94 www.ReadMPM.com | www.MountPleasantMagazine.com | www.MountPleasantPodcast.com When Toole isn’t on the water, he is running The Outpost Ship Store, a one-stop-shop offering everything one needs to optimize a memorable family day of boating. Additionally, Toole works alongside Tyler, the dock master, to ensure the well-being of the 50-year-old marina’s commitment to customer service. Whether clients are renting a skiff for three, five or seven days as a mode of transportation to get to a rental house on Goat Island or elsewhere; a center console, which Toole said makes a fantastic fishing boat or a pontoon to navigate scenic waterway areas from Capers Inlet to Charleston Harbor, IOP Marina can equip you with what you need. As Toole said, “The most rewarding part of my job is giving clients an access point to get on the water. And every day is different. Today I had a school group going out on an eco-friendly tour, while another guy was coming in from a fly-fishing expedition. We offer all different levels of entertainment and fun, and that’s why year after year our clients keep coming back.” Well, that and the food at The Outpost. Toole added, “For 20-30 years, people keep coming to the store, getting to know us and seeing the changes to our section of the island. We’ve made a lot of improvements over the last three to four years, so a lot is different now, but it’s still comfortable. The space is a new one in a familiar spot.” To reserve your day trip, visit rentals.iopmarina.com. SEABREEZE MARINA As dock master of IOP’s sister Seabreeze Marina, Cole Gamble said that Drum Island, located at the mouth of the Cooper River, as well as up in the Wando River are his favorite areas for water skiing and tubing. To enjoy a quieter, more laid-back experience, Gamble said that he also loves boating along Hobcaw Creek, where it’s easy to hit the tide, anchor up and swim or tie up and float without worrying about a wake. Gamble added that aside from the water, there is no better place to be than on the dock of his marina, ensuring that Seabreeze clients, as well as members of their boat club — a membership opportunity for enthusiasts who don’t want to deal with the upkeep and care that comes with owning a vessel of their own — have the best experience possible. Through the club, members can request a fishing guide, along with gear such as rods, tubes, skis and wakeboards. Whether taking out or returning a boat after a day on the water, clients and members alike can be assured that Gamble and his team will remove the stress from the activity. For a hassle-free boating experience, visit www. seabreezemarina.com and book either the Bay Boat for fishing or Heritage Sportsman to enjoy a day wakeboarding with the fam. entertainment
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