Client Testimonials of Charleston Outdoor Adventures
Written November 27, 2011
Joe,
We’re back home in GA – and wanted to thank you and Will for a great
evening on the water this week.
Will was excellent – very patient with my 4 year old’s constant
questions, very knowledgeable (for only his first season!), and
obviously a passionate conservationist.
Don’t know if we’ll be back in Charleston any time soon, but we’ll be
calling COA if we are!
Thanks again!
Brad Bushnell
Rome, GA
Reviewed August 7, 2011
Just returned from our trip with with our guide Joe. It was my wife’s first trip on the water in Charleston and we could not be more pleased. Joe really has knowledge of the environment and kept us informed during the entire trip.The Dolpins gve us a show that all should see. We would & “will” recommend them to all of our friends visiting & even the locals who have not seen Charleston from the water. Thanks COA & Joe for a great morning. John & Ellen
I’ve wanted to learn to paddleboard for some time now, and Will was a great teacher. He’s a perfect blend of cheerleader/guide/teacher, all in one package with a good, solid knowledge of the estuaries and wildlife. If you’re looking for a flashy showman-type guide, go somewhere else… Will made the adventure all about the customer. Worth the money, this will be a great tour when the weather gets a bit cooler. It was hot today! Still, a good two-hours.
When you make the turn onto the dirt road, you might not be able to trust your GPS. Mine said it was .02 miles – but it was a bit longer, past some gorgeous homes. Oh, and wear mosquito repellent. Will shared his with us, so if you forget, he might rescue you. The bugs weren’t a problem on the water, just while registering, etc. The bathrooms and changing areas were very primitive, don’t expect The Ritz..
A great adventure!
Went paddle boarding for the first time with COA. Great company – good people – well organized – reasonably priced. Our guide Will did a great job teaching us how to paddle and leading us on an educational adventure in the estuary. Would recommend any one who loves the outdoors and nature give COA a try if they are in the area.
Reviewed September 30, 2011
My husband Paul and I visited Charleston September 23-25 for our 9th anniversary. We decided to do the kayak tour for a little added adventure. We LOVED it! Tripp was our tour guide and he was wonderful. He was very knowledgeable about the wetlands, animals, and surrounding ecosystems. He was very patient and allowed us to go at our own pace. It was hot and I forgot to bring water (which they did tell me to bring). However Tripp searched and found water for us to bring along. The owner was very personable and friendly. He and my husband “shot the breeze” about the fishing in the area. It was a wonderful experience and the gentleman there made it even better!
BLOG 11/25/10
I came to Folly Beach in May 2010 for my sister’s wedding. I was
looking forward to the wedding, but I’ll admit it, I was also coming
for the kayaking. I had recently moved back to Ohio (my childhood
home), after having spent almost 15 years in coastal Mississippi and
the Carolinas — I was really itching to get on the water and smell
the salty air again. I called Joe up and he was so accommodating to
my uncertain weekend schedule that I spent 4 of my 5 days on Folly
kayaking with COA — and no the day I missed kayaking was not my
sister’s wedding day. My brother came out with me one morning and we
saw so many dolphin that we did an evening family tour with Joe which
included my brother and his kids (ages 7 and 6), my little girl (age
4), my sister and her new husband. We were fortunate enough to see
dolphin smacking fish onto shore. Afterward we had a great meal at
Bowens Island Restaurant (I think this was the name), just next store
to COA — it was a perfect evening.
What I really appreciate about Joe is his truly apparent love for and
knowledge of the salt water estuaries and their role in coastal
ecosystems and he uses that knowledge to teach folks when they are
having fun on the water!
Thanks Joe, Keep up the great work and here’s to a wonderful 2011… I
hope I get to see you on the water this year!
An Ohio connection,
BLOG 5/7/10
We were visiting Charleston from Oregon and wanted to experience the inland waterways with a kayak trip. My wife and I had done some kayaking in Oregon but we were excited to see what all these inland waterways had to offer.
We found COA’s website and called Joe to arrange a rental for the next day. He set us up with first rate equipment, charts and tips on where to go and what we might see. It was fabulous. We saw dolphins, tailing redfish, schools of baitfish everywhere, a school of rays just under the surface and just a ton of birds. Skimmers, pelicans, oyster catchers, and a bunch of other species we still have to look up. This is a great place to kayak and COA is a good place to start. Give Joe a call and he’ll set you up for a great trip.
Terry and Nancy Turner
Gladstone, Oregon
BLOG 6/1/10
COA,
Just a short note of special thanks for making our recent visit to Charleston so memorable. Gary and I recounted all of our “favorite” things and the trip(s) with you ranked as #1. When we return next year, we’ll hopefully book one of the fishing trips and another trip to Morris Island. FYI…all 28 sand dollars and 3 whelks made it back to Austin safely. Thanks, again. We had a great time!
Best regards,
Amy Weldon
BLOG 6/2/10
I really appreciate you taking us out! Fishing was the highlight of our honeymoon! Thank you so much for making it enjoyable for Andrew and myself!
Brooke Mikota
BLOG 6/23/10
Joe – I wanted to take a moment and let you know how much my father and I enjoyed our paddle tour this morning. He’s been talking about how much fun he had since we got back and wished we could’ve booked a longer trip. We will definitely be recommending you to our friends!
Thanks again
Ken Jones
BLOG 6/28/10
Joe,
I wanted to drop you a note to say thanks for the great kayak tour that Jan and I took with you in May. It was our first sea kayak trip and it was quite informative as well as enjoyable. Your expertise on wildlife and the area made the trip even better. Not sure if we will ever get back your way but if we do we’ll be in touch. I highly recommend you to anyone we know going to your area. Take care and hope you have a great season.
Regards,
Carl and Jan