Answer: skipper

AnswerCrossword Clue
SKIPPER

Ship's captain

SKIPPER

Boat captain, or friend of Gilligan

SKIPPER

Any leader

SKIPPER
Captain.
SKIPPER
Nautical VIP.
SKIPPERBligh, for one
SKIPPERCaptain
SKIPPERShip's master
SKIPPERPilot
SKIPPERBaseball manager, in slang
SKIPPERGilligan's boss