Tag Archives: Chix Who Fish
New organization for ‘chix who fish’ in the works
A group of women commercial fishermen — brought together via a social media campaign to bring attention to the lack of fishing gear for women — has expanded its scope and is now working toward forming the first Women’s Commercial Fisheries Alliance. In 2013, Genevieve McDonald, captain of lobster vessel Hello Darlin’ II, launched a Facebook page called ‘Chix Who Fish’ which successfully raised awareness to the lack of foul weather gear for women commercial fishermen, as they refer to themselves, who often resort to duct taping men’s gear that is too large or settling for ill-fitting children’s sizes. Read the article here 13:35
Pacific Marine Expo blog: Crabbers hope for better prices with opilio quota cut; Interest in buying halibut quota growing
Undercurrent News is reporting live from the Seattle-based equipment and commercial fishing trade show which is the largest annual show on the west coast of the US. The show, which is being held at Seattle’s CenturyLink Field, brings together over 500 exhibitors including equipment companies, propulsion, builders and suppliers. Covered: Crabbers hope for better prices with opilio quota cut – Vessel broker: Interest in buying halibut quota growing – ‘Chix Who Fish’: Company makes fishing apparel for women, and more! Read the article here 10:22
