N O M O R E F I S H I N G O N T H E I J S S E L M E E R "
This picturesque fishing village in The Netherlands, called Volendam is visited by tourists from all over the world to experience the typical Dutch culture. But the most important cultural aspect in the fishing villages is in danger of disappearing. 100 years ago the port of Volendam had above 1000 active boats, Due to strict government regulations, now there is only 1 last boat left.
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This series is an ode to the fishing culture of Volendam
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This fishermen's family - with father and his 4 kids - has been hunting eel together for 35 years.
Father (right) 80 years old and already 65 years fisherman.
Father Gerrit brings the boat to its destination early in the morning while the rest are still sleeping in the cabin.
The last fishing boat of Volendam, called the VD64 in all it's glory.
Gerrit cleans the fish on deck
The man on deck is cleaning of the fishing nets brought in.
