Corporate attorney Dyan Gershman is the owner of her own law firm in New York City, Gershman Law, PLLC. Outside of her career, Dyan Gershman has been a fan of sailing since she learned to sail on the Charles River when she was a law student in Boston.
When you sail, clear communication with fellow passengers and sailors is essential. However, sailing has its own set of terms that every person who sails must learn. Here are a few common nautical terms: - Keel: A common part of most modern sailboats, the keel is a heavy fin on the bottom of the boat. Unlike the rudder on the back of the boat, the keel is immovable and provides the boat with a great deal of stability. - Leeward and windward: Leeward is the side of the boat farthest from the wind, while windward is the side closest to the wind. When the boat heels (i.e., leans over) because it is pushed by the wind, the windward side is the high side. - Boom: The boom extends from the bottom of the mast at a right angle and is adjusted so the boat can capture wind power and move through the water. - Bow, aft, stern, port, and starboard: When you're facing the bow (the forward part of the boat), the port is the left-hand side of the boat. Starboard is the right-hand side. This stays the same regardless of the direction a person is facing. “Aft” means toward the stern, which is the rear of the boat.
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