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had a complaint and demanded to talk to the helmsman of this vast construction project, not some underling
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Each boat has a crew of five members, consisting of a helmsman, wing-trimmer, flight controller and two grinders.
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Jane Tyska, The Mercury News, 12 July 2024
From there, Grimes also came aboard The Orville as the ship’s helmsman.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 12 Jan. 2024
Melges, a surprise choice for a Cup helmsman at 62, split the driving duties with Koch and the young racing champion David Dellenbaugh to dispatch Italy’s Ill Moro di Venezia four races to one, defending the silver America’s Cup trophy for the United States.
—Chris Museler, New York Times, 22 May 2023
As the helmsman on the Enterprise under Capt.
—Adam B. Vary, Variety, 2 July 2022
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Jane Tyska, The Mercury News, 12 July 2024
From there, Grimes also came aboard The Orville as the ship’s helmsman.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 12 Jan. 2024
Melges, a surprise choice for a Cup helmsman at 62, split the driving duties with Koch and the young racing champion David Dellenbaugh to dispatch Italy’s Ill Moro di Venezia four races to one, defending the silver America’s Cup trophy for the United States.
—Chris Museler, New York Times, 22 May 2023
As the helmsman on the Enterprise under Capt.
—Adam B. Vary, Variety, 2 July 2022
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“Helmsman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/helmsman. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
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helmsman
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helms·man
ˈhelmz-mən 
: the person at the helm
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