First, let’s learn the words for the front, back, left, and right sides of a boat. Every boat operator should know the following terms and definitions.

graphic of a boat showing starboard, port, and bow

image showing location of port, starboard, and stern on boat

Bow: the front part of a boat

Stern: the rear part of a boat

Port: the left-hand side of the boat when looking at the bow

Starboard: the right side of the boat when facing forward

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