Basic Sailing terminology

Bow:  is the forward part of the hull of ship # Stern: is the back part of the ship.

Port: is the left hand side of the boat facing the bow # Starboard: is the right hand side of the boat facing the bow.

Windward: is the upwind direction # lee: is the downwind direction.

Boom: is the horizontal pole along the bottom edge of the boat which improves control of the main sail.

Main sail/maestra: the main sail of a sailing boat that is located on the main mast of the vessel.

Genoa: is a sail that is located on the bow part of the yacht.

Rudder: is a primary control surface that steers the boat.

Tacking: is the maneuver by which a sailing boat changes sides by turning upwind # Jibing : is a maneuver by which a sailing boat changes sides by turning downwind.



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