Veterans fishing trip

[John C]

Anyone know of any boats that take Veterans out on Veterans Day for free or give a discount
thanks in advance

[Capt. Debbie]

Perhaps GoFundMe could help?


Seriously never heard of totally free. Only Vet & Senior discount fares on a few boats.

[tautog]

Most boats have discounts. Some other boats do some free trips during the year. Since Veteran's Day is a day off for a lot of people, few boats could afford to give up all those fares on what is essentially a weekend.

[NJ Dave]

Years back the Canyon runner offered free tuna trips for veterans on Veterans day

Originally Posted by tautog

Most boats have discounts. Some other boats do some free trips during the year. Since Veteran's Day is a day off for a lot of people, few boats could afford to give up all those fares on what is essentially a weekend.

I've known too many families whose son or daughter came back from serving physically or mentally scarred for life, or worse didn't come home at all. I'd assume most can say the same. I thought the whole concept of honoring and thanking our Veterans on Veteran's Day was to make it meaningful for them, not convenient for us. Don't think anyone is going to break the bank offering a few or half dozen free spots on a party, charter or private boat on Veteran's Day or any day for that matter to thank Veterans for their service and sacrifices. Personally I think every boat, for profit or private, can afford giving up a few spots to thank and honor Veterans and pay tribute to their colleagues who were willing to risk their lives or gave their life for this country. If not, what's Veteran's Day really about?

Before I get any push back for my opinion, I'm not coming at anyone specific with my comments. I just think it's a sad commentary if we think we all can't do something special for people in many cases who come back broken, or not, from serving this country on a day dedicated to them intended to recognize and honor their sacrifices and efforts.

[Pennsy Guy]

What a novel idea. I think most of us are satisfied with a "Thank you for your service"; I know I am.....just sayin.

[tautog]

It is not uncommon for 20 veterans to be on a party boat on Veteran's Day. Giving them entirely free fares would be a loss of 1500 dollars. Given that most boats are paying 1 dollar more per gallon than last year and about 40 dollars more per day in bait, it is very hard to write that money off. Party boats at least are not doing well enough financially to take this hit.

[shrimpman steve]

Originally Posted by Pennsy Guy

What a novel idea. I think most of us are satisfied with a "Thank you for your service"; I know I am.....just sayin.

I truly thank you for your service!!!

[shrimpman steve]

Originally Posted by dakota560

I've known too many families whose son or daughter came back from serving physically or mentally scarred for life, or worse didn't come home at all. I'd assume most can say the same. I thought the whole concept of honoring and thanking our Veterans on Veteran's Day was to make it meaningful for them, not convenient for us. Don't think anyone is going to break the bank offering a few or half dozen free spots on a party, charter or private boat on Veteran's Day or any day for that matter to thank Veterans for their service and sacrifices. Personally I think every boat, for profit or private, can afford giving up a few spots to thank and honor Veterans and pay tribute to their colleagues who were willing to risk their lives or gave their life for this country. If not, what's Veteran's Day really about?

Before I get any push back for my opinion, I'm not coming at anyone specific with my comments. I just think it's a sad commentary if we think we all can't do something special for people in many cases who come back broken, or not, from serving this country on a day dedicated to them intended to recognize and honor their sacrifices and efforts.

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