the front of the boat; point that is most forward when the vessel is underway

left side of the boat when facing forward

right side of the when facing forward

the back of the boat

big pole at the center of the boat that the sails are attached

raised wooden hatchway in the ship's deck with a ladder leading down below

small kitchen in the cabin

watertight cover for the opening of the cabin (sunroof)

small windows on the boat that are sometimes dogged

closed tightly with screws

rolling wave that does not break (slow, regular movement)

descend below the surface

blank, empty, bare, dismal

structure that helps keep the boat upright