SCPIA Serves SC Paddlers
Promoting Safety, Preservation, Education and Opportunities in the South Carolina Paddlesports Industry — The South Carolina Paddlesports Industry Association promotes kayaking, canoeing, and rafting outfitters as well as retailers, clubs, non-profits and tourism entities involved in the paddlesports industry.
Whether you're looking to purchase a kayak or canoe, to take a class or tour, or to rent a boat, this complete list of businesses will help you choose. The SCPIA is here to promote paddlesports in South Carolina and encompasses all of the many different tourism regions in our state.
2011 Annual SCNBTA/SCPIA Conference
This year's SCNBTA/SCPIA conference is scheduled for March 10 & 11 — it will be held on the shores of Lake Marion at Camp Bob Cooper (near Summerton, SC). The conference theme is Interpreting Natural History for Nature-Based Tourism and the keynote speaker is renowned naturalist Rudy Mancke. Tourism expert Simon Hudson will deliver a presentation on consumer trends in nature-based tourism, and Debby Hill will speak about the Keeper of the Wild Wildlife Refuge and its conservation programs. Field trips include a Sparkleberry Swamp paddle, instructional kayak clinic, bird walk, photography workshop and more.
Please see the conference program [PDF] for more details.
If you have any questions or would like to register for this event please contact April Turner at 843-953-2078 or via email.
Join SCPIA
Come Join Our Organization!
We welcome retailers, educators, tour operators, insurance agencies, individuals, trade shows involving paddlesports and other conservation and nature-based groups to join!
Membership Dues: Only $50/year for businesses or $25/year for individuals
Welcome Our Newest SCPIA Members
Edisto Watersports
Lowcountry Paddlers
River Rat’s Canoe Rentals
The Black River Outdoors Center in Georgetown
The Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission
Visit the SCPIA Members page for individual details and contact information.