I often say that being a charter skipper isn’t just about fishing; it doesn’t matter how good the weather, the fish or the boat may be, it is the people that make or break the day. As a skipper I have the pleasure of meeting countless new people throughout the year. Some are day trips on a one-off trip while staying nearby and others go on to become regulars with me. It always feels a bit special when another skipper joins me for the day; I get to show off what Mersea can offer and chew the fat about being a charter skipper.
One of the many interesting new people I enjoyed meeting aboard the Galloper last year was Shaun Pedley. Shaun is skipper of Our Joe-L based