It’s a new year and the Opilio season starts on January 15th.

The “Deadliest Catch” crew’s gear waits for them to arrive and outfit the boats for the rest of the long, hard Bering Sea winter.

Christmas is coming, but the boys are still fishing.  We’re one of a handful of boats still fishing for Red King Crab in the Bering Sea.  It’s been a rough season… repairs, bad weather and poor fishing has led to a long, hard season for the Cornelia Marie.  Our buyer says they won’t buy any Crab after December 17th - so the clock is ticking.  Hopefully, this week we’ll finish up our quota and the guys can go home for Christmas.

But, the break won’t be long because the Opilio season starts January 15th.

Here are some upcoming dates for you to meet Capt. Phil in person.

DEADLIEST BREW PROMO’S

September 13th — Poulsbo Central Market 10am to 12pm

20148 10th Ave NE
Poulsbo WA 360-394-7235

September 14th — West Seattle Thriftway 10am-12pm

4201 SW Morgan St
Seattle, WA 98136
(206) 937-0245

Richard Hoehne sent in these photos of Capt. Phil at the Harley Davidson celebration in Milwaukee.  Send your photos to morgan@corneliamarie.com

The 4th Season of the “Deadliest Catch” is officially over (here in the US).  Many folks are asking if Captain Phil is okay and if he’ll be back on the boat fishing.  He is doing fine, but many questions still remain in regard to his health.  He doesn’t know yet if he’ll be back fishing - that decision will come at a later date.

Meanwhile, he’s enjoying meeting new people at a few appearances here and there.  See if you can catch him at the following places.

August 2nd
Noon - 1:30pm
Gig Harbor Albertson’s
11330 NW 51st Ave
Gig Harbor, WA 98332

2:30pm - 4:30pm
Port Orchard Albertson’s
370 SW Sedgwick Rd.
Port Orchard, WA 98367

5pm - 7pm
The Tide’s Tavern
2925 Harborview Dr.
Gig Harbor, WA 98335