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The Sea~Beyond Foundation is a 501(C)3 non-profit that strives to protect local beaches, rivers, and waterways located within the Grand Strand community. The core of our work lies in the dedication of our volunteers fulfilling the Sea~Beyond mission.

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Rippin' Chilympics

Congratulations to S2 Golf Carts (Best Overall) and Culinary Domination (People's Choice) for winning the $1,000 and Tito's Gift packages in this year's Events. Thank you to all of our volunteers, chili chefs, vendors, sponsors, donors, Wicked Tuna and Inlet Leisure Events.

To see if you won any of our raffle prizes, see results below.

Volunteers Needed for local Chili Cookoff Fundraiser

The Sea Beyond Foundation is recruiting volunteers for this year's annual Lip Rippin' Chilympics Chili Cookoff, Sunday, Nov 2nd. If available to lend a hand send us a message!

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Successful Launch of
Cleanups and Coffees!

The Sea Beyond Foundation launched a new cleanup campaign, partnered with local coffee shops. The duos combine cleanup efforts with free cups of coffee for volunteers.

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Thank you thank you thank you Chili Cookoff Volunteers! We at Sea Beyond cannot thank you enough for donating your time to ensuring the success of our 23rd annual Chili Cookoff. I can’t express how important our fundraisers are for funding the local projects, supplies, and campaigns here on the Grand Strand. Here’s to many more years protecting the resources vital to our area! You can join us now by visiting www.sea-beyond.org

REMINDER - Bring your water and wear your sunscreen for Saturday 9/20/2025 - 9:00 AM

Join us, for the 36th annual Beach Sweep/River Sweep!!

ALL are welcome to come out and volunteer with us to keep our beaches beautiful. All supplies will be provided, so come as you are.

What is Beach Sweep/River Sweep?
Beach Sweep/River Sweep is South Carolina’s largest one-day volunteer waterway cleanup event. Every 3rd Saturday in September since 1988, thousands of South Carolinians clear beaches, rivers, lakes, marshes, and swamps of aquatic debris.

The S.C. Sea Grant Consortium leads the beach cleanup efforts, while SCDNR leads the inland cleanups. The Sweep takes place in conjunction with the International Coastal Cleanup, coordinated by the Ocean Conservancy.

Join your local Cleanup!

The Sea Beyond Foundation is proud to annually partner with the S.C. Sea Grant Consortium by hosting the Beach Sweep at the Springmaid Pier.

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Join Sea Beyond on Saturday, September 20, 2025, for South Carolina’s largest one-day volunteer waterway cleanup event.

Register by visiting www.sea-beyond.org

What is Beach Sweep/River Sweep?
Beach Sweep/River Sweep is South Carolina’s largest one-day volunteer waterway cleanup event. Every 3rd Saturday in September since 1988, thousands of South Carolinians clear beaches, rivers, lakes, marshes, and swamps of aquatic debris.
The S.C. Sea Grant Consortium leads the beach cleanup efforts, while SCDNR leads the inland cleanups. The Sweep takes place in conjunction with the International Coastal Cleanup, coordinated by the Ocean Conservancy.

Join your local Cleanup!
The Sea Beyond Foundation is proud to annually partner with the S.C. Sea Grant Consortium by hosting the Beach Sweep at the Springmaid Pier. Join us Saturday, September 20th at 9 AM. The public is welcome to come out and volunteer with us to keep our beaches beautiful. All supplies will be provided, so come as you are.

Join us on Saturday, September 20, 2025, for the 36th annual Beach Sweep/River Sweep

What is Beach Sweep/River Sweep?
Beach Sweep/River Sweep is South Carolina’s largest one-day volunteer waterway cleanup event. Every 3rd Saturday in September since 1988, thousands of South Carolinians clear beaches, rivers, lakes, marshes, and swamps of aquatic debris.
The S.C. Sea Grant Consortium leads the beach cleanup efforts, while SCDNR leads the inland cleanups. The Sweep takes place in conjunction with the International Coastal Cleanup, coordinated by the Ocean Conservancy.

Join your local Cleanup!
The Sea Beyond Foundation is proud to annually partner with the S.C. Sea Grant Consortium by hosting the Beach Sweep at the Springmaid Pier. Join us Saturday, September 20th at 9 AM. The public is welcome to come out and volunteer with us to keep our beaches beautiful. All supplies will be provided, so come as you are.

Reminder! Tomorrow is the August Meeting. Drop in for a drink or a quick bite. Meet Sea Beyond. Learn about all the upcoming Volunteer Opportunities.

Join us for a Drop-In Meeting Wednesday, August 18th at Tidal Creek Brewhouse. See you soon!

🌊 Sea Beyond Foundation - Community Drop-In Meeting

📅 Date: Wednesday, August 20th
🕠 Time: 5:30 PM
📍 Location: Tidal Creek Brewhouse

Join us for a casual and informative evening with the Sea Beyond Foundation, the Grand Strand’s newest 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to protecting and preserving our coastal environments and waters.

Whether you’re a long-time supporter or just curious about who we are and what we do, this is the perfect opportunity to drop in, grab a drink or a bite, and connect with fellow ocean advocates.

**Discussion Highlights:**
🌱 Membership benefits & how to get involved
🌊 Current environmental projects & local impact
📆 Upcoming events and important dates

No formal presentations—just good conversations, great company, and a shared love for the sea. Come as you are, bring a friend, and help us Sea Beyond!

Learn more at: www.sea-beyond.org

Would this not be the perfect view to sip some coffee?

Cleanups and Coffees is in full swing out at Sara J’s this morning. All coffee is generously provided by the amazing @beandreaming843

Monday will you be volunteering for #CleanupsAndCoffees? We are distributing cleanup supplies right outside Sara J’s. All coffee will be generously donated by @beandreaming843

- Pick up your supplies. We’ll provide everything.
- Refuel with a FREE coffee- hot or iced
- Head to the beach and remove any litter you see.
- Bonus: post your litter finds! And don’t forget to tag us @seabeyondfoundation

Join us Monday, August 4th for the third installment of #CleanupsAndCoffees Grab your cleanup supplies from @seabeyondfoundation and get your FREE coffee. Huge shoutout to our friends at @beandreaming843 for sponsoring all the coffee.

Tomorrow will you be volunteering for #CleanupsAndCoffees? We are distributing cleanup supplies at @beachdreamsmarketnmb

- Pick up your supplies. We’ll provide everything.
- Refuel with a FREE coffee
- Head to the beach and remove any litter you see.
- Bonus: post your litter finds! And don’t forget to tag us @seabeyondfoundation

Gear up for the second installment of #CleanupsAndCoffees. Wednesday, July 30th we will be at @beachdreamsmarketnmb. Stop by the @seabeyondfoundation tent to learn about our initiatives and how you can earn your very own free cup of coffee! ☕️ Thanks again Beach Dreams for sponsoring this event, supporting the cause and our dream of a litter free world for everyone.

Thank you @beachhippiecoffee for sponsoring all the coffee at the very first #cleanupsandcoffees We could not have asked for a better kickoff! The team at Beach Hippie truly embraces the cause and was an emended help in getting the word out. They truly Sea Beyond and so does the clientele. Help us by showing love back to our wonderful sponsor. Please, stop in for a cup and write the a wonderful review! #supportlocal

🌊 VOLUNTEER SHOUTOUTS! 🌊

Thank you to this week’s volunteers: Amanda, Jennifer, Waylon, Serenity, Jada, Ben, Kelly, Sean, Harlow, Casey, Sadie, Erin, Sydney, Meredity, And Tessa!

On Wednesday, July 23rd, 15 volunteers removed over 10 bags of litter. Whoop! 🙌🏼 Observations included: bottle caps, cigarette butts, balloons, beach toys, straws, and even a part of a car!

Thank you! We could not do this work with you and we are so grateful.

This Wednesday kicks off #CleanupsAndCoffees ! We are distributing cleanup supplies at @beachhippiecoffee

- Pick up your supplies. We’ll provide everything.
- Refuel with a FREE coffee
- Head to the beach and remove any litter you see.
- Bonus: post your litter finds! And don’t forget to tag us.

Happy 4th of July!!!

Thank you Sea Beyond Volunteers Jared, Matt, and Jamie for representing at the 4th of July Murrells Inlet Boat Parade.

Ways to Sea Beyond and have a low waste 4th:
🇺🇸 Reuse and DIY Decorations. Use last year’s decor or borrow from a friend.
🎈 Skip the balloons and fireworks.
🍽️ Use reusable or compotable party-ware. Serve on real plates, glasses, and cutlery — or use compostable bamboo/palm leaf options.
🍔 Choose Sustainable Food Choices Buy Local & Seasonal by sourcing from local farmers at your local farmers market.
🌭Plan Portions Wisely. Avoid over buying and encourage guests to take home left overs.

Shout out to Friends of Sea Beyond and volunteers Ari and Ben Orr who organized a cleanup at the 2nd Ave. Pier! Thank you for doing your part and keeping our beaches clean!

The best thing you can do is have a bag on you, and if you see something, pick it up- whenever or wherever you are!

Need supplies? Message us and we would to get your group started! 🌎

It’s Cleanup Day! Join us outside the Ripley’s Believe It Or Not! Grab a bag & a data sheet and sweep the beach.

We had a great experience volunteering at the Murrells Inlet 33rd Annual Spring Tide Community Clean-Up & Chowder Cook-Off. It was a great turnout and together, the community collected a total of 10,834 pounds ( 5.42 tons ) of trash!! Wow!! The inlet thanks you!

It was great to see our friends from the South Carolina Aquarium and Keep Horry County Beautiful.

Join us for our next cleanup on May 10th!

Happy Earth Day! Join us in celebrating our favorite day of the year and celebrating our greatest resource. 🌎

We hope to see you at the Great American Cleanup hosted by Keep Myrtle Beach Beautiful and the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce.

We encourage each of you to participate in our nations largest simultaneous day of cleaning and community improvement!

At 8 AM, meet in the Chamber’s parking lot to recieve your cleanup area assignment, bags, and grabbers.

For more information, visit the event page at the link in our story.

Hey SB Volunteers! We are helping out the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce with their cleanup at Hurl Rocks Park at 9 AM on Monday, February 24. Let’s show them some love by showing up in our community and celebrating the International Day of Education. #seabeyondfoundation #communitycleanup

Tomorrow is the big day! Chili Cook-off at the Wicked Tuna. The event wouldn’t be possible without all our volunteers. If you are tasting chili, don’t forget to bring your own spoon!

The Sea Beyond Foundation is proud to once again be the benefitting organization of the 22nd annual Lip Rippin’ Chili Cook-off. It takes a village to put on this event, so we are looking for volunteers for the Chili Cook-off next month, especially for time slots: 2 pm- 5pm and tear down from 5-7pm.

What an amazing turnout for today’s Beach Cleanup in collaboration with S.C. Sea Grant Consortium! Thank you to our lovely group of volunteers. Special shoutout to the members of the Myrtle Beach National Honor Society. It was our privilege to have you join us this morning.

To volunteer with Sea Beyond please visit the link in our bio or www.sea-beyond.org

Join us for SC’s largest one-day volunteer waterway cleanup event! The Sea Beyond Foundation has partnered with the S.C. Sea Grant Consortium for a Beach Sweep next Saturday, September 21st. at 8 am at the Springmaid Pier, Nash Street beach access.

Thank you, Main Street Tap House and Trunk Player Surf & Skate for supporting Sea~Beyond! 🌊🛹🍻

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Community Event:
Wednesday, Jul 17th
Murrells Inlet Public Boat Ramp
Volunteer Opportunity! Join SCDR for a oyster reef building event in Murrells Inlet! Protect your community’s resources.

Thank you Murrells Inlet Leisure Friends and every patron, competitor, and sponsor of the 10th Annual Oyster Roast & Bloody Mary Contest! The Sea Beyond Foundation is proud to once again be selected as the non profit organization benefiting from the proceeds. This donation will go to cleanup supplies, educational programs, and protecting the waters of the Grand Strand! We cannot thank you enough!

Join us for the next Watermen Wednesday, where environmentally minded individuals connect over drinks Hosting us on March 6th is the Pine Lakes Tavern.

Excuse our Wake! Hello Sea Beyond & Friends, we will be canceling tomorrow’s meeting and instead will see you all in 2 weeks for Watermen Wednesday on March 6, back at the Pine Lakes Tavern! We apologize for the change of plans, and thank you for understanding.

The Volunteer Appreciation Celebration is February 28th. hosted by Borgata! We hope to see you there!

Water enthusiasts on the Grand Strand are all invited to gather on the first Wednesday of the month to share stories, network, and meet other like-minded men and women, young and old. Whether you like to surf, kayak, fish, boat, dive or study mermaids, please join us and meet some others who share your love of the ocean. Prizes will be given out by a sponsoring business, and one lucky attendee will win a free Sea-Beyond Foundation membership which includes a t-shirt and sticker.

Next WW:
Wednesday, February 7, 6pm
Main Street Taphouse, 693 Main St, North Myrtle Beach

Gobble 'til you wobble! Happy Turkey Day from all of us at the Sea Beyond Foundation.

First Meeting! Next Wednesday, Sea Beyond will hold its first meeting. We want to hear from you the general public about your community and what projects you’d like to see Sea Beyond part take in.

Last call! 🌶️🌶️🌶️ Last hour to get a taste of your favorite chili at the Lip Rippin Chili Cookoff at Wicked Tuna!

Here at Sea Beyond, we are readily preparing for the Lip Rippin’ Chilympics Chili Cookoff taking place tomorrow at Wicked Tuna in beautiful Murrells Inlet. While you are trying the best chilis in the Grand Strand, stop by our booth and say hello!

Thank you @amandawpde @wpdeabc15 for covering this weekend’s Chili Cookoff and the Sea Beyond Foundation.

“This year’s teams will be judged in categories such as Hottest, Best Vegetarian, People’s Choice, Best Theme, and Best Overall. There will be vendors, artisans and musical entertainment. The event raises money for the Sea Beyond Foundation.

“According to their website, The Sea Beyond Foundation strives to make a transformational impact through local educational campaigns, advocacy for and protection of our local beaches, and facilitating common ocean interests among the community. Don’t forget to bring your chili spoon!”

The Sea Beyond Foundation strives to make
transformational impact through local educational campaigns, advocacy for and protection of our local beaches, and facilitating common ocean interests among the sea loving
Grand Strand community. The core of our work lies in the continuous passion and dedication our community of volunteers bring to the range of projects we lead and join in pursuit of fulfilling the Sea Beyond mission.

Discover how you can be part of local ocean-friendly projects at the 21st Annual Lip Rippin Chilympics Chili Cookoff this Sunday at @wickedtuna_murrellsinlet. Sea Beyond will have a booth at this year’s chili Cookoff and is proud to be selected as the recipient of the event’s proceeds. We hope you will join us and do your part by remembering to #BringYourOwnSpoon!

That’s a beautiful mission. Will you join the Sea Beyond Movement?

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Rippin' Chilympics

Successful Launch of
Cleanups and Coffees!