Teenager Alex Wightman admitted fishermen are a "dying breed" An 18-year-old is hoping to attract young people to the fishing industry after acquiring his own boat. Alex Wightman said he believed there was still a future in fishing, despite government figures showing a decline in registered vessels. His family, from Lowestoft in Suffolk, have spent almost £300,000 on Alex's boat; the Emma Claire. Father Steve Wightman said he also hoped more young people would get involved.