Having grown up in one of BC’s finest coastal communities (never mind which one), Dylan built his Newfoundland Trap Skiff while a student at SBSS.  Having crewed aboard “Dick Smiley” in the ‘15 R2AK, and many raids since, Dylan is returning with his crew of elite seafarers whoever they may be..

The Boat

Traditional lug rigged ketch when the wind is blowing, and rice, bean and rum powered four legged water strider when it aint.

A Newfoundland trap skiff is a sturdy, open wooden fishing boat traditionally used along the rugged coasts of Newfoundland and Labrador. Built for working in cold, rough North Atlantic waters, it has a wide beam for stability, a flared bow to shed spray, and a flat or slightly rounded bottom that makes it steady at rest—perfect for hauling cod traps and nets. Typically rowed by two people, the trap skiff is simple, tough, and deeply practical. It’s an icon of Newfoundland’s inshore fishery—humble, hardworking, and perfectly suited to rocky coves and foggy mornings.