San Francisco has always been recognized as a center of fishing - whaling in the past - Fisherman's Wharf attracts millions of tourists and there is more.

Captain and Owner -

Giuseppe Pennisi -

a great man and a better soul -

he loves people - his fishing and providing 
a healthy, nutritious catch - at a reasonable price.

San Francisco has long been known as a fishing location and hub.

In years gone by ships left San Francisco - on many fishing trips - and before that on whaling expeditions. 

Little is known about Captain Michael Healy - who went on  many whaling expeditions. The man had a heart and helped the Native Alaskan tribes - saving them from malnutrition - and doing other works of charity.

Captain Michael Healy -

there is a " state of the art " Ice Cutter -

named after him - he lived in San Francisco.

The Coast Guard Ice Cutter -

named after Captain Michael Healy -
who belonged to the famous Revenue Cutters -
collecting revenue from the catching and seals 
and fishing whales - and more -
revered by the Coast Guard formed latter.

Here is an article that I wrote a long time ago - and has similarities with the present article - linked to Captain and Owner Giuseppe Pennisi - check it out :

http://www.franciscodacosta.com/articles/healy.html


Before that the Russians sailed to San Francisco - and even before that the Vikings of known fame.

Sailors have always loved San Francisco for its scenic beauty - the Pacific Ocean, the rolling fog - and as I said fishing and sailing.

San Francisco - Baghdad by the Bay - about which so much has been written including fishing - now has a serious issue that must be weighed by all San Franciscans.

As every day passes - our fishermen and women - are throwing in the towel - and those few that are there - but be helped.

Of course the City and County of San Francisco - has failed in its duty - to provide succor to the fishermen and women - who have contributed so much - and today - pay more taxes and get very little in return.

Are we treating the fishermen and women with dignity?

Are we treating them with respect ?

Why have those that are supposed to help the fishing industry -  dared to challenge fair play ?

Why have those that can do something for the fishermen and women - why are they fast asleep in the cockpit ?

Why have we as tax payers - failed to help the fishermen and women ?

Why have we as citizens permitted those who create the many rules and regulations - that defeat the purpose - and do not adhere to the times - penalizing those that fish - and curtail the power of the fishermen and women - to make a decent living?


Where are those - who purport to stand for fair play and justice - steeped in the many rules and regulations - that defeat the purpose of sound fishing - adversely impacting our beloved fishermen and women.

Rules and Regulations are meant to create a health and progressive situation - right now the opposite seems to be the case - can we review the many rules and regulations - that defy decency?

Fresh fish is a delight -

more to those that can cook it - 

feed the family - the restaurants -

that cater to the better good of many - 
healthy eating - taking people to a better place.

Captain and Owner Giuseppe is a good man - his heart in the right place.

He knows his business - every aspect of fishing -

even his nets have been tested by scientists - using a proven technique that does not adversely impact - smaller fish.

The fishing nets he uses - use a technique that does not permit the nets to dredge the ocean - and yet brings in a bigger catch.  Using the Light Touch Fishing Gear nets.

Very thoughtful and more in keeping with a viable and sustainable way of doing business. Eco-friendly.

 Captain Giuseppe (blue checkered shirt) and his crew -

love their work and their Captain -
 the prices for his catch - are fair - love abounds -

at Pier 47 by Al Scoma Way -

Captain Giuseppe - distributes his catch from his boat -

the only boat that has a permit to serve the public -
in this manner - right now.

Many of us do not know where much of our fish comes from - sources - dubious in nature.

It is not uncommon for our restaurants - to say that they are serving one kind of fish - and serve another kind of fish.

We do not have a method daily to test the catch - enforce the law - pertaining to the catch - that comes from places like China, India, Mexico - elsewhere - fish that is served to the public - and is laden with chemicals.

It is not uncommon for the fish from many sources - to be laden with access mercury, lead, and what have you.

Once here in San Francisco and on the West Coast - our fisherman went to sea and brought  a catch that was wholesome.

 It was not uncommon for the fishermen and women to clean the fish for the customers - and have a good relationship with the customers.

The Federal and State laws have favored the unsavory entities - wheeling and dealing -  we see this when it comes to the crabs and the " crab season ". 

The salmon and the salmon season - we have too any Federal and State authorities - telling the fishermen or women how to conduct his or her business and this nonsense must stop - now.

There are now only two boats that can sell fresh fish from their boats. 

The Fishing Vessel Pioneer is the only one that serves the public of San Francisco.

This woman is challenged - but she 

makes every effort to hear and talk -

the Captain stands by to be of help -
her name is Joleen Lambert -
she has fortitude and tenacity -

he told me - that without this challenged woman -

it would be difficult for him - to have a smooth operation.

Captain Giuseppe Pennisi -

respects and honors his father for starting 

the fishing business. His father and he 

have fished all over - in Alaska, along the West Coast -

seen and experienced a lot.

During my visit at the dock by Pier 47 at Fisherman Wharf  - we spoke about Climate Change - and how it impacts more the fishermen and women.

What triggers many of the adverse impacts come from Regulatory Agencies - and as the Director of Environmental Justice Advocacy - I see this scenario play - when it comes to the " crab season " for sure.

The " salmon season " - and all of the ploys, machinations and shenanigans.

Those fishing in the International Waters -  devoid of enforcing rules and regulations - in the International waters - sweeping the ocean floor - and destroying the eco-system.

Some scientists have teamed with Captain Giuseppe to study a holistic method of catching fish - the Light Touch Gear nets method is one of many methods - used in some of the more sensitive nations - who want to catch a large catch - using more contemporary fishing methods that do not catch smaller fish -in larger amounts.

Keeping the smaller fish to grown bigger - while making the fishing - using this method more viable and sustainable.

Captain Giuseppe Pennisi believes in giving and contributes thousands of tons of fish to Glide Memorial.  This charity is to be noted - more in San Francisco named after Saint Francisco of Assisi.

Captain Giuseppe Pennisi and his crew - went out of the way - to help those after the Napa fire and the Butte fire.  Providing those that need much need nourishment - fresh fish.

I thought this one singular fact - to be admirable - full of empathy and compassion - not seen too much in much of what takes place, daily - in today's world - where greed seems to rule - more. 

The Cantonese speaking Chinese from China Town and else where are very familiar with the Fishing Vessel Pioneer - and Captain Giuseppe Pennisi and his great crew.

Check out our one and only San Francisco's Captain Giuseppe Pennisi and his dedicated crew - who serve the public.

The only Fishing Boat in San Francisco - that can sell - fresh fish catch - from the boat - at a very reasonable price.

Learn more :

http://www.pioneerseafoods.com

Email: pioneerseafoods@yahoo.com

Phone: (831) 594 -4231