helmsman

Example Sentences

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Along with the helmsman, three coastguards who entered the water to carry out the rescue suffered from water ingestion, mild hypothermia, exhaustion and one had an ankle injury.

From BBC • Jul. 6, 2025

But Burling, the two-time reigning America’s Cup champion helmsman, got caught in traffic in the 10-boat fleet and copped a penalty for not keeping clear of Emirates Great Britain.

From Washington Times • Oct. 15, 2023

Jean-Luc Picard's Enterprise had a Black helmsman and a half-Klingon played by a Black actor; Captain Janeway's crew on the U.S.S.

From Salon • Jun. 23, 2023

“That wouldn’t be a law,” says the helmsman quietly.

From Washington Post • Dec. 15, 2022

Kermit shouted to João, the helmsman, to turn the front end of the canoe around.

From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple