The mission of the South Carolina Boating and Fishing Alliance is to be a positive influence for the protection and growth of South Carolina’s boating and fishing industry through advocacy, education, and stewardship.
The mission of the South Carolina Boating and Fishing Alliance is to be a positive influence for the protection and growth of South Carolina’s boating and fishing industry through advocacy, education, and stewardship.
Founded in 2021, The South Carolina Boating and Fishing Alliance (SCBFA) is a 501(c)(6) comprised of South Carolina’s boating and fishing manufacturers, dealers, retailers, boaters and anglers who represent $5 billion of commerce to the Palmetto State.
The South Carolina Boating & Fishing Alliance (SCBFA) Board of Directors has elected Russ Tomlinson, President of Sportsman Boats & Phenom Yachts, as its new Chairman at the year-end board meeting on December 5.
More than 30 South Carolina-made boats, from bass boats to offshore fishing vessels, will be on display at Gamecock Village Oct. 5 when South Carolina takes on Ole Miss for the South Carolina Boating and Fishing Alliance’s fourth annual Boat Fish Football Weekend.
Putnam’s Harbor Marina has officially opened on Lake Murray, bringing a premier boating facility to the area. This state-of-the-art marina is designed to meet all boating needs, offering top-tier amenities and services for an unparalleled experience on the water. The marina marks the first marina in the Columbia-area to be a South Carolina Boating & Fishing Alliance (SCBFA) certified partner.
SCBFA supports these safety guidelines. However, we express grave concerns about the arbitrary 10-knot (11 mph) speed restriction proposed by NOAA and the Biden Administration, which could inadvertently compromise boater safety. The expansion of the 2008 North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Strike Reduction rule mandates that recreational boats travel at 10 knots (11 mph) up to 90 miles offshore along the entire eastern seaboard for much of the year, creating significant hazards for small craft operators. NOAA’s own data shows there has never been a documented whale strike with a boat between 35-65 feet in South Carolina waters.
The South Carolina Boating & Fishing Alliance (SCBFA) Board of Directors has elected Russ Tomlinson, President of Sportsman Boats & Phenom Yachts, as its new Chairman at the year-end board meeting on December 5.
More than 30 South Carolina-made boats, from bass boats to offshore fishing vessels, will be on display at Gamecock Village Oct. 5 when South Carolina takes on Ole Miss for the South Carolina Boating and Fishing Alliance’s fourth annual Boat Fish Football Weekend.
Putnam’s Harbor Marina has officially opened on Lake Murray, bringing a premier boating facility to the area. This state-of-the-art marina is designed to meet all boating needs, offering top-tier amenities and services for an unparalleled experience on the water. The marina marks the first marina in the Columbia-area to be a South Carolina Boating & Fishing Alliance (SCBFA) certified partner.
SCBFA supports these safety guidelines. However, we express grave concerns about the arbitrary 10-knot (11 mph) speed restriction proposed by NOAA and the Biden Administration, which could inadvertently compromise boater safety. The expansion of the 2008 North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Strike Reduction rule mandates that recreational boats travel at 10 knots (11 mph) up to 90 miles offshore along the entire eastern seaboard for much of the year, creating significant hazards for small craft operators. NOAA’s own data shows there has never been a documented whale strike with a boat between 35-65 feet in South Carolina waters.
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With your $25 individual contribution, you will receive an SCBFA-branded neck gaiter and sticker, along with our exclusive e-newsletter.
Please note this membership is for individuals. If you would like to contribute on behalf of your business, please email: [email protected]
Contributions to the organization are not deductible for federal income tax purposes as charitable contributions.
