Sig was a tough one to track down as he has a very busy schedule. But the wait very well may have been worth it, we had to break this one up into two episodes, this is episode 2.... Enjoy! The rest of this Credit Wikipedia: Sigurd Jonny Hansen was born inSeattle, the eldest of three sons; his brothers are Norman and Edgar. Their father, Sverre Hansen, was descended from a long line ofNorwegian-ancestry fishermen. His father and grandfather pioneeredopilio crabfishing in Alaska as a way of givingcrabboats a chance to earn money year-round rather than in short-term or late-year seasons. He began fishing at age 14, working on his family's boat. After he graduated from high school, he began fishing year-round, spending on average 10 months per year inAlaskaand theBering Sea. Occasionally he also fishedmackerelandcodin Norway during the summer. In his early years, he cut school so that he could go fishing.[1] Hansen started as a deckhand on his father's boat before his teenage years, wor...
Sig was a tough one to track down as he has a very busy schedule. But the wait very well may have been worth it, we had to break this one up into two episodes. The rest of this Credit Wikipedia: Sigurd Jonny Hansen was born inSeattle, the eldest of three sons; his brothers are Norman and Edgar. Their father, Sverre Hansen, was descended from a long line ofNorwegian-ancestry fishermen. His father and grandfather pioneeredopilio crabfishing in Alaska as a way of givingcrabboats a chance to earn money year-round rather than in short-term or late-year seasons. He began fishing at age 14, working on his family's boat. After he graduated from high school, he began fishing year-round, spending on average 10 months per year inAlaskaand theBering Sea. Occasionally he also fishedmackerelandcodin Norway during the summer. In his early years, he cut school so that he could go fishing.[1] Hansen started as a deckhand on his father's boat before his teenage years, working his way up the ranks. At...
Lance Kramer joins us today to share his life and upbringing in the Arctic Circle. Lance takes us through some of his earliest childhood memories of learning to live off the land in an environment that some cannot imagine and that he would not change. Language and values and respect for elders, Lance covers all the bases.
Captain John Rae joins us on our return to recording. Recorded in Kotzebue Alaska. John has spent 40 years in Various parts of Alaska as an Oil Industry worker, Hunter, Trapper, Fishermen and a Bush Pilot. John shares his story in such a genuine way. I Hope you enjoy it as much as i did.
Junior, Captain of the Seabrook has upgraded and moved on to the very first boat he ever served on.... away from his family. Know where your buddy is, is his best advice. we are happy that Junior took the time to record, and even better that he is back on Deadliest Catch. We waited to post until it was known he was back on DC. enjoy this one guys!
Captain Mark Castro Joins us from the Wheelhouse of the F/V Pinnacle sitting in the Harbor of St Paul Island while offloading his Crab. Mark was a bit of a short interview as he seems to be more of a man of action than words, great story all the same.
Captain Rick Shelford of the F/V Aleutian Lady On location in St Paul Alaska where the Crab Fleet were hard at work. Rick is a Third generation fishermen and has been supervising his families fishing fleet and has returned to the sea. Rick shares his pride and heart in this episode, you can tell this fan loves his family and the sea who has provided for them for generations.
Captain Mike "Red" Perry joins us from his offload in St Paul Alaska. Red has fished in more countries than most of us have visited states. Iv'e known Red a long time and its hard to get him talking but when you do its Golden!
Emma and Claire grew up on a homestead in Alaska’s remote Aleutian Islands. If you walked South on the Alaska Peninsula until you reached the end of the land and your toes hit the water, you are probably on their front porch. Their family makes their livelihood harvesting wild seafood from Alaska’s pristine and bountiful waters. Since they were young, Emma and Claire have worked on commercial fishing boats and continue to fish each summer while running Salmon Sisters from land and sea.
Therese Sauvageau joins us to share her epic life and climb in the rough and tough Lobster Fishery. Locally known in Beverly as the first female Lobster Captain, Therese was an absolute joy to talk to. Clearly you can tell just by the way she carries herself that she has worked for everything she has gotten. Such Drive and determination, hopefully you think the same as her story unfolds.