Port the left-hand side of a sailboat.

Sailing boat jargon. Starboard the right-hand side of a sailboat. Bow the front of a sailboat. Underwater part of a boat used for steering.

Sailing before the wind with the sail out. A reference for the direction the boat is traveling in relation to the wind. Usually employed to calculate a reliable course over the bottom.

Well help you find or build the Cobalt Boat of your dreams call us today to get started. To turn the stern through the direction of the wind. Refers to the direction of current flow.

When on a boat and facing forward the left hand side of the boat. The purpose may be to reduce speed such as when a ship-of-the-line is keeping station with others to heave to or to assist moving the ships head through the eye of the wind when tacking. To raise sails in preparation for getting underway.

In simple terms a ship register or ship registry gives a ship a nationality a flag and an identityShips also have a port of registration and this is shown on the stern of a vessel. Aft edge of sail. A small vessel used to move passengers between the ship and shore.

Rope or wire used to hoist and lower a sail. To push the boat away from the dock. Ad Hall of Fame boat dealer with a full line of Cobalt Boats offering salesservice storage.