The Citadel’s Waterside Location Offering Boat Rentals and Event Spaces
The Citadel officially broke ground on March 22, 2018, for the Swain Boating Center, the new state-of-the-art facility that replaced The Citadel Yacht Club, which was demolished in the fall of 2017 after falling into disrepair. The new boating center provides cadets, graduate students, faculty, and staff with unprecedented access to the Ashley River and all the athletic, recreational, and educational opportunities it affords. The Boating Center also serves as a premier venue rental for your special events.
Shoreline enhancement was completed in May 2018, featuring a new floating dock that can accommodate small sailboats, power boats, and canoes. The Citadel Boating Center began as the Citadel Yacht Club and has been in existence since the 1920s. Access to the facility began as a small creek meandering through the marsh, accessible at high tide only. Through the efforts of then-President General Mark Clark, the channel was constructed in 1955 for better access to the Ashley River.
Key Features of the Swain Boating Center
- Waterfront Views and Access: Enjoy panoramic views of the Ashley River in Charleston, SC.
- Indoor and Outdoor Versatile Venue Rentals: Our waterfront venue features a spacious Multi-Purpose Room that opens onto a screened porch with Adirondack chairs, providing breathtaking views. Adjacent to it, the Class of 1981 Pavilion boasts a cozy gas fireplace and charcoal grills, perfect for enjoying evenings by the river. No matter your type of event, one of our two event spaces will accommodate all of your venue rental needs.
- Convenient Amenities: With a boat ramp and dock, ample parking, outdoor restrooms, approved caterers, and wheelchair accessible facilities, we ensure the comfort and convenience of all guests.
- Boat Rentals: The Swain Boating Center provides exclusive boat rental options for Citadel students, faculty, and staff. Take advantage of our fleet, which includes small sailboats, power boats, and canoes, to explore the Ashley River and its surroundings. Our new floating dock, completed in May 2018, ensures easy access and convenient mooring.
For Inquiries and Availability, Please Contact:
Office of Event Management
eventmanagement@citadel.edu
(843) 953-4477
Central Supply Warehouse