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Billets Aboard the Sailing Vessel Nehemiah

Officer of the Deck (Helmsman)

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Lookout

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Sail Handler

Sail Handler 1:

The person who hoists the sail with the halyard, sets the line on the winch and tails the rope while the Sail Handler 2 winches the sail into position, then belays the halyard to a cleat or pin.
During a tack Sail Handler 1 lets go the jib sheet and makes sure it is free running then winches the other sheet while Sail Handler 2 pulls the sheet tight and tails the line from the winch. Sail Handler 2 belays the sheet after the tack is complete.

Sail Handler 2:

The person who holds the winch handle while the Sail Handler 1 pulls the halyard tight and sets the line onto the winch whereupon the Sail Handler 2 winches the sail until it is fully and tightly deployed. After Sail Handler 1 belays the line Sail Handler 2 overhauls the line on deck.
During a tack Sail Handler 2 hauls in the jib sheet after the corresponding jib sheet has been let go. After it tightens he will set it on the winch and while Sail Handler 1 grinds the winch he tails the sheet until the jib is trimmed then belays the line.

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