Nautical terms

1. Nautical Terms

2. Different Types of Pleasure Craft
Open Deck Boat
Partially or Fully Decked Boat

3. Nautical Terms: Parts of Boats

4. Nautical Terms: Parts of Boats
Helm

5. Nautical Terms: Parts of Boats

6. Parts of BoatsNautical Terms: Parts of Boats

7. Nautical Terms : Relative Directions

8. Nautical Terms : Relative To Wind Directions
Wind direction

9. Nautical Terms: Definitions
 Abaft: Behind; towards the stern or rear end.
 Abeam: At right angles to the fore and aft centre line of the vessel.
 Deck: A floor.
 Draft: The depth of the vessel below the waterline.
 Freeboard: The height of the hull above the waterline.
 Keel: The deepest projection of the hull.
 Knot: The measurement of speed in miles per hour. Speed of the boat or wind
in knots.
 Leeward: On the sheltered side away from the wind.
 Stem: The sharp edge of the bow; the fore end of the hull.
 Underway: Not at anchor, made fast to the shore or aground.
 Making way: Moving through the water using power.
 Windward: On the side exposed to the wind; into the wind.