Charleston’s women on the water

A social & empowerment group for the gals working in the Charleston harbor.

About us

Who we are

We connect all our gals working in the Charleston harbor, from the battery to the jetties.

Marina employees, deckhands, captains, fisherwomen, sailors, marine biologists — or just lovers of our maritime community. We create spaces to share opportunities, swap sea stories and support our local female-owned businesses, on the docks and off. Every week we share local job postings as well as maritime opportunities all over the world. Our mission is to give the gal's as many opportunities on & off the water as we can. Hoping to inspire more women to work on the water and pursue their passions.

Why join us

Three Charleston Maritime Gals laughing on the foredeck under full sail

The crew

Maritime Gals & growing

9Marina Employees

7Licensed Captains

10Deckhands & Crew

5Fisherwomen

6Sailors & Racers

5Harbor Community Lovers

Braided dock lines against a soft harbor sky with the moon

Why us?

Why join

Safe spaces

Rooms, docks and boats where women in the industry can network, create friendships, learn and build confidence with no judgement.

Real opportunities

Local postings and worldwide maritime work shared first with the group — crew calls, deliveries, teaching gigs and licenses.

Skills, shared

Detailing basics, rigging, navigation, docking etc.. We teach each other what we've learned the hard way.

Women-owned support

We spotlight and send business to the female-owned companies shaping Charleston's working waterfront.

A sailboat silhouetted against a golden Charleston sunset

A Maritime Gal fishing from a jon boat at first light

Four Maritime Gals and a pup dockside at sunset with Charleston harbor behind them

A Maritime Gal showing off a redfish on the marsh flats with her fishing pups

A gal laughing under the bimini with the Ravenel Bridge behind her

A sailor watching the moon rise from the rail underway

Crew relaxing in a floating lounge off the stern in Charleston harbor

Three gals sitting on a beached hull near Morris Island Lighthouse

A gal at the helm in foul weather gear offshore

Female-owned

Businesses we back

Supporting the women-led businesses shaping Charleston's working waterfront.

SUNDOG SAILING

Sailing and motor boat tours of Charleston Harbor for dolphin-watching, birdwatching, and sunset cruises.

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GOLDEN GIRLS OUTDOORS

Private charters, boating lessons, trailering lessons, Mothers in the Marsh guided nature tour.

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NAUTI DETAILS

11 years of yacht detailing. Meticulous care & Immaculate results.

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PARKER MARINE

Dependable boat management, detailing services designed to protect your investment and keep your vessel ready year-round — whether it is in the water, at the dock, or stored on land.

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