The front of the boat is called the
The left side of the boat is called the side		The right side of the boat is called the side
	The back of the boat is called the

Other Boating Words to Know:

Hull: The body of the boat not including the motor or sails or "extra stuff."

Beam: The width of the boat from the port side to the starboard side at the widest point.

Directions on a Boat

How to measure the length

You measure length overall from one end (stern or bow) of the hull to the other end along the center line of the hull.

Why do you care?

That is how you determine what equipment
you must carry onboard when underway.

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