Hi.

[Malo]

Hi all.
Thankyou for allowing me to join the group.
I have worked on boats since I was 6 and am nearly 60 now. I have helmed, skippered, cox'd and tested ribs and other craft for thirty years, in addition to Merchant service, HSSC's, North sea rescue and instructor both private and commercial.

[ShinyShoe]

Welcome.

Curious... Difference between helm, Cox and skipper?

[Malo]

Hi.
Helm, steering position of any vessel, often done by a quartermaster/AB, under instruction from a Master, Pilot etc.
Cox, short for coxswain. Usually in charge of a service vessel, ie lifeboat, Police launch, Pilot boat, defence agencies and groups.
Skipper. Master of a vessel, generally though not restricted to smallish vessels with near coastal capabilities, though in reality and master can be reffered to as Skipper!!

[Dry Run]

Welcome