A waterman is a person who lives or works on the water, usually on a boat, and may be involved in activities such as fishing, renting out boats, taking people across rivers or estuaries, or navigating a boat carrying passengers. The term "waterman" is often associated with river workers who transfer passengers across and along city center rivers and estuaries, particularly in the United Kingdom and its colonies. It can also refer to a person skilled in rowing or boating
. The term "waterman" has also been used in the context of surfing culture to describe someone who is entirely and uncommonly devoted to ocean-related activities
