Fans of “Deadliest Catch” and the spinoff “Deadliest Catch: The Viking Returns” know that Jake Anderson, who got his start on Sig Hansen’s F/V Northwestern, has been through a lot in life. Trials include his addiction recovery, which is chronicled in his book “Relapse,” and coping with the sudden and mysterious death of his father. He has patience and perseverance, traits that came in handy during particularly long shifts captaining the F/V Saga.
In an interview for Boat Life, Anderson revealed the lengthiest stretch of time spent sitting in the wheelhouse: 42 consecutive hours. “I got up and I did not pass out,” he said with pride.
Anderson credited the Saga’s STIDD Systems chairs for helping him complete those nearly two days at the helm with virtually no physical issues. He didn’t even need to wear leg compression sleeves – a commonly-purchased item by captains. “They’re designed to withstand long hours of sitting there and not creating blood clots in your legs,” he said of STIDD’s products.
Even on a comfortable seat, not many people would put themselves through such a taxing shift for a job. However, when taking into consideration the hefty paycheck, some may reconsider. In an interview with People, F/V Dungeon Cove captain Kenny Ripka said, “It varies year to year. We don’t get paid a wage or a salary, we get paid on percentage and what we deliver. We’ve had years of me skippering boats where I’ve made upwards of $150,000 to $170,000 a year.”
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