Lessons from the Sea: Stories of the Deadliest Occupation from a Bering Sea Captain

The Deadliest Catch reality show has opened people’s eyes to the world of commercial fishing, the most deadly occupation. Most people could not even begin to imagine the painstaking work that those men endure; yet, they wish they were tough and brave enough to handle such an adventure. Steve Smith spent nearly 18 years of his life as such a commercial fisherman in the cold waters of the North Pacific Ocean. He worked his way up through the ranks to become Captain of one of the most successful Dungeness crab and long-line fishing vessels in the fleet. Steve shares his entertaining yet enlightening adventure stories about the highs, challenging lows and the roughest, wildest side of Alaska and the Bering Sea. Welcome aboard and enjoy!

Steve Smith spent 18 years of his life in the commercial fishing industry. In this high risk and ultra competitive industry, he honed his knowledge and skills in the area of leadership, teamwork, motivation and living life. He became a top producer and earned the title of Highliner, given only to an elite few out of a fleet of thousands.