helmswomen
Vessel navigation leaders
Helmswomen is the plural of helmswoman—a woman who steers a ship or boat.
The term parallels helmsman but specifies female gender: The helmswomen guided their vessels through the narrow channel.
In figurative use, a helmswoman leads or directs an organization or effort.
Large pleasure vessel
- sailboatWind-propelled watercraft
- schoonerMulti-masted sailing craft
- ketchTwo-masted fore-and-aft vessel
- catamaranDouble-hulled sailing craft
vessel · ship · boat · mast · sails · keel · rigging · deckhand
Authoritative instruction given
- authorityPower to enforce obedience
- captainOne who commands
- skipperVessel's commanding officer
- decision-makingProcess of choosing actions
responsibility · direction · navigation · strategy · coordination · crew · management · seamanship
Boat steering lever
- rudderPivoting stern blade
- wheelRotating circular frame
- wheelhouseOne's area of expertise
- compassDevice showing cardinal directions
navigation · course · bearing · piloting · maneuvering · starboard · portside · bow
Wind-propelled water travel
- passageSegment of text
- crossingPoint where paths intersect
- expeditionOrganized exploratory journey
- circumnavigationComplete journey around something
odyssey · journey · seafaring · adventure · exploration · transit · cruise · charter
yacht
Large pleasure vessel
- sailboatWind-propelled watercraft
- schoonerMulti-masted sailing craft
- ketchTwo-masted fore-and-aft vessel
catamaran · vessel · ship · boat · mast · sails · keel · rigging · deckhand · shipmate
command
Authoritative instruction given
decision-making · responsibility · direction · navigation · strategy · coordination · crew · management · seamanship · experience
tiller
Boat steering lever
- rudderPivoting stern blade
- wheelRotating circular frame
- wheelhouseOne's area of expertise
compass · navigation · course · bearing · piloting · maneuvering · starboard · portside · bow · stern
sailing
Wind-propelled water travel
- passageSegment of text
- crossingPoint where paths intersect
- expeditionOrganized exploratory journey
circumnavigation · odyssey · journey · seafaring · adventure · exploration · transit · cruise · charter · offshore
helmswomenpassengers
Transported travelers
stowaways · landlubbers · cargo · deckhands · fares