We discussed the directions that we can sail in another post. Let's now talk about a few terms, starting out with Windward which is the direction the wind is coming from (toward the wind) and Leeward the direction the wind is going to (away from the wind). In the beginning we will always be sitting on the windward side of the boat facing our sail. We can also throw in Port which is the left side of the boat when facing the bow and starboard which is the right side of the boat when facing the bow. The Bow of the boat is the front of the boat and the Stern is the back of the boat. A couple of good ways to remember Port and Starboard are "Alway leave a little Port Left in the bottle" or "The sailor Left Port Sunburned."
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