S.A.F.E. Fishing Is Live — And We Built It

We don’t just chase fish. We protect them.

That’s why DirtyBoat Charters went all-in building safefishing.org — the official website for S.A.F.E. (South Atlantic Fishing Environmentalists), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to protecting the fisheries we depend on for our livelihood and our way of life.

This isn’t some template site with a donate button. We built the whole thing from scratch — member portal, admin system, payment processing, the works. Here’s what’s on it.

🎟️ The Raffle

S.A.F.E. runs raffles to fund conservation efforts. The site has a full raffle system — buy tickets, see active drawings, and check past winners at safefishing.org/raffle-winners. Every dollar goes directly to protecting South Atlantic fisheries.

🚤 Charter Boat Directory

If you’re a charter captain and a S.A.F.E. member, your boat gets listed in the Charter Directory. Full business profiles with photos, descriptions, contact info, and a link to your booking page. It’s SEO-optimized with Google structured data, so when someone searches for fishing charters in your area, you show up.

Slammer-tier members ($200/yr) get their charter listed automatically. The directory is verified by S.A.F.E. admin to keep it legit — no ghost boats, no abandoned listings.

👥 Member Directory

The Member Directory — “Anglers Who Give A Damn” — is an opt-in public page where S.A.F.E. members can show their name, location, bio, and profile photo. It’s a way to connect with other conservation-minded anglers in your area. You control what’s visible.

🛒 Merch Shop

The S.A.F.E. Shop is live with stickers, tees (men’s and women’s), the Classic Rope Cap, and stainless steel water bottles. Full shopping cart with PayPal checkout. 100% of proceeds go to conservation. More gear dropping soon.

💳 Membership Tiers

S.A.F.E. membership runs four tiers:

• Shaker — Free. Get portal access and stay in the loop.
• Schoolie ($25/yr) — Support the cause. Get member perks.
• Gaffer ($50/yr) — Deeper commitment. Priority access to events.
• Slammer ($200/yr) — The full package. Charter directory listing, S.A.F.E. shirt + sticker included, 2 raffle entries, and member portal access.

Sign up at safefishing.org/membership. PayPal, Zelle, Venmo, cash, and check all accepted.

🏆 Events & Tournaments

S.A.F.E. hosts conservation events and fishing tournaments. The Events page shows what’s coming up, and members can register directly through the site.

🤝 Sponsors

Local businesses can sponsor S.A.F.E. at four tiers — Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum. Sponsors get logo placement on the site, social media shoutouts, and event recognition. Check the Sponsors page or reach out if you want to support conservation in the Keys.

📰 News & Blog

The News section keeps members updated on conservation wins, policy changes, fishing regulations, and S.A.F.E. announcements. All managed through a custom CMS.

💰 Donation Tracking

S.A.F.E. is a registered 501(c)(3). Every donation is tracked with tax receipt generation built right into the admin system. Your contributions are tax-deductible and go directly to fishery conservation.

Why We Did This

Because the ocean gave us everything. Our careers, our community, our lifestyle. The least we can do is fight for its future.

DirtyBoat built this site pro bono for S.A.F.E. because conservation isn’t a side project — it’s the foundation. Without healthy fisheries, there are no charter boats. Without clean water, there are no tournaments. Without advocacy, the regulations that protect our species don’t exist.

If you fish the South Atlantic, this is your fight too.

👉 Join S.A.F.E. at safefishing.org

See you on the water.

— Captain Kit Carson