Manage crew Managing the running of a vessel and supervising the duties of a crew needs decision making that comes from experience and theoretical knowledge. This section only touches the complexity of management but gives an insight into some of the issues that may arise. The Management of Vessel and Crew presentation will cover the following topics. Ships time, Watch and station Bill, Watch etiquette, Responsibilities, Security, Drills and Practical exercises. To know more select:

Support Cox To support the Coxswain, you should aim to be a reliable member of the crew, and to accept some of the load of responsibility. As you now hold an Able Volunteer grading it is important for you to build up experience on how to support the Coxswain and start to take on the responsibilities of that role. While preparing to go to sea, you might be responsible for ensuring the right ropes are handled during mooring or casting off. During extended trips, you could be assigned a key role within the Watch team. The skipper will rely on you to complete those tasks and others independently but expect you to seek assistance if you are unable to do so. To know more select: