Boating Terms

Front

aground

Back

Touching bottom.

Front

anchor

Back

An object that holds a vessel in place.

Front

Amidship

Back

While facing forward, it is the middle of the ship.

Front

Abeam

Back

Straight out from amidship at a right angle.

Front

Bearing

Back

The 360 points on a compass that shows direction.

Front

Bow

Back

The front part of the boat.

Front

Capacity Plate

Back

Plate on the inside of the vessel that displays maximum weight capacity and horsepower rating.

Front

Can Buoy

Back

Green buoy, odd numbered on the left side while returning from the sea.

Front

Capsize

Back

To turn over.

Front

Cardinal Points

Back

The four main points of a compass; north, south, east and west.