He is a sure hand at the tiller.

He had a sure hand on the tiller, guiding the company through turbulent times.

The team of experienced sailors had sure hands on the tiller.

The crew members had sure hands on the tillers.

The crew on the ship had sure hands at the tiller.

The ship had sure hands at the tillers.

As sure as eggs is eggs, I will be there on time.

As sure as eggs are eggs, I will be there on time.

Sure as eggs are eggs, I will be there on time.

Slow but sure wins the race.