Module 1 - Nautical Terms
Port and Starboard
When facing forward, the left side of the boat is port and the right side is starboard. Port is associated with red (navigation lights, buoyage) and starboard with green.
A useful mnemonic: 'port' and 'left' both have four letters. Another: 'Is there any RED PORT LEFT in the bottle?'
Key points
- Port — left side when facing forward (red)
- Starboard — right side when facing forward (green)
Tip: Remember: 'port' and 'left' both have four letters.
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