If you had, for example, to go down the mid-coach roof "ladder" steps in a Swan (say a 7' ladder), then it's a lot different than 4 steps on different boats.

Going up is usually easier than down. Doing either under way gets more complicated.

If you put a non-skid carpet at the base of the companionway makes positive difference for both the sole, the soul, and the poor dog :^)))