Recent Stats on West Coast Commercial Fishing Fatalities

http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/local/360568_deadlyfishing25.html
I read an extremely interesting AP article tonight on seattlepi.com regarding the latest statistics on the dangers and fatalities of commercial fishing; specifically, commercial fishing on the West Coast (California, Oregon, and Washington) and Alaska. The full article can be accessed by clicking on the above link.
In a nutshell, the new report from the federal government states that West Coast fishing [...]

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Commercial Fisherman in Commercial?

A couple of months ago, I glanced at our television and spotted a commercial I knew I would have to write about here at Highliners and Homecomings. I hoped I would see the commercial again, but I have not, so I have to go now from memory.
The commercial was for a somewhat-local casino. It [...]

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Halibut and Blackcod Longlining Pictures

Here are some pictures from last year’s Alaska halibut and blackcod longline season on the F/V Vis (courtesy of Brett and Danielle.)
Once again—as was the case during the Dungeness crab season—if it wasn’t for Brett and his readiness with a camera, how would we ever know how much fun they’re always having?
And check [...]

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New Commercial Fishing-related Blogs of Interest

I’d like to let you know about a couple of new commercial fishing-related blogs that I’ve recently enjoyed reading.
The first is called The Faces of California Fishing. The Faces of California Fishing (as it is described on the blog itself) is a new initiative to promote the real stories and people behind California’s fishing communities. They encourage [...]

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My Mother’s Day Bet

I am happy to announce that the joke was on me this Mother’s Day!
I placed a bet on Saturday evening that George would not remember it was Mother’s Day or have an opportunity to call from the Gulf of Alaska and wish me a nice day.
Well—I lost my own bet, and big time.
When I [...]

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My Mom: A Commercial Fishing Wife and Mother

Each morning this week, the local news encouraged its viewers to send in their “Amazing Mom” stories.
One of the first stories they read was entitled, “My Mom Saved My Life!” (Uh, how about the fact that she gave life in the first place? Isn’t that equally amazing?) Anyway, I think that all moms who [...]

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Happy Mother’s Day

I want to give my best wishes for a peaceful Mother’s Day to all the mothers who try their best each day to be the best moms they can be. A special shout-out to the mothers married to commercial fishermen, traveling salesmen, doctors, military men, truck drivers, or any other husband who is away from [...]

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One Week Down…

“Families involved in commercial fishing are familiar with change. In fact, many fishing couples enjoy the changing nature of family life that accompanies the fishing cycle. Husbands enjoy their connections to the sea and a sense of self-sufficiency that comes with fishing. Wives enjoy a sense of accomplishment and independence by running their homes….”

(Adapting to [...]

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Late Night Blog Reading and Blessing Counting

I found something special last night while conducting my rounds of “favorite blog reading”.
On the Mommy Writes blog, I discovered a link to a very well written and moving essay that Mommy Writes wrote and had published over at Mothering Heights.  The essay is about how quickly the time we have to mother and enjoy our children while they are [...]

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Alaska or Bust: Longline Season Departure Pictures

 
Clockwise: Bryan (standing), Brett, George, Kelly
 

 

 

 

 

 

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