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As a new yachtie, it can be overwhelming with the flood of new information. Although there are quite a few words to learn, here are some basic terms you'll need to know for the yacht life:
Parts of the Yacht
Bow: front of the boat
Stern/Aft: back of the boat
Port: left side of a yacht
Starboard: right side of a yacht
Aft deck: deck located at the rear of the boat
Sun deck: the usually upper deck of a ship that is exposed to the most sun
Bridge/Wheelhouse: the bridge of a ship is the room or platform from which the ship can be commanded
Lazarette: A storage space in a boat's stern area
Rooms On Board
Galley: kitchen
Saloon/Salon: living room
Staterooms/Cabins: guest bedrooms
Crew quarters: where the crew sleep
Head: bathroom
Additional Terms
Knots per hour: a measure of speed equal to one nautical mile (6076 feet) per hour
Line: rope used aboard a vessel
Helm: steering wheel
Fenders: inflatable bumper usually placed between yacht and dock to prevent damage
LOA (Lenght Over All): the length of the yacht from bow to stern in feet or meters
M/Y: commonly used in yachting to indicate a Motor Yacht
S/Y: commonly used in yachting to indicate a Sailing Yacht
Under Way: when the yacht is in motion
Watch: A division of crew into shifts
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