Western Rock Lobster - Crayfish WA

02/04/2026

Salt In Their Veins - From Capo D’Orlando To Fremantle

*** Book Launch Pending ***

I am proud to share this project with you all, and one that is close to my heart. “Salt in Their Veins” tells the story of the Sicilian fishing families who shaped the Fremantle fishing community across generations, focusing on various Orlandini fishing families, weaving together heritage, hardship, and the deep cultural bonds forged between people and the sea. It is a tribute to a way of life that connects us to this place we call home, told through the lived experiences of the families who carried their traditions across the world. It’s a story that will resonate with all migrant families, not just those from the sun-soaked shores of Sicily.

An Italian version was presented to the Capo d’Orlando Comune in 2025 as part of their 100th Birthday Celebration, on the shores of San Gregorio where this story all started 140 years ago…

Please comment with PREORDER and quantity so I can gauge print run numbers and interest needed for the launch.

RRP Approx. $30

Further details to be advised on book launch date soon…

22/03/2025

… A matter close to our heart …

Records show more than 350 people have drowned in WA waters since the early 19th century trying to put seafood on tables.

14/01/2025

Season 57 all wrapped up for Skipper Joe … Stay tuned for offseason updates and notices and once again thank you to all our BackofBoat customers

05/01/2025

Joe’s brother Francesco and his son Manuel set their fishing nets off the Ligurian coast on their vessel, also named the Vanessa

01/01/2025

Wishing everyone a Happy New Year 🥳
Thank you to everyone who has supported and shared their special memories with the lobsters we caught over the years! We hope they’ve created eternal memories with friends and family around the table…
We’ve finished our quota for the Season but we will be back at it in December 2025! Please stay tuned for news and as always follow and like our page for updates! Stay safe! FB Vanessa James and Family

25/12/2024

… Send your best Christmas Cray Pics ….

They always look spectacular and they make the best centrepiece 🦞 👍🏼

24/12/2024

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! A special shout out to all our regular customers - some have been buying off us since 2020! We have two more fishing runs for 2024 planned - Boxing Day 26/12 and NYE 31/12.. As always, catches are subject to weather and availability and depend on pretty much everything Mother Nature can throw at us - Moon Phases, Water temperature, Tides, not to mention Boating Fortunes and avoiding Mishaps... Oh, and Luck! :)

23/12/2024

Unfortunately we’ve had to cancel today’s fishing trip due to strong southerlies.. we will be back out on the water on Boxing Day. We will reach out to each customer that ordered later this morning to arrange alternate options for their Xmas Lobsters 🦞 Thanks for your patience

22/12/2024

WHAT A DAY!! Thank you all for your patience and hanging in there through the heat! We hope you enjoy your crays with your loved ones 👍🏻

20/12/2024

Christmas Crays $50/kg for mediums 600 to 800g this weekend only!! Text 0472 786 492 to place your order

14/12/2024

… We’ve had some requests for recipes and Lobster Rolls - where the Lobster takes centre stage without being pretentious.. this is one of our favs Text 0472 786 482 for your Xmas crays… Recipe included 😉

12/12/2024

** Time to order your XMAS Lobsters **
Text 0472 786 492

We are now taking orders for the following dates; (WEATHER PERMITTING)

Friday 13th December
Saturday 14th December
Sunday 15th December
Monday 16th December
Tuesday 17th December
Wednesday 18th December
Friday 20th December
Saturday 21st December
Sunday 22nd December

Further dates to be added week by week