CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Crowds flocking to Shem Creek for time on the water are prompting warnings from local charter captains, who say an influx of third-party boat rentals is creating congestion at docks and raising safety concerns.
Captains along the popular waterway say third-party charter businesses have been docking for prolonged periods, disrupting traffic in and out of Shem Creek and contributing to overcrowding.
Mark Fiem, a captain with Palmetto Breeze who has operated on Shem Creek for decades, said online listings have changed how boats are being offered to the public…