Josephine Sharp

Teach sailing skills, yacht handling, navigation basics, seamanship and safety procedures to new recruits; build confidence and resilience in individuals with little to no prior sailing experience; adapt instructional style to suit different learning needs, personalities and confidence levels; assess performance and provide constructive feedback; plan and lead multi-day sailing trips including detailed passage planning and logistics; coordinate equipment provisioning and scheduling; conduct risk assessments, weather analysis and safety briefings prior to each voyage.

Sole charge of the frigates navigation and chart updates portfolio; maintained energy and enthusiasm during a 15-month deployment; bridge watch keeper and chief quartermaster; responsible for safe navigation and bridge watch procedures, training junior sailors, and assisting the Navigator/Executive Officer; served as helmsman during safety-critical and war-fighting scenarios such as refueling at sea, anchoring, berthing/slipping and quick-draw exercises.

Worked with other government agencies and participated in tri-service and multi-national exercises; delivered training and instruction in boat handling and survey techniques; managed younger members of the team and coordinated operational outputs to meet mission objectives; developed and maintained long-term effective relationships, supporting diversity and inclusion alongside SERR (sexual ethics and responsible relationships).