Skipper Costume Ideas

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About Skipper

As the captain of the small, Hawaiian islands tour vessel, the S.S. Minnow, Jonas Grumby was better known as "The Skipper." What started out as a simple "three-hour tour" shipwrecked Skipper, his little buddy and first mate Gilligan, and five other castaways on an unknown island in the Pacific. Even though he would occassionally crack his friend Gilligan over the head with his {Captain's hat} to halt his stupidity, the Skipper was sometimes irate. In spite of the fact that his best friend and first mate was a blithering idiot, the Skipper was upbeat and jovial, the heart and soul of the island. Skipper was played by actor Alan Hale, Jr. who loved the role so much and shared much in common with the kind-natured captain that he was frequently seen in public wearing his trademark hat.

Dressing up as Skipper

Gear up for a three-hour tour dressed up as The Skipper with officially licensed Gilligan's Island costumes. Included is a black {captain's hat} and a long, blue polo-style shirt with the show's logo on the breast pocket. Also included is a pair of white pants. Add your own belt and stuff your shirt and pants with a pillow to get the solid look of the portly Skipper. You can also attempt to make your own with an authentic looking white captain's hat with a shiny black brim and items easily found at any men's department store.