Food job diaries: a day in the life of a female 'fisherman
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If you've ever wondered what it's like to be a female fisherman in the hugely male dominated fishing industry, read on.
If there's one job that poses danger on a daily basis, it's fishing. From rocky seas and bad weather to a lack of basic toilet facilities, there are unique daily challenges to this line of work. We caught up with two female skippers, Sarah Ready and Ashley (AKA The Female Fisherman) whose love for all things fishing led them to become full-time fisherwomen. If you've ever wondered what it's like to be a female skipper in the hugely male dominated fishing industry, read on.
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Food job diaries: a day in the life of a female 'fisherman
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