A Day Aboard the Skipper
All aboard.
All aboard.
Shark is hauled in, but not a keeper, and released again.
Shark is hauled in, but not a keeper, and released again.
A welcome back and happy for summer hug.
A welcome back and happy for summer hug.
All tackle is included at slip 74 on the Oak Bluffs harbor.
All tackle is included at slip 74 on the Oak Bluffs harbor.
Leaving the Oak Bluffs channel while ferry Martha's Vineyard arrives.
Leaving the Oak Bluffs channel while ferry Martha's Vineyard arrives.
High five for the first fish caught this morning.
High five for the first fish caught this morning.
Capt. Potter lends a hand with the rod and reel for passengers.
Capt. Potter lends a hand with the rod and reel for passengers.
Maneuvering over Scup Alley off East Chop.
Maneuvering over Scup Alley off East Chop.
Another satisfied customer!
Another satisfied customer!
Tools of the trade at the ready.
Tools of the trade at the ready.
Not a bad view from the office.
Not a bad view from the office.
Thank you's all around and the day's catch is packed up and brought home.
Thank you's all around and the day's catch is packed up and brought home.
Built in 1941, the Skipper was made for a boatbuilder’s family.
Built in 1941, the Skipper was made for a boatbuilder’s family.
Operating out of Oak Bluffs for 28 years, the Skipper takes out fishing charters in search of the elusive scup. Helmed by Capt. John Potter, a ride on the Skipper is an experience.