The AMSEA and the BBRSDA seek applicants for Marine Safety Instructor Training scholarships. Successful applicants will attend AMSEA’s Marine Safety Instructor Training in Seward, April 23-28 and teach Fishing Vessel Drill Conductor classes in the Bristol Bay region, prior to the 2019 salmon season. Click here for more information.
Read MoreBBRSDA’s Andy Wink and Bristol Bay Fishermen visited Hy-Vee stores across the Twin Cities last week promoting in-store demos of Bristol Bay sockeye. It was a great chance to connect consumers and Hy-Vee staff with Minnesotans who fish in Bristol Bay. Big thanks to Roger, Jay, and Tom Rogotzke (pictured) and John Each for helping spread the word!
Our Fall 2018 newsletter was distributed at the Pacific Marine Expo in Seattle. It was a monster year and BBRSDA has been very busy trying to maximize the value of all that salmon! You can view the newsletter by clicking on the link below. If you did attend our Member Meeting or the Fishermen’s Reception… thank you! And a big thanks goes out to our reception sponsors for helping us host a wonderful event that brought together many Bristol Bay fishermen.
BBRSDA held a meeting for our members (i.e. Bristol Bay fishermen) on November 19, 2018 at the Pacific Marine Expo in Seattle. It was a packed room of 60-70, but with such a large fleet it is hard to reach everybody at these meetings. So, if you didn’t have the opportunity to attend that meeting, we’ve posted presentation slide decks from the retail marketing program and the sockeye market report. You can view them and other program reports at bbrsda.com/reports or click on the links below:
The BBRSDA has committed $150,000 to support ice infrastructure projects in FY19. This program will provide up to a 100% reimbursement to Bristol Bay processors, entities, or organization on the purchase of new ice making or distribution equipment or towards the cost of refurbishing previously acquired equipment. The goal of the program is to increase ice available to the fleet on the grounds. We will begin the first round of review on proposals on February 1, 2019. Contact Cameo at cameo@bbrsda.com or call 907-677-2371 if you have any questions.
Find the full Request for Proposal here: BBRSDA 2019 Ice Infrastructure RFP
Read MoreBBRSDA’s Andy Wink has prepared the Fall 2018 Sockeye Market report. This report contains information on market conditions for Bristol Bay sockeye and an analysis of how much resource value is retained by the harvesting and processor sectors. Andy will also be giving a presentation at the BBRSDA Member Meeting at the Pacific Marine Expo on 11/19 from 1-3pm in Media Room 1D47. Shop by the meeting if you’re at the Show! You can read and download the new report here:
ATTENTION: SAFETY DISCOUNTS FOR BB FISHERMEN!! BBRSDA has teamed up with gear suppliers to bring you savings on safety equipment as part of our Safety Initiative program. All of these products could mean the difference between life or death. Click on the pictures below to see discounted safety equipment offered through LFS Marine. Prices are good through Fish Expo (11/20). To order, call LFS Marine at 800-426-8860 or stop in to one of their stores and provide your permit number at checkout. This deal is available for BB driftnetters and setnetters. If you'd like, LFS can ship your items to Naknek or Dillingham for the 2019 season. Safety equipment saves lives! BBRSDA works hard to send you home with as much money in your pocket as possible, but coming home is the most important part of any season.
The BBRSDA has purchased a number of 7.5T hydraulic drive, water cooled, RSW units manufactured by Pacific West Refrigeration.
These units will be available at cost for resale to BBRSDA members on a first come first serve basis. Resale price is $20,500 per unit. Payment must be made in full prior to the release of a unit. The BBRSDA cannot provide financing on the purchase of these units.
Go to bbrsda.com/quality for more information and to apply!
Read MoreThis July, we partnered with five separate retailers to promote Fresh Bristol Bay Sockeye in stores. All in, we supported fresh promotions at more than 350 retail locations from Seattle, to Texas, to Cleveland. We appreciate the support of our retail partners and give kudos to our fleet for delivering chilled, well cared for fish!
For more details on our 2018 fresh promotions check out our latest Waypoints.
Read MorePrior to joining BBRSDA, Andy Wink recently completed an updated economic impact study about the Bristol Bay salmon industry. The study provides a comprehensive account of fishery value and the economic benefits it produces, making it an excellent reference source for BBRSDA and other industry groups/companies/partners. A summary handout can be found here, or find a comfy chair and read the full report here.
For those who were unable to attend our member meeting - the Spring Sockeye Market Report from Andy Wink of Wink Research & Consulting is here! Please follow the links below to find:
Spring Member Meeting Presentation
Full Bristol Bay Sockeye Spring Market Report
Read MoreThank you to all of our members who came to our booth or attended our member meeting during the Bristol Bay Fish Expo in Naknek! An additional thank you to the captains and crew who took time to speak with us as we walked some of the Naknek boat yards handing out quality messaging materials and swag.
Read MoreThe Bristol Bay RSDA will hold a member meeting during the Bristol Bay Fish Expo on Saturday, June 9th from 12:00pm-2:45pm. The meeting will take place in the Auditorium at the Bristol Bay High School in Naknek, Alaska. The member meeting will be followed by a Board of Directors meeting from 3:00pm - 5:00pm.
Read MoreTim Cook was elected to Seat B - Alaska Resident. Cook will serve a 3 year term ending 2021.
Michael Jackson was elected to Seat E - Non-Alaska Resident. Jackson will serve a 3 year term ending 2021.
Read MoreBallots for 2018 BOD Elections are in the mail! Ballots were sent to all S03T permit holders and mailed to the address on file with the Commercial Fishery Entry Commission.
Completed ballots must be postmarked by April 6th, 2018 and received by April 13th, 2018 to be counted.
Read MoreThe BBRSDA has purchased a number of 7.5T hydraulic drive, water cooled, RSW units manufactured by Pacific West Refrigeration.
The units have been purchased at a bulk rate discount and will be available at cost for resale to BBRSDA members on a first come, first serve basis. Priority will be given to applicants who can provide proof of installation prior to the 2018 fishing season.
Currently, units are available for pick up in Seattle, WA. Some units will also be available for pick up in Naknek, AK by the end of April 2018.
Go to bbrsda.com/quality for more information and to apply!
Read MoreIn a letter to the fleet today, our Executive Director, Becky Martello, announced her resignation.
To the fleet,
As most of you know, Bristol Bay has always been very special to me – the place, the fishery and the people. Which is why it has been my great honor and privilege to serve you over these last 2 years...
The BBRSDA will hold its next BOD meeting on January 25-26th in Bellingham, Washington at the Chrysalis Inn at 8:00 am. An agenda for the meeting can be found here. Past meeting agendas and minutes can be found on our Board Meetings page.
Read MoreUPDATE: MRS is completely booked for Spring 2018. Consult spots for Fall 2018 are filling up fast; contact Mendi ASAP to arrange your Free RSW Consultation.
The BBRSDA has partnered with Marine Refrigeration Solutions to offer free one-on-one RSW consultations to our members in 2018. Doug and Mendi will work with you to ensure that you are getting the right type/size unit for your needs and provide you with customized installation drawings and a plumbing list specific to YOUR boat.
Read MoreAndy Wink of The McDowell Group presented the 2017 Sockeye Market Analysis at the BBRSDA Membership Meeting at the Pacific Marine Expo. 2017 saw a preliminary ex-vessel value of Bristol Bay Sockeye at $210 million! Demand for Bristol Bay Sockeye continues to grow with favorable frozen H&G prices and an increased demand for fresh H&G product.
Read MoreMaximizing the value of the Bristol Bay fishery for the benefit of our members.
Finance Committee Meeting
Wednesday, September 17
Teleconference - agenda
Fleet Meeting
Bellingham WA
Sunday, September 28
5pm - more info & RSVP
BBRSDA Board Meeting
Bellingham WA & Teleconference
Tuesday, September 30
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