WELCOME
WELCOME TO SEA ISLAND AND THE
LATEST ISSUE OF SEA ISLAND LIFE!
w
hen spring and summer arrive at Sea Island, it’s time to throw on a
swimsuit and jump in the water; hop on the Jeep Train and head to
Plantation Supper; or experience all that the Beach Club has to offer.
If you’re familiar with Sea Island’s history, you know that the resort
has always been a destination for classic warm-weather fun.
Many of the same activities from Sea Island’s early days are still very much alive,
just one reason why members and guests return year after year. While putting this
issue together, we had those fond memories in mind. It’s easy to feel nostalgic—especially thinking about summer mainstays such as dinners alfresco and riding the waves
on the catamarans developed by the legendary Hobie Alter (“Sailing Away,” page 74).
We explored yet another tradition in a story about live music at Sea Island, including information about our upcoming Southern Grown Food, Drink, and Music Festival
(“Music in the Air,” page 28). The event is sure to please those who are in search of
good food and top entertainment, all wrapped in a blanket of Southern culture. While
listening to the Island’s sweet sounds, you may also want to sip on some ’shine—
another tradition deeply engrained in the South. We take a look at moonshine’s
scandalous past and innovative—not to mention delicious—future in “By the Light
of the Moon” (page 48).
Even though Sea Island has been the setting for generations of iconic spring
and summer scenes, there’s more to experience than ever before. If you can bring
yourself to slip out of swimwear and into golf apparel, it’s prime time to head to our
Golf Performance Center or hit one, or more, of our three courses. We have articles
on the anatomy of the modern golfer (“A Whole New Game,” page 18), and the
tradition and benefits of using a caddie (“A Matter of Course,” page 54) to prepare
you for your next 18. For those younger athletes, we’ve showcased the Sea Island
Jensen Brothers Tennis Academy (“Causing a Racket,” page 20).
Our eco tours and Junior Naturalist Program present new ways to enjoy nature
(“All Natural,” page 16), as does the falconry program, which introduces members
and guests to fascinating avian hunters and how they partner with humans (“Birds
of Prey,” page 42). The season wouldn’t be complete without mentioning some of our
favorite ocean residents in “Dolphins in the Wild” (page 36).
While the activities and offerings at Sea Island are continuously evolving, the spirit
of those early beach-goers lives on. We know there are plenty of new choices to fill
your days and nights, but also encourage you to try out some of our timeless activities
that have attracted people for decades. Whatever you decide to do during your time
at Sea Island, we’re glad you’re spending it with us.
Sincerely,
Scott Steilen
President, Sea Island
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