watermanship

/ˈwɔtərmənˌʃɪp/
noun
  1. The skill or art of handling boats or other watercraft, or of swimming and navigating in water.
    • His watermanship was impressive as he guided the sailboat through the storm.
    • The camp taught children basic watermanship, including swimming and canoeing.
    • Good watermanship requires practice and a deep understanding of currents and tides.
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