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Become
a Bowman
Bowmanship
101
If
you want to start sailing or maybe even become a bowman/woman,
first we recommend you to read,
"So you want to be a bowman" by Jeff Pearson, a
quick guide to sailing on the bow including a self-certification
exam.
As
you have already passed (or not) the exam within a reasonable
time limit and you feel physically and mentally ready to absorb
more knowledge about sailing, please read on and we will tell
you where you fit.
Before you do it so you should familiarize you self with basic
sailing vocabulary
Sailing
Dictionary for the Rookies
- For
those how did not last through "shower test".
(Perhaps you should consider another sport)
World
Chess Network
- For
those who passed at least one part of the test and would
like start sailing.
Getting
Started
- If
you passed through everything, but still lost you job. Click
here, maybe there is a career for you as a Bowman.
Join
the Union
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1829
Webster’s Dictionary
Entry : bow•man
Pronunciation : 'bau-m&n
Function : noun
Date : 1829
1 : a boatman, oarsman, or paddler stationed
in the front of a boat
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1999
BowmansUnion Dictionary
Entry
: bow•man
Pronunciation : 'bau-m&n
Function : work your butt off
Date : 2001
1 : a person working on the pointy end
of
racing sailboat, yacht.
2 : a person active physically and intellectually.
3 : living like a bowman, living and growing
vigorously; progressive.
4 : of, relating to, or characterized by courage; pride.
5 : [Slang] people with insights into the blood and guts.
- bowman’ship’ n.- bowman’like’ adj.
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