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.
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August 29, 2009
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Mary said:
I can cook but that is all I would be able to do! Well I can do other thing too but we won’t get into that?
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August 29, 2009
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Geri said:
Sounds like a bit of an adventure though I don’t like the sound of throwing up to that extent & I am a bit of a weakling
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August 29, 2009
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~Erin~ said:
HAHAHAHA! Love it Phil. Because where else would you find your perfect greenhorn for crab fishing in Alaska, other than the deserts of Nevada?! LOLOL
Have a blast guys. Tell John “Hi.”
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August 29, 2009
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richard johnson said:
2 guys from sweden are looking for work at sea.
where do i sign up?
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August 29, 2009
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Jessie said:
I wanna be CM’s “Boat Mom”.
I can cook, clean, sing, dance and I wouldn’t charge a thing, I’d do it just for the experience. K, maybe not so much sing…Even though I’ve never met any of them, I have the utmost respect and hold each and every one of them dear to my heart. Their family becomes your family, ya know? I could sit around for hours listening to the Tales Of The Sea.
Cheers xx
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August 29, 2009
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Emre Can Demirci said:
Sorry for posting here again, but I couldn’t send my message to Phil Harris. Maybe it has reached, but my computer says that sending message is failed. There’s nothing secret between me and Phil so I can post it here I think.
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Hi Phil!
Finally I found somewhere to post my message so am really very happy, before everything, thank you so much in advance!
I am a boy who is 15 years old and writes from Turkey. Watching Deadliest Catch on Discovery Channel and I “believe” in it! My uncle is a seafarer and I always wanted to be a man who stands in a boat on seas. There can be nothing better than crab fishing, I think. I am not stupid, thought enough and decided to go Alaska to catch something but really don’t know what to do.
My height is 178 centimeters and weight is 63 kilos, I think this is ideal for 15 years to be a crab-man. Improving my arms and legs to be more stronger, I know that you must be very strong man to do that job.
As a little dreamer, please… Help me about being a crab-catcher. I am living in Turkey and I got no chance to go Alaska, for now. Can you recommend me anything? I really need help. Looked for Alaska fishing job websites but all they want money, I don’t have a credit card and can’t pay them 45$ for a job that I can’t take. Can you guide me and show what do to? I really love Cornelia Marie so much; if you do that, you’ll be unforgetable for my life completely.
And also, as an addition, I would like to say something more… Please don’t smoke and don’t drink so much coffee; it really hurts you…
Waiting for your answer impatiently, hope you’ll help me, thank you so much!
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August 29, 2009
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Helen said:
Emre,
That was a wonderful letter you wrote to Captain Phil. He will not see it here. You can write to him at [email protected].
Good Luck,
Helen
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August 30, 2009
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Emre Can Demirci said:
Thank you so much for mail, I sent my message there! :)
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August 30, 2009
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Jessie Machell said:
Aww, see how many people DC actually reaches, truly amazing. Just goes to show, how inspiring Phil is.
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August 30, 2009
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Emre Can Demirci said:
I hope Phil will realize it.
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August 30, 2009
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Jessie Machell said:
I’m sure he will be touched by your words Emre. Touched me…
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September 2, 2009
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TBCaribCarnival said:
What magnificent words
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September 5, 2009
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Cori said:
So who’s the lucky guy ??? lol
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September 5, 2009
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Pierre said:
I take my hat off to anyone brave enough to do this job.
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September 9, 2009
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Ryan J Bressler said:
I have been trying to contact you for months. No one has ever gotten back to me. Any way, I grew up on a 30 ft hunter sail boat, spent a lot of time uderstanding the sea. I’m just asking for a chance of a life time. You will not hear any wining from me,,,,,
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September 9, 2009
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Ryan J Bressler said:
I just want a chance
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September 9, 2009
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Joan Whorton said:
All these greenhorns that don’t have a clue about the vastness, danger and how unforgiving the open sea can be. I’d love to work the boat. I come from a commercial fishing family. Salmon is our fish. Crab is a whole new game. Ah, the ocean spray in your face, down your shirt, in your boots…AWESOME ! Bring it on fellas. If you don’t have “a set” don’t waste Capt. Phil’s time.
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September 11, 2009
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nw moleman said:
what happened to ryan simpson?
why not bring back dan decker?
corey eisenbarth?
the crew of the sea star?
(boat was retired but crew can move
to new ship…) shea from time bandit?
the guys from the katmai that sank
might need jobs……
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September 12, 2009
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Osama Bin Laden said:
I would give up all 72 virgins from allah to work on your boat.
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September 12, 2009
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Ron Burgandy said:
White beard of zeus! call homeland security!
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September 12, 2009
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Bernie Mac said:
Im gonna bust his head to da white meat!
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September 12, 2009
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kent anderson said:
i dont know if you guys are still looking but i would be more than happy to go spent my whole life on big doornet shrimp boats out of tarpon springs fl if you ever need some one im there
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September 13, 2009
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Mr. PG said:
What happened to trading Jake for Jake for a season? Is that off?
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September 14, 2009
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Steve said:
I would love a job on th CM. I recently had a 100,000+/yr job and was laid off. I am currently bringing home a lovely 27,000/yr. Sleep is for weaklings and pain is weakness leaving the body. Just let me kow when to get on a plane to Alaska and I’m there.
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September 14, 2009
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Mike Bernier said:
Just waiting for the call……bags are packed and ready for the sea!
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September 15, 2009
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CAPTAIN MARK MCINTOSH said:
CAPTAIN PHIL HELLO LET ME MAKE IT SHORT BUT VERY SERIOUS I AM A 50 TON MASTER CAPTAIN WITH TWIC / FIRST AID &CPR / MROP LISC / MEMBER DRUG CONSORTIUM / TOW ASSIST ENDORSEMENT /AND HAVE PASSED 100 TON TEST HOWEVER REQUIRE MORE SEATIME TO UPGRADE I WILL NOT EMBARASS MYSELF YOU OR MY FAMILY GIVE ME A SHOT FEEL FREE TO EMAIL
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September 24, 2009
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Danielle said:
if they are looking for a new greenhorn, does that mean someone has left?
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September 24, 2009
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Emre Can Demirci said:
They are looking for nobody at the moment. I just wanted Phil to know that how I love them and crab fishing.
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September 28, 2009
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de abreu, sergio said:
a got a question!
how to become a king crab fishing deckhand.
i am a a/b looking for job.
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September 29, 2009
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Larry Catlett said:
I am a young 24 year old man trying to take a chance at fishing with u guys i have been working on the water all my life on the east coast from south jersey crabbing oystering and scalloping and i would love to have a chance at the adventure to crab with u guys u wouldnt regret taking the chance on me i am a hard working person and have no problem taking orders and direction thank you sincerley Larry Catlett
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October 1, 2009
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Mike Bernier said:
Well captain Phil will be flying to Dutch tomorrow (friday) so if there was a greenhorn winner they haven’t updated anything…I am really interested in finding out the results……..
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October 1, 2009
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Steve said:
I would love to know if they picked anyone but tere is no way to find out unless they make an announcement
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October 6, 2009
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Andy said:
Hi, this website here really offers a lot. And this here is real live, no fake action movie! Cheers
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October 13, 2009
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Edward G Smith said:
Sorry Phil I would like to come but am busy Commercial Fishing Lake Superior, the largest fresh water lake in the world. Is there any adventure there ? Damn Right. Ibeen there when a giant wave took the front windows out of our 80 footer.
Good Fishing Buddy from the captain and crew of the M&K. We could give you a damn good Canadian Fishing Adventure Movie, matter of fact I’ll send you a video of our exploits, if you request one. TED
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October 14, 2009
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krister said:
1 guy from sweden are looking for work at sea.
where do i sign up?
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October 19, 2009
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Tuckfish said:
I have the desire, the passion, and a stomach of iron. Need I say more? Zach tells me that you guys are allright, let’s catch some crab!
I am the one you were looking for Phil. Hope to hear back from you soon.
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October 22, 2009
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Lucy said:
Hi guys , I like you . :)
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October 24, 2009
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Paulo Fernandes said:
Hello Captain Phil, I’m from Portugal 35 years and I have followed the suit by the tv, now I have a great admiration for your work.
I would be able to come a day also to work with you
my thanks for your attention
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November 2, 2009
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The Boating & Marine Supply Guy said:
Have been boating & fishing all my life but your Alaska seas are something else. Good luck to the chosen one and a great show!
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November 17, 2009
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MIGUEL ZARAGOZA said:
SO HAVE YOU GUYS MADE A GREENHORN CHOICE YET FOR THE OPILIO SEASON YET?
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November 24, 2009
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travis said:
hi my name is travis i’m from newfoundland canada i love the sea it’s in my blood and it’s not about the money but i just like a challage i done a little fishing and my family is into the sea as well just like u guys..lol i’m 19 years of age and i no the risk of the sea and u have to respect like a woman and in do so i love to be a part of the crew its a passion for me to fish in the sea
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November 27, 2009
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Stephanie said:
I would love to be the Boat(mom)wench. I can cook for everyone and make sure that the crew is fed and stays healthy. i have a medical background so I would be a valueable asset to the crew of the Cornelia Marie
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November 27, 2009
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pete terry said:
i come from a fishing family its in the jeans i have worked offshore for 17 years and know that you are your own safety officer and those around you and can also work as a team the job i do right now is on oil tankers and tugs and have experianced some high seas especialy while swinging off a pilot ladder 40ft down on to a tug boat i love the sea its a total different experiance each trip and love taking the piss out of others that cant handle 34 hour shifts without sleep switch off to it and get the job done.love a challenge and am hard to grind down dead or alive
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November 27, 2009
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Al Cook said:
Phil, I am in Florida and I can not get to Las Vegas. Any other way to interview fo this coveted position?
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December 11, 2009
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Ryan Wilson said:
Hello Phil. My name is Ryan Wilson i’m 34 years old married with two daughters.This is probably my third comment trying to get in touch with you to see about a greenhorn position on your fishing vessel. Yes i know you probably get hundreds of these propositions from allsorts of people however i’m different in the fact i really want this oppurtunity which is a once in a lifetime oppurtunity.I have written to many captains including Sig from the Northwestern i will give you the same option i gave to him in that i will work for free if you pay the airfare it would take for me to get to Alaska just to get my foot in the vessel and prove i’m serious i would be ther tomorrow if you were to contact me.I really want this not only for the money you can make but to prove i can do it i’ve never had anything truly amazing hapen to me besides the birth of my girls i need this to wake me up. I hope you will take this serious because i mean every word i say. However if you can’t help me maybe you know someone who could i’m willing to do anything to get myself on a Crab Fishing vessel weather it be to work at a processing plant anything to prove i’m serious about this it is no joke to me. Hell what do you have to loose i will work for free for my first trip out then after that you can make your own decision i guarantee it you will not be dissapointed please give me a shot it would be a dream come true my best CFhristmas present ever to get a call from you saying you would take me up on my offer. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME SINCERELY RYAN WILSON.
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Cori said:
This is for Ryan and anyone looking ro work on this vessel .. or for anyone at that matter … i can see your very sincere in your applications .. but keep this in mind … offering to work for ‘free’ is not the way to get on any of these boats … Be honest to yourself sir … dont undervalue yourself by doing this … none of these guys would do this for free .. its their way of life, their families livlihoods depend on it . Place some respect with yourself first .. yes youd not be treated any differently then anyone. My husband has been diagnosed with Parkinsons Disease .. he cannot work anymore ..period … nobody will hire him not even to wash dishes now … I m not trying to start an argument here but please do not insult those who are desparately trying to find ANY job out there by saying this … if you have jobs right now of any kind in this economy count yourselves very LUCKY indeed.
I m not trying to discourage you from getting on any of these boats .. and all my best of luck to any of you .. right now just be thankful for what things you do have … ok i m off the soapbox now .. God bless the fleet .. and Merry Christmas to all :) !!
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Al Cook said:
Phil, I am unemployed and looking for work. I have worked off shore on a couple of occaisions. I was a Doodlebugger for a year and deck hand on 120 foot passanger boat for about a year. I can hack it. What nees to be done to get to talk to you?
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DARREN MCCULLOUGH said:
WOW,HOLY CRAP,I JUST HEARD ABOUT YOUR STROKE,AND I AM SAD,FOR BOTH YOU AND YOUR BOY’S.I AM FROM MAPLE VALLEY WA, AND HAVE FOLLOWED YOU SINCE THE SHOW STARTED. PLEASE ACCEPT MY DEEPEST SYMPOTHY FOR BOTH YOU,AND YOUR BOY’S. WE, MY FAMILY AND I HAVE BEEN TAKING VEMMA FOR SEVERAL MONTHS AND HAVE HAD AMAZING RESULTS,EVERYTHING FROM HELPING MY HARSH 2 SLIPED DISCS IN MY SPINE TO AND DRASTICALLY IMPROVING DIABETES. I WOULD LOVE TO GIVE YOU A MONTH OR TWO OF THIS AMAZING STUFF IN PERSON. IN HOPES THAT IT WILL HELP YOU, AS MUCH AS IT HAS ME AND MY FAMILY. BEST WISHES AND MANY PRAYERS,YOUR SOON TO BE FRIEND.
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Henry Magic said:
never thought there would be so many people interested in that kind of adventure. Especially with Emre.What a revelation of his passion for this.