A Novice's Overview to Sailing TerminologyBow-- The front part of the watercraft (believe Kate Winslet in Titanic presenting at the bow with her arms outstretched and wind in hair). Stern-- The back part of the boat. Left side when facing the bow is port and appropriate side is starboard.These are simply a few of the terms that yachters usage often

A Novice's Overview to Sailing TermsBow-- The front part of the boat (assume Kate Winslet in Titanic positioning at the bow with her arms outstretched and wind in hair). Stern-- The back part of the watercraft. Left side when dealing with the bow is port and appropriate side is starboard.These are simply a few of the terms that yachters usage usual