Discover the magic of sailing and power boat tours on Lake Murray with

Pilot Cove Ventures.

The best experience.

PILOT COVE VENTURES

Choose your adventure...

Catalina 30 Sailboat

Never been sailing? Come hoist the sails and learn the basics from the helm. Or take it easy and enjoy the peace and quiet under sail.

Sportsman Heritage Center Console

The perfect choice for speed, luxury, and comfort. Tour Lake Murray in style. See more of the Lake.

Sunset or Sunrise

Whether you're looking for the green flash, some fish, lake views, or our purple martin tours, give us a call at Pilot Cove Ventures.

Our Offering

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Alice

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Noto Sans

Bebas Neue

Great Vibes

Rock Salt

Exo

Belgrano

Overlock

Cinzel

Indie Flower

Staatliches

Roboto Slab

Lato

Noto Serif

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Montserrat

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Delius

Amiri

Montserrat

Explore 600 miles of shoreline.

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Image of a bald eagle flying over Lake Murray, SC on a beautiful sunny day.

Venture: ven·ture / noun

a risky or daring journey or undertaking.

About Us

Explore the Jewel of South Carolina.

Testimonial of a woman describing her experience with Pilot Cove Ventures.

Pilot Cove Ventures helped me discover a love of boating and appreciation of Lake Murray that I never had before this boat tour.

Sheila E.

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As a new Lake Murray resident, Pilot Cove was super helpful with a full lake tour and education about the region and boating in South Carolina.

Jack S.

Testimonial of an older woman describing her experience with Pilot Cove Ventures.

I learned how to race a sailboat from the Pilot Cove team, and I never dreamed that would be possible for me.

Jayne O.