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Skipper (Barbie), a doll, Barbie's younger sister; Skipper (Madagascar), a character in Madagascar and The Penguins of Madagascar; Kill Cruise (German title: Der Skipper), a 1990 film starring Jürgen Prochnow, Patsy Kensit and Elizabeth Hurley; Skippers (TV programme), an Irish documentary series; Skipper Riley, a character in the movie Planes
Skippered charter means that the yacht is rented with a professional skipper/captain who is responsible for the manoeuvring of the yacht. In several cases, the skipper is also aided by other crew members. Skippered charter usually is used for yachts which require a skipper/captain with documented special nautical skills and experience.
The theory part of the Day Skipper qualification is either a shorebased (classroom) course that takes a minimum of 40 hours, followed by an exam. Alternatively, this can be completed online by distance learning which offers greater flexibility in study. Course Content includes: [1] Nautical terminology; Ropework - knots and rope types
Skip is a nickname (for example, when a name has skipped a generation) [citation needed], or a short form of the given name Skipper. Notable people with the name include: Notable people with the name include:
Structure of a Mafia crime family. A caporegime or capodecina, usually shortened to capo or informally referred to as "captain", "skipper" or "lieutenant", is a leadership position in the Mafia (both the Sicilian Mafia and Italian-American Mafia).
AAW An acronym for anti-aircraft warfare. aback (of a sail) Filled by the wind on the opposite side to the one normally used to move the vessel forward.On a square-rigged ship, any of the square sails can be braced round to be aback, the purpose of which may be to reduce speed (such as when a ship-of-the-line is keeping station with others), to heave to, or to assist moving the ship's head ...
A coastal skipper is a yachtsman or woman who has the ability to skipper a yacht in coastal waters by day or night. [1] There is a shore-based course which provides the background knowledge required, [ 2 ] a practical course which teaches the skills and techniques required, [ 1 ] and a Certificate of Competence.
In either case, it is a position that indicates honor and respect from one's teammates – recognition as a leader by one's peers. In association football and cricket, a captain is also known as a skipper. [1] Various sports have differing roles and responsibilities for team captains.