Azur relaxes , as good as he cans, that is not a lot as no one is inside the skif.

He immediately seeks the gunners place (near the cannon or upfront usually, depending on vessels).
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If he finds it he seats and straps himself.

If he doesn't he seats and straps in some common area if there is one, or passengers room, or cockpit. But he straps himself. This is going to be a bumpy ride.