're
securely attached. Your roof should be watertight, too. Look for missing,
cracked or loose shingles, gaps in the flashing where the roofing and siding
meet, and damaged mortar around the chimney. Again, a permit can be issued
quickly for outdoor maintenance and repair at the ARB office.
• While it's warmish... Paint inside while you can still leave the
windows open — same for shampooing or replacing carpets.
• Insulation information. Insulate, weather-strip and caulk before winter
worms its way in. Replace old insulation, this will help with your utility bills.
Foam insulation can help prevent rodent problems as well. Caulk exterior
joints around windows, doors, utility-line entrances and vents.
• Testing, testing. Give your emergency generator a try; you know, just
in case the power happens to go out this fall.
Garden
• Set down roots. It's a great time to plant, while the
soil is still warm and moist and the air is starting to
cool. Be sure to thoroughly water your new plant pals.
Make sure to plant mature specimens, young immature
plants are a delicacy for our deer neighbors.
• Mulch a bunch. Cover plants with mulch—
compost, partially decomposed leaves, woodchips and
bark can all be used to give plants an extra blanket of
protection for winter.
• Split 'em up. Most perennials need to be divided at
least every three years to stay healthy and productive, and
fall is the best time to transplant, divide or plant them.
• Tree TLC. Give your big trees a checkup: Look for
dead or detached branches, cavities or rotten wood along
trunks or branches, mushrooms at the base, cracks or
splits in trunks and trees that have been topped or
heavily pruned. If you see any signs of hazards, call a
professional tree service. Also trim any tree limbs that are
dangerously close to power lines or your roof.
Tree trimming does not require an ARB permit
however, if a tree needs to be removed, contact the
ARB before scheduling the work.
• Healthy hacking. Prune your trees and shrubs after the
leaves turn to encourage healthy spring growth.
• Bring 'em in. Clean and store tools, toys and
outdoor furniture. Dip garden shears, weeders, pruners,
spades and other hand tools in sand mixed with motor
oil to clean and lubricate them before storing.
• PullPull- ups. Uproot dead potted annuals; throw out the
soil; and store the pots in a shed, garage or basement.
• PrePre-rain drainage check. Make sure any and all
surface water drains away from your house but not onto
your neighbor’s property. It is important that all
properties maintain the drainage system and that water
is not being pushed on to neighboring properties or
collecting around your home. Water pooling around
the foundation of your home will cause significant
damage and may cost you a lot of money in the future.
Any changes in your drainage plans need to be
reviewed by the ARB.
As always, I am available to discuss any concerns or
questions you may have. [email protected] or
call (843) 838-4155.
The FIPOA is always looking for volunteers! All Committees, PEC, Folding/Stuffing…
If you have an interest in contributing to your POA, please call (843)838-4155
September 2013
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Island Services
Announcement from the PSD
CHIEF’S REPORT
Mike Binkowski, Chief of Security
D
uring a recent Security Committee meeting, several issues
of concern were brought to my attention. I feel that
addressing them in this column will benefit all owners and guests
here on Fripp Island.
I was advised that some of our owners and guests were hesitant
to call Security because of the numerous questions that they are
asked. I assure you that members of my staff will ask only
necessary questions. However, if you call 9-1-1 the County
dispatchers are required by their policy to ask certain questions.
You should also be aware that while you are answering questions
with the dispatcher, a patrol officer has already been dispatched
and is en route.
There seems to be some confusion about when to call 9-1-1 and
when to call Security. The best advice I can offer is that if you have
or are witnessing a serious crime in progress, have a medical
emergency or are calling to report a fire, call 9-1-1. They will notify
our dispatcher. All other types of calls should be directed to the
Security dispatcher at 838-2334. However, if you are in doubt as to
who to call, dial 9-1-1 and they will relay the information to us.
Some owners are unaware that the Security Office is not manned
24 hours a day. The Office, located at 225 Tarpon Boulevard (the
POA Building), is staffed Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to
4:00 pm. If you need to speak with an officer after normal working
hours or on the weekend you can call 838-2334, and we can have
an officer meet with you at your residence or at our office, or call
you on the telephone, whichever one you prefer.
The Fripp Island Public Service District is
renovating its customer service office located at
291 Tarpon Boulevard.
As a result, our office has been temporarily
relocated to 201 Tarpon Boulevard for a period of
approximately 6 months (September 2013 –
March 2014). All contact information, including
telephone numbers, fax number, mailing address
and email addresses, will remain the same for the
duration of the temporary relocation. If you wish
to make a payment or speak to a District staff
member in person, please feel free to stop by our
temporary location.
Thank you for your patience during this period
of transition.
If your neighborhood or group has a particular question or
concern, let me know and I would be happy to meet with your
group to answer any questions and discuss your concerns.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact me. If you
have any suggestions on how we can improve the quality of life on
the Island, or wish to discuss a particular problem, please contact
me in person, telephone at (843) 838-4113, or e-mail at
[email protected].
Our goal at the Fripp Island Patrol is to provide a safe
environment for homeowners and guests. This is only possible
with your cooperation and participation. If you see something or
hear something that is out of the ordinary call us at 838-2334
anytime day or night, we will respond an Officer and determine
the situation. Don’t let the sight of something out of the ordinary
slip by. Don’t say, “It’s not my problem.” Security needs your eyes
and ears out there. We encourage your calls!
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The Trawler
September 2013
Island Clubs
O
ctober 24th is a big day this year, and it will be Fripp Island’s chance to
celebrate, remember, and help make a difference in the fight against cancer
in our community! This year’s event is jointly sponsored by the 18 and 9 Hole
Women’s Golf Associations.
That Thursday will be packed full of ways to celebrate: a golf tournament at
Ocean Creek, a luncheon at the Beach Club, and a silent auction. Tickets are
available for golfers and non-golfers, depending on your preference of joining in the
tournament followed by the luncheon/auction, or attending the luncheon/auction
only. Prices are $50 and $25 respectively. Please come and join us for a wonderful
day of camaraderie and support in the fight against cancer.
All proceeds will benefit the Keyserling Cancer Center in Beaufort, SC. Keyserling
is a nonprofit cancer treatment center affiliated with the Beaufort Memorial
Hospital and Duke University. There are several ways in which we can support this
very worthy cause: by attending the activities on October 24th, by purchasing
awesome items in the silent auction, by purchasing the sponsorship of a hole in
memory or celebration of a loved one’s life, or by becoming a “Fripp for a Cure”
Bronze ($250), Silver ($350), or Gold ($500) sponsor. Sign up is available on the
Fore Tees website or at the Ocean Creek pro shop.
One of the Sweetest Deals On or Off Island – Fripp Island Friends of Music
By Linda Freeman
his season marks 30 years of Fripp Island Friends of Music bringing new and exciting artists to Fripp.
In three decades, we have enjoyed a very broad range of musical performances, but our guest artists
do much more than entertain us.
Friends of Music arranges for the musicians to visit a Beaufort County public school the following day.
With performances tailored for younger ages, these talented musicians captivate their student audiences,
exposing them to a world far beyond the Sea Islands. Your support of the Fripp Island Friends of Music is
critical—your membership dues support this Arts-in-the-Schools program. In addition to the school visits,
Friends of Music supports local young musicians with scholarships and grants. The student we assist today
could be tomorrow's world-acclaimed virtuoso. How can you help?
Well, the Friends of Music would welcome each of you as supporting members. Funds generated from
membership dues are critical when we budget for artists. And what great artists we attract!
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Island Clubs
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Fripp Island Friends of Music cont.
Our season opener is a sure winner. On Sunday October 20th,
Mustard’s Retreat will bring their unique blend of American folk
music and tales to Fripp. While both Michael Hough and David
Tamulevich are grounded in the early traditional 60’s folk music
boom, they also were influenced by the songwriters of that time,
and their shows represent an eclectic
blend of music, old and new, with a big
dash of storytelling. “We have never
performed the same show twice,” says
Tamulevich, “Each night is its own
unique moment, unique audience. For
us, that is the exciting thing, the magic:
to craft a shared experience and leave
people entertained and moved...and
with moments and songs they will take
away with them and remember, ponder,
rediscover; hopefully for years to come.”
For those of you new to our "Island of Music," each concert is
followed by a sumptuous catered reception. This is your
opportunity to not only chat with the artist, but also to meet
some of your neighbors and enjoy wonderful offerings by
Harold’s Catering.
For our full 30th season line-up as well as
information on becoming a member, please visit our
website: www.islc.net/friendsofmusic/.
Mark our concerts on your calendar and come out
to support the arts on Fripp!
October 20: Mustard’s Retreat
November 17: ETA 3 – encore performance of
flute, clarinet and piano
January 26: Vega String Quartet – chamber music
February 23: Yoonie Han – Steinway artist
March 30: The Honeycutters
Island Sports
NINE HOLE MEN’S GOLF GROUP
By Mike Wilt
and August featured outstanding weather for the most part for the nine hole men’s group. The numbers playing on Wednesday
J uly
mornings were down as expected over these two months, but those that played enjoyed beautiful weather. A variety of games were
played these past two months, including bear creek, two low net, 1-2-3, stableford, low net/low gross, and modified stableford.
The annual meeting and dinner will be held on September 15th at Cat Island. Members will have the opportunity to play 9 or 18 holes
and enjoy dinner with a spouse or guest as well. Dinner is free for members and only $10.00 for spouse/guest. Information can be found
on the website address listed below.
A variety of winners for the past weeks included Duffy Howard, Rusty Prophater, Rick Diserafino, Jim Click, Michael Beach, Ed Smith,
Jim Neal, Ron Pointek, John Dunphy, Tom Hunter, Gary Bond, Don Brink, Mike Jahn, Don Aldrich, Frank Golden, Ron Grabarczyk,
Jim Connell and Charles Middleton.
There are currently approximately 80 active members in the group. A new website is now being used for the men’s nine-hole group. To
sign up to play every Wednesday morning at go to the website at http://web.foretees.com/frippislandresort/.
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The Trawler
September 2013
Island Sports
cont.
Fripp Island Women’s Golf Association
By Susan Price
G
olf on Fripp Island is a beautiful thing. Being on a golf
course with nature beaming all around you is not
uncommon, but there is something special as you play through
the two courses here on Fripp. Sometimes you just have to step
away from your ball, look up and take in all the wonders around
you…the unbelievable sights, the spectacular sounds, and the
delicious smells that are offered to you. We have to deem
ourselves pretty lucky golfers to have this beautiful place to play
such a fun and challenging game each day.
On Tuesday, October 15th,
we will host the ladies from the
Callawassee Women’s Golf
Association here on Fripp.
Please plan to sign up and join
in the play that day.
The next event will be our beloved “Fripp For A Cure”
tournament held on October 24th. This year it will be headed up
by Cathy Keup and Patti Mathews. There will be a golf
tournament, luncheon, and a silent auction to raise money for the
Keyserling Cancer Center. In addition, anyone can sponsor a hole
on the golf course “in memory of” or “in celebration of” a special
person in your life who has been touched by cancer. The cost of
the sponsorship is only $100.00, and again, the money goes to the
Keyserling Cancer Center. Please get in touch with Cathy, Patti,
Diane McGarry, or Sam Taylor for details. Each year so many
participate, golfers and non-golfers, in this full day of fun.
Through the weeks of this summer, we have enjoyed many
different types of games on each Tuesday. We play threesomes
to finish before the real heat of the day comes. Every week the
winners of the Tuesday matches are posted in the Beaufort
Gazette’s “Chips & Putts” column and it’s always fun to see
your name listed !! We also want to thank our golf staff at both
courses for all their attention to details each week. They are
always ready to help us with a smile on their face.
We are looking forward to our annual meeting and luncheon,
which will be held on Tuesday, September 17th at The Beach
Club, and then to several very special tournaments coming up.
On Tuesday, September 24th and Tuesday, October 1st, we will be
playing the FIWGA Championship. This is such a fun event to
participate in; remember to join us for this two-day tournament.
September 2013
The next big tournament will be our Member/Member,
which the first round is played on Tuesday, October 29th and
the second round held on Tuesday, November 5th. Again, it is
exciting for you and your team mate to be listed as the winners !!
So, as the “Dog Days of Summer Golf” on Fripp Island wind
down, we look forward to “cooler” days, less bugs, uncrowded
courses and the chance to enjoy our lives here on our small piece
of Paradise. We welcome you to join our group at any time
throughout the year. Contact any board member or any of the
members of the FIWGA for details and begin playing with us
each Tuesday morning. The cost for the year is only $50.00…
and you can earn some of that back when you are one of the
winners of the Tuesday games!!
Always remember…“Do your best, one shot at a time, and
then move on…golf is just a game.”
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Nature
EXCITING NEW
SEASON
UNDERWAY!
Dec. 14, 2013—Great
Christmas
2013
Bird Count
Jan. 16, 2014—Savannah
2014
National
Wildlife Refuge (NWR) to observe
wintering birds/ ducks
Feb. 13—Bear
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Island to observe
shorebirds, ducks & “special,” seldomseen birds, such as white pelicans,
tundra swans, avocet & the black
necked stilt
Mar. 20—Hike
Edisto Nature Trail
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in Jacksonboro (off Rt. 17) through
Lowcountry forest & cypress swamp
via boardwalk to see early-arriving
migrants, including hooded, Kentucky
& Swainson’s warblers
Apr. 24—Donnelley
Wildlife Man24
agement Area’s (WMA) varied habitats
for spring migrants & nesting species
May 15—Pinckney
Island NWR’s
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(Hilton Head) four-mile road &
nature trails traverse salt marsh, forest,
brushland & fresh-water ponds to
observe spring migrants, wading &
shore birds
Jun. 19—Port
Royal Cypress Wet19
lands & Rookery—Traversed by a
boardwalk that puts you closer to
nesting herons, egrets & anhingas(!),
than you ever dreamed, so BRING
YOUR CAMERAS
Aug. 21—Hunting
Island State
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Park—Fall migrants abound along
beach walks & nature trails traversing
salt marshes, lagoons & maritime
forests
Sep. (date to be determined, based on
interest)—North Carolina & White
Side Mountain hawk-watch to observe
migrating passerines & hawks at
higher elevation (not to mention
abundance of beautiful wildflowers &
colorful fall foliage!)
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FRIPP AUDUBON CLUB ROCKS!
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s you’ve no doubt heard, during 2012-2013, the Fripp Audubon Club and the
Naturally Fripp Community Wildlife Habitat team joined forces to rocket the
island to the rarified, upper-atmospheric status of National Wildlife Federationsanctioned Community Wildlife Habitat. We’re only the 4th community in South
Carolina and just the 68th US-wide to be honored with that title!
Of course, a major part of our submission to the Federation included the full and
varied slate of nature-related community and educational activities conducted by the
Fripp Audubon Club and its partners during the past year.
With the passing of Labor Day, it’s time to let you know that the Club’s intense
2013-2014 program of nature education and eyes/hands-on activities already began in
earnest with a field trip on August 29th to the Orangeburg Sod Farms (off US 301 near
Rt.I-26, southeast of Orangeburg, SC), to see and photograph inland (or upland)
shorebirds, such as pectoral and buff-breasted sandpipers, and golden plovers.
Next on the calendar is the September 18th cruise aboard the Fripper II to familiarize
nature enthusiasts with the vast, six-island, sixteen-mile long, 10,000-acre Beaufort
Barrier Islands Important Bird Area (IBA).
That’s just to get us started. Briefly, to the left, are the rest of the fieldtrips and
selected outdoor activities scheduled through NEXT fall.
Folks, this ain’t even half of the events your Fripp Audubon and their Naturally
Fripp Community Habitat colleagues have jammed into the coming months. Our
calendar’s also chock-a-block with informative, entertaining, FREE presentations,
lectures and workshops. The first presentation, October 26th, will orient us to biking,
hiking and skateboarding the Spanish Moss Rail Trail, along the Port Royal Railroad
right-of-way. It’ll be at the Fripp Community Centre on Tarpon Blvd., 7:00 PM (come
at 6:00 PM, meet Dean Moss of Spanish Moss (he’s on the Board of Directors, Friends
of Spanish Moss Trail—must be destiny!). Please bring a small plate of goodies to share
and munch on while you discuss our rich Lowcountry habitat and wildlife with fellow
nature lovers!
Lectures and presentations are usually held on the fourth Thursday, monthly from
late fall through late spring. They’re family-friendly and almost always free
(occasionally, a nominal fee will be charged to cover expenses); all are welcome, from far
and near, Audubon member or not. Off-islanders get a free pass at the Fripp gate. Field
trips are generally limited to members. However, a yearly membership is only
$10/person or $20/family. Contact Club President, Pete Richards,
[email protected] or (843) 441-2153. Learn more at our Website,
http://www.islc.net/Audubon/.
The Trawler
September 2013
Nature
cont.
KUDOS TO HARBOR ISLAND!
IMPORTANT STUDY RECOGNIZES FRIPP’S BARRIER ISLAND PARTNER
FOR CONSERVATION SUCCESS
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roperty owners in the tiny community of Harbor Island have just received national
recognition for their disproportionately large role in Lowcountry wildlife preservation.
Harbor Island is the gateway to the six-island, 10,000-acre Beaufort Barrier Islands
Important Bird Area (IBA) that includes Fripp Island and Hunting Island State Park.
Harbor Island’s lagoons and barrier beaches provide nesting, forage and roosting sites
for thousands of wading and shore birds. Harbor Island is a key partner of Fripp
Audubon and its Naturally Fripp Community Wildlife Habitat colleagues. Last
October, it participated along with Fripp and Hunting Islands in the first-of-its-kind
birding event in the Sea Islands of Beaufort, the Fall Migration Celebration, to
showcase the IBA.
The recently released State of the Birds 2013 Report, a public-private effort by some
two-dozen conservation organizations and agencies, coordinated by The Cornell Lab
of Ornithology, notes that the Harbor Island Owners Association instituted a number
of rules and regulations to protect coastal habitat and wildlife. These measures
included limits on beach grooming and restricting vehicles on beaches. The report
cites the Harbor Island Owners
Association as a “…model for
citizen-based conservation efforts.”
The annual State of the Birds report
highlights the enormous contributions
private landowners make to bird and
habitat conservation. Roughly 60% of
US land area (1.43 billion acres) is
privately owned by millions of
individuals, families, organizations, and
corporations, including two million
ranchers and farmers and about 10
million woodland owners. There are
more than 100 bird species for which
greater than 50 percent of their
breeding on US territory takes place in
habitat on privately owned land.
Boating & Fishing
and large Red snapper. Captain Eddy on “Glory Hallelujah II” had
a banner year with good catches inshore and offshore.
Fishing around Fripp Island provided our fishermen with good
catches inshore of Redfish, Whiting, Black drum, Sheepshead
and Shark and excellent offshore catches of Black bass, Trigger,
Grunt, Spanish, Cobia and Shark. Deep Water catches of
Dolphin, Wahoo, and Kingfish. Catches of Flounder and Trout
were slow going this year, as well as the blue crab season.
Fall Fishing Looks Good
From left to Right: Hunter McMillan, Betty Hamilton, Stuart Mitchel,
Keith Boone, Doug Wardle and Danny Fustong
By Captain Ralph Goodison
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abor Day has come and gone and the busy summer is over;
fall is finally here. Fishing was good considering storms, rain,
wind and high seas. Captain George on “Full Tilt” had a banner
summer catching Cobia, Dolphin, Wahoo, Swordfish, Kingfish
September 2013
Benefactors of the Labor Day Tournament with Marina Director,
Lewis Turner (see next page for information)
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Boating & Fishing
FRIPP ISLAND KINGFISH TOURNAMENT
FILLS COOLERS AND FIGHTS CANCER
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Fripp Island’s 23 Annual Invitational Kingfish Tournament got off
to a good start over the Labor Day weekend. The two day tournament
started Thursday night with a captain’s meeting and low country
cookout. Friday, the waters were rough, but many fish were caught.
Saturday brought calmer waters, good catches, and happy fishermen.
Large crowds and live entertainment greeted the fishermen and
women at the weigh-in's. There were two winners at the tournament
a $5,000 payout for the fisherman and a $3,500 donation to the
Keyserling Cancer of Beaufort.
Lewis Turner, Marina Director thanked the families of Scott
Corley, Bill Rouch, Rodney Hinton, Bobby Cooler, Sea Island
Marine and Yamaha as the benefactors for the tournament. Thank
also went to Chef Doolittle, for a great cookout as well as the many
people that made the tournament a success.
The winners of the tournament were:
1st Place: Kingfish with Captain Danny Furlong and his crew on
“Sole Mates” with a 34-pound King;
2nd Place: Captain Billy Powell and his crew on “Low Country
Native” with a 31.4-pound King;
2 King aggregate 46.4 pounds Captain Chris Tilton and his crew on
“Full Tilt.”
Largest Spanish: at 3 pounds by Captain Bill Turbeville and his crew
on “3 Kings.”
2nd place went to captain Gus Brown and his crew on Last Cast.
The junior fisherman award with a 32-pound Amberjack was Austin
Flanders on “Low Country Native.”
cont.
Fall Fishing Report
Fishing Inshore:
Inshore Good - Redfish, Winter Trout, Whiting,
and Black Drum.
Offshore:
Offshore Good catches of Large Blackbass, Trigger fish,
Grunt, and showing some signs of Grouper.
Upcoming Tournaments:
Tournaments October 25-26 2013, Owen Perry
Memorial Inshore Tournament
November 29 2013, Thanksgiving Kid's Fishing Tournament
Please Visit the FIPOA Website
www.frippislandliving.com
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September 2013
Sea Rescue
Fripp Island Sea Rescue Call Activity
July – August 2013
By PJ Fineis
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ummer is typically Fripp Island Sea Rescue’s busiest time and summer of 2013 was no exception. We
received 24 calls over the two-month period with 12 calls resulting in squad members being dispatched
to provide assistance. Of 20 of these calls, 16 came in July, with Cliff Spann and Tee Cooper receiving three
calls in one day.
This call activity involved 54 people who required assistance of some kind, which included 15 children.
Types of vessels included 12 boats in distress, two jet skis, one raft, three kayaks, four swimmers, paddle
boards, and people on sandbars. You name—we had it.
As most of you know the saddest day for all of us was July 14th when we received a call regarding four
people, a girl, two young males, and one adult male on a raft who were taken out to sea by strong currents.
They did not know how to swim, the girl managed to float back to shore where she was rescued, but the
other three drowned. Both rescue one and rescue two were dispatched including Ralph Burchfield, Robbie
White, Steve McKay, Theresa Cooper, and Doug Haberlie, where they spent over four hours searching for
the distressed swimmers. Both boats returned to the dock at approximately 7:30, and all three fatalities were
eventually found. An accident that did not have to happen.
TO REPORT A MARINE EMERGENCY,
call Beaufort County Dispatch at 911 or Fripp Island Security at 838-2334.
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