Since I don't currently have a boat to skipper, I think the skipper's responsibility should be (minimum):

- ensure the proper maintenance, function and operation of vessel
- ensure all safety equipment is present and used
- use proper judgement based on available information (SI, weather FX, personal limits of helm & crew) in selecting time/place to sail
- provide all-expenses-paid travel and accommodations at 5 star facilities for all sailing and ground crews, including semi-nekkid members of opposite sex gently fanning crews while feeding them grapes, etc.