When sailing we descibe things in relation to the boat or wind. If somebody shouts "Collision AHead", you're going to want to know where to look.
- Aft
- Inside the boat towards the stern
- AHead
- In front of the boat
- AStern
- Behind the boat
- Bearing Away
- The boat turns away from the wind
- Bow
- The front of the boat
- Fore (For'ard)
- Inside the boat towards the bow
- Leeward
- Away from the wind
- Luffing Up
- The boat turns into the wind
- Port
- The left side of the boat
- Starboard
- The right side of the boat
- Stern
- The back of the boat
- Windward
- Towards the wind