Ripley Light Yacht Club is the weigh-station for all 5 divisions. We will utilize one scale for the offshore and swordfish species, a flat scale for inshore Flounder Bullseye Bonus and another scale dedicated to the nearshore species. Billfish Challenge and Inshore release affidavits are to be signed and returned to their respective weigh-masters by 6PM. Check-in boat and boat traiffic will be monitored and managed by LCO weigh-masters and off-duty members of the U.S. Coast Guard. Slip rentals are available for reservation.

OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AS SPECTATORS - Ticket purchase may be required for event

Awards Happy Hour starts on the deck of Ripley Light Yacht Club at 6pm - assuming y'all haven't started already - and the awards and recognition ceremony will begin as soon as the final numbers are verified by tournament officials. Please join us as we celebrate friendly competeition and recognize our winners. Each boat entry is recieves 4 complimentary wrist-bands at the gate. Any additional guests must pay the awards ceremony entry fee. If any protests or polygraph discrepencies are lodged, those categories in question will not be presented awards or winnings until settlement. Only verified winners will be recognized. Our intention is to issue payment to winners upon conclusion of the banquet - completed/signed W-9's are required.

Cambria Hotel Charleston Riverview

The LCO has partnered with the brand new Cambria Hotel to offer discounted rates for our tournament guests. Cambria Hotel is located a very short walk to Ripley Light Yacht Club, so you can step right on or off your boat if renting a slip at RLYC, or simply plan to enjoy yourselves more throughout the festivities. Parking for boat trailers is also available, and they run a free shuttle within 5 miles of the hotel for complete access to events without concern. Call them directly to request The Lowcountry Open discount at (843)766-4322, or click the LCO Discounted Rooms to view hotel accomodations and make your reservations.