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Going out to Sea

As the Sword leaves the breakwater and drops her stabilizers, we consider our options. Fishing close to town means that we will need to compete with the rest of the fleet.

Fishing further out means there will be heavy weather and added risk to the boat and crew. I came of age in Alaska and I have come to love its wild freedoms. The open ocean draws us out of cell service and away from the competition. Finding a school of salmon without another boat in sight is our ultimate challenge.

Whale Magic

Whale Magic
We spotted a large humpback whale that was up in the rocks and we were afraid that it was in distress. We went closer to investigate... and discovered that it was happily feeding on needlefish!

Welcome Aboard!

Welcome Aboard!
"Welcome Aboard!" is a a video all about our small-boat, Alaskan fishing family!

Refuge in Lituya Bay

Refuge in Lituya Bay
In the summer of 2022, we were blown off of the Fairweather Grounds by some pretty gnarly weather. We waited for the tide to change and headed into the legendary Lituya Bay where the largest tsunami ever recorded (1800 foot wave) took place in 1958.