Answer: skipper

AnswerCrossword Clue
SKIPPERShip's captain
SKIPPERBoat captain, or friend of Gilligan
SKIPPERAny leader
SKIPPERCaptain.
SKIPPERNautical VIP.
SKIPPERBligh, for one
SKIPPERCaptain
SKIPPERShip's master
SKIPPERPilot
SKIPPERBaseball manager, in slang
SKIPPERGilligan's boss
skipperThe captain of a ship or boat
skipperThe captain of a team in a game or sport
skipperto act as master or captain
skipperThe captain of an aircraft