It won't put the wind up a seasoned seaman (6)

I believe the answer is:

zephyr

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(Other definitions for zephyr that I've seen before include "A gentle 16" , "Light wind" , "Balmy breeze" , "A soft gentle breeze" , "Greek god of the west wind" .)

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