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Number of Blossarys: 6
English (EN) Refers to the left hand side of a boat(when looking toward the bow). Named due to boats in history docking at a port on that side.
Refers to the right-hand side of a boat (when looking toward the bow). Starboard is the opposite of port-side.
Referring to the the direction away from the wind; The direction from which the wind blows; down wind.
The jib is a triangular head-sail set on a stay, forward of the foremast. It is used to change direction with the wind.
The galley refers to the boat on a ship. Ex: Take this fish to the galley and cook something up.
The foremast refers to the mast closest to the bow of the boat.
A cleat is a fitting, usually attacked on the rail of a boat. The cleat is used to fasten rope without a knot. One may use a cleat to attach the boat to the dock.
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