Robert Kusmider of Anchorage is the winner of the Homer Chamber of Commerce’s 2026 Boat Raffle and the new owner of a fully outfitted 26-foot Bay Weld Cuddy Cabin valued at more than $250,000.
Kusmider’s winning ticket was drawn Friday, Aug. 21, at Grace Ridge Brewing in Homer. He purchased the ticket in February at the Anchorage Boat Show.
“We couldn’t be happier for Robert and his family,” said Homer Chamber Executive Director Brad Anderson. “We hope this boat provides them with many years of adventures and great memories on Alaska’s waters.”
The 2026 raffle boat is the first of a new Bay Weld design. The aluminum offshore-style vessel is 26 feet long and 8.5 feet wide, with an overall length of 29 feet including the outboard bracket…