TideRyder Charters offers inshore, nearshore, and offshore fishing charters out of Beaufort, South Carolina, led by Captain Adam Sauerborn alongside mate Ronnie. Adam enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps after 9/11, serving two tours in Iraq (OIF and OEF) from 2003-2007 with an infantry platoon, before earning a business degree from the University of South Carolina Aiken. He’s called Beaufort home since 2016 and has fished South Carolina waters since grade school.

Adam maintains a U.S. Coast Guard merchant mariner’s OUPV license, along with towing and life-support certifications, and personally keeps the Tide Ryder fleet in safe operating condition. Tide Ryder LLC is a certified, trademarked, and insured small business. Beyond fishing, the business offers dolphin and nature cruises, pleasure cruises, and a range of other boating experiences, typically departing from Whitehall Landing.

The fleet includes Ryder II, a highly versatile 22-foot Sea Pro well suited to inshore and nearshore fishing, recommended for up to four anglers plus the captain for serious fishing. A shallow water anchor and trolling motor give access to creeks, banks, and beaches, ideal for inshore trout and red drum, while the boat can also troll for mackerel and bottom fish at nearby reefs. Ryder II is equally comfortable for a relaxed nature, historical, or recreational cruise, and does well at sandbars too. Trips target redfish, trout, and sharks, with a maximum of 6 anglers overall.

Guest reviews consistently praise Captain Adam and mate Ronnie for a vibrant, educational atmosphere on board, deep knowledge of local waters, and a genuine commitment to conservation and respect for marine life.

For anglers and groups looking for a veteran-owned, conservation-minded fishing or nature charter out of Beaufort, TideRyder Charters offers a highly reviewed operation with Captain Adam Sauerborn.