Locations on the boat Flashcards
What is the name for a marine bathroom/toilet
The head
The front of the boat
The bow
Opposite of the front end of the boat is the?
Stern
Sitting and working area of a sailboat
The cockpit
When facing the front of the boat, the left side is called?
Port side. This term was used because boats would tie off on the left side of the boat due to steering implements located on the right side of the boat.
When facing the front of the boat, the right side is called?
Starboard side. This term will allow for clear directions on locating an item. For example, If you are below decks receiving instructions, left/right is relative to the person instructing and can delay locating a key item in an emergency.
The largest sail on a fractional rigged sloop is the?
Mainsail
The forward sail is called the?
Jib
The kitchen on a boat is called?
The galley
The forward sleeping area is called?
A V-berth
The area between the front of the boat and the mast is called?
Forward
The area between the stern and the mast is called?
Aft
