DECK – An area of the vessel that covers the hull.CLEAT – Metal fittings you use to fasten a rope.It is usually an open space outside the cabin. COCKPIT – A place in a boat from where you (or the captain) controls the boat.CABIN – A part of the vessel below the deck where you can sleep, spend time and relax.BURGE – A distinguishing flag to identify a recreational organisation of the vessel.Not a pleasant experience having this hit you in the head. BOOM – A horizontally set pole that holds the bottom of the sail.You use it to grab and pick up a rope, collect something that has fallen overboard, or push the vessel off the port. When a boat is no more possible to be transferred by another it is called a ship. BOAT – A boat is a vessel small enough to be carried by another vessel.

A simpler term would be the pointy end of the boat.

BOW – Bow of a ship is the front of a vessel.

BACKSTAY – A steel wire attached to the back of the boat.ANCHORAGE – A great spot for holding, anchoring and sheltering your vessel.ANCHOR – A chain with a hook on the end that falls to the bottom of the sea and prevents your yacht from sailing off without you.Here is an alphabetical ”everything you have to know about ships” guide. When looking towards the bow, THE LEFT SIDE is called the port side, and the right side is called the starboard.īut to really get to know the vessel you will spend your holidays on, you should learn a little something about the parts. THE FRONT of the ship is called the bow, and THE BACK of the ship is called the stern.

Boat wheel on captin hooks ship