2020 Gloucester Charters

[MacLir]

Hi all. I see that Cape Ann Diver II is planning to start charters soon, which is very welcome. Do we have any idea whether or not other Gloucester-based charters (Daybreaker, Charterboat 1, Down Under, etc.) intend to operate at some point this season? With reduced occupancy requirements, space is likely to be at a premium!

Thanks

 

[king_of_battle]

Last I heard Matt (daybreaker) was pausing operations indefinitely due to other -pre-covid - commitments. That was last year so I haven't heard any more recent news. Charterboat1 is coming back with a 404 error and there was also a lot of talk of Cap. Steve getting out of the business...so I'm guessing that's just another fact to prove the rumor. Gauntlet is still TBD according to their newsletter/website. Not sure about Down Under.

Even without Covid getting on a boat was going to be tough this summer. I saw all of Red's charters at giant stride booked within hours/days of being published for months out - again that was in Jan/Feb for charters in Aug..... I'm starting to think of 2020 as a 'lost year' for charter diving.

 

[MacLir]

Wow. Thanks for the update. Lost year for me too, I expect...and travel won’t likely be in the picture either. Here’s hoping for a better 2021!