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EP 57 Captain Jim Howard- My Dad Thought it was Cool as Hell! Tuna Trip at 13.....

Captain Jim Howard joins us to share his Mariner history and some funny stories along the way. Jim has been fishing commercial as a paid deckhand since the age of 13, yes 13 that is not a typo... Jim is a bit of a legend here at Galley Stories as he gets mentioned a bit in several episodes, most hilariously in Captain Craig Jennsen's. Please give it a like/subscribe and by all means leave a comment! thanks for listening!

EP 56- Captain "Snooks" Moore-I Tried Quitting Fishing Two Diffrent Times

Captain Snooks Moore who was born in "44", Joins us today to share her long line and legacy of family fishing. With 5 generations of fishing in the waters of Alaska she will inform us of some of the trials and tribulations she has experienced in her storied 6 decade plus career in the commercial fisheries.

 

 

EP 55 Bailey Davis-Jack Of All Trades "I Wasn't a Big Fan of Ballet"

Bailey Davis joins us to share her story from a young girl following her Dad around the boat to.... well... everything. Bailey has cooked, been a deckhand (and still is), and has even been on the fun side slinging the beers for the fella's. She brings a unique view from all different sides of the wheelhouse. Born in Astoria Oregon and currently making her home out of Dutch Harbor and still works for Crab and Black Cod in addition to seasonal beer slinging. Please remember to like/share and leave us a review.

 

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EP 54 Bristol Bay Captain Reba Temple-Fishing Is A Family Thing!

Captain Reba Temple shares her story with us today, A Third generation fishermen. Born and raised in Homer, AK, and has been fishing with her Family since she was 13. Forced into the Captains chair she has excelled with love and support from her family and her two well choreographed deck hands. Please Like/Share and leave us a review on Itunes.

 

EP 53- The First Alaska Pollock Trip on the F/V Peggy Jo as told by Captain Bart Eaton

Captain Bart Eaton joins us again, this time to tell the story of the very first Pollock Trip conducted by American Fishermen in Alaskan Waters. This man is dear to my heart and his stories always get me with his way of telling them. This one is especially great as he tells us of the first Pollock trip in Alaskan Waters as well as watching the demand for what has become the most sustainable and commercially marketed species in the US in the Last 45 years, we are not trying to take anything away from our spectacular Salmon runs as the State Of Alaska Manages its fisheries far beyond any other.

EP 52 Captain/First Mate, Mateo Mariscial, I was Scared Before It Started

My Old Friend joins us today to share his Story, its been a long time coming and he actually looks younger than he sounds, and he is better looking than he needs to be. Please enjoy Mateo's story as much as i have.

EP 51 Captain Taylor Evenson- Go West Young Man!

Taylor Evenson is a third generation commercial drift fisherman in Cook Inlet, AK where his family lived and homesteaded since 1956. His first commercial fishing trip was in 1989, the year of the Exxon Valdez oil spill, when he was 3 months old, because of the spill this would ironically be a halibut trip. Taylor, though fishing some other areas and gear types, would salmon fish in Cook Inlet for all but 1 of the next 29 years. Taylor did not love fishing growing up but through college, his work at several desk jobs in the realm of politics led him to desire fishing above all else. Salmon and Salmon fishing are his connection to family, place, and spirituality. He believes that salmon and fishing have the power to bring people together from diverse backgrounds, to share common experiences, and make lasting positive change.

EP 50 Brenna A "Crew" In Honor of Ian M. Tawney-Hard as a Forge

WARNING: Language -Captain Sean Dwyer (Episode 11), Brandon Ferris, Deckhand on the Brenna A (2 time Purple Heart), Jake Tawney, Wheelhouse Producer and Camera man (Gold Star Brother), try to picture the link between the world we live in on the Bering Sea and those who serve, this podcast will explain a bit of it. We are delving and stretching the boundaries of Bering Sea and Beyond on this one, take a listen and enjoy. Donate to regorged.org

 

Marine recalled as the ultimate explorer

By Alyssa Karas

The (Portland) Oregonian via AP

PORTLAND, Ore. — Marine Sgt. Ian M. Tawney always maintained close ties to his roots in the small town of Dallas, but even from an early age, he loved to explore.

Tawney’s strong sense of independence manifested itself when he organized a yearlong trip to Argentina at age 15. And his enthusiasm for life became evident when he returned, spouting fluent Spanish.

“As a very young child, he had a very strong sense of self and was very decisive about what he wanted to do with his life,” said his mother, Theda Tawney.

So when Tawney, 25, joined the Corps five years ago, his work ethic quickly distinguished him, and he won several awards.

But his life was cut short Oct. 16 when he was conducting combat operations and killed when an improvised explosive device blew up in Afghanistan’s Helmand province.

Friends and family remember Tawney as a devoted husband, a loyal friend and an avid outdoorsman.

“It’s hard when you’ve lost somebody and you try to define who they were,” said his father, John Tawney.

Tawney was soon to be a father himself. His wife, Ashley, is expecting a baby girl in January.

“He was honored to be a member of the Marine Corps,” his father said. Among Tawney’s numerous awards are the Purple Heart, Combat Action Ribbon, Iraq Campaign Medal and Navy Unit Commendation.

“Even though he didn’t like to call attention to himself, he was a natural leader,” his mother said.

Tawney fought in Iraq in 2007. He served with 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, out of Camp Pendleton, Calif.

Tawney was the 10th Marine from his battalion to be killed in 10 days. Tawney was the 26th Oregonian to die in the Afghanistan conflict.

Tawney was a top student in squad leader school, and he graduated as the honor man of his class, his father said. He had wanted to make the Marines his career.

“He just knew what he wanted in his life, and he went for it,” his mother said. “He was a man of great integrity.”

His wife described him as outgoing and full of life. He loved hunting, snowboarding and riding motorcycles.

“He loved to laugh,” Ashley Tawney said. The two met in preschool and stayed friends throughout high school. Finally, when both of them were working at a retirement facility, they began dating. Tawney was excited about the arrival of their daughter.

“It’s going to be a real blessing to have a part of him through her,” Theda Tawney said.

In addition to his parents and his wife, Tawney is survived by his brothers, Shayne Chandler and Jacob Tawney, and sisters Stacy Barham, Karin Lamberton and Karla Cowan; and his grandmothers, Leona Smith and Kathryn Tawney.

EP 49 Captain Paul Drennen- This is my life, it's what i was built to do, it fits my lifestyle

Captain Paul Drennen of the F/V Golden Dawn joins us to share his amazing story and the call to the water. Almost a Legacy fishermen and at the age of 31 already a captain of the most respected vessels in the Pollock fleet. Please like and Share and also don't forget to send in them email about Georgie's Poem, how amazing!

EP 48 Susan Crain & Captain Jeff Crain- Turkeys were Everywhere sliding across the floor!

Susan and Jeff Crain share a rare love story at sea, they met in the early 90's, Jeff with his Parachute pants and a Mullet and Susan in culinary school, this story gets better and better, maybe i should stop putting a time limit on this thing! Jeff a seasoned skipper and Susan who started in Alaska and the strong relationship they have built, spoiler, she did not like him at first.