Our people

Behind every lobster pot is a person.

Bridlington Bay brings together fishermen, merchants, processors, fishmongers and retailers, all connected by the same stretch of the East Yorkshire coast.

Many of the boats working these waters today come from families who have fished along the East Yorkshire coast for generations. Knowledge of tides, seabed, weather and seasons is passed down, refined and respected. It’s this experience that underpins the quality and reputation of Bridlington Bay lobster and shellfish.

But our community extends far beyond the boats. It includes the businesses on the quayside, the people inspecting and preparing the catch, and the customers who choose to support local seafood.

When you buy Bridlington Bay Seafood, you’re not just choosing exceptional produce, you’re supporting a network of skilled, independent coastal businesses committed to doing things properly.

Meet the people who make it happen.

Lawrence Porter, Harbour Master

Lawrence Porter, Harbour Master

Lawrence began work at Bridlington harbour as an engineer’s assistant and worked his way up to Harbour Master. He keeps the harbour running safely and smoothly, working with the fleet, local businesses and visitors.

Darren Waters, Skipper, Siwrengale

Danny Waters, Skipper, Siwrengale

Darren and the Siwrengale crew featured in the BBC series ‘Trawlermen: Hunting the Catch”. The episode called ‘The Storm’ shows exactly what it takes to get seafood to the table.

The crew, Siwrengale

The crew, Siwrengale

Watch them on the “Trawlermen: Hunting the Catch” series to understand what this team does. Hard graft, long days and plenty of bad weather are involved when crewing a Bridlington boat.

Karl Price, Skipper, Isobella M

Karl Price, Skipper, Isobella M

Karl skippers, Bridlington Harbour Pisces (under 10m vessel), fishing for lobster, crab and whelk. Karl is also the driving force behind the ‘Get a Life at Sea’ campaign which promotes fishing as a career.

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