cockswain
/ˈkɑksweɪn/
noun
- A person who steers a boat or is in charge of a small boat, especially a racing rowboat or a ship's boat.
- As cockswain, she was responsible for steering the lifeboat during the drill.
- The cockswain guided the rowing team safely through the choppy water.
- The experienced cockswain shouted commands to keep the crew in rhythm.