2nd Annual Smoke & Shell Oyster Roast to benefit Courser Racing
About this Event
Smoke & Shell Oyster Roast A Benefit for Courser Racing
📅 Sunday, October 25, 2026 | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Bowens Island Restaurant, Charleston, SC
Join us for the 2nd Annual Smoke & Shell, a classic Lowcountry gathering packed with fresh oysters, barbecue, cold beer, and great company—all in support of a bold mission.
From the Pacific to the Atlantic
Last year, Courser Racing funded the first all-veteran team to row across the Pacific Ocean, completing the grueling journey in 37 days and truly transforming five veterans' lives.
In Summer 2027, Courser Racing is setting out to do it again—sending four Veterans across the Atlantic Ocean on an epic 3,000-mile rowing expedition. But this is far more than just a race...
About Courser Racing
Founded by Special Operations veterans, Courser Racing is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to guiding military members through the transition to civilian life. Through ocean rowing expeditions, mental health support, and peer connectivity, we help veterans rediscover purpose, resilience, and camaraderie. These extreme endurance challenges push mental and physical limits—building strength, healing, and bonds that last a lifetime.
🔥 What’s on the Menu?
- Freshly Roasted Oysters
- Lowcountry BBQ tasting from local pitmaster Stephen Christopher, One Oak BBQ
- Cold Craft Beer (each ticket includes 1 free drink ticket)
- Mini Donuts from THE best local donut truck, Donut Daddy
🚣♂️ Get Up Close with the Ocean Rowing Craft
We’ll have our Rannoch RX45 ocean-rowing boat on-site for a hands-on show-and-tell. Step up and see the exact vessel that will carry our veterans across the Atlantic.
🎟️ Your Ticket Includes:
- Roasted oysters & BBQ tastings
- 1 drink ticket
- Direct access to the boat display & Courser Racing team
- 100% of proceeds directly funding veteran mental health and expedition operations
This family-friendly afternoon is all about great food, tight-knit community, and supporting our nation's veterans as they take on the ocean.
🌊 Eat well, raise a glass, and fund the next journey across the Atlantic.
Get Your Tickets Now — Limited capacity at Bowens Island!
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 0.00 to USD 161.90
