Ultimate Hell's Bay Skiff package up for grabs, benefiting the fight for clean water

24 July 2024

Hell's Bay Boatworks and Fort Myers-based nonprofit Captains For Clean Water team up to create a custom skiff that one lucky person will win.

To support their mission to restore and protect Florida's waters, Captains For Clean Water (CFCW) is raffling off a one-of-a-kind boat custom crafted by Hell's Bay Boatworks in Titusville, Florida, along with a literal boatload of gear from partner brands Orvis, YETI and Costa Del Mar.

Conservation is at the heart of everything we do. Hell’s Bay Boatworks has committed from day one to fight alongside Captains For Clean Water in the pursuit of the restoration of the Everglades. By donating the Professional as this year’s raffle skiff, we are investing in the protection of Florida’s waters now and for future generations.

— Chris & Wendi Peterson, Owners of Hell’s Bay Boatworks

This year's raffle skiff, a Hell's Bay Boatworks Professional 17.8.

This year's skiff is a Hell's Bay Professional 17.8, the ultimate shallow water technical poling skiff specifically designed for the pursuit of fish in the most challenging shallow water conditions. Carefully engineered for poling the flats with stealth, this skiff is outfitted with a Mercury 60R Motor, T-H Marine Atlas hydraulic Jack Plate Micro Jacker, custom SeaDek floor kit, Ram-Lin aluminum trailer, Simrad NSS9 evo3S multifunction display, a Power Pole 6ft. Pro Series and a Stiffy Guide Series- Graphite 22’ Push Pole.

But what really makes this boat unique are the special touches done in collaboration with Orvis. Sporting a multi-tone grey color combination and custom cork SeaDek floor kit, this boat's look and feel was inspired by the Orvis Helios line of fly rods—of which there are four included with the package.

Custom cork SeaDek floor kit on this year's raffle skiff.

For 30 years, Orvis has been committed to restoring Florida's Everglades. We are proud to partner with Captains For Clean Water, who are on the front lines of restoration efforts. Working together to engage our communities and industry, what was long thought impossible is now within sight—finishing the largest ecosystem-restoration project in the world and sending clean water south.

— Simon Perkins, President of Orvis

In addition to this fully rigged shallow water skiff, the winner will also receive a boatload of gear from Orvis, YETI and Costa Del Mar:

Orvis 8 Weight, 9’ Helios D Fly Rod Outfit
Orvis 9 Weight, 9’ Helios D Fly Rod Outfit
Orvis 10 Weight, 9’ Helios D Fly Rod Outfit
Orvis 11 Weight, 9’ Helios D Fly Rod Outfit
Orvis PRO Boat Bag 28L
Orvis PRO Roll Top Waterproof Backpack
Orvis Men’s PRO Sun Hoodie
Orvis Women’s PRO Sun Hoodie
Costa Del Mar $1,000 Gift Card
YETI Tundra 45 Hard Cooler
YETI Trailhead Camp Chair
YETI Camino 35 Carryall Tote Bag
YETI Rambler Half Gallon Jug
Two YETI 750ml. Yonder Water Bottles
Two YETI 20oz. Travel Mugs

Some of the gear one lucky person will win in this year's World's Finest Skiff Raffle.

Hell’s Bay Boatworks and Orvis embody conservation commitment and remain leaders in this fight for clean water. They have invested their name and resources into securing clean water protections in Florida and championing Everglades Restoration. So, it’s with great pride that we collaborate with them and other industry partners on initiatives like this raffle, which advance our mission and engage more individuals in the critical effort to safeguard our waterways.

— Capt. Chris Wittman, Co-Founder of Captains For Clean Water

Supporters can purchase tickets for a chance to win now through December 31, 2024 here. Every ticket purchase supports CFCW's mission to protect and restore Florida's water resources for the use and enjoyment of all. A winner will be drawn at random on January 12, 2025 at Backyard Social in Fort Myers.

Captains For Clean Water is a Florida-based 501(c)3 grassroots nonprofit on a mission to restore and protect aquatic ecosystems for the use and enjoyment of all. Founded in 2016 by fishing guides, CFCW has united the outdoor industry, business community, and concerned citizens at the forefront of the fight for clean water — the lifeblood of Florida’s economy and $85.9 billion tourism industry. Learn more at captainsforcleanwater.org or follow along on YouTube, Instagram, X (formally known as Twitter), Facebook, LinkedIn and TikTok.