Find out all about the new Deadliest Catch cast member, Rick Shelford. The series finale premiere of the new season introduced Rick to fans of the show. Here we discuss his age, net worth, marriage, and more.
So, keep scrolling down to find out all about Rick.
Rick Shelford on the deadliest catch
new season of deadliest catch premiered on April 18, 2023, and one of the season’s cast members is Rick Shelford.
Rick, a third generation crabber, hopes to carry on the family tradition of a continuous life on the water for over a century. On the F/V Aleutian Lady, he teams up with Captain Sean Dwyer, who is also trying to build a new legend.
Rick started out as a rookie in 1997, quickly rising to deckhand, then engineer, then captain of the F/V Aleutian Lady. Leveraging his extensive experience fishing longline, cod and crab, Rick Jr. in 2012 moved into the role of fleet manager, where he is responsible for general vessel preparation and troubleshooting. Rick Jr. is well versed in cooling, hydraulics, and propulsion systems.
He works for his father’s company, Shelford Fisheries.
The season will feature the youngest and most diverse cast yet in a reality series as a new generation of captains, including a renowned writer, rookie captains and an aspiring sailor, along with fan-favorite captains.
Although Alaskan crab remains difficult to catch, the exorbitant price of the shellfish forces crew members to travel to the Bering Sea to collect their share. To defend their hunting grounds, new and permanent team members will need to put their conflicts aside.
After the series premiere, Rick took to his IG and announced, “Come on! The first preview of the new season of Deadliest Catch. I hope you all join me in watching all the excitement and wacky adventures. #deadliestcatch #aleutianlady #discoverychannel #fishing #fishinglife #beringsea #alaskacrabbers #alaska #crab”.
How much is Rick Shelford net worth?
Rick Shelford’s estimated net worth is over $750 thousand.
Rick started working on a ship at the age of 9. He worked as a sailor until he was 23 years old and had the opportunity to steer his own ship at 25 years old.
Rick retired from fishing in 2012 and has worked as a manager in the industry. However, after his uncle’s accident in 2019, he returned to the sea again. He graduated from Snohomish County Christian School and King High School.
According to his Facebook, he works at Shelford Boats.
Rick Shelford Age
Born in February 1978, Rick Shelford Jr. is 45 years old (as of 2023).
Who are Rick Shelford’s parents?
Rick Shelford is the son of Rick Shelford Sr. and Heidi Shelfrod.
Rick Sr. founded Shelford Fisheries in 1995, but not before starting and owning his fair share of commercial fishing boats.
Rick grew up in Homer, Alaska, where he grew up on and around boats. On his 20th birthday, he purchased his first ship, the Polar Lady, and not long after, he and his business associates at the time ventured to purchase the Aleutian Lady. Around 1988 they sold Polar Lady and around 1995 Rick bought Aleutian Lady outright and turned it into the company we see today.
Rick said that he felt a lot of animosity towards his father because he couldn’t spend time with his father because of the family business. But now that he’s in the industry, he understands it, he praises it and respects it a lot.
Also, Rick shares a birthday with his mother and grandfather, Soren Sorensen. Both parents are currently 66 years old.
In terms of siblings, he has at least one sister, Alyssa Hoffman, 35. Alyssa is the owner and founder of the Sprig Flower Co. He is happily married with two children.
Both of his grandparents fished in the Bering Sea, which allowed him to get involved in fishing from an early age. Rick’s maternal grandfather came to the United States from Norway when he was 19 years old. His paternal grandfather grew up in Homer, Alaska and began fishing.
All of his uncles have been fishing all their lives.
Is Rick Shelford married?
Yes, Rick Shelford is married and his wife’s name is Veleska Shelford. They reportedly met on July 14, 2017. They then got married on August 12, 2018.
On Valentine’s Day 2023, Rick wished his wife, “I know it’s Super Bowl Sunday and Valentine’s Day is two days away. But I have to say that it doesn’t matter who wins the Super Bowl and every day is Valentine’s Day. I gained it all when @veleskamae became my girlfriend. I am the luckiest man in the world to have you in my life ❤️❤️❤️”.
In August 2022, Rick celebrated his anniversary by posting: “Happy anniversary my everlasting love😍❤️😘. I am very grateful to you for having come into my life. Your beauty, spirit and love made me the happiest man in the world! I love you Veleska Shelford❤️❤️❤️❤️😘”.
Rick and Veleska have four children together. Rick has three daughters from his previous one. The eldest is 18 years old, the second daughter is 15 years old and the youngest daughter is 13 years old. Veleska has a 15-year-old son.
You can find Veleska on Instagram (@veleskamae).
Before Veleska, Rick had been married once before. Around 2012, Rick and his ex-wife Kathlyn Hughes separated and she was awarded custody of his children and she stopped fishing to focus on his children.
Kathlyn currently lives in Monroe, Washington. She attended King’s High School and studied psychology at Northwest College.
In addition, Kathlyn has worked at Pacific Sleep Center, Kolstrand, Coldwater Creek, and King’s Schools. She is currently married to her husband Soren J Hughes since June 2014.
Rick Shelford Height
Rick Shelford’s height is over 5 feet 11 inches.
Related FAQ
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Is Rick Shelford on Instagram?
Yes, Rick Shelford is available on Instagram and Facebook.
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When is Rick Shelford’s birthday?
Rick Shelford celebrates his birthday on February 26.
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Where was Rick Shelford born?
Rick Shelford was born in Seattle, Washington.
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