LUMPFISH SEASON STARTED (1)
The annual lumpfish season has started and fishermen are heading out with their nets. Húsavík harbour is full of action those days even though the whale watching season has not begun yet.
The owner of Gentle Giants, Stefán Guðmundsson, comes from a long line of fishermen who have been fishing in Skjálfandi bay for centuries. Along with whale watching, he is an active fisherman together with his father and brother.
This year, lumpfish boats are allowed to go out 20 days during this season. There are a number of boats operating from Húsavík, three of them from Gentle Giants and Knarrareyri (Stefán’s family).
Here are some photos taken by Björgvin, one of our captain:
Alli, Stefán's father, here preparing the nets in the GG/Knarrareyri workshop in Húsavík. Alli is born and raised by Skjálfandi Bay and is without doubt one of the most experienced fisherman in the area.
Our boat Aþena ready for action, fully loaded with lumpfishing equipment.
Sædís and Aron, boats from the family company Knarrareyri ready for the season.
(DA)