Crew Responsibilities

 

 

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These are taken from the Sailing Orders and are correct as at 27/09/07. Please refer to the Sailing Orders for the most up to date information

Crew Responsibilities

1. Contacting the skipper at least 5 days before a trip to confirm the arrangements.
2. Notifying the Skipper of contact and Next of Kin details for any Temporary Members that they introduce and entering these details on the computerised Booking System.
3. Supporting the skipper in optimising the safety of the vessel and crew.
4. Supporting the skipper in fulfilling his/her other responsibilities.
5. Ensuring that they understand how to use the safety equipment, and wearing lifejackets and/or safety harnesses whenever directed to do so by the skipper, or if they feel it would be appropriate for them to do so regardless of the conditions.
6. Non-swimmers are to wear lifejackets at all times when on deck.
7. While the skipper has the final say in sailing and passage decisions, every crew member is encouraged take an active part in helping the skipper to arrive at these decisions.
8. Assisting in remedying minor running defects as requested by the skipper.
9. Leaving the boat in a clean secure state and, so far as is possible, fit for the next crew to use.
10. To inform the skipper if at any time they feel that the prevailing sailing conditions are beyond their capabilities.
11. To inform the skipper of any medical conditions.
 

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