Boating Season Opens - Burning of the Socks
2025-03-14 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Dockside Bar, 600 Priest Landing Drive, Savannah, GA, 31411, United States
Ahoy SIBC members! Are you ready to say good-bye to winter and celebrate the opening of the 2025 Boating Season? Come celebrate the Vernal Equinox with other SIBC members as we honor a long-standing boaters tradition of burning our old winter socks, lifting a glass to the end of winter, and cheering the new year of boating season.
It is all happening March 14th at the Dockside Bar at the Landings Harbor Marina from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM.
What you need to bring:

A new, unopened bag of white athletic socks to donate to the homeless
A pair of old winter socks to burn
Your SIBC lanyard with name tag
Cash.

Adult beverages, sodas, water, snacks, and hot dogs are provided. $2.00 cash donations for adult beverages and hot dogs.
And…don’t forget to donate generously to the Tiny House Project.

Thunderbolt Marine Tour & Dinner at Tubby's
2025-03-20 15:00 - 20:00 | Thunderbolt Marine, Inc., 3124 River Dr, Savannah, GA, 31404, United States
Take a unique behind-the-scenes tour of Thunderbolt Marine, a full service yacht repair and refit facility located on the Wilmington River just outside Savannah, GA. Marine staff will highlight the facility’s capabilities for high-quality maintenance and repair work on all sizes of boats and sailboats, including mega yachts.
SIBC will carpool from the Skidaway Island Methodist Church parking lot (54 Diamond Causeway) at 3:00 pm to arrive at Thunderbolt Marine for the tour at 4:00 pm. Following the tour (at approximately 5:30 pm), we plan on having dinner at Tubby’s Tank House. We should be back on Skidaway Island around 8:00 pm.
If you are planning to attend this unique event, please RSVP by Wednesday, March 12th, to Debbie Baier at dbaier@bellsouth.net with the number attending the tour and whether or not you will join us for dinner. Debbie’s phone number is 404-483-9111 if you have questions.
We need to know how many people are attending so we can alert the Thunderbolt Marine Staff on the size of the tour as well as make reservations at Tubby’s. If you RSVP for dinner, you will be contacted by our social committee with the dinner menu selections and how to pay the associated cost. Hope to see you there!

Dockside Bar Happy Hour
2025-03-28 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-04-11 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-04-25 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-05-09 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-05-23 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-06-06 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-07-18 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-08-01 17:00 - 19:00 and 5 more dates | Dockside Bar, 600 Priest Landing Drive, Savannah, GA, 31411, United States
Join your fellow SIBC members for a Friday happy hour at the Dockside Bar. Renew old friendships, meet new boaters, and enjoy the sights and sounds of sailboats and motorboats on the Wilmington River from the perfect viewing location, the Dockside Bar at Landings Harbor Marina.
Adult beverages, sodas, water, snacks, and hot dogs are provided. $2.00 donations for adult beverages and hot dogs.
And…don’t forget to donate generously to the Tiny House Project.

Pontoon Boat Trip to Oyster Farm
2025-04-16 17:00 - 20:00 | Landings Harbor Marina, 600 Priest Landing Dr, Savannah, GA, 31411, United States
NOTE: All boat trips are weather dependent. Boat captains will determine if the trip can occur on the planned date based on current weather conditions and the safety of all passengers.

Join us for a leisurely three-hour pontoon boat cruise departing from the Landings Harbor Marina. We’ll head north to the Bull River where we’ll make a stop at a floating oyster farm to learn how Georgia commercial oysters are cultivated. Our captain will narrate our tour along the way. Then we’ll return to Landings Harbor as we witness one of our beautiful low country sunsets.
This is a Bring-Your-Own Food and Drink trip. Small coolers and alcoholic beverages are allowed on the boat. SIBC will not provide any refreshments.
This event is $40 per person and is limited to a maximum of 36 people. Gratuities are not included in the cost so please bring some cash to generously tip your crew if you enjoy the trip.
Please RSVP no later than Wed, 4/9/25, by purchasing your ticket(s) using the PayPal button below. Reminder: On the payment page, replace the default SIBC email with your personal email.

Flotilla to The Wyld for Lunch
2025-05-29 11:00 - 15:00 | Landings Harbor Marina, 600 Priest Landing Dr, Savannah, GA, 31411, United States
NOTE: All boat trips are weather dependent. Boat captains will determine if the trip can occur on the planned date based on current weather conditions and the safety of all passengers.
Join us as we travel via flotilla from Landings Harbor Marina to The Wyld Dock Bar for a relaxing lunch amid beautiful low-country scenery. One of Savannah’s favorite casual outdoor waterfront restaurants, The Wyld specializes in local ingredients that are in tune with the gorgeous coastal setting the restaurant inhabits. We will meet at Landings Harbor Marina at 11:00am to load the boats and then cruise to The Wyld. After lunch, we’ll take a leisurely cruise back from the Herb River to the Skidaway River down past the Isle of Hope to Butterbean Beach. From there, we’ll begin the journey back around Skidaway to return to Landings Harbor Marina by 3:00pm.

We have secured 3 boats for this trip. The maximum number of passengers for this event is 23 people. The prepaid cost is $15 per person to cover boat fuel.
NOTE: Your lunch is a personal cost to be paid at the restaurant. The Wyld does not accept cash. Be prepared to pay for your lunch with a card.
Please RSVP no later than Thursday, 5/22/25, by using the PayPal button below to purchase your ticket. Your reservation is confirmed only after payment is received. Reminder: On the credit/debit card payment page, replace the default SIBC email with your personal email.
THIS EVENT HAS SOLD OUT! WAITLIST IS AVAILABLE.

If you are unable to purchase a ticket due to a sellout, please email Cheryl Walters (cwalters2211@gmail.com) to get on the waitlist. Once on the waitlist, you will be notified if a ticket becomes available.
Anyone who purchases a ticket and then needs to cancel must do so by Monday, 5/26/25, in order to get a refund. No refunds after 5/26/25.

Flotilla to Wassaw Island Beach (CANCELED)
2025-06-12 10:00 - 16:00 | Delegal Creek Marina, 1 Marina Drive, Savannah, GA, 31411, United States
This event was canceled due to weather.

NOTE: All boat trips are weather dependent. Boat captains will determine if the trip can occur on the planned date based on current weather conditions and the safety of all passengers.
Designated as a National Wildlife Refuge in 1969, Wassaw Island is one of 15 barrier islands along the Georgia coast. Located approximately 3 miles southeast of Skidaway Island and accessible only by boat, Wassaw is largely an undeveloped island of salt marshes, maritime forest, tidal creeks, and pristine beaches.
Travel with us via flotilla from Delegal Marina to one of Wassaw’s beaches where we will moor the boats, wade ashore with our supplies, and set up camp for a half day of picnicking, beach walking, socializing, and simply enjoying nature at its finest.
We will meet at Delegal Marina at 10:00am to load the boats and then cruise to Wassaw. We plan to return to Delegal by 4:00pm, weather permitting. This is a bring-your-own food and drink event.

The maximum number of passengers for this event is 25 people. The prepaid cost is $10 per person to cover boat fuel.
Please RSVP no later than Tuesday, 6/10/25, by using the PayPal button below to purchase your ticket. Your reservation is confirmed only after payment is received. Reminder: On the credit/debit card payment page, replace the default SIBC email with your personal email.

If you are unable to purchase a ticket due to a sellout, please email Hugh Upton (hughandcharlene@gmail.com) to get on the waitlist. Once on the waitlist, you will be notified if a ticket becomes available.

Dockside Bar Happy Hour
2025-06-20 17:00 - 19:00 | Dockside Bar, 600 Priest Landing Drive, Savannah, GA, 31411, United States
Welcome the summer of 2025 by joining your fellow SIBC members for a Friday happy hour at the Dockside Bar. Renew old friendships, meet new boaters, and enjoy the sights and sounds of sailboats and motorboats on the Wilmington River from the perfect viewing location, the Dockside Bar at Landings Harbor Marina.
Adult beverages, sodas, water, snacks, and hot dogs are provided. $2.00 donations for adult beverages and hot dogs.
And…don’t forget to donate generously to the Tiny House Project.

July 4th Dockside Bar
2025-07-04 17:00 - 19:00 | Dockside Bar, 600 Priest Landing Drive, Savannah, GA, 31411, United States
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the UNITED STATES of AMERICA!
Join your fellow SIBC members on Independence Day for a Friday happy hour at the Dockside Bar. On this 4th of July, bring some chairs and extend your fun after happy hour by staying to view all the fireworks over our beautiful Low Country landscape. Several fireworks displays across Savannah are visible from Landings Harbor. It is an amazing experience!
For this special patriotic Dockside Bar, we are offering grilled hamburgers in addition to our fabulous Dockside Dogs for a mere $2.00 each.
To ensure we have enough food, please RSVP to Hugh Upton via email (hughandcharlene@gmail.com) no later than Weds, July 2, at 5:00pm with the number in your family attending.
To complete the picnic, we are asking members who attend to please bring a salad, side, or dessert (for 10 people) to share. Sodas, water, and chips are complementary. A donation of $2.00 per adult beverage is suggested.
NOTE: The Dockside Bar will end at its normal closing time of 7:00pm. After 7:00pm, members will be responsible for their own for food and beverages.
And…don’t forget to donate generously to the Tiny House Project.

Flotilla to Fish Tales for Lunch
2025-07-25 10:00 - 15:00 | Delegal Creek Marina, 1 Marina Drive, Savannah, GA, 31411, United States
NOTE: All boat trips are weather dependent. Boat captains will determine if the trip can occur on the planned date based on current weather conditions and the safety of all passengers.

Join your fellow SIBC members as we boat over to Fish Tales at the Fort McAllister Marina in Richmond Hill, GA, for lunch. Located on the Ogeechee River, Fish Tales specializes in fresh seafood, but also offers a variety of menu selections for all palates.
We will meet at Delegal Marina at 10:00AM to load the boats and then cruise to Fish Tales. After a leisurely lunch, we’ll return to Delegal Marina by 3:00PM.
We have secured 3 boats for this trip. The maximum number of passengers for this event is 27 people. The prepaid cost is $10 per person to cover boat fuel.
NOTE: Your lunch is a personal cost to be paid at the restaurant.
Please RSVP no later than 7/23/25 by using the PayPal button below to purchase your ticket. Your reservation is confirmed only after payment is received. Reminder: On the credit/debit card payment page, replace the default SIBC email with your personal email.

If you are unable to purchase a ticket due to a sellout, please email Hugh Upton (hughandcharlene@gmail.com) to get on the waitlist. Once on the waitlist, you will be notified if a ticket becomes available.
Anyone who purchases a ticket and then needs to cancel must do so by 7/23/25 in order to get a refund. No refunds after 7/23/25.

Pin Point Heritage Museum
2025-08-21 09:30 - 13:30 | Pin Point Heritage Museum, 9924 Pin Point Ave, Savannah, GA, 31406, United States
Located in the former A.S. Varn & Son Oyster and Crab Factory, the Pin Point Heritage Museum celebrates the life, work, and history of coastal Georgia’s rich Gullah-Geechee community that calls Pin Point home.

During our guided tour, we’ll develop an understanding of the historical experience of growing up in Pin Point, a community founded by formerly-enslaved African Americans and their descendants in the 1890s. The museum’s exhibits focus on religion, language, food, and more, featuring the stories of residents who grew up in this small, close-knit community. Highlights include:

The journey from Africa to Pin Point, the struggle to own land after Emancipation, and the Gullah-Geechee culture that developed
The founding of the Pin Point community, what it is like to grow up there, and what the future holds
The importance of the surrounding marshes and rivers to the livelihood of the community
The life cycle of the blue crab and oyster, how they were harvested, and who participated in this activity
How blue crab and oysters were processed and the people who worked in the factory
A viewing of the award-winning documentary Take Me to the Water.

Our 90-minute guided tour begins at 10:00AM. We will meet in the large parking lot at Skidaway Island Methodist Church (54 Diamond Causeway) at 9:30AM to assemble and then carpool to Pin Point. After the tour, we’ll go to lunch at a selected restaurant in Sandfly (Castaways, Driftaway Cafe, or The 5 Spot).
The minimum required for the guided tour is 25. We will have to cancel the event if we do not get at least 25 people to sign up. The prepaid cost for the tour is $12 per person.
NOTE: Lunch is optional and a personal cost to be paid at the restaurant.
Please RSVP no later than 8/19/25 by using the PayPal button below to purchase your ticket. Your reservation is confirmed only after payment is received. Reminder: On the credit/debit card payment page, replace the default SIBC email with your personal email.

If paying by check, please notify Charlene Upton (408-425-0093) for delivery to Upton tube.
REFUNDS: Anyone who purchases a ticket and then needs to cancel must do so by 8/19/25 in order to get a refund. No refunds after 8/19/25.

SIBC Tall Tales Event
2025-09-12 17:00 - 19:00 | Dockside Bar, 600 Priest Landing Drive, Savannah, GA, 31411, United States
Ahoy all you Salty Sailors and First Mates! SIBC will be hosting its Annual Tall Tales Event on Friday, September 12th, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm at the Dockside Bar.
Come hear tall tales (true or embellished) from some of SIBC’s Old Salts and First Mates. Be entertained by fellow SIBC members as they recount some of the more harrowing boating experiences they have encountered during their time on the water. This is a fun gathering not to be missed. There have been some amazing stories shared in the past!
For this event, we are asking members to bring a hearty appetizer for all to share.
Please RSVP by Thursday, 9/11/25, to hughandcharlene@gmail.com and include the following:

Number of people attending
If you have a tall tale you’d like to share (no more than 15 minutes)
If you’ll bring an appetizer.

Beer, wine, sodas, and water will be at the event. As usual, there will be a $2.00 donation for adult beverages.
And…don’t forget to donate generously to the Tiny House Project.

Flotilla to Fish Tales Restaurant for Lunch
2025-09-19 10:00 - 15:00 | Delegal Creek Marina, 1 Marina Drive, Savannah, GA, 31411, United States
NOTE: All boat trips are weather dependent. Boat captains will determine if the trip can occur on the planned date based on current weather conditions and the safety of all passengers.
Join your fellow SIBC members as we boat over to Fish Tales at the Fort McAllister Marina in Richmond Hill, GA, for lunch. Located on the Ogeechee River, Fish Tales specializes in fresh seafood, but also offers a variety of menu selections for all palates.
We will meet at Delegal Marina at 10:00AM to load the boats and then cruise to Fish Tales. After a leisurely lunch, we’ll return to Delegal Marina by 3:00PM.
We have secured 3 boats for this trip. The maximum number of passengers for this event is 23 people. The prepaid cost is $10 per person to cover boat fuel.
NOTE: Your lunch is a personal cost to be paid at the restaurant.
Please RSVP no later than 9/17/25 by using the PayPal button below to purchase your ticket. Your reservation is confirmed only after payment is received. Reminder: On the credit/debit card payment page, replace the default SIBC email with your personal email.

Anyone who purchases a ticket and then needs to cancel must do so by 9/17/25 in order to get a refund. No refunds after 9/17/25.
If you are unable to purchase a ticket due to a sellout, please email Hugh Upton (hughandcharlene@gmail.com) to get on the waitlist. Once on the waitlist, you will be notified if a ticket becomes available.

Sunset Dolphin Cruise
2025-10-15 17:00 - 19:00 | Landings Harbor Marina, 600 Priest Landing Dr, Savannah, GA, 31411, United States
NOTE: All boat trips are weather dependent. Boat captains will determine if the trip can occur on the planned date based on current weather conditions and the safety of all passengers.
SIBC members will travel by pontoon boat for a Sunset Dolphin Cruise on Wednesday evening, Oct 15th, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. We will depart Landings Harbor Marina, and the route of our voyage will be determined by our charter boat Captain based on the latest dolphin sightings. In the past we have left Landings Harbor Marina and gone south to the Wilmington River towards Wassaw Island’s North Beach and entered Romerly Marsh, or turned north and gone up the Wilmington River to Turner Creek.
This is a Bring-Your-Own Food and Drink event. Small coolers and alcoholic beverages are allowed on the boat. SIBC will not provide any refreshments.

This event has been a favorite of SIBC’s boating season in past years and is not to be missed. There are only 36 available seats so buy your ticket early. The cost is $30 per person.
Please RSVP no later than Monday, 10/13/25, by using the PayPal button below to purchase your ticket(s). Your reservation is confirmed only after payment is received. Reminder: On the credit/debit card payment page, replace the default SIBC email with your personal email.

If you are unable to purchase a ticket due to a sellout, please email Hugh Upton (hughandcharlene@gmail.com) to get on the waitlist. Once on the waitlist, you will be notified if a ticket becomes available.
Anyone who purchases a ticket and then needs to cancel must do so by 10/13/25 in order to get a refund. No refunds after 10/13/25.

2025 SIBC 10th Year Anniversary Bash
2025-11-18 17:00 - 20:30 | Skidaway Island State Park, Group Shelter, 52 Diamond Causeway, Savannah, GA, 31411, United States
Not to be missed! 2025 is a very special year for SIBC. We are celebrating the 10th year since our founding in July 2015. Ten years of bringing people together who love to boat, sail, fish, or just be on or near the water. Ten years of Dockside Bars at Landings Harbor Marina enjoying the camaraderie of fellow members.
SIBC is celebrating this special anniversary with a catered Italian dinner by Rocky’s of Savannah. Beer and wine are included and water/sodas will also be available. As a special treat, live music will be provided by Savannah’s own Home by Nine classic rock band to enhance our festive celebration.

SIBC’s 10th Year Anniversary Bash is Tuesday, November 18, at the Group Shelter building at Skidaway Island State Park from 5:00 pm until ~ 8:30 pm (or whenever the last member leaves). This event will be a great closure to a great year for SIBC!
We can accommodate a maximum of 100 people at the event, so buy your tickets early. The cost is $30 per person. SIBC will pay the parking fee for each car that does not have a State Park Car Pass. Carpooling is encouraged.
Please RSVP no later than Thursday, 11/13/25, by using the PayPal button below to purchase your tickets. Before clicking on the”Buy Now” button, please indicate whether or not you already have a State Park Car Pass by selecting “Yes” or “No” from the drop-down menu. Then click “Buy Now.”
Your reservation is confirmed only after payment is received. Reminder: On the credit/debit card payment page, replace the default SIBC email with your personal email.
PLEASE NOTE TICKET SALES ARE NOW CLOSED.

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Anyone who purchases a ticket and then needs to cancel must do so by 11/13/25 in order to get a refund. No refunds after 11/13/25.
If you are unable to purchase a ticket due to a sellout, please email Hugh Upton (hughandcharlene@gmail.com) to get on the waitlist. Once on the waitlist, you will be notified if a ticket becomes available.

Jan 2026 Board Meeting
2026-01-13 13:00 - 14:30 | Palmetto Clubhouse – Hills Room, 1 Cottonwood Road, Savannah, GA, 31411
SIBC Monthly Board Meeting
Tuesday, January 13th, 2026
1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
Palmetto Clubhouse – Hills Room

2026 SIBC Meet & Greet
2026-01-21 17:00 - 18:30 | Skidaway Island State Park, Group Shelter, 52 Diamond Causeway, Savannah, GA, 31411, United States
Let’s kick off the 2026 SIBC year with a bang! Come and meet fellow SIBC members as well as the new 2026 Board of Directors for an evening of friendship and good cheer.
We have a robust and fun-filled slate of activities planned for our members this year, so please join us on Wednesday, January 21, at the Skidaway Island State Park Group Shelter facility from 5:00pm to 6:30pm.
We’ll have a Happy Hour of wine, beer, and soft drinks waiting for you along with delicious light hors d’oeuvres. If the weather calls for it, we’ll stoke the fire while we paint the picture of the exciting year to come. We are a TEAM, and you are an important part of our success. Come enjoy, participate, and find out where your volunteer spirit may lie.
Look for an email the week of January 5 announcing the event. Please RSVP by Wednesday, January 14, to Cheryl Walters at siboatingclub@gmail.com. Include in your RSVP whether or not you need a State Park Parking Pass (see below).
If you have purchased your own 2026 Parking Pass from the State Park Visitor Center, you’re all set. If you haven’t and you need a Parking Pass, one will be provided for you.
Looking forward to seeing all of you there!

Feb 2026 Board Meeting
2026-02-17 13:00 - 14:00 | Marshwood Clubhouse – Landings Room, 1 Palmer's Draw, Savannah, GA, 31411
SIBC Monthly Board Meeting
Tuesday, February 17th, 2026
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Marshwood Clubhouse – Landings Room

Mar 2026 Board Meeting
2026-03-18 13:00 - 14:00 | Marshwood Clubhouse – Landings Room, 1 Palmer's Draw, Savannah, GA, 31411
SIBC Monthly Board Meeting
Wednesday, March 18th, 2026
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Marshwood Clubhouse – Landings Room
