A Beginner's Guide to Cruising TerminologyBow-- The front part of the watercraft (believe Kate Winslet in Titanic posing at the bow with her arms outstretched and wind in hair). Stern-- The back part of the boat. Left side when facing the bow is port and ideal side is starboard.These are simply a few of the terms that yachters use commonly and you

A Novice's Guide to Sailing TermsBow-- The front part of the watercraft (assume Kate Winslet in Titanic positioning at the bow with her arms outstretched and wind in hair). Stern-- The back part of the boat. Left side when dealing with the bow is port and appropriate side is starboard.These are simply a few of the terms that yachters usage frequent