Local sailor to achieve aim (6)

I believe the answer is:

target

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'aim' is the definition.
(both can mean a goal or purpose)

'local sailor to achieve' is the wordplay.
'local sailor' becomes 'tar' (tar can mean a sailor. I am not sure about the 'local' bit.).
'to achieve' becomes 'get' (I've seen this in another clue).
'tar'+'get'='TARGET'

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(Other definitions for target that I've seen before include "Aim, ambition" , "Object to be attained by archers (or fund raisers?)" , "desired objective" , "Reference point to shoot at" , "Object to be aimed at" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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