Licensed charter boat captain and longtime shrimper Cap'n Jimmy Bell has navigated the waters off Edisto for over thirty years. Raising his children on the island, he cultivated a deep apprciation for the intricat beauty of the ecosystem. Predawn hours were spent shrimping on the open water, and warm afternoons were spent with his family, enjoying the rich variety of hte rivers and tidal creeks.

With a lifetime's experience onf these waters, Cap'n Jimmy offers unique insight into Edisto's native beauty, colorful accounts of its maritim history, and an insider's access to its gracious mysteries.