2022FLORIDA SKIFF CHALLENGE

18-Foot Skiffs. 1,300 Miles. No Sleep. One Cause.

The Challenge begins Thursday, April 7 at Flora-Bama in Pensacola

Starting April 7th, track your favorite team’s location in real time on our live map. Click below!

About the Challenge

What began as a head-to-head battle for bragging rights has evolved into a daring feat to help shine a spotlight on Florida’s water crisis by those who’ve been directly affected by it—boat manufacturers.

This year, six boat companies will put their 18-foot skiffs and best teams to the ultimate endurance test, circumnavigating the 1,300 mile Florida peninsula in nearshore waters from state line to state line.

Each five-man team includes two skiff operators and three land-based support crew. Teams are equipped with extensive safety gear and navigation aids and pre-plot their own pit stops for fuel, food, repairs and rest. Boats are powered by up to a 70-horsepower outboard motor and may carry up to 22 gallons of fuel at a time.

These teams are uniting for a common cause. It’s not just about the businesses and ecosystems that rely on clean water, but about protecting the boating, fishing, and outdoor lifestyle that we enjoy with our families.

Follow the 2022 Skiff Challenge and learn how you can help protect and restore Florida’s water quality for future generations.

Event Schedule

Date
Event
Location
April 7 5:30am CDT Virtual Kickoff and Boat Inspections
6:30am CDT Siren Start
Flora-Bama Ole River Grill, Pensacola, FL
April 8 Media Stop (times vary by team arrival) Key Largo Marriott, Key Largo, FL
April 9 Teams Finish (times vary by team arrival) Fernandina Harbor Marina, Fernandina Beach, FL

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Event Date

April 7th - 10th

4 WAYS TO GET IN ON THE ACTION

Pick your team

Proclaim your allegiance! Donate to Captains For Clean Water and help your favorite team earn special incentives.

Smack Talk Central

Get the latest news from the teams, play-by-plays, and unfiltered commentary. It all goes down in the exclusive Facebook Group. Don’t miss out!

Track it Live

Track the teams’ locations in real-time on our live map tracker!

Join the Action

Join the virtual kickoff party on Facebook. On the water? Keep an eye out and cheer teams on as they pass by your city!

MEET THE TEAMS

Six teams have accepted the ultimate endurance test.

These boat manufacturers understand better than anyone that Florida’s economy—and $15 billion marine industry—ultimately rely on the health of the Everglades. They’re setting aside their competitive differences and uniting to spread the message: We want Florida’s waters fixed.

Support your favorite team! Donate to Captains For Clean Water and help your favorite team earn special incentives. All proceeds support our mission to restore Florida’s waters and protect our way of life for future generations!

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Titusville, FL

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Whitmire, SC

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Ridgeville, SC

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Sebring, FL

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Offsetting our Impact

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We’re proud to be working with ClimeCo Green to mitigate the carbon emissions resulting from the 2022 Florida Skiff Challenge. New this year, we will also mitigate the estimated plastic waste generated during this year’s event. As champions of clean water, it is essential to partner with ClimeCo Green and be a part of the solution to a cleaner and greener planet.

To learn more about how you can mitigate your carbon or plastic footprint, visit www.climecogreen.com.

The Countdown Begins

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The challenge begins April 7th, 2022

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