before, during, and after work
ALARM CLOCK
Check in with Cap’t Jim the evening before fishing to double check what time to meet him at the dock. Set your alarm clock and take travel time into consideration. Please be safe while driving on the roads early in the morning.
Food & Water
Pack a lunch and bring water. There will be a cooler of ice on board.
Seasick medication
Seasickness is caused by a conflict in the inner ear - and it happens to everyone at some point. If you are prone to getting seasick, be sure to take some medication such as Kwells. You may also want to try a patch and/or use the “pressure point” wrist bands. Drink lots of water and avoid coffe/milk in the morning to prevent seasickness. Click “here” to learn more.
Positive Attitude & Patience
Just like any career, reeling in fish for a living requires practice, patience, and a positive attitude. While on board - particularly with charter guests - be sure to bring a positive attitude and patience on board with you.
Sun protection
The sun can be super bright and the glare off the ocean waters can be even brighter. Sunglasses required to protect your eyes and to make sure you can see clearly while on board. Polarized lenses are recommended. Wear a sun shirt - long sleeve SPF shirt - while on board. Sun hats & sunblock are a good idea. We recommend shorts or lightweight pants. Cap’t Jim will tell you that old cricket pants make the best fishing pants.
FISHING BOOTS
Protect your feet with rubber fishing boots. Avoid stepping on a hook and/or getting “clipped” by a wahoo swinging it’s head on deck. (It happens; ask Cap’t Jim.)
n Working as a deep-sea fisherman/woman is not only about waking up before the sun rises to catch fish, but it also requires skills related to water safety, navigation, and charting specific routes. As a fisherman/woman, you’re responsible for knowing the fishing restrictions and catch limits; sustainable fishing is key for the future of our oceans. At Early Bird Charters, we follow the motto: “catch what you need and leave the rest to breed”.
Half of the job of a fisherman/woman occurs at sea, while the other half occurs on land. After a long day on the water, the fish then need to be “cleaned” (cut up) and brought to the local grocery stores and/or restaurants. During the “off-season” - and sometimes smack dab in the middle of the fishing season - one may be required to do his or her own maintenance on the boat and/or to the engine.
The job also requires working as a team - and not just those on the boat - those who catch your bait fish, those who you sell fish to, those at the Departments of Marine and Ports, and those at Department of Fisheries... just to name a few. The fishing community in Bermuda is an exciting one to be a part of. Ready to join the community? Apply for a deckhand position today!
Successful applicants will be brought on as a contract worker. Please note: contract workers are required to have their own health insurance, social insurance number, and to make regular payments towards the two either as an independent worker or through another job position. Applicants are also required to have their own mode of transportation or a very reliable mode of transportation.
Please use the form below to submit your application. Please allow at least 3-4 days for a reply from Captain Jim and/or Melanie West.
Please note: all accepted applicants are required to sign a liability waiver prior to boarding Troubadour. Liability Waivers can be signed by clicking “here”. For those younger than 18, a legal guardian is required to sign.
