1996 Olympic Yachting Cauldron Info, South Carolina

Tybee Island is a rare find - one of the few old beach communities remaining in the south. A peaceful 20 minute drive over the marsh and bridge from historic Savannah, GA. Tybee is the closes beach to Atlanta, GA - 3/12 - 4 hour drive. All Expressway. Tybee is a little-changed beach community that limits building heights to 3 stories. There are no high-rise condos here. 3/12 miles of beautiful renourished beaches on the Atlantic. Well-known to birdwatchering and fishing fans. Beautiful marshes for kayaking, Atlantic on one side of island and beautiful bay on the other. Close to Cumberland Island, National Seashore. Climb to the top of Tybee Lighthouse, tour Old Fort Screven and museum and Fort Pulaski, National Monument. Music and art abound.

Hilton Head Island is a lush, semi-tropical, beautiful, barrier island in South Carolina well known as a spectacular vacation destination. As a premier resort community, Hilton Head Island offers guests the opportunity for fun, rest and relaxation. Over 2 million guests each year come to Hilton Head Island from all over the United States and internationally, making Hilton Head a true world-class destination.