We Fish. We Boat. We Know South Carolina.
We are anglers, boaters, outdoorsmen, business owners, and advocates first, the united voice of boating and fishing in South Carolina.
Vision
To be the voice of boaters, anglers and the industry that serves them.
Mission
To be a positive influence for the protection and growth of South Carolina's boating and fishing industry through advocacy, education and stewardship.
Goals
- Expand and protect the boating and fishing industry in South Carolina
- Promote boating and fishing interests through grassroots and legislative efforts
- Connect the outdoor lifestyle to economic growth policies
- Promote workforce readiness and statewide industry promotion
Built by People Who Live It
As boating and fishing enthusiasts, we know how valuable every moment on the water is.
The SCBFA brings together manufacturers, dealers, retailers, boaters and anglers under one banner to grow and protect access to great water, great fishing, and the great experiences that make South Carolina's waterways some of the best in America.
Join us today to protect the best of boating and fishing, not only for yourself, but for the next generation in South Carolina.
SCBFA Leadership
Founded and built the SCBFA. Former president of the University of South Carolina Bass Fishing Team, College Fishing National Champion, and two-time All-American; later a journalist and communications coordinator for B.A.S.S. Boating Industry Magazine “40 Under 40” (2022). Native of Gaffney, S.C.
Four decades in media and politics: chief of staff to Gov. Carroll Campbell, PR counsel to Sens. Strom Thurmond and Lindsey Graham, and founder of McAlister Communications. Fishes smallmouth on the Broad River.
President of Sportsman Boats & Phenom Yachts, which he helped grow from 6 to 470 employees. Chaired SCBFA's Government Relations Committee for three years. Boating Industry “40 Under 40” (2024). Charleston, S.C.
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The 2025 Board
Two dozen leaders from the companies that build, sell, and power boating and fishing in South Carolina.
A $6.5 Billion Industry
Boating and fishing are not a niche in South Carolina. They are a major economic engine spanning manufacturing, tourism, retail, and marine service.
That scale is exactly why the industry needs one organized voice. When SCBFA speaks at the Statehouse or before Congress, it speaks for tens of thousands of jobs and the businesses behind them.
About the South Carolina Boating & Fishing Alliance
The South Carolina Boating & Fishing Alliance is the unified voice of South Carolina's $6.5 billion boating and fishing industry, representing manufacturers, dealers, retailers, marinas, suppliers, service providers, anglers, boaters, and outdoor businesses through advocacy, education, workforce development, access protection, and industry leadership.
Your Business Needs a Voice.
Decisions made at the Statehouse and in Washington touch nearly every part of this industry. When you join SCBFA, you join a statewide alliance working to protect your business and grow boating and fishing in South Carolina. We are all in this together.
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Get updates on boating and fishing issues, SCBFA news, member benefits, access alerts, workforce efforts, and policy developments affecting South Carolina's marine industry.