SC Maritime Foundation
SC
Maritime Foundation - Founded in August 2000 by a group with passionate
maritime interests, the South Carolina Maritime Foundation is a public,
non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization established for the express purpose
of reviving interest in the state's important maritime history while
providing unique educational opportunities for youth. The organization
seeks to accomplish this through the creation of several central
elements including a classic tall ship, an annual maritime festival,
the Charleston to Bermuda Yacht Race, ongoing educational outreach, and
ultimately a maritime education center. The first educational sails with students aboard the
Spirit of South Carolina began on October 1, 2007. The Sea Spray Scouts day program serviced nine school districts from across the state of South Carolina, including more than 1,000 students. Unanimously, the teachers surveyed stated that the experience met their expectations. Feedback from the educators was consistent in expressing that the educational experience onboard was very helpful in explaining concepts that are difficult to communicate effectively in the classroom. Collectively, these teachers expressed enourmous enthusiasm for the ship as a platform for learning. Visit
www.scmaritime.org for more information.