The Foster Family Tradition lives on!
June, 2019. Foster and his son, Marshall, help a friend, Chris Egghart, catch his first sailfish. After Chris' reel locked up, Foster and his son teamed up, cut the line and successfully re-tied it to a new spool -while still keeping the fish on -allowing for this great shot. Now that's fishing.
OUR HISTORY
Captain Ernal Foster
Captain Ernal Foster
Captain Ernal Foster
In 1937, Buddy's Uncle Ernal started the first charter boat, The Albatross I, and is also credited with being a founder of the sport fishing industry in North Carolina.
Desmond Foster, Sr.
Captain Ernal Foster
Captain Ernal Foster
As the only boat mechanic on the Island in the late 1960's, Buddy's father, Desmond, Sr., spent his career repairing boats and had the first full-service boat yard in Hatteras.
World Record Marlin
Captain Ernal Foster
World Record Marlin
Fishing runs in the family's veins and the Fosters continue to pull in record holding fish throughout the years.
Hatteras Pride
Buddy's Dad Lands a Big One
World Record Marlin
Displayed at the library in the center of town, Captain Bill Foster and First Mate Ernie Foster's mount hangs as a proud reminder of the Foster's family history in Hatteras.
The Albatross Fleet
Buddy's Dad Lands a Big One
Buddy's Dad Lands a Big One
Ernal is memoralized for his contributions as a pioneer of offshore fishing.
Buddy's Dad Lands a Big One
Buddy's Dad Lands a Big One
Buddy's Dad Lands a Big One
While mating for Dr. Overby, Desmond Sr, caught this very long and very skinny blue marlin. Our only guess is that this female may have just given birth.