A Local Legacy

In view of the Charleston Harbor and the James Island Connector, Ripley Light Marina has served the Lowcountry since 1988. We’ve watched the area change and evolve over the years, but our commitment to excellent service—and our love for local waters—has remained the same. 

Our full-service marina takes a no-nonsense approach to boating. Our goal is to get you on the water as quickly and seamlessly as possible, taking care of every detail from moving, washing, fueling, and battery-checking your vessel to safe, long-term storage and maintenance when needed.

Our Promise

  • Decades of trusted, locally owned service

  • Convenient access to the best of Charleston’s waterways 

  • State-of-the-art facilities accommodating boats up to 40 feet and 20,000 pounds

  • Full-time staff of experienced experts

Our Team

  • Patrick Creech

    DOCKMASTER

    Patrick Creech began his marina career nearly a decade ago as a dockhand in Wilmington, North Carolina, and has worked at several drystack facilities in the years since. A graduate of the College of Charleston, Patrick’s lifelong passions for boating and working with people have been assets to Ripley Light Marina, where the safety of members’ vessels and their experience on the water have remained top priority.

  • Curtis Johnson

    ASSISTANT DOCKMASTER

    Assistant Dockmaster Curtis Johnson has spent the last six years working in Charleston’s local marina industry. Also a College of Charleston graduate, Curtis grew up boating and navigating area waters, and eagerly shares his passion, assistance, and knowledge with Ripley’s tenants.

Charleston Boat Club at Ripley Light Marina

A seamless alternative to boat ownership, membership to our sister club grants you access to a fleet of new, high-quality boats at an approachable price.