On April 17th, we held our second POWR+ class–On the Water Boating Orientation at Lake Moultrie. POWR+ classes are an extension of our annual Palmetto Outdoors Women Retreat (POWR) designed to offer in-depth instruction on a particular topic. We aim to build confidence and encourage participants to try these activities themselves when they leave the event. Since Boating and Trailering was a popular class at last year’s retreat, we wanted to offer this opportunity for women to have even more hands-on experience with this topic in a supportive learning environment.

This class was taught by Captain Robert Wiggers, owner of Waterways Instructional Guide Services (WIGS), and BeBe Dalton Harrison, SCWF Director of Education. Participants learned valuable skills such as trailering, boat handling, boat safety, and vessel orientation. The event was offered on beautiful Lake Moultrie so that participants could get comfortable operating the vessel and backing the trailer in a public location accessible to anyone. Participants left the event feeling more confident and knowledgeable about spending time on their own boats this summer. Be safe on the water this summer!