{"id":1055,"date":"2021-05-02T21:17:29","date_gmt":"2021-05-02T21:17:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/seatow.com\/blog\/captains-corner-clay-hughes-sea-tow-ocean-isle\/"},"modified":"2023-04-07T17:33:14","modified_gmt":"2023-04-07T17:33:14","slug":"captains-corner-clay-hughes-sea-tow-ocean-isle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/seatow.com\/captains-corner-clay-hughes-sea-tow-ocean-isle\/","title":{"rendered":"Captain\u2019s Corner: Clay Hughes, Sea Tow Ocean Isle"},"content":{"rendered":"

For Sea Tow Ocean Isle\u2019s<\/a> Captain Clay Hughes, it\u2019s all about helping as many people as possible. As he and his wife Heather head into their 14th year as owners of the Ocean Isle franchise, their team is well on their way to helping more people than ever before.<\/p>\n

Over the course of the last few years, the Hughes\u2019 have been on the lookout for ways to extend Sea Tow\u2019s reach so that boaters all throughout southern North Carolina waters have a helping hand available whenever they may need it. This has led to a significant expansion over the past several months.<\/p>\n

The Hughes recently purchased Sea Tow Myrtle Beach<\/a>, extending their franchise\u2019s reach by an additional 35 miles south.<\/h3>\n

In addition, Captain Clay recently closed on a brand-new home for Sea Tow Ocean Isle \u2013 a four-acre, multi-building headquarters just off the main highway between Shallotte and Ocean Isle.<\/p>\n

Previously, Captain Clay and his crew were utilizing three separate locations between their former main office and two storage spaces. Now, the company has its office and storage space for the franchise\u2019s six boats and all of its equipment all in one centralized location, making Captain Clay\u2019s operation run more efficiently than ever before.<\/p>\n

\u201cHaving all of our boats and gear in one centralized area has saved us a ton of time, and money that\u2019s better spent on helping the local boating community,\u201d Captain Clay said. \u201cIt\u2019s allowed us to respond more quickly to calls, which gives us the opportunity to help even more boaters. You can\u2019t put a price on that.\u201d<\/p>\n

As the Ocean Isle franchise\u2019s reach has grown over the past several months, so too has its relationship with the local community. In July, Captain Clay and his crew helped save a family of four whose boat had overturned and sunk near Shallotte Inlet. The crew\u2019s swift and efficient response continues to strengthen the Ocean Isle franchise\u2019s relationship with the local Coast Guard and other emergency services.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe received tons of positive feedback and \u2018atta boys\u2019 from the local community,\u201d Captain Clay added. \u201cWe\u2019re here to help people, and to make boating fun and safe.\u201d<\/h4>\n

In his free time, Captain Clay enjoys fishing and spending time with his family. Just last month, he checked off an item on his \u201cbucket list\u201d by catching a 400-pound bluefin tuna in the Outer Banks.<\/p>\n

Captain Clay\u2019s 14-year-old son, Parker recently drew an interest in sailing after reading several books about solo, around-the-world sailing races. This lead to Captain Clay purchasing a 25-foot Catalina sailboat, which the family enjoys on the weekends.<\/p>\n

Ultimately, that sense of family togetherness is something Captain Clay and his wife want to spread to the local boating community.<\/p>\n

The Ocean Isle franchise currently operates nine Life Jacket Loaner Stations<\/a> across their service area and are hoping to increase that number in the coming months. They also help out in the local school system and with fishing tournaments. Captain Clay is even on the foundation board for his local hospital.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe love this community, so we try to take every opportunity we can to help it grow and prosper,\u201d he said. \u201cOur county is the fastest-growing county in the state. I can\u2019t wait to see what the future holds.\u201d<\/p>\n

MEMBER BENEFITS BEYOND 24\/7 TOWING<\/h3>\n

As the premier leader in on-water boating assistance, Sea Tow members receive\u00a0the most comprehensive benefits<\/a> available. Membership includes a full suite of on-water assistance services for every boat you own or rent. Learn more about our membership options<\/a>\u00a0today. To find the Sea Tow closest to you, use\u00a0our service locator<\/a>\u00a0or call our Customer Care Team at\u00a0800-4-SEATOW<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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