Blossary – Sailing

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The jib is a triangular head-sail set on a stay, forward of the foremast. It is used to change direction with the wind.

Referring to the the direction away from the wind; The direction from which the wind blows; down wind.

Refers to the right-hand side of a boat (when looking toward the bow). Starboard is the opposite of port-side.

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.

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