NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Dewees Island Christens “Dewees Islander” Ferry
Dewees Island, Charleston, SC. (February 19, 2012) — As part of a year-long celebration of its 20th year, the Dewees Island community Christened the new “Dewees Islander” ferry on Sunday. Homeowner Jack Saueracker blessed the new ferry with a lovely grace before a large crowd gathered at the Dewees Island Marina on 41st Street on the Isle of Palms at 3 p.m. After toasting the brand new catamaran, the crowd enjoyed a cruise up the Intracoastal Waterway to Dewees Island’s main dock.
The new 50-foot ferry called the “Dewees Islander” was constructed in Florida by Corinthian Catamarans. Featuring two decks and a large cargo area, the ferry can carry 49 passengers plus a captain and mate. It will make the run from the Isle of Palms to Dewees Island every hour on the hour and back on the half hour, allowing easy access to and from the island, just north of the Isle of Palms. Island President Artus Moser said, “Our whole community is so excited to have this beautiful new boat. We are proud to have our new logo emblazoned on the side.”
The new ferry replaces the “Aggie Grey,” which was decommissioned last year after the bottom of the hull began to rust out. Port Captain Paul Zobel said, “All of the ship crews are thrilled about the new ferry. Corinthian Catamarans are very seaworthy and easy to maneuver.” Twin Yamaha engines power the ferry, which includes many state-of-the-art safety features.
Community member and real estate agent Judy Drew Fairchild said, “With the new ferry, people will begin to relax the minute they step aboard. They can enjoy the dolphins splashing in the Waterway and visit with friends on the way to Dewees.”
When the boat arrived at Dewees, Connie Drew said, “we were greeted by a bald eagle circling over the Dewees Landings building. It landed on a nearby pole and then took off again right over the ferry. It was spectacular.”
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Dewees Island is a small barrier island community near Charleston, South Carolina. It has private beaches and pristine marshlands with unparalleled wildlife watching, great fishing, and a warm, friendly community where neighbors gather regularly to enjoy the natural riches of the lowcountry with family and friends.
You get to Dewees by private ferry from the Isle of Palms. On the island, residents get around on our crushed shell roads by golf cart, foot, or bike. Homes on the island are designed to minimize impact on the environment and take advantage of prevailing summer breezes and winter sunlight. Community amenities include a clubhouse, swimming pool, tennis courts, game room, canoes, boardwalks, and a nature center. With no commercial activity on the island, Dewees provides a chance for families to enjoy a simpler, quieter way of life. With a maximum of 150 homesites, crowds will never exist on our beaches. And the world-class restaurants, shops, and history of Charleston are just a quick ferry ride away.
Homes, homesites, and shared partnerships are currently available. Come see for yourself what it is like to have your footprints be the only human ones on the beach, watch the dolphins dance along our shore, coax your dinner from the water, and live in harmony with the natural beauty all around us.
The Dewees community is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a number of events throughout 2012, a big year birding contest, a new ferry, a new logo, a new website address – http://DeweesIslander.com. Some of the upcoming events are the Property Owners Meeting in March, the Dewees Homecoming over Memorial Day, and the 4th July Golf Cart Parade.
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For more information on Dewees Island and the “Dewees Islander”, please contact Reggie Fairchild 843-259-1717; email: ReggieFairchild@gmail.com.
Pictures below available for use in conjunction with stories based on this press release. Additional pictures of Dewees Island and the “Dewees Islander” available upon request. Please make requests to ReggieFairchild@gmail.com.
