Give Way Together. This is the order to start pulling and it is obeyed together by the whole crew. 

Precautions while pulling. The following precautions must be taken when going for boat pulling:- 

(a) Ensure the boat is clear of water. 

(b) Adequate number of oars & crutches are taken including spare.

(c) Life jacket is worn by all the crew. 

(d) Check the boat plug is firmly secured. 

(e) First aid kit is carried. 

(f) Loud hailer, drinking water, sufficient ropes, bailer, anchor, life buoy and boat hook are available. 

(g) Only swimmers and physically fit should participate. 

(h) Knowledge of local weather and tidal conditions. 

(i) Rudder, tiller & towing bollard should be properly secured. 

OR 

Parts of Whaler. Apron, Back board, Badge block, Benches, Bilge, Bilge rails, Bottom board, Bow, Canopy, Capping, Drop keel, Cleats, Crutches, Deck Eyes, Floors, Floor board, Garboard strake, Grating, Gudgeon & pintails, Gunwale, Hog, Keel, Keelson, Mast step & clamp, Pillars, Planking, Plug, Ringbolts, Rowlocks, Rubbers, Rudder, Stem, Stern post, Stern sheet, Stretcher, Tabernacle, Thwarts, Timbers, Wash strake