Six groups are offering aid to specific parts of the islands most devastated by Hurricane Dorian, including two with matching donations.
U.S. boaters who hope to help in the response to Hurricane Dorian devastation are advised to hold off until the Government of the Bahamas assesses ports and harbors to determine they are safe for navigation.
Shimano's Ladson, SC offices and distribution center will remained closed on Friday, September 6 due to Hurricane Dorian.
The International Game Fish Association (IGFA) is currently coordinating with its network of IGFA representatives, captains and members in The Bahamas to identify appropriate recipient organizations for financial support from the IGFA Worldwide Anglers Relief Fund (WARF) to be distributed to members of the recreational angling community impacted by Hurricane Dorian.
Upon the National Weather Service hurricane and storm surge warning announcements for the greater Charleston, South Carolina area, along with mandatory evacuations ordered by South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster, Shimano has suspended operations of its North Charleston distribution center and fishing division office.
As part of JL Marine Systems new Community Action Service Team initiative, the company will be collecting supplies for those impacted by the landfall of Hurricane Dorian, particularly batteries, generators, and cell phone and USB charging devices.
The Stuart Sailfish Club Foundation has once again partnered with US and Bahamian Customs, Blue Marlin Cove, West End Bahama Island, Day Maker Charters and The Stuart Jet Center to collect relief items for those on the Island devastated by Hurricane Dorian.
Because the storm is expected to bring large amounts of polluted water into shellfish areas and shellfish feed by filtering the water, harvest has been closed temporarily.
The entire angling community is feeling the hurt along with our neighbors in the Bahamas suffering from the effects of Hurricane Dorian--donating supplies can help.