Looe hosts The Young Fishermen Network, Commercial Fishing Taster Day.
On 29th August, The Young Fishermen Network hosted a commercial fishing taster day at Looe!
In accordance with the network’s website, the average age of fishermen in the UK is 57! The day was part of a wider initiative to encourage a younger generation of fishermen and mitigate the barriers they face.
The taster day replicated an event that previously took place in Newlyn introducing a series of activities including:
• A chat about information on fishing, how to get started and how to apply to training courses.
• A tour of Looe harbour and tour into Pengelley’s fishmonger, learning about the process of the catch.
• Learning how to tie a variety of knots and splices used in the industry.
• Safety session on lifejackets, PLB, EPIRB’s.
If you want to find out more about The Young Fishermen Network you can check out their Instagram & Youtube accounts @youngfishermennetwork and listen to their podcast episode here: http://open.spotify.com/episode/4HUWx0q0AXnQgoYr4Uhiu8….
Be sure to follow & share to support the team & their project.
If you wish to find out more about Seafood Cornwall Training, the training providers, check out their Instagram @sctnewlyn and their website here: seafoodcornwalltraining.co.uk
