Learn the Lingo: Part I

Communication on board is important. It helps, if everyone understands some basics sailing terms. Part I in English:

Bow
The front of the boat

Stern
The back of the boat

Port
The left side of the boat when facing forward

Starboard
The right side of the boat when facing forward

Beat
To sail upwind on a zigzag course

Head to Wind
When the bow of the boat points into the wind

Head up
To sail closer to the wind

Upwind
Sailing towards/into the wind

Downwind
Sailing away from the wind

Tack
To turn the bow of the boat through the wind (and change direction)

Gybe/Jibe
To turn the stern of the boat through the wind (and change direction)

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