The Crew Responsibilities

The crew’s primary responsibility is to follow the skipper’s orders for the safe operation of the boat. Even if a crew is made up of family members, including children, the skipper needs to establish order for the sake of safety.

Navigator

Checks weather forecasts, plan sailing routes and courses, and monitors the boat’s position under way.

Helmsman

Steers the boat to the courses supplied by the navigator.

Trimmer

Supervises sail trim to suit the course being steered.

Dinghy Captain

Ensure the dinghy is clean, dry, inflated, fueled, and equipped with safety gear and that it’s properly secured at all times.