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Posted on August 27, 2009 - by Helen Ruckman

Deadliest Catch Captain fishing for a crew

King Crab Season is almost upon us.  Beginning mid September and on into October each year,  Captains and crew from the fishing fleet begin the exodus north to Alaska in the quest for gold.  Crabs to be precise, and they can be just as plentiful or elusive as the shiny nuggets coveted by early settlers during the gold rush in the Wild West.  A huge pay check is not guaranteed.

This year the Captain and Crew of the F/V Cornelia Marie are searching for a new greenhorn.  Among the qualities needed will undoubtedly be a yearning for adventure, a good sense of humor, and the ability to think fast, work hard, and just refuse to admit defeat.

It’s possible a lucky person may get the coveted brass ring and a chance to prove themselves.  Along with the chance comes a promise to be worked beyond normal endurance levels in freezing weather.  Included, too, is the possibility of vomiting unmercifully as you enjoy the most amazing sunrise one has ever seen.

Who will be the winner of the opportunity of a lifetime?  Applications are being taken ”Cornelia Marie Style”  by Captain Phil Harris along with his sons Jake and Josh.  Only those with tenacity, a strong sense of adventure, and a strong body that will keep going past the point when the mind has already thrown in the towel need apply.

Saturday August 29, Captain Phil Harris, Jake, and Josh are conducting interviews at the Gold Coast Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.

Posted on August 7, 2009 - by Helen Ruckman

Cornelia Marie Devlin and Capt. Phil’s Visit Anchorage (wrap-up)

Captain Phil Harris and Cornelia Marie Devlin, co-owners of the FV Cornelia Marie, appeared at the recent Fourth of July “Alaska Aviation Museum Salmon Bake & Fly By”. According to Emilie Saunders from the Museum, this year’s event was the most successful ever with over 700 in attendance.

This was Cornelia Marie’s first public appearance and she thoroughly enjoyed the experience. During the course of the weekend she and Captain Phil had dinner with raffle winners at Humpy’s, rode in the parade, and signed autographs. The pair both enjoyed flying in the museum’s Grumman Goose. There are only about 20-30 of this make and model still in operation.  (photos provided by Heidi DuFresne and the Alaska Aviation Museum) (more…)