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Old 05-01-2017, 10:37 PM   #6
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Same as any drill. Go out in the bay, throw a couple of PFD's out and practice backing between them. Then swap places with you mate and let him/her do the backing so you understand what the mate needs for position and communication. You can't be a good captain if you've never been a (good) mate.
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