waterman
noun
wa·ter·man
ˈwȯ-tər-mən 
ˈwä-
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The school’s successful teaching formula—refined over 25 years—is rooted in founder Chris Keet’s experience as a competitive surfer and lifelong waterman.
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Jen Murphy, Outside Online, 15 Apr. 2025
Marron was a teacher, a community spiritual leader and waterman, his wife told KSWB.
—Daniella Segura, Sacramento Bee, 18 Feb. 2025
Kurt Hoffman is a La Jolla businessman and waterman.
—Kurt Hoffman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Jan. 2025
Black and Indigenous histories, the proud tradition of watermen and waterwomen and the bay’s impact on the region’s economy were all specified in the release as areas of focus.
—Racquel Bazos, Baltimore Sun, 18 Dec. 2024
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Jen Murphy, Outside Online, 15 Apr. 2025
Marron was a teacher, a community spiritual leader and waterman, his wife told KSWB.
—Daniella Segura, Sacramento Bee, 18 Feb. 2025
Kurt Hoffman is a La Jolla businessman and waterman.
—Kurt Hoffman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Jan. 2025
Black and Indigenous histories, the proud tradition of watermen and waterwomen and the bay’s impact on the region’s economy were all specified in the release as areas of focus.
—Racquel Bazos, Baltimore Sun, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Waterman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/waterman. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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